Alex Padilla
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Catamaran Owner Cruising Logs
Despite the fact that catamarans are gaining in popularity, many sailors are still curious, “why would you switch from a monohull to a catamaran?" Our story is quite simple….to fulfill a long desired dream and complete a natural evolution in our boating lives…… Mark and I (now in our 50’s), have been around boats and water since childhood. Mark’s family had a powerboat and they enjoyed fishing off the (posted by Alex 4 years 304 days ago.)
Despite the fact that catamarans are gaining in popularity, many sailors are still curious, “why would you switch from a monohull to a catamaran?" Our story is quite simple….to fulfill a long desired dream and complete a natural evolution in our boating lives…… Mark and I (now in our 50’s), have been around boats and water since childhood. Mark’s family had a powerboat and they enjoyed fishing off the (posted by Alex 4 years 304 days ago.)
Diesel Electric Yacht Propulsion
The all-new Lagoon 420 offers a new method of yacht propulsion, using a very old idea that has already proven itself in locomotives. In essence, a diesel electric power plant includes a diesel engine connected to an electrical generator, creating electricity that powers electric motors. Traditional electric propulsion systems have been heavy, and cumbersome. Diesel electric systems are now lighter, and less expensive. Due... (posted by Alex 5 years 277 days ago.)
The all-new Lagoon 420 offers a new method of yacht propulsion, using a very old idea that has already proven itself in locomotives. In essence, a diesel electric power plant includes a diesel engine connected to an electrical generator, creating electricity that powers electric motors. Traditional electric propulsion systems have been heavy, and cumbersome. Diesel electric systems are now lighter, and less expensive. Due... (posted by Alex 5 years 277 days ago.)
The Day of the Mega Catamaran is Upon Us!
Alliaura Marine, a Leader in the luxury cruising catamaran market, unveiled the queen of the fleet to myself and other brokers from The Catamaran Group, at their facility in Les Sables D’Olonne, France on a recent trip over there. The new Privilege 745 is a stunning masterpiece of technology and high quality craftsmanship seldom seen in the catamaran world. This new flagship from Alliaura is available in the... (posted by Alex 5 years 327 days ago.)
Alliaura Marine, a Leader in the luxury cruising catamaran market, unveiled the queen of the fleet to myself and other brokers from The Catamaran Group, at their facility in Les Sables D’Olonne, France on a recent trip over there. The new Privilege 745 is a stunning masterpiece of technology and high quality craftsmanship seldom seen in the catamaran world. This new flagship from Alliaura is available in the... (posted by Alex 5 years 327 days ago.)
New or Used Catamaran
The prospective buyer is quite literally on a voyage of discovery. Each buying option has their fair share of advantages, but what is really best for you? The following article will discuss what ad (posted by Alex 5 years 341 days ago.)
The prospective buyer is quite literally on a voyage of discovery. Each buying option has their fair share of advantages, but what is really best for you? The following article will discuss what ad (posted by Alex 5 years 341 days ago.)
Catamarans vs Monohulls
Multihull Advantages Catamarans have been popular for many years in parts of the world such as Australia, France, and South Africa but have not caught attention in North America until recently. Catamaran sales have grown significantly in the past ten years in North America, and the subject of comparing cats and monohulls has become commonplace. Catamarans have been the fastest growing segment of the... (posted by Alex 6 years 36 days ago.)
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Multihull Advantages Catamarans have been popular for many years in parts of the world such as Australia, France, and South Africa but have not caught attention in North America until recently. Catamaran sales have grown significantly in the past ten years in North America, and the subject of comparing cats and monohulls has become commonplace. Catamarans have been the fastest growing segment of the... (posted by Alex 6 years 36 days ago.)
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