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 72' Custom Ketch 1973 US$ 200,000 A classic Robert Clark design from the early '70's, when she was launched,'Whitbread' was the largest fiberglass boat ever built! Strongly constructed with steel stringers embedded within the fiberglass hull, 'Whitebread' was built in the UK at Penryn, Falmouth, and has had two major upgrades, the first in 2000 with a new engine, all electronics and navigation systems replaced, plus the addition of a new bow thruster, and many more upgrades as well (see full specifications), while the second in 2006, involved refinishing and refitting the interior (and cost over $150K to boot!). With her tall, high aspect ketch rig, classic lines and well-organized deck arrangements, 'Whitbread' says 'circumnavigator' to me! As a fan and user of the ketch rig myself, I can tell you that this setup allows for a variety of sail combinations to suit the weather conditions that are simply unavailable to sloops or cutters, and as such, is really preferable for long-distance voyaging. If you are looking for a true blue water yacht that can really go the distance, I think you will be very hard-pressed to find a better choice than 'Whitbread!!' Please have a look at the full specifications and photos for more details, and note that aditional photos are on their way soon! UPDATE: 06/29/09 PRICE REDUCED FROM $250K!! UPDATE: 11/06/09 WHITBREAD IS NOW IN PHUKET FOR HAULOUT AND SEASONAL MAINTENANCE.....

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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