Rodger Martin Yachts Review

Rodger Martin Yachts was founded by Rodger Martin in 1984. Mr. Martin says the goal of Rodger Martine yachts " to design boats for sailors - boats that are built accurately and beautifully, and used well." Currently, Rodger Martin Yachts designs a complete line of motor yachts as well as strictly sailing yachts. Rodger Martin has a specific interest in racing yachts, an area in which the company, as well as the owner, has won numerous awards.

Pricing

Rodger Martin Yachts are priced at over $700,000, depending on feature and particular manufacturer. Used yachts from 2007 can be priced around $300,000. Older models are priced only slightly lower depending on which model and size of the yacht, but only a few are priced less than $115,000.

Pros

• Rodger Martin Yachts is considered a desirable designer in the yachting world.
• Rodger Martin Yachts has won many awards for design.
• Rodger Martin Yachts will design custom yachts upon commission.

Cons

• Purchasing a custom designed Rodger Martin Yacht will be more expensive than purchasing from a stock or traditional custom model.

Featured Models

Rodger Martin Yachts offers a range of models that include daysailers, racing boats, cruisers, expeditions, and shoal draft boats. Their product line consists of production and custom crafts such as: Presto 30, Sharpie 42' Custom Daysailer - Version A, 32.6' Custom Carbon Sportboat, 42' Custom Daysailer - Version B, Outward Bound 30, Class 40, Americas Cup Yacht Sculpture, Diode 36, Martin 66, Aerodyne 47, Aerodyne 47 GT, Aerodyne 43, Aerodyne 38 Quest 37, Quest 33, Quest 30, Johnson 18, 48.5ft Custom Cruiser, Gray Wolf, Cetacea, Quadrille, Katie G, Ben Hall, Melbourne-Osaka Race Boat, Coyote, California Challenge, Grinaker Duracell, Airco Distributor

Conclusion

Yachting enthusiasts who value the functionality and beauty of a custom designed arrangement will enjoy purchasing a Rodger Martin Yacht due to the detailing. The costs may prohibit some from choosing the designs specifically. Rodger Martin will design yachts on a commission basis as well, so people who do not have strict budgets can ask the company to design a yacht around their specific needs. The customer base for Rodger Martin Yachts is typically those without budgetary limits and who have not been able to find a model of yacht they like from the stock selection or used custom selections. The reputation of Rodger Martin in the field of yacht racing has helped his company secure a position in the yacht designing market. The designer has been in business for himself for over 25 years and gained prior experience working for other leaders in the yachting field.