From the Helm
To many of us July 4th marks the true beginning of summer. And just in case you were not sure that summer had truly arrived, the recent onslaught of thunderstorms were a powerful reminder!
Here at Hellier we have been extremely busy commissioning new boats and we have seen a dramatic increase in brokerage activity. The Island Packet Estero has created a lot of interest and the new Catalina 445 has been written about in several publications and has received rave reviews. We participated in Trawler Fest in Greenport, NY and the traffic aboard our Island Packet SP Cruiser was very brisk.
The summer months also mean its time for all of the annual owners rendezvous. Our very own John Zomermaand attended the Island Packet Hudson River Rendezvous in Terrytown, NY and we are now gearing up for upcoming owner group events on Block Island beginning with the Catalina Rendezvous July 31st - August 2nd. Island Packet's BLISS Rendezvous will be held on Block August 8th-9th. If anyone is interested in attending either of these great events or sailing over in a flotilla, please let us know.
All of us at Hellier Yacht Sales Inc. wish you a happy and safe 4th of July Holiday weekend!
Trade Up to a Hellier Trade!
Here at Hellier, we have always prided ourselves on the quality of our trade inventory, and our current selection is no exception. If the idea of saving tens of thousands over new, while still enjoying many of the same advantages piques your interest, then you owe it to yourself to check out these two fine sailboats.
Jeanneau 36i
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Hunter 29
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The larger of the two, the Jeanneau 36i, was originally sold by us last year and after a season of light use, the owner stepped up to a Jeanneau 42 Deck Salon. This boat is truly exceptional. She shows as new and has less than a hundred hours on her engine. She's in the water at our docks and is ready to set sail. Interestingly, the Hunter 29 also came to us on a trade to a Jeanneau 42, in this second case a Sun Odyssey 42i. Although she has a few more miles under her keel, she was fastidiously maintained by her owner and is in sailaway condition. Of course, the savvy buyer will also appreciate that these are "our" boats - we're willing to deal and will consider all reasonable offers, including your trade, if applicable. Grab your deck shoes and stop by. You won't be disappointed.
Check Our HYS Buyer Days Specials on Our New Boat Inventory!
We invite you to come visit and inspect our new boat inventory in the comfort of our indoor showroom and protected, floating docks. Take advantage of manufacturer and other incentives to save ten's of thousands on pricing and maintenance on the qualifying models shown below. Visit our HYS Specials page for more details or click on the models below for our individual listings!
Island Packet 465  |
IP SP Cruiser  |
Island Packet 370  |
Jeanneau 45 DS  |
Catalina 387  |
Catalina 375  |
Enjoy the Hellier advantage: The Hellier Showroom makes it easy to compare boat-to-boat in a relaxed setting, to learn the strengths of each line, to review options and choose accessories. Spend time "onboard" and get to know your new boat before launch.
New Models by Catalina and Island Packet Announced
Catalina and Island Packet Yachts have been busy this year with new yacht designs announced from both manufacturers. While Catalina chose to go large with a new 45 footer filling out their line, Island Packet introduced a new, smaller 36 foot model designed for cruising couples.
Catalina 445
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Island Packet Estero
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Although there is no mistaking each model's lineage, the 445 and the Estero share common traits. Notably, they each benefit from considered refinement by their manufacturers and abound with thoughtful details sure to be appreciated by weekend as well as long distance cruisers.
Underway you'll find their fully roller-furling sloop rigs easy to handle while down below, you'll be treated to versatile and inviting interiors. Available for 2009 delivery. Click thumbnails for details.
Island Packet 460 Awarded 2009 Boat of the Year
Citing a high degree of refinement and spot-on design, Cruising World has honored the Island Packet 460 with a trio of 2009 Boat of the Year Awards - Domestic Boat of the Year, Best Long-Distance Cruiser and Best in Show.
Quoting the judging panelists, Cruising World wrote, "I think [Island Packet Chief Designer] Bob Johnson nailed what he was aiming for in this boat. This is a very capable offshore cruising boat that hits its intended marks just perfectly." To read the complete article, Click Here.
