May 13th, 2019
Rolling a Gunboat out of the paint shed marks one of the most exciting build milestones! The dramatic visual impact is a reward to the build team and an announcement to the rest of the world that another Gunboat 68 is soon to launch. Gunboat 6802 is a custom shade of blue-gray, and we can’t wait to see how the blue skies and turquoise waters bring out these hues!
Interested in more technical detail, or considering owning a Gunboat? Read our series of articles about the design and build of the Gunboat 68! Contact Gunboat for new builds and brokerage listings.
Newport, RI, USA It's that time of the year again in Newport - Gunboats seem to be everywhere! From the 48 to the 90, seven different Gunboat series can be spotted in the area, enjoying fantastic fall sailing conditions and getting ready for their next adventures South. Newport has long been the organic US home [...]
The build of the first Gunboat 72V is well underway at our factory in La Grande-Motte, France! Experienced Gunboatbuilders revel in the process of building our yachts to race boat standards, hyper-focused on quality and attention to detail. Pictured above: The first layers of carbon being laid and then the completed outside skin. Below: The [...]
Things are heating up and we're not just talking about summer. Get ready for a crescendo of Gunboat news from brokerage sales to new designs to adventures around the world! - A first look at the new GUNBOAT 80 - Brokerage is on fire - Events are back, with a dominating performance by Gunboat 68 [...]
The desire for adventure and fast sailing on an epically stylish cat is very much in evidence with the recent closing of 4 sales, and a fifth under contract! Here are a few of the reasons people are entrusting us with the sale and purchase of their Gunboats. Photos (left to right): 1) Gunboat 68 [...]
La Grande-Motte France Announcing the arrival of the Highland Fling program to the Gunboat fleet! Gunboat 6801 recently changed hands and emerged from our factory last week reflecting a range of performance modifications for inshore racing, most noticeably, dual exterior helm stations! The inside helm remains for all the same conveniences on deliveries and can [...]
Gunboat Brokerage - Newport RI Adventure Awaits! Gunboat for sale: Optimized for self-reliant world cruising, ALAIA has been professionally maintained by highly experienced crew and presents in stunning condition for her next owners. High-tech structures and luxurious interiors make her exceptional in the widest range of conditions. Retractable boards & rudders grant access to skinny waters. She is [...]
Achieving better performance by keeping the weight down and the structural integrity up. From raw material to precise cuts of fabric to fined construction techniques, every detail matters! ‘Today, every piece of carbon that goes into the construction of a 68 has been cut for the task either off site or at times on a [...]
La Grande-Motte France Announcing the launch of Gunboat 68 TOSCA! This week, the 4th Gunboat 68 was ceremoniously rolled from the shed and moved to the waterfront for the splash. With the rig and daggerboards in, she’s officially a sailboat, with a reception line of industry pro’s queuing up for her commissioning and sea trials [...]
Happy New Year from all of us at Gunboat! Leading up to the new year we recapped some of the top moments of 2020 on social media, a tradition that brings about a lot of joy and inspiration even in the most challenging of years. Here's the countdown: <!doctype html> *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email [...]
