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A technical look into mjm yachts’ advanced manufacturing & materials, today’s leader in fuel-efficient powerboats for good reason.

Published: Wednesday, July 28, 2021

What Makes an MJM Different?

It all starts with the vision and the design. To improve sailboat performance with the wind as a finite source of energy, founder Bob Johnstone knew that stronger, stiffer, and lighter high-tech construction with a low vertical center of gravity (VCG) worked wonders.

Typically, powerboat builders didn’t care; they just built boats heavy and cheap, then kept adding more horsepower. This left the door wide open for the Johnstone family to create MJM Yachts as the first seriously built performance motoryacht with strong/light high-tech epoxy composite construction.

The net result was a faster, lighter motoryacht that delivered impressive fuel-efficiency. “Twice the Fun, Half the Fuel” became MJM’s initial mantra. As the technical editor of Soundings commented, “MJMs are built like the Boeing Dreamliner. They could last 100 years!”

What is Advanced Design?

What is Innovative About the Layout?

What is Advance-Precision Vacuum Infusion?

First is the proprietary epoxy-based resin formulation. This provides better bond to the core surfaces that are mechanical as well as adhesive. Destructive testing has shown this to create 25% better mechanical properties versus a vacuum bagged wet layup.

Second is the use of proprietary unbalanced woven quad-axial E-glass, enabling the dialing in of exact engineering with the result of greater strength and a reduction in weight. An example is the deck, which is 35% less weight, helping to lower the VCG. The lower the VCG, the more stable, better performing the yacht. The special formulation epoxy resin and E-glass are brought together through the vacuum infusion process. This provides several important points of precision, the first being that the process eliminates the possibility of air voids, no matter how small.

Next is the ability to exactly control the E-glass to resin ratio, achieving the optimum 60:40. The last point being that the application of a vacuum compacts and bonds these elements into high-strength unitized parts.

What Factor does Advanced Engineering Play?

Building an ultra-performance yacht like an MJM takes a great deal of planning and engineering to predict stresses and loads placed upon all structures. In this area, computations for weight, vertical center of gravity, and hull geometry all interact to determine the materials to be used to deal with the forces needing to be dealt with. The combination of design, engineering, materials, and processes determine the outcome, and is why an MJM is so stable, fast, and fuel-efficient.

A key part of the design is MJM’s improved deep-V hull shape, which influences speed, stability, and handling. Other factors include buoyancy and bow shape, which on an MJM serves to eliminate a delayed response to the wheel, bow steer, or burying the bow in large following seas, not to mention helping to keep guests dry. A low center of gravity and narrow beam with chine flats redirect waves and wake energy outward and downward to dampen roll in a seaway. The deep-V entry hull shape slices through waves instead of slamming, pounding, or having each small wave create a mini collision and jolting the crew. This eliminates the fatigue experienced when driving other yachts.

Superior Materials

In real estate, it’s all about location, location, location; in performance yachts, you can say it’s all about materials, materials, materials. Each MJM yacht is constructed from superior materials selected specifically for weight, strength, stress loads, and function. Minimizing weight is essential in a performance yacht, but you can’t do that without increasing strength and stiffness.

For this reason, Master Builder Mark Lindsay—and his Boston BoatWorks (BBW)—was enlisted as MJM’s licensed building partner. Mark had over 30 years of high-tech boat building experience using advanced composite materials building America’s Cup, World Championship, and Olympic racing sailboats. Since Mark’s untimely passing, Phillip Steggall has taken the MJM composite lead to new levels of process, materials, strength, and weight savings. Phillip is a leading composites innovator with origins in the first high tech racing sailboats in the 1980s.

Epoxy, though far more expensive than traditional polyester and vinylester resins, is a much better adhesive that is 25% stronger and has greater flexural strength for longer life. Another advantage is the more tightly linked molecular structure that makes it almost impervious to osmotic blistering. In fact, the prescribed cure for boats suffering from bottom-blistering is the application of a new outer layer with epoxy resin.

The combination of the Corecell and E-glass in the outer skin creates a structure like a continuous I-beam that is stiff, strong, and light. The engineering dictates what density of coring should be placed in various areas of the hull and deck. Each panel is pre-cut and numbered for installation. Other builders use either the traditionally cheap method of laying sheets of cloth in the mold, spraying copious amounts of resin on it, then hand-rolling; or laying dry glass sheets in the hull, bagging it, then infusing a diluted resin by vacuum. However, the process on MJMs results in a stronger 60:40 glass-to-resin ratio, rather than the reverse. Resin is glue and should be minimized.

Advanced Composite Construction

These materials are then utilized in a revolutionary process in the hull and deck molds. The inside of the mold is coated with a premium epoxy-compatible gelcoat. Then the outer skin is an E-Glass cloth. Next comes the waterproof Corecell structural foam, and finally the inner skin of E-Glass. Once the laminate is built ‘dry’, a vacuum bag is applied to the laminate stack, which compresses the laminate with a force of approximately 2,000 pounds per square foot. This process ensures there are no air voids and ensures a unitized, lightweight, and strong structure. All air is vacuumed out beneath the bag so that the weight of atmosphere is compressing the layers of composites. The vacuum also pulls out all moisture.

Once the vacuum is complete, resin is vacuumed through the part. Vacuum ensures a minimal amount of resin, and thus weight. When you examine MJM’s laminates under a microscope, the resin wraps around each bead detail on the foam surface, providing a mechanical bond, in addition to the superior adhesive bond of epoxy. The MJM infusion process leads to 25% better mechanical properties of a laminate versus other wet layup processes.

There is no wood in the structure of an MJM. The hull grid with foam-cored stringers and bulkhead landings are then installed and encapsulated in a fiberglass laminate. MJM applies the infusion process to all of its moldings, not just the hull or deck.

The last step in the lamination process is to post-cure the molded parts for 24 hours. This process allows epoxy to cure at a better molecular level than polyester and vinylester resins, which on other boats continue to cure over the first year with the potential for serious print-through.

Each hull and deck are post-cured for 16 hours at 140°F. Epoxy-built MJMs are stronger, lighter, and longer-lasting. With hull and deck structures comprising up to 25% of a boat’s total weight, you can understand why MJMs are in most cases many thousands of pounds lighter than similar-sized boats. But it doesn’t end there. Greater hull and deck weight requires more horsepower to reach acceptable cruising speeds. This means larger, heavier engines to get the boat going. Larger engines burn more fuel. That means bigger fuel tanks for reasonable range. It’s a vicious cycle. MJM has taken an industry leadership role to end that cycle and become “The World Leader in Fuel-Efficient Powerboats.”

Owner benefits are huge: better response at the wheel and more fun to drive; more speed per horsepower applied and a chance to take advantage of weather windows; and a lower center of gravity for more comfortable motion at sea.

Soundings Technical Editor Eric Sorensen commented, “When it comes to the lifespan of today’s best-built boats…What’s to fail on an MJM? It’s an oven, post-cured epoxy boat. It’s as well-built as a Dreamliner, as far as I can see. There’s no reason that a boat like that couldn’t be here in 100 years.” Maybe 200 years, he later added.

A version of this article appeared in the Summer Issue (July/August) 2021 of Great Lakes Scuttlebutt magazine.

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MJM’s 43z Adds Outboards to Traditional Design

• By Michael Verdon
• Updated: May 7, 2018

When Bob Johnstone, his wife, Mary, and son Peter launched MJM Yachts in 2002, the founders of the J/Boat sailing-yacht dynasty felt like they had entered the bizarro world. “I thought I’d be the last guy to own a powerboat company,” Johnstone says. “We decided to get into it because we’d owned a 29-foot Downeast-style boat, and it wasn’t designed for cruising. We used it a lot between racing on weekends but found that the head was small, the pilothouse was uncomfortable, and there wasn’t seating in the cockpit for guests.” Much as they had done with ­J/Boats, the Johnstones came up with a formula, this time for a new-style Downeaster. They compiled a list of their favorite boats and cherry-picked features. “The bow had to have a Carolina flare that could cross big seas without getting wet, have the sheer line of a PT boat, layout of a Maine lobster boat and sightlines of a ’50s Matthews cruiser,” Johnstone says. “Oh, and it had to be light, tough and luxurious.”

The Johnstones tapped naval architect Doug Zurn of Marblehead, Massachusetts, best-known for having created the Shelter Island 38 for singer Billy Joel. He designed 30 renditions of the first MJM yacht before finalizing it. As the builder, the Johnstones enlisted Boston BoatWorks, known for ultra-lightweight, oceangoing Grand Prix racing sailboats.

“The bow had to have a Carolina flare that could cross big seas without getting wet, have the sheer line of a PT boat, layout of a Maine lobster boat and sightlines of a ’50s Matthews cruiser.” — Bob Johnstone, founder, MJM Yachts

Fast forward 15 years to the MJM 43z — built on the same hull as the company’s 40z inboard, but with triple 350 hp Mercury Verado outboards. Two clients brought the idea to the Johnstones at the same time. One had owned three J/Boats in the 1980s and was on his second MJM, the inboard-powered 40z; he wanted outboards to avoid running aground in the shallows of southwest Florida.

I ran that owner’s 43z, Annabelle III, from his home port. The yacht has an elegant, long forefoot, tall pilothouse and soft tumblehome, with the white Verados on the stern. He chose a custom gray exterior with an orange stripe (he modeled it after the Porsche 911 GT3 RS) that makes for a stylish contrast to the white topsides. Simply tacking the outboards to the stern could have ruined the classic MJM profile, but Zurn sculpted the transom so the new engines were integral to the design. The yacht also has two side doors and transom doors for access from the dock, and standard features that include helm electronics, Lectrotab electric trim tabs, a Fusion entertainment system, a VacuFlush head, an Indel Webasto freezer and a memory-foam mattress.

We only hit 1- to 2-foot seas during our test, but the yacht handled them without slamming. The 43z’s 45-degree deadrise at the bow transitions to 18.5 degrees at the transom, in a design that should give it a softer ride in big seas. Annabelle III can hit a 44-knot top-end in flat water, her owner says, though the top speed on our sea trial was 42.8 knots. The 43z turns crisply, like a much smaller boat, holding tight through the turns. It’s a fun yacht to drive. And though there’s a 3-foot draft, when stern-to on a beach with the outboards up, the vessel can sit in 2 feet of water.

Annabelle III’s owner likes the joystick piloting and Skyhook station-keeping system, and the 1-knot speed gain of the Verados versus his 40z’s inboard power plants (which he says produced more vibration). The cavern in the 43z’s cockpit deck where the inboards were on his 40z holds an inflatable RIB, its outboard, a life raft and his golf clubs. He chose options including sliding-glass side panels, a power-opening windshield, a Seakeeper 5 stabilizer, a 6 kW Westerbeke genset, 32,000 Btu air conditioning and KVH satellite television.

The pilothouse has two seats at the helm, with more guest seating forward of an L-shaped portside lounge, and a fold-down teak table and lounge to starboard. The helm station has Simrad electronics (4G radar, Evo3 chart plotter, autopilot) on 16- and 9-inch displays, with a smaller console for the Verados. A 24-inch Edson stainless-steel wheel with varnished teak trim is a reminder that this MJM is a New England-built yacht. Annabelle III’s owner also went with Esthec synthetic teak decking, for Downeast class without traditional teak’s maintenance.

The cockpit has movable chairs with Ultraleather cushions, and an optional overhead Bimini top for shade. The sliding windows and opening windshield let in plenty of air, while a Strataglass screen drops in back whenever it’s time to batten down the hatches.

The interior has a Herreshoff-style look with white surfaces for bulkheads and countertops, teak-and-holly soles, and cherry hardwood for the joinery and overheads. Salon headroom is 6 feet 6 inches. The yacht has a single stateroom for a couple, while the salon table and lounges convert to a double berth for guests. Multiple hatches and windows create airflow throughout the interior.

Johnstone says that while some people may think of the 43z as a competitor to other Downeast models, he sees the yacht competing for attention against the new breed of large, outboard-powered center consoles.

“Someone who is used to running 45 knots won’t be very happy in a Downeast boat,” he says. “But most big outboard boats have trouble escaping their fishing heritage when it comes to cruising comfort. We’re giving them the opportunity to put the family into a yachtlike atmosphere.”

Built Like a Racer

For two decades, Boston BoatWorks cut its teeth building multimillion-dollar Grand Prix racing sailboats, where every ounce counted. Now, the builder on Charleston Harbor in downtown Boston builds only the MJM line, using the same wet epoxy, pre-preg materials with vacuum-molding and post-cure oven processes. Epoxy resin is 25 percent stronger than the polyester resin used in most boatbuilding, with higher elongation properties for durability. Epoxy also has superior resistance to water degradation. BBW uses Kevlar in the outer skin to make the boat stronger and lighter. “MJM boats require less horsepower than many of their competitors,” says Scott Smith, BBW’s managing director. “In some cases, we’re half the weight of same-sized boats trying to gain speeds over 20 knots.” MJMs are also built for longevity. “The differences in the way we build the boat won’t be apparent for 10 years,” Smith says. “We’re coming up to our 250th MJM and are seeing 34zs we built 14 years ago in excellent condition. By using the best materials and methods, these boats will stay low maintenance and easy to use. It’s a boat that you can pass along.”

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CO Tests the New MJM 42 Express Cruiser

By George Day

Part One: Running fast and efficiently on the Pamilco River

In early June, I travelled from Newport, Rhode Island, to Washington, North Carolina, to visit with our friends at MJM Yachts and to test drive the new MJM 42.  Washington is an old southern town and port that sits on the edge of the Pamilico River. And, it is a boat building mecca.

It has lovely late 18 th Century architecture –rebuilt after Northern troops burned the town during the Civil War—and a picturesque waterfront with several marinas and a waterfront park.

It was in a marina at the north end of town that I found Melissa Davidson, director of sales and marketing at MJM, and the rest of the MJM crew aboard the brand new 42. With its distinctive dark blue hull, slight reverse sheer line and a large cabin with huge windows, the 42 was definitely a sibling in the MJM family.

We stepped aboard and one of the crew switched on the genset to bring the boat alive. Standing on the hatch to the mechanical locker below I could barely hear the genset and had only a faint vibration underfoot.

Our skipper of the day was Reggie Fountain, Jr. who is a member of the Fountain family of boat builders that for decades built high-speed powerboats and race boats just across the river. Cruising Odyssey’s editor, Peter Jasnssen, while editing a different boating magazine, once drove a Fountain powerboat at 160 mph on this stretch of the Pamilco.

We weren’t going to go that fast today, but we were going to put the new 42 through its paces and we would be going as fast as any cruiser would ever need or want to go.

MJM builds four models. The MJM3 and MJM4 are day cruisers with large cockpits and an open seating areas in the bows and both have accommodations for overnighting. The MJM 35 and the new 42 are express cruisers created for owners and families who want to day cruise in comfort but also want to spend days or even a week or more living aboard and cruising the coasts.

Reggie fired up the twin Volvo D440s with DPI drives and we all had the same sensation created by the genset, the sound of the engines was seriously dampened by sound insulation. Reggie motored us through town and down a narrow channel to the middle of the Pamilco. Then, he pushed the throttles forward and the 42 began to show us what it can do.

The 42, like its siblings, has 18.5 degrees of deadrise –-V shape to the hull—that carries all the way aft. So, as the 42 accelerated, the bow did not rise as it gained speed but instead the hull remained flat on the water which meant it wasn’t digging a big hole in the water aft and thus wasn’t creating drag that would slow us down.

Also, MJM uses advanced boat building materials and techniques in all of their boats with the aim of making them as light as possible while also making them incredibly stiff and durable. It’s the weight factor that helps the boats achieve their noteworthy turns of speed.

With the throttles wide open, the Volvos ticked over at 3800 rpms and gave us a maximum boat speed of 46 knots. Riding on the hull’s deep V, the motion was as smooth as can be and it felt like we were running on rails. There was a small wind driven chop on the river that rat-a-tatted under us without the least sensation of pounding.

Reggie put the 42 through a series of high-speed figure eights turns and, again, the boat was as sure footed as if on rails. As we crossed our own wakes, much larger than the wind-driven chop, the 42 sliced through them like a hot knife through butter. This was reassuring when thinking of those inevitable days when you have to get home and the wind has kicked up from exactly the wrong direction.

After the figure eights, Reggie handed me the helm so I could get a feel for how the 42 actually drives at various speed and in various turns. I’ve driven lots of motorboats so I could tell within the first few seconds that the hull design, propulsion set up and steering with the DPI drives was a sophisticated combination.

The feel of the wheel was light but the response to each turn was immediate and positive. You know you have complete control even at full speed.  You also feel that you could drive the 42 a high speed comfortably for hours if you wanted to make miles.

I had my fun and then we turned back toward Washington and started to work on just how efficient the 42 really is. At 3800 rpms, with the twin diesels, the Garmin instruments indicated that we were burning a gallon per mile. That’s going 46 knots.

Backing off to 3350 rpms, the boat slowed to 39 knots and the instrumentation indicated that we were now getting 1.3 miles to the gallon. If you have run and refueled big powerboats, you’ll appreciate that number.

Even better, you will like what you see when you throttle back to 3000 rpms. We were now cruising at 30 knots, which will be a comfortable speed for everyone on board and fast enough to make fine progress on a coastal run. And, the 42 was now getting 1.5 miles to the gallon.

Instead of the twin Volvos, the 42 can be equipped with twin 600-horsepower Mercury Verado outboards. Reportedly, these will add about five knots to the top speed. We did not test the outboard version so will hold evaluations for another day.

MJM likes to talk about the many great features in their yachts, and there are many, but to me, a secure, comfortable ride and excellent fuel efficiency at quite high speeds are game changers and huge differentiators.

Life Aboard

The 42 has spacious living spaces for entertaining friends and for a couple that wants to head off cruising for a few days. The cockpit’s bench settees will seat four or five comfortably around a small folding table.

The swim platform aft in the inboard version offers a large space for lounging and playing with water toys. In the outboard version, this becomes the engine mount and the inboard engine compartment becomes a huge storage area.

The salon has an efficient galley on the starboard side with two fridge drawers, a microwave, a convection stove top and galley sinks.  The dinette will fit four and the co-pilot chair’s back folds forward to add another seat.

In the forward cabin, there is a centerline double berth with large drawers under it and two hanging lockers. The lounge area just aft has an L-shaped sofa with a small table. In a pinch, this could be a guest berth. The lounge and forward cabin are separated by a door for privacy.

Under the salon and behind the companionway steps, a second double berth is in what could be called the cave. This will be great for children or grandchildren.

The head is huge and has a separate shower that has a door to keep shower water contained.

A couple on their own will find the 42 a perfect size for summer getaways. And, it will be a fine platform for day cruising and entertaining friends and family.

During my visit to Washington, I had a chance to tour of the MJM factory and see how these remarkable boats are built. I’ll take you on that tour in Part Two next week.

MJM 42 Specifications

LOA 46’8”, LOD 42’7”, Beam 12’, Draft Engines down 36” (outboard), 42” (inboard), Displacement (light) 19,432 lbs., Fuel 475 (outboard), 350 (inboard), Air height (with radar) 9’9’.

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4750FR Boat for Sale

44' mjm | 2012 | $860,000.

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4750fr Boat | 44' Mjm 2012

Corsair is an exceptional 40z!

This most heralded MJM model has been maintained and upgraded to the very highest standards. She is in immaculate condition with the owner showing extreme detail in every way -  mechanically, cosmetically and in her options and upgrades. This 40z has wintered indoors and been tended to by the Marblehead Trading Co and Boston Boatworks. Corsair is in the water and  absolutely turn-key ready for the 2024 season. Some of her many key upgrades and options include:

- New port and starboard Engine Long Blocks - (engines completely rebuilt @ McDonnell      Marine Service 2023)

- New Northern Lights 6kw Generator (2022)

- Volvo HP IPS 500 2x370hp Pod Drives (Joystick control) 

- 1200 hour service P&S engines (2023) 

- New AB 9AL Tender

- New Nautley Dinghy Davits (2022)

- Powered Opening windshields (2017)

- Sliding glass side windows (2021)

- Re-painted topsides (2020)

*See Upgrade Section for complete list

Manufacturers Description 

The primary design goal for the 40z was to create a 40 foot powerboat that would handle like a30-footer at idle speeds in tricky docking situations. The Volvo-Penta IPS or joystick controltechnology makes this goal a reality. The IPS system works with twin pod drives under the hull.When conventional twin-engine controls are in neutral, a single joystick takes over with fingertipcontrol. There are no thrusters. Through a unique computer program, each drive unit isindependently operated in terms of direction, rpm and forward-reverse gear. This system worksfar more intuitively than conventional twin shaft drives or joystick/thruster operated jet drives.

Unique Features-Side-opening cockpit (P&S) overcome a common problem, getting aboard or getting off when  handling docklines.- Single-level seating for as many as 15 at cocktail time or for a family picnic- Sliding glass side windows and fully-opening powered windshields to regulate airflow in the   pilothouse to suit conditions.- Large (60x78) island berth and separate shower in owner stateroom.- A convertible guest cabin, with dinette optional lowering table.- 40z can be trucked overland without penalty. Width doesn’t exceed 12 feet and height on a  trailer is less than 13.5 feet.

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4750fr HIGHLIGHTS

• Yacht Details: 44' Mjm 2012
• Location: Marblehead, MA
• Engines: Volvo Penta
• Last Updated: Aug 1, 2024
• Asking Price: $860,000
• Maximum Speed: 40 kn
• Max Draft: 3' 3''

4750fr additional information

• Cruising Speed: 28 kn
• Beam: 12' 0''
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Displacement: 18,900 lb
• Fuel Tank: 2 x 175|gallon
• Fresh Water: 1 x 110|gallon
• Holding: 1 x 30|gallon

Forepeak Cabin

• Fixed 78"x 60" island double berth in quilted Ultra-Leather memory foam mattress. • 4 storage drawers and large below-berth storage compartment • Storage shelves over berth (P&S) also serve as handholds when rising from berth • Framed cherry wood forward bulkhead with 2 recessed book cases and double access   doors to the large forepeak anchor locker. • Combination bureau/entertainment center with cabinet, drawer & shoe locker, Corian counter and upper storage shelf. • Hanging locker to port with storage over shelf • Private access to head and shower • 3 Stainless double hooks for clothing • Dressing mirror on forward face of entry door

• The portside combination head/shower is accessible from either the forward   stateroom or the main salon • Corian counter with polished stainless oval sink. The sink has a mixer valve spigot   and a pullout flexible hose with soft-spray to use as a second shower accessible from   the main salon. • Paneled cherry storage locker outboard with sliding doors and towel storage shelf • Full length mirror inside door • Locker under sink with stainless TP holder • Towel rings and hooks • Vent hatch and port light. • Floor drain and gray water overboard system

• Spacious dinette table lowers with electronic control to form a 40"-44" wide, 78"   long berth. Heavy opaque linen curtain anchors to ceiling to form a private double   cabin with vertical zipper entry. 5" Ultraleather covered memory foam insert is stored   in a vinyl bag. • 2 large opening ports with screens, 2 skylight hatches and 2 cabin portlights to   maximize ventilation, sense of space and light. • The companionway is designed to function like a normal stairway with stainless grab   rails and safe, sanded teak companionway with 2 steps down. Shoe locker and/or   tool storage under steps. • 6'4" of standing headroom on centerline • Clear Awlgrip gloss-finished teak & holly cabin sole with storage compartment for   large plastic bins. • Off-white Nevamar HPL paneling with cherry trim. Foam backed vinyl headliner with   satin-varnished cherry ceiling battens. • Access door to head with integral shower.

• Corian counter top with framed and paneled cabintry with push-button hardware. • Recessed polished stainless steel sink with removable Corian cover and stainless   combination faucet. • 3 Flatware & utensil drawers with Rubbermade organizer • Upgraded Indel two-drawer 12v refrigerator - New 2017 • Dry goods cabinet with sliding doors and intermediate shelf running the full length of   the galley. • Freezer compartment outboard of the sink in lieu of storage locker • Under counter storage locker for large pots/pans and cleaning supplies. • Flip lid access panel to large Rubbermade trash bin. • Overhead safety handrail and towel drying bar. • Ceramic 2-burner electric stove with pop-up retainers

•Raymarine E-127 HybridTouch Chartplotter at the helm station •Raymarine E-95 Chartplotter with separate GPS antenna at Nav Station •Raymarine I70 Depth Display •Raymarine P70 Autopilot •HD Digital Radar Dome •Icom IC-M504A VHF/Hailer •Raymarine AIS650 Transceiver •Raymarine SR150 SiriusSXM Weather & Satellite Radio Receiver •Glomex AVIOR VT 300 DVB-T2 Full HD TV antenna - New 2018 •WAVE WiFi Rogue Dual-Band - New 2018 •Fusion UD650 Marine Entertainment System w/built-in Unidock, Bluetooth, and Fusion-LInk, with 2 Bose Cubes & 6 Clarion speakers - New 2018

• Northern Lights 6KW Generator - New 2022 • Marineair 16,000 BTU air conditioning system servicing both the pilothouse and   interior • Wallas thermostat controlled diesel heater with adjustable louvered vents to the   pilothouse, main saloon, head and forward cabin • Custom backlit electrical panel with 25-12v DC breakers and 12-110v AC breakers,   stainless breaker guards and digital DC and AC monitors • 110v AC system with Mastervolt inverter/charger • Shore power system with 2-50' white Marinco cords • 6 stainless GFCI duplex outlets • Volvo-Penta standard 125 amp alternators • Blue Seas battery combiners • Galvanic isolator • LED lighting throughout----4 Cabin reading lights, 4 Over head lights in the galley, 2   in the head, 2 in the shower, 4 in the saloon, 4 in the forepeak, 2 at the piloting   console and 4 in the pilothouse on dimmer switches • 3 courtesy lights in the cockpit and head • Engine compartment lights • 700-ampere hour absorbed glass-mat battery capacity with 2-Group 8D 245 AH   house and 3-Group 31 105 AH engine and generator batteries • LED navigation and anchoring lights • Bonded electrical system and underwater fittings • Field serviceable electrical system with bundled/numbered wires with Deutsch O-ring   waterproof connectors.

• Pressure hot/cold water with Johnson Aqua Jet Duo variable-speed water pressure   pump. • 13-gallon stainless steel hot water heater • 100-gallon polyethylene fresh water tank • Dockside water inlet with check-valve pressure regulator • General Ecology Seagull IV purification system • Scanvik hot/cold shower on swim platform • High pressure fresh water washdown in port cockpit locker with 50' of hose & nozzle. • 3 Jabsco Rule 1100 automatic bilge pumps • Vacuflush head system with 30 gallon holding tank equipped with pump out and   macerator discharge. • Back-up Bosworth high-capacity cockpit-operated manual bilge pump. • Centralized gray water discharge system through transom to minimize thru-hulls. • Gray wayer sump with inspection port for shower, head, icebox and AC condensate • Marelon non-corrosive thru-hulls/seacocks with strainers and double clamped hose.

• Modified deep-V offshore hull design with sharp entry and moderate beam having   dual lifting strakes, chine flats, 19-degree transom deadrise carried forward 13 feet   for stability at rest a dry ride and level acceleration. • ISO (CE Mark) Certified for Ocean Category A use and further engineered to meet   ISO structural standards for a vessel capable of 45 knots in 21ft. seas. • Solid keel, stem and transom corners backed by a structural grid using unidirectional   E-glass/epoxy GRP to minimize damage from impact. • 2 Side entry doors onto the cockpit sole • Transom door to swim platform • PVC guardrail and quarter-guard with high-polish stainless steel rub strips. • 4 Lewmar hull opening ports in forward cabinand main saloon with screens and   shades.

• Molded swim platform with recessed dinghy cleats. • Custom Armstrong stainless swim ladder and grab rail • 17 Stainless Steel grab rails located on the pilothouse corner posts, hardtop, cabin   top, under the hardtop, on the aft seat backs, galley overhead, outboard on the   piloting consol and either side of the companionway entrance. • 29" cockpit guardrail • 24' bow rail with 400,000 c.p. spotlight and 16" burgee staff mount • Muir anchor windlass with both deck and cockpit controls. • Auto-launching polished stainless claw anchor with 250' of rode and 25' of stainless   chain. • Anchor & chain and rode fresh water washdown • Polished stainless steel bow guard • Custom stainless steel multi-directional bow chocks • Varnished teak storage drawers under the piloting seats • Large pilothouse settee lockers both Port and Starboard with piston-activated   lockable lids, vinyl flooring and mesh organizer bags. • Cockpit seat lockers both port and starboard side • 36"x30" single-leaf gloss-varnished teak table with fiddles • Pilothouse settees with Ultraleather cushions and backrests(color: Promessa   Cashmere) that convert to 6.5' berths. • 8 Lewmar overhead deck hatches • 6 cabin trunk opening ports with screen in the forward cabin, head, shower, galley   and main saloon. • Gloss-varnished, paneled & louvered, lockable (from inside and out) sliding teak   companionway door with 4 sectioned hinged cover. The cover is equipped with a   chartbook retainer and fiddle. • Teak & Thiokol pilothouse decking • Teak & Thiokol aft cockpit decking and deck step • Cockpit cover to protect the teak cockpit • Custom aft bench seat plus added chair in Ultraleather Promessa Cashmere for easy   access to swim platform (2017) • Stamoid rain and sun cover for stern seat

New Port & Starboard Engine Long Blocks Installation of completely rebuilt Port & Starboard Engines 1200 Hour service P&S Engines New AB 9AL Tender

New Northern Lights 6kw Generator New Nautley Dinghy Davits New starting batteries

P&S Heat exchangers cleaned & rebuilt Install of new Sliding Side Windows

Repaint Topsides/boot top/cove stripe Rebuilt P&S IPS Drives New house Batteries

New ECM Starboard engine Update software Custom Spar prop carrier Set of spare props with the prop carrier

New Fusion Stereo Sirius audio/WX receiver HSS Newark switch Rogue Wifi antenna Glomex TV Antenna One set of Spare Props

New Power Windows New Freezer                                                                                                            New 2 drawer 12V refrigerator

Aft Bench shortened/ Aft Seat added

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$2 million MJM 50z is top-of-the-line cruiser: Lake Erie Boat of the Week

• Updated: Apr. 16, 2019, 6:47 p.m.
• | Published: Apr. 16, 2019, 5:00 a.m.
• Laura Johnston, cleveland.com

MJM Yachts Vermilion

A $2 million cruiser

VERMILION, Ohio -- This is what a $2 million boat looks like.

Built by Boston Boat Works, this MJM motor yacht is billed as "the most technologically advanced production 50-footer, ever." Its hull is built for the choppy waters of the Great Lakes and can withstand big waves. It also has plenty of luxury touches.

Here are the specifics.

Boat Name: MJM 50z

Dealer: MJM Yachts Vermilion

Model year:   2019

Cost: Starts at $1.995 million

How big:   55 feet, with a 15-foot beam, 32,850 pounds

How many people fit in it: 15 people can sit comfortably on the deck

The layout: The layout is ideal for entertaining and extensive cruising, with two staterooms and heads, with glass-enclosed shower. The cabin's L-shaped lounge serves as a pair of foot-to-foot single berths as is, or converts to a double berth by lowering the table.

The construction:  Built by Boston BoatWorks, the 50z has high-tech construction, fuel efficiency and high-end components that make it light, fast and durable. It's the first yacht to feature the Seakeeper Gyro Stabilizer, which eliminates most boat roll.

The safety: The CE Certification Cat A Ocean means that the design and construction of the hull is built to withstand 7-meter waves and 55 mph winds. "It's the peace of mind knowing that if you get stuck, you have a boat that's going to get you back to the dock," MJM Yachts Vermilion owner Mike Moes said.

The engine: Three pod drives total more than 1,300 horsepower and can push the boat to 40 knots.

The gas tank: The boat has a 520-gallon diesel tank that burns 50 gallons per hour at 35 knots.

Accolades: Named "Best Down East Cruiser 50 Feet Plus" by the editors of Power & Motor Yacht, Passagemaker, Soundings, Soundings Trade Only, Yachts International and SAIL.

Want your boat featured in Boat of the Week? Email [email protected].

MJM Yachts, Vermilion

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MJM - New Models

Latest MJM Yachts Lineup MJM specializes in the design and construction of inboard and outboard, luxury performance day and cruising yachts, ranging from 35’ to 53’, in a modern Carolina Downeast style. Renowned worldwide, MJM is at the forefront of the industry with its market-leading, post-cured, epoxy-infusion composites that deliver superior strength, reduced weight, enhanced fuel efficiency, and increased speed! These cutting-edge composites provide a smoother and quieter ride, a safer and more stable lower center of gravity, and a more robust overall feel. Designed for all-weather/all-conditions capability, each model showcases a unique indoor/outdoor pilothouse, a sleek flush-deck layout, and easy operation and maintenance.

2024 MJM 35

2024 MJM 4 Diesel

2024 MJM 42

Position Title:  Service Advisor

Position Type:  Full-time / Part Time

Reports to:  Sales Manager

Job Description and Summary: In this position you will be responsible for providing support to the Service Writer, Service Team, and Customers. Responsibilities include working with the customer to get the information required to perform the work on the boat, following through to make sure the work is completed correctly and in a timely manner.

• Assist Service Writer in day-to-day operations, including scheduling and distribution of work for technicians and yard team, utilizing DockMaster and other tools as required to generate and manage work orders.
• Communicate with customers by phone, email an text to determine needs, providing clear and precise instructions on the work order for the technician.
• Answer incoming calls and emails in a professional manner, returning all customer calls and emails prior to close of business each day.
• Promote the sale of additional labor services, part and accessories in a professional manner for each customer.
• Obtain Customer approvals for work order, and collect payment for work prior to releasing customer boat. In the event the repair cost is unknown initially, obtain customer approval on work order to diagnose issues, and then contact customer with estimate for repairs as soon as determined, and obtain approval.
• Review and input technician timesheets into DockMaster.
• Inspect quality of work performed as required, prior to delivery to the customer.
• Communicate with the customer during repairs and coordinate customer pick-up.
• Finalize and invoice work orders.
• Provide prompt, detailed and timely flow of all paperwork.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Results Areas:

• Effective communication with the customer
• Accurate and timely invoices
• Accurate and organized service repair orders
• Minimize aging accounts receivable, timely completion of open work orders

Compensation:

• Pay commensurate with experience
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Retirement Program
• Continuing Education

Experience Level:   1-3 years preferred, or similar industry background

1-3 years preferred

Salary and Benefits:  $45 – 55k, Medical, 401K

Email: [email protected]

Position Title:  Sales Meeting Setter Position Type:  Full-time / Part Time

Job Description and Summary: In this position you will work alongside the McMichael Sales Team to set web meetings, conference calls and boat viewings for the sales team. You will work with an experienced team that specializes in premium racing and sailing yachts, as well as high-performance inboard and outboard day and cruising power yachts. You will work with an existing client database. You will cultivate ongoing communication with our clients and their families that demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism for the McMichael brand.

Core Skills:

• Effective and professional phone communication skills
• Prospect farming
• Active listening
• Influencing with content through digital and social media tools
• Coordinating meeting schedules with Sales Consultants and prospects
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to work collaboratively with other team members

Responsibilities:

• Call boaters to set web or phone meetings for Sales Consultants
• Send emails to prospects for the purpose of setting meetings
• Send texts to prospects with meeting request

The ideal candidate is someone who can consistently and persistently communicate and send reach out messages to boaters in a professional manner to set meetings. This position is ideal for a recent college graduate or someone going to school part-time.

Experience Level:  0-2 Years in Sales

Salary and Benefits:  $40 – 60k, Medical, 401K

Email: [email protected]

Brett Lyall A lifelong, passionate boater, Brett brings 26 years of sailing and 18 years of powerboat knowledge to the McMichael team. His background includes Environmental engineering and consulting, along with 7 years of sales and marketing experience in the luxury market. In addition to being an avid fisherman, surfer, and scuba diver, he is a sailing coach and has crewed extensively offshore on a variety of boats from J109, J105, J99 and 112E to a Gunboat 57. His knowledge of all things boating related is second only to his reputation for exceptional customer service and professionalism.

Doug Conner Doug’s life-long love of all things nautical naturally led him to pursue a career in luxury yacht brokerage. His professional background in sales and marketing, combined with his overall experience in and passion for the yachting industry, makes him a valuable asset to his clients for sail and power boats. Doug is committed to providing his clients with honest, professional, knowledgeable, and personal service.

Myles McQuone Myles is a licensed captain from age 18. He is a third Generation Merchant Mariner, operating boats runs deep in his family. Myles has held multiple roles within the marine industry between Marine Towing and Salvage, Marine Technician and Marine Service Manager. Myles’ focus has always had the customers best interest in mind; expect the same attention while consulting with Myles.

Ethan Morawski Ethan grew up in Fairfield CT and has been sailing for 13 years and powerboating for 10 years all over Long Island Sound. He has worked in the marine industry since High School and has an excellent reputation for superb customer service, seamanship, and attention to details. He is a graduate of Bryant University in RI.

Position Title: Boat Yard Crew Member Position Type: Full-time Experience level:  2-3 years preferred

Reports to: Service Manager

Job Description and Summary: In this position you will work alongside a team of supportive and experienced marine industry professionals. Your primary role will be to support the efficient daily operations of the McMichael yacht yard and the satisfaction of our customers.

This will include a variety of functions and tasks including basic property maintenance, launch and recovery of boats, cleaning, crane and forklift operations, blocking boats, and winter storage and other relevant duties as assigned.

• Ability to clearly understand instructions and complete tasks accordingly
• Mechanically inclined
• Able to lift and reposition equipment, tools, and materials
• Basic boat operations – power and sail (will train)
• Focus on customer satisfaction
• Proactive mindset
• Able to work unsupervised
• Ability to collaboratively work well with other team members
• Support of daily operations
• Support clients boating activities, prepping boats, fueling, etc.
• Safe operation of company vehicles, forklifts, and equipment, including trailer handling
• Haul, block and launch boats
• Boat cleaning and detailing
• Bottom paint and waxing boats
• Dock and marina area maintenance
• Shrink wrapping
• Repositioning boats

The ideal candidate is someone who will enjoy the nautical environment of the boatyard, which includes being around boats and being on the water. They will have at least two to three years of experience at a previous boat yard or yacht club. Their background will include a familiarity with boats. They will be someone who enjoys the boating lifestyle and enjoys working outdoors. They value working in a team and being part of a family-owned organization an enhancing part of the local community. We encourage you to apply if you do not have the experience but are dedicated to building a career in the marine industry.

What does a typical workday look like? A typical morning could involve arriving and immediately removing covers, prepping several boats to be launched and readied for use by their clients. You could find yourself assisting with changing a large tire on a trailer or rigging and craning a boat onto a truck for transportation. Daily activities will also include basic maintenance of the boatyard facilities which includes painting, building repair, emptying garbage, and cleaning, as well as assisting technicians with boat maintenance.

Salary range: $15 – $30

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Position Title: Fiberglass / GelCoat Technician Position Type: Full-time Experience level:  2-3 years preferred

Job Description and Summary: In this position you will work alongside a team of supportive and experienced marine industry professionals. Your primary role will be fiberglass and gel-coat repair work on sailboats and powerboats. The fiberglass work will include everything from small parts repair to structural repair and rebuilds. The gelcoat work will be similarly inclusive and will also involve spaying hull bottoms and topsides with boat bottom paint and gelcoat.

• Working with vinylester, polyester, and epoxy resins
• Experience working with various coring materials
• Knowledge of gelcoat matching and application
• Cutting, grinding and finish sanding
• Visually spot imperfections in all parts
• Use of buffers, DA’s, pencil grinders etc.
• Finish buffing and polishing
• Exceptional paint rolling and spraying finishing
• Proactive mindset and able to work unsupervised
• Complete fiberglass and composite repair work to the highest possible standards
• Spray gelcoat, clear coat, and metal flake consistently and evenly to desired thickness
• Getting the customer back on the water with a safe operating boat
• Ensuring all repair work structurally and visually exceeds expectations
• Lifting heaving objects
• Assisting the entire service teams with various tasks

The ideal candidate is someone who will enjoy the nautical environment of the boatyard, which includes being around boats and being on the water. They will have at least two to three years of experience in fiberglass and composites fabrication or repair as well as experience with painting and gelcoat work or similar skill sets. Their background will include a familiarity with boats and enjoy delivering exceptional finish work. They will be someone who appreciates the boating lifestyle and working sail and powerboats. We are looking for a person who values working in a team and being part of a family-owned organization that is a respected part of the local community.

Salary and benefits: $50 – 70k, Medical, 401K

Position Title: Marine Service Mechanic Position Type: Full-time Experience level:  2-3 years preferred. Certifications Preferred. Equal skills and high motivation also accepted.

Job Description and Summary: In this position you will work alongside a team of supportive and experienced marine industry professionals. Your primary role will be engine maintenance and repairs for both gas and diesel engine systems as well as service and repair work on a variety of other boat system. A large part of this position will include troubleshooting, engine and drive preventative maintenance, emergency repairs at the yard or at the location of the boat needing service. You will be working on inboard and outboard systems and interacting and communicating with our boaters, so a focus on customer service is an important skill. Certification not initial required but is a plus.

• Effective and knowledgeable mechanic
• Problem solving – engines, drives, control systems and electrical
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
• Engine rebuilds, 12v DC systems, machining work
• Gas and diesel engine/generator operations
• Wiring and soldering
• Performing maintenance and repairs safely and quickly
• Have your own set of tools
• Performing functionality checks on engines and systems
• Basic boat operations

The ideal candidate is someone who will enjoy the nautical environment of the boatyard, which includes being around boats and being on the water. They will have at least two to three years of experience as a marine service technician, automotive mechanic, Gen Tech, or similar skill sets. Their background will include a familiarity with boats and enjoy solving mechanical and systems issues. They will be someone who enjoys the boating lifestyle and working outdoors. They value working in a team and being part of a family-owned organization an enhancing part of the local community. We encourage you to apply if you do not have the experience but are dedicated to building a career in the marine service industry.

Salary and benefits: $60 – 80k, Medical, 401K

Position Title: Yacht Sales Consultant Position Type: Full-time Experience level:  2-3 years preferred

Reports to: Sales Manager

Job Description and Summary: In this position you will work alongside the McMichael Sales Team to consult with our client boaters, guiding them to find and purchase the best yacht for their modern boating needs. You will work with an experienced team that specializes in premium racing and sailing yachts, as well as high-performance inboard and outboard day and cruising power yachts. You will work with existing clients as well as being responsible for identifying, nurturing, and closing new clients. You will cultivate relationships with our clients and their families that demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism for the McMichael brand. You will be supported by the team to help you locate, acquire, and nurture prospective new client boaters. You will be a part of a sales and service team that caters to the all-encompassing boating needs of the McMichael community of boaters.

• Conveying key features and distinguishing selling points of a given boat model
• Ability to close high-value sales from $500k – $3M
• Excellent negotiating skills
• Consulting with and guiding clients effectively
• Proactive mindset that fosters successful unsupervised work
• Close deals on new yacht sales
• Deliver world class service in the form of professionalism, knowledge, and customer service
• Acquire and develop prospects into leads, then into new boat sales
• Attend boat shows and events to meet with and engage boaters
• Use digital and social media tools to engage with boaters
• Secure used boat listings
• Close used boat sales
• Guide boaters through the research, selection, specification, closing, delivery, and commissioning process
• Work with the Sales Team to constantly increase brand and model knowledge
• Influence your client boaters to choose McMichael Yards for their boat servicing and storage needs

The ideal candidate is someone who will enjoy the nautical/boating lifestyle and has grown up around boats. They will have previous experience selling in the corporate environment, in addition to a strong boating background and several years of selling yachts over 30 feet and over $500K. They will be an excellent communicator who is able to convey information clearly and concisely. They will be motivated to constantly learn more and achieve more regarding new boats and sales goals. They will be a person who can collaborate with all the members of the sales team to find creative solutions to barriers and issues.

Experience Level Experienced as a sail or power boater or similar industry background 2-3 years preferred

Salary and benefits: Base of $50 – $70k, commissions, Medical, 401K

John Glynn John brings to McMichael more than three decades of sailing, boating and sales experience. In addition to his time at BEYC, Glynn’s resume includes years as an Associate Editor (and Contributing Editor) for Sailing World magazine, where he was part of the team that created both the “Boat of the Year” awards and the NOOD Regattas. Over the years he has raced aboard C&C 40s, New York 36s, J/35s, Express 37s and Farr 40s, as well as his own J/30 and Soverel 33 Grey Seal. He boats with his family out of Captain Harbor in Greenwich, CT.

“John brings a wealth of experience as a racer, boat owner and industry professional,” said Michael Beers, McMichael Sales Manager. “He will be a fantastic resource for his clients in buying and selling boats. We’re proud to have him on our team, and his background will help us continue to fulfill our motto, ‘Experience Counts!’”

“I’ve been fortunate enough to spend my career in and around the sailing and boating community, enabling me to love the various jobs I’ve held,” said Glynn. “In joining McMichael Yacht Brokers I’ve found another fresh, new outlet from which to apply my knowledge of and passion for yachting. Moreover, I’m able to do that while working in the company of some of the finest yacht brokers in the business. It is my hope to bring to my brokerage customers a sense of confidence and satisfaction as they make yacht transactions, both from the buyer’s and seller’s sides.”

Cameron Campbell Cameron has been boating his entire life, starting as a toddler on Great South Bay on Long Island. He grew up in Connecticut and spent every summer on Long Island Sound. In college he was a member of the University of Rhode Island Sailing Team and also ran operations at the URI Waterfront Center. After college he was an ASA Sailing Instructor at the New York Sailing School on City Island and then for Olympic Circle Sailing on San Francisco Bay. He participated in many regattas on both coasts in both small and large boats. He owned a Sabre for many years which he cruised from Annapolis to Maine. Cameron also has experience with power boats ranging from center consoles though larger cruisers.

Cameron has been working with clients preparing for Bermuda races, extensive blue water cruising, and many that are new to boating.

Rick Fleig Rick grew up on Long Island spending many years sailing on the Sound in everything from J/22′s to J/105′s, Custom C&C 41′s and many other boats, competing in all the major Northeast events. This experience and passion for sailing led him on a path to sail in the 1987 America’s Cup in Perth, Australia with both the Courageous and USA Syndicates. He has sailed in many major international regattas, including the Swan World Championships in Sardinia, the World 6 Meter Championships in Portofino, Italy, and several Newport Bermuda races.

Rick combines his extensive sailing background with both the marine and sports industry, having worked as a regional sales manager at SunfishLaser and Vanguard Sailboats, and prior to that as a regional sales representative with sporting goods giant Nike. He believes that building relationships and understanding the clients’ needs are essential in helping customers have a great experience with their boats. He works out of the McMichael Yacht Broker’s Newport office at the Newport Shipyard.

Rick resides in Portsmouth, RI, with his family, having fallen in love with the Newport area during his many sailing events there. He recently retired as the director/coach of the Portsmouth High School Sailing Team after many years, and along with his wife, Carline, now enjoys his time proudly following their youngest son, Tyler, who just finished his second year at the US Naval Academy. Tyler is a very accomplished sailor himself, and a member of the nationally ranked USNA dinghy sailing team. Rick is a member of Sail Newport and can be seen racing many weeknights and weekends in all the local events in a variety of boats.

Michael Beers Michael is a licensed captain and active racer who began his sailing career in Boston on the Charles River. As someone who did not grow up sailing, he especially enjoys introducing new boaters to the sport. Michael has a proven track record of working tirelessly for his clients, and enjoys working directly with buyers to identify the best possible “next boat” from the many options available. He is an active racer, recently racing in the J/70 fleet at Quantum Key West Race Week and aboard the J/130 Dragonly in the 2012 Newport Bermuda Race.

Prior to joining McMichael in 2007, he captained the 80′ schooner Adirondack II in Newport, RI and was an instructor at Offshore Sailing. In his free time, he enjoys cruising his Sabre.

Todd Williams Todd started sailing on his family’s cruising boat before his memory serves. His love of racing was cultivated through sailing Blue Jays and Lasers in Pequot Yacht Club’s junior program.  Since then he has actively raced in the J105 fleet, J109 fleet, and helped form the J122 class. He also developed and helped launch the LIS IRC 35 class.  Todd is an experienced distance sailor and was involved with winning the Vineyard race class and IRC overall aboard the J122 Partnership.  

Todd enjoys using his extensive knowledge of boating to find his clients the boat that best suits their needs.  He is dedicated to providing the best possible service to all his customers.  Todd can often be found racing with clients and helping them build their racing programs. Through the years, he has custom built many J/Boats, Alerions, and MJM power boats for clients, many of whom he now considers personal friends.

During the winter season you may spot the Williams family on the slopes at Okemo where they have a ski house.

Andy Kaplan Starting October 4, Andrew (Andy) Kaplan has joined the brokerage team at McMichael Yacht Yards & Brokers. The addition increases the McMichael roster to seven full-time yacht brokers serving customers up and down the east coast with a concentration on the Long Island Sound and Narragansett Bay. He will work primarily out of the McMichael Mamaroneck, NY, office as well as Martha’s Vineyard.

“Andy is bringing to McMichael a lifetime of experience in sail and power boating with a keen focus in the sailboat racing world,” said McMichael President Steve Leicht. “His broad familiarity with offshore and one-design sailboats combined with his powerboating experience makes him an ideal addition to our brokerage team.”

Kaplan spent the majority of his career in finance including helping create the Quattro Global Capital, LLC where he was a principal and head of operation and marketing. “I believe that my financial sales and management experience is a great asset as I transition to yacht brokerage,” noted Kaplan. “While they are different industries, to succeed in either you need similar disciplines when matching buyers with the right product. That’s what creates and maintains long term customer relationships.”

Kaplan grew-up in Mamaroneck and has been a member of the Larchmont Yacht Club for over 30 years where he has been active in the Club’s leadership. He lives in New Rochelle, NY, and on Martha’s Vineyard, MA.

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Stronger, lighter, faster. This is the inspiration for the MJM brand. MJM strives for sophisticated disciplines of making a boat go fast. These boats are designed in a modern Carolina Downeast style day yacht. They focus on luxury performance, all-weather usability and advanced technology. The brand is world-renowned for their timeless style, high-tech construction and superior materials. Between the open concept layout, comfortable accommodations and mantra for perfection, you will be sure to impress everyone on board. MJM line up of boats is big water capable and big fun, guaranteed. Explore the model boats below or click here to view all new, used, and brokerage MJM for sale.

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The MJM 40z

An agile performer for a stable ride.

The 40z is an agile performer that parts the waves cleanly and deflects the wave action down and away for a soft, dry and stable ride. Fast, fuel efficient and ISO Category A Ocean certification distinguish the 40z as the undisputed best-in-class. Based on light but exceptionally strong epoxy construction and narrow, effective hull design, the 40z can best the competition by as much as 50% improvement in nautical miles per gallon at higher cruising speeds.

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40z Distinctions

• Flush deck with side boarding doors at floating dock level
• Fully-opening windshields (power option available)
• US-built of tough, ultralight epoxy composite construction
• Volvo Penta IPS joystick docking with DPS station-keeping
• Seakeeper gyrostabilizer option

Key Features

• 28.6 GPH / 1.1nmpg at 32.5 knot cruising speed
• ISO Certified Category A Ocean

From the moment you enter through the side boarding doors at dock height until you tie up with an easy lean out the side window to lasso your line to a cleat on the dock, you will enjoy easy, responsive driving aboard the 40z.

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Think of the MJM 40z layout as an airy summer porch: open side windows and windshields, an expansive bimini to shade the cockpit.

Principal Dimensions

• Length Overall w / Swim Platform & Bow Rolle 44'
• Length on Deck 40'
• Draft Twin IPS 3' 3-1/2“
• Deadrise/Transom 18.5°
• Fuel Capacity 350 gal
• Standard Power Twin 370hp IPS 500
• Optional Power Twin 435hp IPS 600
• Displacement 1/2 Load 18,774 lb
• Weight Capacity 3,348 lb
• Max Headroom 6‘ 4“
• Max Persons 16
• Water Capacity 100 gal
• Air Height (w/Radar) 9‘ 9“
• Range @ 32.5 kts 1.1 nmpg 342 nm

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Pamlico Yachtworks Department: Accounting Position: CFO

Pamlico Yachtworks seeks CFO well-versed in all aspects of financial management ranging from simple accounting to broad investment and banking operations.

Key attributes for candidates:

• High-plant-touch orientation
• High technical financial, accounting and tax expertise, along with
• Exceptional “affability/teaming” attributes, in
• Complex, mid-tier manufacturing environments

Employee Duties & Responsibilities

• monthly/periodic financial reports and analyses.
• projections and budgets
• reconciliation with requisite supporting information for accurate presentation of the financial reports.
• Oversees the accounting function (accounting, accounts payable and payroll) and billing and collections functions of the organization.
• forecasting cash flows and operating results
• presenting financial and other information to the leadership team and the Board of Directors.

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as CFO, finance officer or relevant role
• In depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
• Proficient in the use of MS Office, MS Excel, QuickBooks, ERP and financial management software
• CPA is a strong advantage
• BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant field; MSc/MBA is a plus

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