But I've Been Busy!

OK, so maybe it's no coincidence that my blogging came to a screeching halt at about the same time that my boat went in the water, but that doesn't mean there's been nothing to report. While some of my fellow bloggers are resorting to lists, I will provide a brief summary of events in my world.

Brokerage sales continue to be strong, with plenty of inventory but few motivated & realistic sellers. Boats that are priced right continue to sell though, and I'm happy to have some great values among my listings.

New boat sales are still extremely sluggish but we're anticipating one significant deal to close next week. As with other downturns, innovation will turn this around. For example:

• Hull #7 of the MJM 40z in now in production, proving there is a market for a fast, efficient 40 footer that can easily entertain 12+ on a single level pilothouse - and dock with a crew of one














• The J/95 is bringing J performance to thin-water sailors everywhere; hull #5 is available so call for a test sail today















• We have delivered 5 highly customized new Alerion Express this spring, and our dealer territory has just been expanded to include New Jersey to Maine
















• The IRC Owners Group here in Western Long Island Sound - an idea that originated at McMichael - is creating closer racing between more boats, and laying the foundation for new boats like the Summit 35

Most importantly, it's summer, the sun is out and the wind is blowing. I think I'll wrap this up and go sailing!

MJM 40z Debut

Sometimes you just want to look at a pretty boat - like the new MJM 40z from J/Boats co-founder Bob Johnstone.

Beneath the pretty exterior is some real innovation. Forward-facing Volvo IPS drives with twin counter-rotating props keep vibration and engine noise to a minimum - just 75 decibels in the cockpit while cruising at 25 kts. Fuel economy was 17 gph at 25 kts, and that was with 10 guests onboard.

I'll leave the sales pitch there for now and let the picture do the talking. More info at http://www.mjmyachts.com/.


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