The July issue of SOUNDINGS has a 4-page feature article that's a must read! It's a very well researched piece on Boston BoatWorks and MJM, titled "The art of high-tech powerboats".  Author Eric Sorensen is a highly respected authority on the subject.  He started the J.D. Power & Associates boating reviews and wrote, Sorensen's Guide to Powerboats: How to Evaluate Design, Construction and Performance. His conclusion?   "It's the strongest construction for the weight I've yet seen. These are marvelous works of art, the real deal in terms of construction methods and materials."  To read article at Soundings On-Line.

Boston, May 10 - MJM announces a new feature for the 36z.  A large Island Berth similar to that on the 40z  -  in lieu of the wrap-around lounge that converts with filler to a large V-Berth.  The 78" long x 60" wide island berth includes built-in bookcases and shelves. The latter also double as hand hold assists when getting up out of the berth. This innovation results from 34z owner input.  This owner said, "When cruising, they always leave the V-berth made up and never used the table belowdecks...so why not have the option of a really large island berth as on the 40z?"  Here it is!  A side by side comparison of the two layouts is best seen in the 36z Brochure, available as a PDF download on the mjmyachts.com website.

John Page Williams, Senior Naturalist at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, takes the 40z for a ride on the Bay and likes what he found, writing a very comprehensive report on the boat.  Madmariner.com is the daily boating magazine on the web.

The April 2010 Downeast Special issue of Passagemaker magazine features the 40z on the cover and in an 8 page article.  The 40z has caught the attention of trawler owners interested in more speed, exceptional fuel economy, versatility of use, lower maintenance and ease of handling... all without sacrificing cruising comfort.  This issue of the magazine addresses that growing trend.

Link to PassageMaker article (6 MB PDF file)

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.

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.