Most brokerages (and brokers too for that matter), have little familiarity with traditional or classic yachts of either gaff or bermudan rig (marconi), and therefore do their best to either steer clear of them entirely, or represent them poorly. Remember, European and American classics of every type from catboats to schooners, and even Baltic traders are our speciality! We make it a point to research each and every listing to find out as much as we possibly can, and have that information available to you, the customer.

While unusual yachts represent a splendid niche for us, we also realise that most people are looking for more standard types of yachts, such as sportfisherman, trawlers, and motoryachts, and so do our best to maintain a selection of these as well. Finally, because we spend a lot of time wandering around the lesser-known boatyards in search of classic and custom yachts, we often come across boats that are either about to come on to the market, or COULD be for sale if the price was right. For this reason, if you are looking for a particular yacht, please feel free to give us a call. WE LIKE TO DO YACHT SEARCHES!

Topsail Yachts is centered and headquartered in the sailing and boat-building capital of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, and offers superlative levels of service and sales expertise including financing, insurance, moorage and equipment to fit your cruising, racing, power and sail brokerage needs. You may see us in the future on our corporate yacht 'Veteran' (see photo above), which we intend to use as a mobile office at boatshows and remote locations. Keep an eye out, and feel free to knock on the hull and say hello!

Have a look at our current listings, and check back frequently! If you don't see the boat you are looking for, please send us an email and we will scour the market to find you the right boat at the right price for you.

Best Regards,
Eric Husher CEO Topsail Yachts

Featured Boat 148' Custom Staysail Schooner 1996 €1,500,000 Available for delivery in May, 2010, 'Adornate' is a lovely example of a charter schooner brought up to European standards of style and luxury. Converted to her current configuration in 1996, the interior was completely refurbished in 1997, and then extensively updated again in '05-'07. Certified for 50 day-sailing passengers, or 20 overnight (in ten cabins, each with ensuite heads/showers), 'Adornate' has a world-wide classification, and so is ready to travel anywhere. Please have a look at the photos and full specifications for more information.

Topsail Yachts

The Hummocks 35 North Water Street Portsmouth, RI 02871, USA

Toll-free 877-369-3584 Tel 401-683-2334/401-714-7912 Fax 401-683-2334 Email Us Eric Husher, OGA

http://www.yachtworld.com/aib

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