Mark Pillsbury

1 month ago | cruisingworld.com | Mark Pillsbury

When Moody, a division of Germany’s Hanse Yachts, introduced its first Decksaloon model—a 45-footer designed by Bill Dixon—in 2009, it ushered in a look that has since been reflected across the brand’s 41- to 54-foot lineup, including the newest model, the Moody DS48.

2 months ago | cruisingworld.com | Mark Pillsbury

Packed with redundant systems, an enormous 24-volt lithium battery bank and generator to feed it, a high-output watermaker, practical and elegant accommodations below for owner and crew, and tankage enough for more than a 1,000-mile cruising range, the Hallberg-Rassy 57 was by far the most striking long-range voyager to be found among 2024’s Boat of the Year entries. It’s a beauty of a sailboat.

Dec 15, 2024 | cruisingworld.com | Mark Pillsbury

Discover the Bali 5.8, a revolutionary luxury catamaran that redefines maritime elegance with its innovative design and seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. Featuring a large tilting door, spacious flybridge, and expansive windows, this vessel transforms sailing into an extraordinary journey of comfort and panoramic beauty.

Dec 15, 2024 | cruisingworld.com | Mark Pillsbury

With its new 46-footer, Leopard Catamarans has launched a sporty and stylish sailing vessel that also stakes out some significant turf in the evolving realm of auxiliary hybrid propulsion. Built by Robertson and Caine, the Simonis Voogd-designed Leopard 46 reflects the DNA of its 45-foot predecessor—fine sailing performance and solid construction—but includes a lot of versatility in terms of options for gear, systems and layouts.

Oct 15, 2024 | cruisingworld.com | Mark Pillsbury

Built in Orust, Sweden, to withstand the harsh conditions of the North Sea, Hallberg-Rassy yachts over the years have tended to pull at the heartstrings of Cruising World’s Boat of the Year judges, mine included. So it came as no surprise that when I stepped aboard the HR 40C at last year’s Annapolis Sailboat Show, I was instantly smitten.