Kevin Koenig

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Writer at Freelance

Executive Editor at Yachting magazine

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Articles

How to Ruin an $800,000 Vacation? Hire the Wrong Person on Your Superyacht

1 week ago | wsj.com | Kevin Koenig

By | Illustration by Lola Dupre for WSJ. Magazine Josh Golder’s 154-foot superyacht, King Benji, is a floating mansion, with five bedrooms, a rainshower and steam room, floor-to-ceiling glass doors, open deck areas for lounging, a hot tub and cold plunge, a formal dining room and a teppanyaki bar. Keeping it in order—for Golder as well as his charter clients—requires a staff of around 10 people. Finding the right ones is a job in itself.
Grady-White 231 Coastal Explorer

3 weeks ago | lakelandboating.com | Christy Bauhs |Kevin Koenig

The builder has been turning out exceptional craft since 1959 and does so in Greenville, North Carolina, an area known the world over for being rich in boat-building talent. The latest in its wide-ranging lineup is the 231 CE, a 23-foot “Coastal Explorer” that stands out among the competition for its exceptional versatility. “The 231 can easily take on shallow waters and sandbars while also navigating deeper, choppier waters effortlessly,” says Grady-White’s Katie Creech.
Regal 42 Grande Coupe

3 weeks ago | lakelandboating.com | Christy Bauhs |Kevin Koenig

The 42 Grande Coupe — which is sold by Basa’s Marine in Bolingbrook, Illinois — certainly offers a lot to like. The boat can be outfitted with a pair of Volvo Penta IPS600s, each with 435 horses. Those engines offer a respectable top speed of 35 mph with a cruise in the high-20-mph range. Those aren’t quite sportboat numbers, but they are still plenty fast enough for anyone who enjoys a little extra pop out on the lake.
On Board 75m M/Y Infinite Jest with Captains Tom Shipton and Cuan Nicolay

4 weeks ago | dockwalk.com | Kevin Koenig

The captains of the 246ft Turquoise Infinite Jest value running an elite global cruising program above all elseCaptains Tom Shipton and Cuan Nicolay want to make one thing crystal clear — they don’t want the spotlight. Despite running one of the most expansive and ambitious cruising programs in the world, the two men point to just about everyone else around them when asked why Infinite Jest has met early success in its lifetime. “A big part of what we do is practicing gratitude,” Cuan says.
Mag Bay 38CC - Lakeland Boating

2 months ago | lakelandboating.com | Christy Bauhs |Kevin Koenig

The builder pulled from the human capital of the much-loved Cabo Yachts after it was sold to a new owner. That decision brought together a workforce that simply knows how to build great boats. Its latest offering is the Mag Bay 38CC, a big, fast center console that can do anything its owner asks of it and more.
Grady-White Freedom 345

2 months ago | lakelandboating.com | Christy Bauhs |Kevin Koenig

And with this new Freedom 345 dual console model, the builder does nothing to tarnish its well-earned name. The 345 has a notably wide 11-foot, 7-inch beam and a 34-foot length overall, and it packs a lot to like into that rather sturdy footprint. She comes with dual 450 XTOs or triple 350-hp Yamaha outboards that offer a 56 mph top-end and a 30 mph cruise. Just forward of the engines is a small platform with diamond-patterned non-skid that makes it easy to gaff a fish, if need be.
Inside a Naples Titan's 400-Foot Majestic Superyacht

Jan 23, 2025 | gulfshorelife.com | Kevin Koenig

When Kismet debuted at the Monaco Yacht Show last fall, the 400-foot Lürssen masterpiece commanded attention not merely for its scale but for its paradigm-shifting design. The German shipyard, renowned for creating the world’s most prestigious superyachts, leads with a striking statement: a 13-foot stainless steel leaping jaguar at the bow.
Maserati Tridente Electric Boat Review

Dec 4, 2024 | powerandmotoryacht.com | Kevin Koenig

Three-Pronged AttackThe Maserati Tridente pulls from the expertise of three different brands to deliver a successful marine debut for a fabled Italian automaker. The Hotel Stresa, a boutique retreat nestled on the shores of Northern Italy’s Lake Maggiore, is glamorous enough as it is. Surrounded by Alpine peaks capped with year-round snow, its facades sparkle in the evening as a low Piedmont sun refracts off the surface of the lake, lighting up each crevice of its construction.
Forget Speed. Pershing’s New 80-Foot Yacht Is All About Comfort on the High Seas.

Dec 2, 2024 | robbreport.com | Kevin Koenig

When you first see the Pershing GTX80, as I did at the recent Cannes Yachting Festival, it appears much like its sisterships in a lineup known for matching Italian luxury with thrill-inducing performance. There is the familiar silver paint and the bullet-like profile that have become synonymous with this brand. But there is also something a bit different about this 78 footer, and it’s not something most would readily associate with a Pershing.
This Speedy 75-Foot Motoryacht Has a Fold-Down Stern That Drops Right Into the Sea

Nov 20, 2024 | robbreport.com | Kevin Koenig

The 2024 Cannes Yachting Festival was no easy place to stand out. And yet Nautor Swan found a way. Better known for its fleet of sailing yachts and regattas, the renowned Finnish builder entered the powerboat market in 2021 when it debuted a 43-foot chase boat called the Swan Shadow. That low-profile vessel, with understated Scandinavian lines penned by Finnish designer Jarkko Jamsen, displayed an impressive 63.3 mph top speed. But that was really just an appetizer.