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Since Leigh-Smith Yachts sold their first Alaska into Australia in 2003, the Leigh-Smith family have been near wholly responsible for over 90 boats being built in the 40-series alone with hull #94 due in early 2017. Barry Thompson went to the Gold Coast to check it out the 49 Alaska Sedan, their latest model.   […]

The new split-chine hull for the Hampton 620, 650,and 720 Pilothouse Motor Yachts is the latest in the development of an advanced-engineered hull form.  This highly refined hull is based on essential experience with many fast yachts and commercial craft for 32 years.  It is also a close cousin and predecessor to the highly successful […]

The Endurance E720 has landed in Florida! The new Endurance E720 LRC Skylounge has arrived at her new home in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida! She will make her debut at the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show happening November 3rd through the 7th! The E720 features a skylounge with commanding views, portuguese bridge, and a day head. […]

Hampton Yachts is proud to announce the introduction of the Hampton 650 Pilothouse. Like all Hampton yachts, the Hampton 650 is designed and built for comfortable, safe, and dependable cruising. The attention to detail in every facet of construction on the Hampton 650 is what every discerning yacht owner would expect in a semi-custom yacht. […]

Leigh-Smith Yachts has a new three-cabin 49ft Alaska Sedan, the latest edition to the popular motorcruiser line-up, proudly on show at the 2016 Sydney International Boat Show from July 28-August 1. The 49ft sedan is said to reach a top speed of 25-26 knots with economical 480hp Cummins QSB6.7 diesel engines and relaxed cruising at […]

Sanctuary Cove based Leigh-Smith Yachts will present a wide range of boats at this year’s SCIBS.  Amongst them are two new releases from Alaska Yachts.   The long anticipated addition to the Alaska fleet has arrived with the 43ft Sedan, forged from the same hull mould as her larger cousin the 47 Sedan.  Leigh-Smith Yachts have […]

Hampton 760-20 has arrived in Newport Beach CA and is one beautiful yacht with many custom touches. The owners made some changes to the regular design and have come out with a gorgeous boat.   Owner Mark made some subtle and some not-so-subtle changes: replacing the lower helm with a country kitchen gives the galley […]

SHORTLISTED IN INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARDS   Hampton Yachts is exciting and proud to announce that our new Hampton 830 Euro Motor Yacht has struck a cord with the international design community and was shortlisted in the International Yacht & Aviation Design Awards. The Hampton 830 Euro Motor Yacht joins the Endurance 686 Skylounge in this […]

During the recent Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show, Hampton Yachts and Anchor Yacht Sales, Hampton’s Florida dealer, exhibited the new Endurance 686 Skylounge to high acclaim.   Among the many admirers was Robert Paddingham, a representative for the prestigious  International Yacht & Aviation Awards committee, headquartered in London, England. He was so impressed with the […]

Planning to cruise Australia’s east coast, Bill and Rae Hirn were determined to build “the perfect boat”, which like the perfect man or woman is an improbable brief to fulfil. “We’d had an Alaska 45 Flybridge for nine years and we knew the only people who could build our next boat for us, were the […]