The Sasses’ Short List
Posted on 01 July 2011
Written by George Sass Sr.
George and Stacey Sass have decided to downsize from their 43-footer, but what boat might fill the bill?
Aspen C90
Developed by Larry Graf, who started Glacier Bay Catamarans, this is an innovative power cat design that features asymmetrical hulls, with a single diesel. www.aspenpowercatamarans.com
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R27 The newest of the popular Ranger Tugs designs, this trailerable tug is packed with yacht-like amenities and powered by a single diesel. www.rangertugs.com
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Nordic Tug 26
This is a redesign of the little tug that started it all. It’s good-looking, well-built and powered by a single diesel. www.nordictugs.com
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North Pacific 28 Pilothouse
Designed by Chesapeake Marine Design and built in the Far East, this is a lot of boat for the money. www.northpacificyachts.com
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Padebco 27
This Maine-built Down Easter is absolutely beautiful and available with twin outboards. A new one is priced out of our range, so we’d have to find someone willing to part with theirs. www.padebco.com
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Caledon 27 Built in Ontario, this is an extended version of the 25 and is efficiently powered with twin 90-hp outboards. The attractive interior features plenty of warm, traditional woodwork. www.caledonboatworks.com
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Rosborough 246
With a cult-like following, this pocket cruiser has a reputation for being well-built and seaworthy. It’s available with a single diesel; twin outboards are the more popular power option. www.rosboroughboats.com
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C-Dory Tomcat 255
Powered with twin 150-hp outboards, this is one fast power cat (40 knots wide open throttle and 20 knots cruise). It sports the same salty looks and quality build as the C-Dory line of monohull cruisers. www.c-dory.com
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Cutwater 26/28
This new line of diesel cruisers is from the folks at Ranger Tugs, and it offers a host of clever design details to make cruising more enjoyable. www.cutwaterboats.com
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See related article:
- Thinking smaller
This article originally appeared in the July 2011 issue.