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Ask any captain about delivering the first unit of a new model and he will say , maybe in different words , that it is always an exciting challenge.

This  hull nº1 was the Garcia Trawler 54 , and she is new in many ways. Most long distance sailors are familiar with the Garcia brand  and its sailboats  that cruise  all latitudes and all weathers , so a trawler was a surprise.

Another thing delivery captains consider a challenge is a tight schedule, and this one was as tight as could be , because she was on display at the Cannes Boat Show in September, so we could not depart before it ended, and she was bound for the Annapolis Boat Show in October, 24 days and 4300 miles apart.

When boarding the Garcia Trawler 54 for the first time, it is difficult to define her style…one thing for sure, you can feel the offshore spirit. Quickly, everything is fluid, the circulation is easy, no need to be a professional  sailor to understand that this new model is the result of a longstanding experience. When reaching the heart of the boat, her engine room, the first words that come to mind are “simple, intuitive and safe”.

Vidéo réalisée lors de la mise à l'eau de Meliti, le one-off Garcia en carbone. Images sous voile et visite de l'intérieur.

Zurbagan presentation for the International Superyacht Society 2007 Awards.