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LOA 40’ Beam 22’ Draft 6’

Chuck Hovey Yachts, Inc. (949) 675-8092 chuckhoveyyachts.com

Unlike most Broker’s Best items, which tend to focus on the cruising lifestyle and comfortable interiors, we are focusing this month on pure speed – namely the Marstrom Composite Extreme 40 racing catamaran. Designed by famed French sailor Yves Loday, gold medalist in the Tornado Class yachting race at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, this futuristic racer was built in 2007 and overhauled with a new 62-foot, two-piece carbon mast and fitted with Dyneema rigging in 2017. Named Shadow X, this 40-foot composite-hulled catamaran hails from Sausalito, California, and has reached speeds of up to 35 knots on flat water in around 20 to 25 knots of wind. It can also fly a hull in as little as 8 knots, so it’s an exciting spectacle to behold. Weighing in at 1,350 kilograms (about 2,976 pounds), the mid-sized sport cat has a carbon-fiber superstructure and deck material and is handled by a typical crew of four. The Extreme 40, with a displacement of 1,250 kilograms (about 2,755 pounds), is the largest model built entirely in an autoclave from prepreg carbon fiber and a Nomex core. Although it is strong enough to handle the toughest coastal and inshore conditions, the boat is not designed to cross oceans, so it can be disassembled and transported in a 40-foot shipping container on its own road trailer and put back together again in about six hours. The precise shape of the hulls was produced at one of the most prestigious aeronautical and race car facilities in France. The molds were produced by Heol Composites in Treffléan, France, one of the leading producers of high-tech boat construction. Sweden-based Marstrom Composites AB then shaped the finished hulls. Shadow X is equipped with a Holmatro hydraulic system and Harken winches. It has a mainsail measuring 75 square meters, a gennaker of 78 square meters, and a 25-square-meter jib. The boat was also given new bottom paint and halyards in 2019.

This 2003 Devlin 45 Sockeye is as good looking as she is sturdy. Built by Devlin Designing Boatbuilders in Olympia, Washington, with wood, fiberglass, and epoxy – a proven method known as “stitch and glue” – the Sockeye has a surprising amount of room with five sleeping berths. Powered by a John Deere 4045 diesel engine with 145hp, the trawler is also economical, with an 850-gallon fuel capacity for long-range travel. The boat has been very well-maintained for the past 17 years, and equipment includes two Dickinson Newport propane-fired furnaces, electric heaters and reverse-cycle heat/air, plus a davit and a West Marine dinghy. The classic tug-style, composite-material, monocoque design is lightweight, strong, and retains the thermal and sound insulation of wooden construction. Seams are taped with fiberglass cloth and epoxy to make the interiors warm and comfortable. Accommodations include two double berths and one cabin with a single berth. The two heads are equipped with Vac flush toilets and two showers. The stateroom with a queensized berth is accessible through a classic butterfly hatch overhead. Entry from the cockpit into the salon is via sliding door, where visitor will find a warm nautical interior. A dinette with hi/lo table is to port, and is convertible to a double berth. A long galley to starboard includes a double sink, an Isotherm refrigerator, a separate Isotherm freezer, a Broadwater 4-burner marine stove and a Contoure microwave oven. Take three steps up to the pilothouse to find a pedestal captain’s seat and a commanding layout of navigational equipment and operational instrumentation, such as a SIMRAD AP20 Autopilot, an IS15 wind gauge and numeric display, and Furuno NavNet 3D multifunction displays. A pilot berth is to port, and a chart table with storage is aft of the helm chair. Access around the exterior is easy, with elevated side decks. A very large lazarette compartment is tucked into the fantail with a considerable volume of storage for various equipment. In 2016, the owners gave the Sockeye a new exterior using Awlgrip paint. The price of the Sockeye includes access to a boathouse in Shelton, Washington.

LOA 45’ Beam 12’10” Draft 4’7”

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YACHT-MASTER II Inspired by the heritage that has bound Rolex to the sailing world since the 1950s, the Yacht-Master II is a regatta chronograph built for yachting. The sold-platinum bezel acts as the key to the programmable countdown, allowing it to be set and synchronized to the sequence of race start times. The 44mm Yacht-Master II, adorned in pure white gold, is waterproof to 100 meters and now features a triangular hour marker at 12 o’clock and a rectangular hour marker at 6 o’clock for more intuitive reading of the dial. Available at Alvin Goldfarb Jeweler.

ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL 31 Rolex’s classic feminine watch, the Oyster Perpetual 31, has been a byword for style and accurate timekeeping for years. The timepiece’s distinctive coral-red or turquoise-colored dial sets it apart for its identity and readability. Each hour marker is fashioned from 18-karat gold to prevent tarnishing. This year, the Perpetual mode includes the caliber 2232 self-winding movement feature and a silicon Syloxi hairspring for unprecedented accuracy. The robust and comfortable Oyster metal bracelet, with its broad, three-piece links first introduced in the 1930s, is fitted with an Oysterclasp. Available at Alvin Goldfarb Jeweler.

THE BOATER’S WATERPROOF LUXURY BLANKET This personalized boater’s blanket from Hammacher Schlemmer has a soft faux-fur top and waterproof backing. Designed by the great-great-granddaughter of Captain Joshua Slocum—the first man to sail solo around the world—the nylon blanket has a polyurethane coating that helps keep seafarers dry and warm in blustery, wet weather. It has a zippered pocket built to secure smartphones or other essentials and can be personalized with a name up to 25 letters. The blanket includes a waterproof bag and can be spot-cleaned, machine-washed, or dry cleaned. Available in navy blue or silver.

HERLEWING MATTRESS The word “herlewing” means “waking up” in the Afrikaans language, so it’s no surprise that the Herlewing mattress from Hästens is the most luxurious way to arise each morning. Made with three interacting spring systems, plus 35 hand-created layers of natural materials, the Herlewing is built with springs that react individually to pressure, so two people can lie on the mattress in their own sphere without their movements disturbing each other. Not yet convinced? To seal the deal, Canadian rap star Drake owns a Hästens, making it all the rage these days. Available at Bedrooms and More.

A SEE-THROUGH KAYAK-CANOE FOR TWO This two-person, canoe-kayak hybrid has a transparent polymer hull that offers paddlers of all levels an underwater vista unavailable in conventional boats. Built around an anodized aluminum frame, it features a sturdy hull made of 6mm-thick Lexan, the same material found in fighter-jet cockpit canopies. Supporting up to 425 pounds, the craft displaces a greater amount of water for more surface stability, giving paddlers better balance. Adjustable ergonomic seats allow paddlers to personalize leg room for comfort. The craft also includes seatback storage, two 86” aluminum shaft/fiberglass paddles, and two flotation-device pouches.

FOLD-UP, STAND-UP PADDLEBOARD/KAYAK Manufactured using recycled, eco-friendly materials, this ingenious design allows you to convert a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) into a kayak in a snap. Origami Paddler’s hybrid watercraft unfolds from a sit-down kayak into a SUP, saving space on your next trip to the water. The small, portable unit can be broken down into three pieces, weighing 15 pounds each, for storage and transport. The sturdy, hard-shell SUP/ Kayak can extend to nine feet in length, fully assembled, or be folded to 35.5 X 35 inches for storage.

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THE HYDRTE BOTTLE FITS WITH YOUR LIFE This reusable water bottle has been designed to offer a premium feel and has a convenient flat shape for efficient packing in backpacks. With a capacity of 350 milliliters, it’s the perfect everyday water bottle for eco-friendly hydration. With its minimal appearance, the Hydrte Bottle can be easily carried with your laptop and books, allowing you to maintain your water intake wherever you are and keep focused and more productive all the time.

APPLE WATCH In addition to telling time, the Apple Watch Series 6 can monitor your blood-oxygen levels on demand, as well as perform an electrocardiogram on your heart rhythms in as little as 30 seconds. Even while you doze, this remarkable device can keep track of your sleep patterns each night, making sure you get enough rest. It’s like wearing a micro-doctor on your wrist both day and night. Available in seven colors, the watch comes in either a silicone-based Solo Loop or a Leather Link strap, plus a gold or silver aluminum case, made from 100% recycled aerospace-grade alloy.

TAKE UNDERWATER PICS WITH PROSHOT TOUCH Waterproof down to 50 feet, the ProShot Touch case allows you to become a marine photographer while saving your iPhone from the dreaded bowl of dry rice. This watertight travel case, with its floating hand grip, makes it easy to take great photos in the water, using an iPhone XS Max. Take and share underwater photos and videos, as well, with the ProShotCase camera app. To shoot videos while wakeboarding or waterskiing, mount the ProShot to your chest for hands-free excitement.

KEEP WINE CHILLED WITH THE WINESULATOR Keep your favorite wine at the ideal temperature for more than 24 hours on your next sea voyage with the insulated wine travel set from Brumate LLC. Perfect for the beach, pool, campsite, or any other glass-free zone, the 25-ounce Winesulator, along with two 14-ounce Uncork’d insulated wine tumblers, keeps up with your active lifestyle. Using BevGuard technology, the Winesulator guarantees that all drinks stay ice-cold and refreshing, without the metallic aftertaste often found with other stainless-steel products. The set also includes a funnel for easy beverage transfer.

STASHER SILICONE REUSABLE STORAGE BAG Made from 100% pure, nontoxic platinum silicone, this food-grade storage item is perfect for the galley! Described as the world’s first fully functional, self-sealing, non-plastic bag, it features an innovative airtight, pinch-lock seal to keep food fresh. The bag also keeps foods’ nutrients, flavors, and juices locked in. Just burp your Stasher to remove excess air and pinch the seal closed. Unlike their traditional plastic counterparts, Stasher bags also contain no BPA, no PVC, and no latex. The silicone products are safe in the dishwasher, microwave, and freezer, and can withstand boiling water and oven temperatures of up to 400˚F.

GOSUN FUSION HYBRID SOLAR OVEN The GoSun Fusion is the world’s first solar- powered oven that can cook without direct sunlight. This hybrid solar-and-electric oven runs on sunshine or a 12-volt charge from your car, boat, RV or power bank battery. The GoSun can reach temperatures up to 550˚F, produce 200225 watts of power in direct sun, and can bake, steam or cook anything, day or night, up to 145 ounces. Weighing just 14 pounds and measuring 23” x 13” x 13”, the GoSun Fusion is a miracle of efficiency for your yacht’s galley.

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SPOT GEN4 SATELLITE GPS MESSENGER When your yacht sails beyond the boundaries of reliable cell service, this SPOT Gen4 satellite messenger sends messages and GPS coordinates to your loved ones in emergency situations. Powered by just four AAA lithium batteries and available via REI Co-op, the unit includes a tracking feature that sends your location to track your progress through cloud-based mapping. You can also send an S.O.S. with your GPS location to GEOS to coordinate search and rescue. This SPOT unit is completely waterproof and can withstand submersion over three feet deep for more than 30 minutes.

ENJOY HULL-SHAKING BEATS WITH XBOOM GO Get your yachting party started right with this powerful, water-resistant audio system from LG. The Meridian technology inside the XBOOM Go ensures songs have clear vocals for uncompromising performance. The “enhanced bass” mode allows you to make the hull shake with each beat. Being quarantined by COVID-19? Turn your party into a “group chat” for conversing with faraway friends or answer crucial calls with the touch of a button. Google Assistant can be accessed with the voice command button and music can be paused, all without touching your smartphone.

BE PREPARED WITH SUAOKI’S PORTABLE POWER STATION The Suaoki G500 is a portable power station for use to charge smartphones and laptops, or to run TVs, videos, refrigerators or projectors. With a mega-battery capacity of 500 watt-hours, the G500 can be recharged three different ways via its USB-C Quick Charge port (solar panel/wall adapter/car cigarette lighter). Unlike a traditional diesel generator, the G500 is a quiet and clean power source, with no fumes to disturb camping sites, outdoor parties, or boating life. A large LCD screen displays remaining battery charge and discharge status.

FIND THOSE FISH WITH PANOPTIX LIVESCOPE Garmin’s Panoptix Livescope system allows you to see highly detailed, easy-to-interpret live scanning sonar images of structures, bait, and fish swimming around and ahead of your boat, even when your boat is stationary. Adjust the transducer forward and down to fit your fishing techniques, and it will providing sharp, real-time sonar views of up to 200 feet down and away. The easy-to-install unit’s attitude heading reference system can also stabilize the sonar view on a Garmin chartplotter screen, even in rough marine conditions.

DELIGHT YOUR DOG WITH SQUEAKER TOYS Ruff Houzin has the perfect solutions to keep you and your sea dogs entertained for hours! The two sets of three plush squeaker toys are soft but durable for rough canine play. Handmade with interlaced cotton threads, these adorable creations can help improve canine dental health. The “Sea Me Now” nautical collection includes a shark, whale and octopus. The “Happy Hour” set features a plush beer mug, a soft margarita glass and a 3-inch diameter beach ball.

IT’S TIME TO PULL OUT THE CHRISTMAS SWEATERS! It’s just not Christmas until you break out the novelty red-and-green pullovers! Now you can involve your pet in the fun with this cute, super-festive and warm doggy turtleneck from Ruff Houzin. Featuring a cheery Christmas tree design on the back, with fun pom-pom “lights,” the sweater is machine washable in cold water and includes a leash hole for added convenience. Cut high on the belly to avoid unfortunate “accidents,” this holiday sweater is available in sizes ranging from chihuahua extra-small to bull mastiff large.

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NAUTICAL NIGHT-NIGHT PET TEEPEE These adorable pet beds from Ruff Houzin are handmade to order by skilled fabric artists. This shipshape nautical number, constructed with heavyweight, navy-and-white premium fabric, natural pine wood, and eco-friendly fiber, is perfect for resting up after your pup’s long day on the water. Both the bed and the removeable stuffed pillow are machine-washable on gentle cycle with cold water. Available in XXL sizes for the biggest yacht-loving pooches.

HAND & SHOULDER LASTBAGS FROM EQPD These hand and shoulder LastBags by Eqpd Gear are versatile, reliable, good looking, easy to care for and tough as nails. Built from 90-pound-tear-strength waterproof fabric, these bags can handle everything from quick trips to the market to hauling your cruising gear. Both come with an interior zipping pocket and optional adjustable shoulder strap in 17-inch and 21-inch strap in 17-inch and 21-inch lengths. Best of all, the sturdy bags fold flat for storage and keep out water on deck. Proudly made in Twisp, Washington, these Eqpd totes come with a lifetime guarantee.

SAN JUAN ISLANDS MAP FLEECE BLANKET This cozy blanket, with a detailed nautical map of Washington state’s scenic San Juan Islands, is made of a lightweight, pill-free, microfiber fleece that is supremely soft and warm for chilly nights on the deck. Available from the Pacific NW Boater site in small (40” x 30”), medium (60” x 50”), and large (80” x 60”) sizes, the fleece comes with a full-print top and a white underside, and is machine washable and can be tumble dry on the low setting.

CATCH BREEZES WITH A CATCH BREEZES WITH A RECYCLED SAIL DECK CHAIR What could be more appropriate for deck décor than accessories made from recycled sailcloth? These items, from France-based 727 Sailbags, make an authentically nautical statement. The foldable Mini Deck Chairs, made of treated hardwood and stainless steel, are ready to withstand the elements. The chair comes with two armrests and two rods to help remove and clean the supple sailcloth, which retain the symbols and numbers of the 100% recovered sails. Appearances may vary slightly, depending on each sail’s history.

CHROME BELL & MONKEY’S FIST LANYARD From Weems & Plath comes this high-quality, silver ship’s bell that’s hand-crafted in Northern Italy. The 7-inch-diameter bell is guaranteed to please with its richness of sound and beautiful finish. With a high copper content, the bell is stronger than most available on the market. most available on the market. Made of chrome-plated cast brass and polished to a mirror finish, the bell produces a wonderfully rich tone when struck. The bell also comes with a navy-blue, handtied monkey fist lanyard and a chrome-plated brass mounting bracket for easy removal when not in use.

STAY DRY & BE SEEN WITH ZTARX LED BACKPACK Made of eco-friendly thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), this waterproof Ztarx Dry Bag ensures that you remain seen in low-light conditions with its built-in LED light. The high-tech, roll-top bag also comes with USB charging ports and a wireless Bluetooth music speaker, compatible with all Android and IOS smartphones. For fun, the LEDs can put on a light show (orange, yellow, green, blue and white) to the beat of the music. For emergencies, the solar-powered bag can send an S.O.S. to rescue crews.

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T37 RADIO-CONTROLLED RACING SLOOP Tippecanoe Boats’ T37 RC Racing Sloop, fully sanctioned by the American Model Yachting Association, is an ideal, easy-to-build, radio-controlled racing boat that is a ordable for most hobbyists. Each boat has a unique personality re ecting the builder’s preference for paint styles and colors. All ttings are solid brass or high-grade marine 316 stainless steel, and rigging is made of Spectra mono lament. e hull is 1/8-inch-thick mahogany plywood and the sails are made of genuine nylon spinnaker cloth. e kit comes with all the full power radio-control gear needed for racing.

HELLY HANSEN WOMEN’S AEGIR RACE JACKET Give the gift of warmth this holiday with the Helly Hansen Aegir Race Jacket. Offering full protection from wind and waves, the jacket has been designed to provide freedom of movement whether racing offshore or enjoying a stroll on the docks. The Aegir’s performance scores in windproof, waterproof, breathability and durability categories and is tailored for a female fit.

ITSY-BITSY, TEENIE-WEENIE… Created by Native American fashion designer Gabrielle Diaz, ‘Anya bikini styles are sure to wow everyone at your next boating party, including this Chico Racerback Top with a deep scoop neck and sexy knotted front detail, paired with the Classic Lela Cheeky Bottoms. Anya is a native Mojave word meaning “sun” or “bright” or “day,” and these looks certainly reflect that summertime aesthetic. Many of Diaz’s sunny, one-of-a-kind prints are inspired by her Mojave and Pima tribal heritage. Made by women, for women, in South Florida, any ‘Anya bikini is always sure to turn heads.

TAHOE BRIM HATS FOR SUN & FUN The Tahoe Brim hat from Arnston Marine will keep you safe from the elements while you enjoy the sun, wind and water. These stylish, quick-drying hats are made of 100% Nylox 200 nylon fiber, with a DWR water-repellent coating. Infused with a UPF factor of 50, these medium-brim hats block 98% of the sun’s rays. They stay put under stiff breezes, but don’t worry if the hat does blow off – they float and are easily crushable and packable. This fully adjustable headwear, with a detachable chin strap, comes in a variety of colors.

FLOATING DOCK FOR PERSONAL WATERCRAFT For those who operate Seabobs, eFoils, or other small powered watercraft, what do you do with them when you come ashore? NautiBuoy Marine has an answer with its C-Dock modular docking system. These anchored docks float at water level with indented slips where small watercraft can be secured and remain safe from potential collisions. The C-Dock Voyager is made of a teak foam finish and can be configured with any other NautiBuoy floating docks, eliminating the need to lift watercraft ashore multiple times per day.

ISLAND HOPPER BOUNCE ‘N’ SPLASH PLATFORM This 13-foot-wide swimming platform is a safe, fun way to enhance any weekend trip to the water. Made of heavy-duty, reinforced PVC, the platform uses a springless, interlaced nylon webbing mat with a half-inch-thick foam perimeter padding. The Island Hopper combines the firm security of a trampoline with the safety of a “bouncer” to protect younger kids. With three anchor-tie D-rings for secure mooring and four-step access ladder, the platform will be a magnet for all children looking for water-splashing fun. Comes with a storage bag, repair kit, hand pump and instruction manual.