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CONTENTS
MARCH/APRIL 2019

ARCADIA YACHTS

RJ, an Arcadia 105, is the
third Arcadia for the same
owner. Hot Lab worked with
the builder on exterior styling
and design.

FEATURES
32 King of the Beasts
Mangusta moves into fast displacement territory with
El Leon, the first in its Gransport 54 series.

40 Pace & Panache

Riva’s fiberglass flagship, the 110 Dolcevita, brings both in spades.

46 Market-Proof Your Brokerage Yacht
An industry insider reveals tips and tricks for marketing
and selling your boat in any economy.

56 Fade to Black
Tankoa’s Solo arrives dressed in formal wear, but ready to party.

64 Leisurely Course to the
Fishing Grounds
A yachtsman’s search for the perfect fishing platform leads
to the creation of a new Nordhavn model.

70 Solar Flair
The Arcadia 105 finesses the Italian brand’s progressive approach
to how yachts are designed and used.

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FROM THE MASTHEAD
GEORGE H.W. BUSH: AN AMERICAN YACHTSMAN

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MAKING WAVES NEWS, NOTES AND WHAT’S
TRENDING IN THE YACHTING SCENE

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STERNLINES

A LEGEND LIVES ON

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ON CHARTER
ITALY’S AMALFI COAST: THIS SUMMER’S MED HOT SPOT

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CELLAR & GALLEY

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A CHARTER CHEF AND A MASTER
SOMMELIER SERVE UP THE PERFECT PAIRINGS

THE BITTER END

BERTH CANAL

Cover photo by Maurizio Paradisi

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FROM THE MASTHEAD

George H.W. Bush: An American Yachtsman

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try to avoid politics in this column, and I’m not about to change that now. But indulge
me a moment to reflect on a president and his love for the water.
Those of you who watched the funeral service for President George H.W. Bush
at National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., in December witnessed the solemn majesty with which the military lays to rest a veteran and its commander in chief. You may
have choked up, as I always do, hearing the Armed Forces Chorus and the U.S. Marine
Orchestra perform the stirring “Eternal Father, Strong to Save,” also known as the Navy

Hymn. You saw an audience composed of people from every facet of the political spectrum
lay to rest a president—always a somber ritual.
But you also heard some lighthearted stories about Bush, among them, at least two
that referenced his love of boating and fishing. Bush took sly pleasure in leaving the Secret
Service and U.S. Coast Guard chase boats in his wake as he sped away in one of the highperformance muscle boats and steroidal center consoles he owned over the years.
You might think a guy who was fished out of the Pacific by a submarine after his Avenger
bomber was shot down in 1944 would have some issues with the sea, but not Bush. During
his time as president and in the years that followed, the otherwise genteel Bush owned a
number of boats better suited for a more macho mind-set.
The first boat I remember seeing him photographed on as president was a 28-foot
Cigarette, from which he fished for the bluefish and striped bass that inhabit the waters off
his family compound in Maine. The idea of anyone fishing from such a boat is a bit odd, but
I guess he wasn’t into wasting time getting the lines in.
From there, he moved to a series of Fountain center consoles. His last, Fidelity V, was
38 feet long and had a trio of 300-horsepower outboards hanging off the transom. He looked
a bit fishier on that boat, but it still was a fire-breather, and by all accounts, he still loved to
go fast.
Other presidents have been yachting enthusiasts; in fact, most in the past century have
taken to the water to escape the rigors of the office. Most, including Bush, also have spent
time chasing the little white ball. Maybe I’m biased, but I’ll always see him as a boat guy and
a fisherman first, and a golfer second.
No matter your politics in this severely partisan era, I propose that there is common
ground to be found—on boats and the sea. When we’re out there on the waves, we’re not
defined by red or blue. We’re defined by the colors of the ensigns on our transoms. On the
water, we’re all brothers and sisters.
The rest of us may not be able to give back on such a grand scale, but the efforts of owners such as these will shed benefit to us all. They may not need our money, but they surely
deserve our gratitude and support.

Kenny Wooton
Editor-In-Chief

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