Boston, Feb 17 --Following up on the successful launch of the 40z in 2009 (Next available hull is #15), MJM announces introduction of the Doug Zurn designed 36z which makes many desirable features of the 40z available to owners who don't plan extended living aboard.  Among these are twin Volvo D3, 5 cylinder, 170 hp or 220 hp diesel engines...these are the same very efficient and quiet new generation engines being used in the luxury Volvo VC70 station wagon in Europe.  At idle speeds they can be operated with the Volvo-Penta Joystick control (a la IPS). Also featured are the new OceanX titanium and ceramic coated sterndrives with counter-rotating props which allow the 36z to be moored in 17" of water with drives raised.  A single level cockpit/pilothouse makes for gracious entertaining especially with the easy access side-opening cockpit doors that are on the same level as floating docks and dinghys. Orders are being taken now by MJM Dealers with the first boat being available for the Newport International Boatshow in September.  Both Downeast and Express models are offered.

"Thoughtful design, finely executed, gives the MJM 40z a unique character," commented Dennis Caprio in his 3 page feature in the latest, March 2010, issue.  Just how quiet running the 40z is with its IPS drives can be seen in the dB(A) readings recorded which didn't didn't get out of the 70's until the boat was well over 30 knots. The designer, Doug Zurn and I enjoyed the opportunity to demonstrate for Dennis the functionality of the boat and why there's no other boat like it on the market.

The 3rd Annual MJM Owner's Luncheon Rendezvous took place at the Naples (FL) Yacht Club on January 29th with a record 19 owners and their spouses along with 14 boats in attendance.  During lunch, Boston BoatWorks Service Manager, Erik Rochelle, entertained the group with a magic show...always a handy skill to have in his role.  After lunch, the MJM Parade of Yachts traversed the length of Naples harbor and bid adieu to those departing to Marco and Sanibel Islands out Gordon Pass.

MJM’s founder, Bob Johnstone and the MJM Team are ready to welcome you aboard the 40z at the following shows:

- Boston (Feb 20-28)
- Stockholm (Mar 5-14)
- Palm Beach (Mar 25-29)

There will be an opportunity to sea trial the boat enroute to the Palm Beach Show during the week of March 15.

If you are interested, please email mjmyachts@verizon.net or call 617-723-3629.

The 40z GRACE was the hit of the St. Petersburg Boatshow (Dec 3-7).  Bob J drove her back to Naples on Monday, a trip of about 120 miles in just over 4 hours averaging 31.5 knots, adding 90 gallons of diesel to fill the tanks upon arrival, for a fuel efficiency of about 1.3 nmpg.  Seas were fairly calm, first in rain then out into the sun near Boca Grande. The most amazing part of the weekend was to see the huge forklift (check the size of the driver) high-stack the 40z like an center console at the new Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club facility near the Gordon Pass in Naples.  This is an impressive hurricane proof facility with a great staff and excellent restaurant.  There are now 4 MJMs stored there, 2-34z's and 2-40z's.

This was quite a solo offshore trip by Bob Johnstone.  235 miles from Northeast Harbor ME through the Cape Cod Canal to Newport RI in 10 hours. Some interesting observations are made regarding the 40z's features and behaviour at 25 knot speeds in 4-6 foot seas and an incredible encounter with a large whale on the Stellwagen Bank.


A WHALE OF A TRIP!

MJM Yachts owner, Bob Johnstone, describes his solo 235 mile, 10 hour offshore passage from Northeast Harbor ME to Newport RI aboard the 40z (hull #6)  GRACE on September 9, 2009

Little did I know when waving good-bye to Mary at 0620 hrs on Wednesday morning that I would have a very close encounter with a large whale. It was September 9, Mary stood on Clifton Dock and reminded me to wear a life jacket on deck. I was departing Northeast Harbor ME on the 40z GRACE, headed for Newport RI, 235 miles away. It was a spectacular morning, clear and cool with no clouds, sun rising and full moon setting with a light easterly breeze.

I was refreshed and energized by the moment, but under no illusions. This was not going to be a perfect power boating day where one could make port by noon cruising at 31 knots on calm seas... arriving before the afternoon sea breeze kicked in. First of all, Newport was too far away. Secondly, the forecast was for anything but calm...

The September 2009 issue has an excellent article by Jeanne Craig entitled "Classic Twist" written after an interview with Bob and Mary J. and sea trial on hull #1 Grateful in Stuart FL in February.

The comment about an owners golf and garden club activities is not quite right. That happened after getting an MJM, not before.

Read the article HERE.

This article in the September 2009 issue of Soundings under "Used Boats" is a great story describing the owners joy in discovering a used 34z and how the resale value for these boats is being sustained.  MJM resale value has been holding up better than any other brand during 2009 because the boats are truly unique in being fuel-efficient and eco-friendly.

Click on www.soundingsonline.com/boat-shop/used-boat-review/239832-mjm-34z