Shannon Yachts News

On March 31 we started lofting Shannon's latest model, the new and innovative Shannon 53 HPS. Walt has been listening to your dissatisfaction with the state of the marine industry and has unveiled a hybrid sailboat design that addresses the conundrum of "speed under power versus speed under sail, combined with the comfort of an interior helm". The Shannon 53 HPS is the answer to all the life-long sailors who still want to keep sailing while enjoying speed and comfort and who don't want to be forced into a trawler.

The Shannon 53HPS video which includes sailing, sail handling, a tour inside and outside by Walt Schulz is now available!

If you would like more information, or the DVD about the new Shannon 53HPS, contact Bill Ramos and let him know.

A pictorial record from start to completion of the Shannon 53 HPS
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INTRODUCING THE SHANNON 40 SRD, 47SRD AND 58 SRD MOTOR YACHTS
The Shannon 40 SRD, 47 SRD and 58 SRD (Schulz Reverse Deadrise) utilize Schulz' breakthrough patented hull design to achieve high performance (cruising speeds of 18 knots), outstanding fuel economy, seaworthiness and comfort under power and at anchor. All Shannon yachts are virtually custom construction, as are the new SRD Crossover motor yachts.

SHANNON'S LATEST RIG OPTION FOR THE SHANNON 46

Combining the best elements of the sail design in the 19th and the 21st century, the latest rig option from Walt Schulz for the Shannon 46 is a Schooner with a Scutter headsail arrangement. Schooner rigs harken back to the days of the “Bluenose” when these boats plied the trade routes and fishing grounds of the Eastern seaboard. Schooners show exceptional speed off the wind and are probably the easiest rig of all to handle – there is an old New England adage that you all you need to sail a schooner is an old man and a boy. To offset any trade-off in performance close-hauled going to weather, Walt has added the Shannon exclusive Scutter double headsail arrangement, which provides maximum efficiency and flexibility over a wide range of wind conditions. The classic lines of the Shannon 46 combined with a schooner rig show a remarkable similarity to some of the best designs of the great John Alden. And while all Shannons are easily recognizable on the water as pretty boats, this new Shannon 46 schooner is truly beautiful. Walt would be interested in your comments and impressions of this newest Shannon 46 rig.

SHANNON INTRODUCES A NEW MODEL
THE NEW SHANNON RDP (RAISED DECK PILOT)

Aside from its beauty, the new Shannon 52 RDP design by Walt Schulz combines innovative comfort and proven seaworthiness.The comfort is provided by a new raised deck pilot concept incorporating an interior steering helm station.The seaworthiness is achieved by using the ocean tested Shannon 47/52 hull and blue water center cockpit design. MORE...

New Shannon owner Kenny Lubin and his Shannon 39 “Mary Adele” stop off in NYC on their way back from the Bahamas. Kenny has spent the last two seasons sailing the Eastern seaboard. He’ll be spending the summer in New England so look for him on the Vineyard or Nantucket.

(below)Kenny is photographed with Erin Schulz aboard “Mary Adele” in Manhattan harbor.

Shannon Fractional Ownership

We have initiated a Fractional Ownership Program for select Shannon models. The program calls for a small number of individuals to jointly own a Shannon, with an experienced yacht management company knowledgeable in international logistics to operate the boat in conjunction with Shannon. The boat will be moved with the seasons to select locations worldwide by a professional captain with crew, with the owners having the option to go on these offshore passages. On arrival each owner (with the option of bareboat or crewed) will have a set number of weeks to use the boat. The management company will handle all the scheduling, and Shannon will be involved with all maintenance and service. At the end of ownership period, the boat will be sold, and with the historically high resale values of Shannons, the fractional owners should get all their original costs back. The three new Shannon models – the Shannon 52 Global, Shannon 53 HPS, and Shannon 52 RDP – are especially well suited for this program, as are any of the other Shannon models. If you have interest in this fractional ownership program, please contact Bill Ramos cell 401 639 9075 or email bill@shannonyachts.com.