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MARLOW'S 100th YACHT - THE MARLOW EXPLORER 86E

With a fleet of yachts as exciting and innovative as the Marlow Explorers, it is no wonder that there is a large collection of Magazine articles featuring these fine yachts. Read some excerpts and then check the publication on-line or contact Marlow Yachts for a reprint of the article.

2008

June 2008 • Power & Motoryacht • by Capt. Grant Rafter photos by Jim Raycroft • David Marlow states his is the first company to reach the goal of "full-stack" infusion of an entire hull of more than 80 feet; that is, infusion where the outer skin, core, and inner skin are all laid up in one mold at the same time. Since full-stack infusion creates such a burly product, the 86 requires no bulkheads for structural support (the two watertight ones are there to meet Bureau Veritas safety standards).

Read the entire article and see the photos at www.powerandmotoryacht.com

May 2008 • YACHTS International • cover story by Cecile Gauert photos by Matthieu Carlin •  The Marlow 86E is no mere museum piece; it is meant to go places. An experienced yachtsman who has circumnavigated the Earth so many times that he “got dizzy,” David Marlow both understands and responds to the needs of those who operate his yachts, be they owners or crew. “Either you do it well, or you don’t,” says Marlow. Color-coded wiring is neatly bundled inside conduits throughout the yacht. The pilothouse’s electric panel pulls out completely to reveal a see-through case, allowing an instant view of back-panel connections. A lined tunnel, large enough for a man to crawl through, provides access to the dashboard’s electronics displays, so there is no need to pull them out for maintenance. A hatch, perfectly finished to match the main salon’s teak sole and insulated with rubber so it does not damage the floor, provides a wide access to the gel-coated fuel tank, which is located exactly in the center of the boat. The Marlow 86E features twin Caterpillar C32s bedded on steel mounts. This relatively modest power alone does not explain the yacht’s performance. After leaving the dock and within seconds of a gradual and almost imperceptible speed increase, the yacht’s GPS registers 31.1 knots. A few seconds of silence and quizzical looks invite Marlow to declare, “I think we got the bottom right.”

Later, he provides a far more detailed and technical explanation that involves a mix of factors, including low displacement, construction techniques, trim and propulsion angles.  Another major consideration is weight. “You don’t want to fight the wave, you want to dance with it,” Marlow says. Marlow yachts are built in composite using proprietary Full Stack Vacuum Infusion. The Marlow 86E is the first hull to have been treated with Marlow’s Resin Infused Vacuum Assisted Transfer (RIVAT©), a method that helps deliver just the right amount of resin (epoxy is this case) to the mold, resulting in important weight-saving benefits. Employing techniques not unlike those used in aircraft construction, the builder has eliminated the need for thick frames to support deck soles.

Last but not least, according to Marlow, this is the first Full Stack Infusion motoryacht to be built to full Bureau Veritas (BV) certification. The yard’s use of epoxy resins and engineered fabrics such as Kevlar has created a structure that “exceeds all predictions for laminate strength yields,” Marlow says. “Unsupported panel sections on the hull were reduced to less than one half the typical criteria for yachts of this type providing huge margins of safety engineering, far in excess of normal yacht standards. During the course of construction, the yacht became referred to as the ‘Ice Class’ FRP yacht.” David Marlow has provided much food for thought, and the tour of the new Marlow 86E has been a real eye opener. But one image stands out with particular clarity, and that is the yacht gleaming in the dwindling light of a Key West sunset. The pilot, looking for just the right angle for a photo, guides the hull through a series of arabesques. The yacht appears to be dancing.

Complete article with photos, click here.

April 2008 • Southern Boating • "E"asy Does It by Marilyn Mower • Marlow's latest 57E shows how evolution translates into incremental improvements which, in turn, are making life easier all the way around for the owner/operator and easier on the environment as well. Marlow Yachts' use of a patent-pending resin infusion process results in twenty two hundred pounds less resin used creating a lighter yacht using less resin and less fuel to run her over a long ownership reducing the yacht's carbon footprint significantly.

This Marlow Explorer marries the saltiness of a Portuguese bridge with a true luxury yacht interior. From flybridge to equipment room, ease of access and maintenance is paired with yacht style and finish.

2007

December 2007 • Sea Magazine •  Sea Trial Marlow Explorer 70E by Matt Gurnsey • Many of today's large, luxury yachts offer similar standard features, optional upgrades, quality construction and seakindly hull shapes. Perhaps the selling point in the luxury-line class comes down to whether an affinity is felt toward the builder's creative vision and/or operational philosophy. If so, then buyers who include on their lists of personal values concepts such as "green building", "fair market trade" and "environmentally friendly" may in particular be impressed by and respond to a yacht maker that incorporates these values as part of doing business.

David Marlow's desire to build world-class yachts, and in doing so, help preserve a pristine environment, led to the environmentally conscious development of the Norsemen Shipyard facility in the mainland coastal city of Xiamen. Beyond the environmental controls, the factory has earned an ISO 14001 rating, which means that it has implemented full environmental controls over the entire manufacturing process. With environmentally friendly practices in place, the shipyard turned its attention to training local workers to become fine boat builders. After more than three years of development and training, the first hull was laid up. Given the investment of time and training and paying a workforce, this Marlow line couldn't be anything but world-class.

Note: In this same issue of Sea Magazine is an article entitled Made in Asia, which explores the growing yacht-building industry of American companies in the Pacific Rim. It specifically features information and photos of the Marlow Yachts factory among others and is a very interesting read.

November 2007 • Motor Boat & Yachting (Europe's Premier Motor Cruising Magazine) • MBY News/New at the Show • Marlow 57E - Marlow Yachts are something of a legend in the US. The attention to detail is scary. The moulding in the bilges is better than the topsides of some boats and is supplemented  by varnished teak grating to prevent your footwear having to touch anything as ordinary as GRP. We're not kidding, the finish on this boat is something else. The engineering is no less thorough, with access panels to every major tank, pump or electrical relay, and the engine room looks like an operating theatre.

November 2007 • Tenders & Toys • Runabout: Marlow Yachts • True Beauty Is the Sum of Many Parts • Beauty is more than skin deep with the Marlow Prowler Open 375. That's not to downplay her good looks- this vessel with pretty lines and a saucy reverse transom turns heads wherever she goes. But her true beauty lies in her high-tech construction, rough-water performance and in what her builder calls her "piano-quality" finish.

The 375 is offered with inboard or outboard power. In the diesel inboard version, the cockpit floor rises on electro-hydraulic rams for total engine access. The outboard version provides breathtaking performance with two or three 250-hp E-Tec Evinrudes. The builder lists an estimated 52-mph top speed with triple installation. No matter which power option is selected, the Prowler Open 375 is designed to provide a smooth ride in offshore conditions.

October 2007 • Southern Boating • Trawler-Type Southern Boating profiles the latest in brawny cruising yachts • Pride of the Marlow Explorer fleet, the 82 Cockpit Motor Yacht satisfies both the angler and adventurer with its oceangoing hull and protected running gear, well-designed bridge and interior spaces, and its extended cockpit. David Marlow, chairman of Marlow Yachts, is an "early adapter" when it comes to advanced yacht-building technology. The Marlow Explorer yachts are laid up in China using a special Resin Infused Vacuum Assisted Transfer (RIVAT) method to give their Kevlar-reinforced composite hulls the optimal mix of strength and weight-savings. The 82 is certified to ABS, ISO 9001 and Lloyds Register standards and is available with Lloyds Certification Ocean Class Category One.

June 2007 • Southern Boating • On the Horizon-New models due to launch within the next few months • Marlow's latest project is also it largest offering to date, the 86 Cockpit Motor Yacht. Solid construction using Marlow's signature resin infusion process along with an efficient hull design and 4,000 gallon fuel capacity enable safe passages to far off ports. Storage for water toys is located in a large transom compartment easily accessed from the roomy cockpit. The flybridge has space to store multiple tenders and entertain numerous guests with a wet bar, grill and plenty of seating.

June 2007 • SEA • Marlow Explorer 82 Cockpit Motor Yacht A "Big Little Ship" - by the Sea Magazine Test team • We liked the practical elegance of the Marlow 82. The handsome interiors and sleek exterior lines were immediately apparent, and a closer inspection revealed many areas where form and function come together for easy-to-operate yacht that will catch stares of envy everywhere she goes. It's not easy to build a sharp-looking 82-foot yacht that can satisfy all these demands- large yachts with get-there-by -lunchtime speeds-, but Marlow stepped up to the challenge all the same. While some might be inclined to say the Marlow 82 looks like a slow-speed trawler, the white froth peeling off the bow points to a speedy semi-displacement hull. Spending time aboard the Marlow 82 will allow you to enjoy the boating lifestyle on your own terms. Cruising in luxury, entertaining 40 of your closest friends in comfort or setting out in search of big-water sport fish are all central to the 82's character. To read the entire article click on the following link. http://www.seamagazine.com/boattests/DM_article.asp?id=4425

February 2007 • Power & Motoryacht • Marlow Explorer 82 Cockpit MY Peak Experience - Cover Photos by Neil Rabinowitz and exclusive article by Capt. Bill Pike • The largest Marlow yet is an offshore beauty with globe-trotting potential and piscatorial predilections. The 82 is in fact designed and built to service the sort of customer who wants to simultaneously live well and fish virtually anywhere in the world. But there's more to fulfilling this mission than merely integrating a complete fish-fighting arsenal; a voluminous, voyage-stretching assortment of tanks; and a bunch of resin-infused construction methods and materials that can stoutly contend with 18-foot seas and 50-mph winds. Redundancy's one major consideration. Mechanical trustworthinesss is another issue. Long-term livability's yet another vital concern. Then finally, there's performance, pure and simple. Not only does the Marlow Explorer 82 Cockpit Motor Yacht lend herself to lovely fish-fighting fantasies featuring far-out, faraway places, but she's designed and built to comfortably and reliably get you there.

February 2007 • Southern Boating • Marlow 72E-LR Rebel Yell - Cover Photo (above) and article by Bill Lindsey • From a more obvious standpoint, what makes this particular Marlow Explorer unique is the enclosed pilothouse or Command Bridge as it is known at Marlow. Perched up high and secure in any weather, it provides a signature profile for the yacht, distinguishing it at a glance from the 72C it is derived from, and making it a true all-weather choice. But just below the waterline is  a feature that makes this yacht special. Bulbs have long been used by commercial cargo ships and cruise ships. However, the uppermost portions of the bulbs seen on most large ships are partially above the surface, while the bulb on the Marlow 72E-LR (Long Range) is completely submerged, albeit just barely. As with all bulbs, the submerged design does extend the LOA, but this one also "shapes" the water. Marlow explained that it "opens the water ahead of the main portion of the hull allowing it to slide through with less effort thus increasing speed and cruising range."

As I wound up my tour I noticed a brass plaque on the entrance to the spacious engine room and toy storage area. It was for Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance for Category A (Ocean). Many yacht builders would call it overbuilding, but insurers and yacht owners call it peace of mind.

February 2007 • Boat International USA • Marlow 70E • Sandy Lindsey • David Marlow doesn't just build yachts; he builds heirlooms. This philosophy is readily apparent in the new Marlow Explorer 70E Command Bridge. The original seed for the design came from the earliest incarnations of raised pilothouse boats that were "good for just about anywhere in the world," according to Marlow. Their shaded aft and side decks protected the yachtsman and his guests from hot sun in the tropics, rain and fog in the Northeast, and the extremely unforgiving weather of the Pacific Northwest. As Marlow began to design the series, he added refinements to bring the robust design of these classic yachts "out of the stone age and into the 21st century". The goal was to give the yachts more performance, extreme long range and speed.

The 70E-CB is tailored towards the owner-operator, who even if they have a captain, might like to take the yacht out by themselves sometimes. First, the 70E-CB removes most of the hassles - especially in the area of docking - that keep many a couple or family form running their own boat in this size range. Low freeboard and windage means the yacht is less susceptible to wind and currents and therefore, easier to maneuver at the dock. The protected, walk-around bulwarks are designed to facilitate tying up with just the owner at the helm and his or her spouse with the dock lines in hand. Large hardware makes securing lines of all sizes simple. The cleat placement is logically thought out, so even an inexperienced guest can make fast the yacht, if needed.

David Marlow explains his commitment to building quality yachts that stand out form the crowd. "One customer asked me to put the Marlow name on the side of his boat on a custom stainless steel plate. I refused. I want someone to know a yacht is a Marlow just by looking at it."

February 2007 • Sea • Just Launched • Marlow Explorer 72E Command Bridge • Florida-based Marlow Yachts, will debut its newest model, the Explorer 72E command Bridge, at the February 2007 Miami International Boat Show. With the distinctive style of the Explorer line, the Command Bridge features the quality, performance and innovation that Marlow is known for.

January 2007 • Southern Boating • Marlow 78E • The new Marlow 78E allows you to travel in total luxury and comfort wherever your journeys might take you. Boasting an impressive range of 967 nautical miles at a more than ample cruising speed of 17 knots, there are no limits except your own imagination.

January 2007 • Power & Motoryacht • MarlowProwler 375 • Cat-like performance, highly advanced technology, and the finest attention to detail have created Prowler, another benchmark of excellence from Marlow that is difficult to emulate. ...Prowler is born as an immensely strong, high-speed yacht whose looks will take your breath away.

2006

November 2006 • Soundings • Made in China by Jim Flannery/Senior Writer • This extensive and informative article explores the boating scene in China both as a luxury market and as a boat-building center. With the explosive growth of the luxury market (Goldman Sachs says China is now the world's third largest consumer of luxury goods), one can find representatives of most of the high end retailers including Bentley, Ferrari, Gucci, Cartier and Louis Vuitton. Whether boat sales will become active is the big question. Building boats in China, however, is another matter altogether. An article embedded in this article is entitled : David Marlow: Setting the bar high for boatbuilding in China. David Marlow set out to build the best boat he could in the greenest and most socially responsibly way he could to show his host - the People's Republic of China - that he not just another carpetbagger come to siphon off quick profits from it's burgeoning economy. He says he is making an investment in China's future. In 2003 Marlow opened Norsemen Shipbuilding Ltd. on 25 acres near coastal Xiamen. The facility is a model of environmental and social responsibility for China and the rest of the world. Marlow Yachts and Norsemen Shipbuilding Ltd. won the 2006 World Superyacht Environmental Award  for their environmental policies and practices.

(See the article below on the 2006 World Superyacht Awards)

October 2006 • Southern Boating • Marlow 70E • Making its debt at the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show (note: Oct. 26-30, 2006), the new Marlow Explorer 70E Command Bridge is an offshore cruising vessel certified to CE certification by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance for Category A (Ocean). Like all Marlows, the 70E features an impeccable level of fit and finish throughout the boat with luxurious touches including high gloss interiors. The range can be extended to 1,700 nautical miles by cruising at a stately 9 knots.

September/October 2006 • Asia-Pacific Boating • Marlow thinks big • Marlow has unveiled its largest model to date, the Marlow Explorer 82 Cockpit Motor Yacht. Targeted at the adventurous fisherman, the vessel boasts an extended cockpit and a large winch that is operated from the cockpit. She is also fitted with a complete tackle center and an Eskimo ice maker that will make shaved ice continuously from salt or fresh water. Marlow Yachts construction techniques have been certified by ABS (American Bureau of Shipping), Lloyds Register, ISO 9001, and offered with CE certification by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance for Category A (Ocean). This classification is a status enjoyed by less than a handful of pleasure powerboat manufacturers

September 2006 • Boat International USA • Marlow Yacht's Largest Ever • Marlow has launched an 82ft explorer-style fishing vessel. With a long-range capability advanced enough to allow the yacht to cruise from mainland Central America to the Galapagos, troll for five days and return without refueling, the new Marlow Explorer 82 Cockpit motor yacht combines the Marlow Explorer series stle wit an extended cockpit and bridge.

September 2006 • Power & Motoryacht • Just launched - Marlow 82 Cockpit Yacht by Jeffrey Moser • The concept behind a yachtfisherman is simple: Build a boat that may not outrun the 40-plus-knot convertibles to the fishing grounds but has significantly more range and an interior that offers the comfort and equipment essential for long-range passagemaking. And that's exactly what you get in Marlow Yachts' latest offering, the 82 Cockpit Yacht, as Hull # 1 has been rigged with both fishing and comfort in mind.

September 2006 • SEA • Out to Launch - Marlow 82 Cockpit Motor Yacht • Marlow Yachts has announced the debut of its largest model to date - The 82 Cockpit Motor Yacht. Form meets function in this luxurious vessel, with a cockpit and flybridge designed for the most adventurous angler. The extended cockpit is ready for a big catch with double tuna doors, auxiliary controls, a complete tackle center and a lighted bait tank with a clear front for viewing. A large winch can also be operated from the cockpit. The 82's long-range capability and 3,000-gallon fuel capacity encourage extended cruising to Alaska or other far-away ports.

August/September 2006 • Tenders & Toys Show Boats International • Marlow Open Season • Few vessels share the rare pedigree and retro looks of the Marlow Prowler series of powerboats, which derive from the early days of offshore racing. Yachtbuilder David Marlow resurrected  and modernized the design in 2003 with the Marlow Prowler 375 Classic. At the 2006 Miami International Boat Show, aficionados feasted their eyes on the latest Prowler, which - though christened the Open 375 - also sports a very comfortable cuddy tucked away beneath the foredeck.

August 2006 • Yachting • Marlow's Masterpiece, 72E-LR (see cover) by Jay Coyle and Photos by Gary John Norman • Rebel Yell is the first 72E-LR, the "E" signifying her Euro reverse transom and "LR" her long range. Her 3,450-gallon fuel capacity expands the owner's opportunities, making them almost endless. ...at 6.4 knots we were burning just 1.3 gallons per hour with the C18 Caterpillar engines. Top cruising speed was a bit more than 22 knots. Her design is based on Marlow's successful 72C (conventional transom), and while she shares a family resemblance, her enclosed bridge distinguishes her from the other models. This is a major advantage in terms of interior volume, as it and the lounge allow the main deck to be devoted to her saloon aft and a casual galley/dining are (forward). Rebel Yell meets European CE (Ocean category) standards and Marlow intends to apply the CE standard throughout the Explorer Series line. Marlow is ready to share, so if you have the perfect yacht in mind, the 72E-LR is now in production.

July/August 2006 • Boat International USA • Boat International Group presents World Superyacht Awards Venice 2006 • At the Foundation Cini, among Venice's most elegant of backdrops, the first annual World Superyacht Awards were presented during a gala evening on April 28th at a Palladian palace on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, just across the water from Saint Mark's Square. 16 awards, chosen by an esteemed panel of judges, which included the owners of six significant superyachts, were presented to the winners by the editors of the Boat International Group and special guests.

 Marlow Yachts Wins Environmental Award Several noteworthy groups and technologies were nominated for this award, however there are few organizations within the maritime industry who have demonstrated the degree of dedication to the environment as Marlow Yachts. Continuously innovating ways to reduce the impact of yachting on the world's oceans and resources, Marlow is a living example of comprehensive environmentalism - both their pristine Snead Island, Florida facility and the 25 acre waterfront Norsemen Shipyard in Chi Hu Valley, China, are complex service work sites, which , contrary to the norm, maintain stringent enviornmentally-friendly standards, the latter with the ability to haul yachts up to 165 feet from a seawater basin with a 984 foot breakwater. Among Marlow's policies are extensive safeguards to prevent pollutant release, while air ventilation is designed optimally in all operations, and a closed molding system for laminating eliminates styrene emissions. Aboard every yacht is complex, patented system which results in cleaner cooling systems with more efficient operations. Marlow is also preparing for ISO 14001 category certification, a stringent standard which requires the manufacturer to implement full environmental controls on every segment of the manufacturing process from purchasing through receipt and final use of the products involved.

June 2006 • Power & Motoryacht • Smooth Criminal by Jeffrey Moser • The Prowler Open 375 is a refined gentleman's runabout with a scandalous past. As I took in her graceful sheerline, deep blue topsides, and tumblehome, one thing became as clear to me as the spring-fed waters at Marlow Marine: David Marlow marches to a drum that others do not hear, which is why the 37-footer is unlike any other outboard-equipped center console out there. It's not just the 375's look, it's in the details that put her in a league of her own.

May 2006 • SEA • Marlow Explorer 57E Command Bridge by Walt Jennings • She was secured to a dock in small protected harbor, and I found her to be awe-inspiring as she sat there, awaiting a command - the Marlow Explorer 57E Command Bridge. I'm kind of a mechanical "trekkie" and when I entered the engine room I wasn't just impressed, I was extremely impressed, because everywhere I looked I saw things I liked - items that are options on most boats are standard on Marlow Explorer. I could write a separate article about what I found in 57's engine room.  ...if you are looking for a functional, livable, homey feeling in a state-of-the-art luxury yacht, built to standards most people have never seen, you owe it to yourself to look at these - not just boats, but works of art that David Marlow is building.

April 2006 • International Yachtsman • Marlow Explorer 65C by Sandy Lindsey • Five years after debuting the venerable 65C at the 2001 Miami International Boat Show, Marlow Explorer has enhanced it with all the advancements gained in the intervening years, expanding the Explorer series to 11 models ranging from 53 feet to 78 feet. Nowhere is Marlow's credo, "Each one is better than the one before," more apparent than in this latest offering. The new 65C has gone on a diet without compromising performance or integrity. The hull is about 4500 pounds lighter due to considerable improvements in the fiber/resin ratio during lamination since Hull #1. The new 65C has an increased range via a larger fuel capacity...A unique fuel delivery system on the new 65C results in a single valve to direct all fuel distribution - a highly efficient update. Like the original 65C and the Marlow Explorer yachts that have come after and are currently cruising the globe, the updated 65C combines the best in materials and workmanship, along with extensive quality control when it comes to design, materials and installation.

April 2006 • Southern Boating • Weekend Adventures-Biscayne Bay & Ocean Reef Club by Bill Lindsey • Some say this it is not the destination but the journey that is important while others claim it is the companions you travel with that make the trip memorable. We have a third option: The best of all worlds is when the destination is great, the journey an adventure, and the company a blast to be around. The day after the Miami boat show, I hitched a ride through Biscayne Bay with David Marlow aboard a new Marlow Explorer 78 motoryacht. I convinced him to spend the night at Ocean Reef Club located on Key Largo, a private, members-only facility, with the promise of a dinner at the Club. While the boat was at Ocean Reef a steady stream of admirers came by to look at it and ask questions. More that a few of these were surprised to learn that the crewmember dressed casually in shorts and a T-shirt who seemed to know so much about the boat was actually the builder.

April 2006 • Southern Boating • Since this is the the magazine's 20th Annual Swimsuit Issue, there is, of course, a lovely model in a stylish bathing suit on the cover. If you can move your focus out a little from her loveliness and look at the big picture, you will see that she is perched on the bow of Marlow Prowler 375 Open. There is also a wonderful two page photo of this special yacht inside. While we feel this yacht needs nothing to enhance it's classic styling, we will admit that these bathing beauties add a little extra pizzazz!

March 2006 • Boat USA International • Marlow Yachts has been nominated for the Environmental Award, a category of awards in the World Superyacht Awards. The winners will be announced at a gala black-tie affair in Venice, Italy at the end of April. Marlow Yachts was nominated for its efforts in keeping environmental responsibility at the forefront of their boat building operations. Its Xiamen, China facility is one of the most modern boat production factories in Asia, and the first and only to participate in a 'green' environment policy. Located along a protected harbor, this custom boat building facility has been constructed to ensure optimum air ventilation in all operations, with dedicated fiberglass rooms and a closed system that guarantees virtually perfect resin-to-glass ratios, and eliminates styrene emissions. Ozone-depleting fire retardant chemicals have been discontinued throughout the builds and facility, replaced by the adoption of CE standards for yachts in this area and others.

March 2006 • Showboats • underway by Jill Bobrow, Editor • Optimism Afloat - Our feature "Orient Express, Boat Building in China" is another can-do tale. George Sass, Jr. traveled to Asia and learned how building in Taiwan-despite political differences-has spawned a whole new industry in mainland China. Who would have predicted a country that underwent a communist revolution a mere generation ago would today be building megayachts? David Marlow, for one. Almost 13 years ago he scoured Asia looking for new places to build. He started building in Taiwan at the start of the new millennium, but as Taiwan became more and more a first world nation he sought new frontiers where he could produce the quality his customers wanted at more economical prices. Phasing out of Taiwan, he has established -through sheer perseverance- an environmentally friendly, high-tech yacht yard with top-notch engineers, carpenters and builders. Witness the craftsmanship and quality of Marlow Yachts and the waiting line to get one and you know that someone's optimism paid off!

March 2006 • Showboats • Orient Express - by George Sass, Jr.• China is on the fast track to becoming the next Asian boat-building center. Today, Marlow, like several of the aforementioned yards, has settled in mainland China in an attempt to control costs and increase quality. "China emerged the clean winner for us by virtue of the natural assets of people, suitable land, raw materials and support," says Marlow. Other yards have followed. As the Taiwanese economy becomes more developed the trend for boat builders to move a portion or all of their operations to China should continue.

February 2006 • Boat Digest • Hot New Designs -Prowler 375 Open • Yikes! If this mew Prowler doesn't accelerate your pulse, see a cardiologist. She successfully combines the spoon bow of a traditional New England workboat with a thoroughly contemporary foredeck and hardtop. Weekends aboard-no problem in this cabin.

February 2006 • Southern Boating • This Month's Designer's Choice - Marlow Yachts' Open Prowler 375 • The all new Open Prowler 375 will debut at this month's Miami International Boat Show. It shares a hull with the Prowler 375 introduced at last years show, but all the other features are unique to this boat. It was designed to be powered by twin inboard engines or by two or three Evinrude E-TEC 250-horse powered outboard engines. When equipped with a trio of E-TEC engines, the Open Prowler will rocket along at 52 mph. Cruising at 48 mph, it has an impressive range of 450 nautical miles. This is a boat that has long legs and the ability to cross long distances in a hurry.

February 2006 • Marine Business Journal • Marlow Yachts Limited, Inc. Expands to Australia & New Zealand • Marlow Yachts Limited has selected Explorer Marine Australia to be the exclusive dealership for its line of yachts in Australia and New Zealand. Explorer Marine is located in Sydney, Australia. The dealer has already found a buyer for the first Marlow Explorer 70E it ordered, even before it had begun formal marketing of the line in the region.

February 2006 • Marine Business Journal • Marlow Expands Company • Marlow Yachts Limited, Inc. has appointed Eric Zobel, located in Barcelona, Spain, as the representative of Marlow Explorer Yachts in Spain. Zobel is the first of several international placements that will be announced by the company in the coming months as they continue their expansion into international markets.

Marlow as also announced plans to expand its manufacturing center, Norsemen Shipyard, located in Xiamen, China. Marlow has purchased 50 acres of adjoining oceanfront property to build a visitor's center and provide for future expansion.

2006

2005

December 2005 •Motorboating • Cat Walk The Marlow Prowler is special on the outside and the inside • Jay Coyle tested this yacht and proclaims Grace under power: The Prowler's ride is as pleasant as her styling. She lifted to plane easily and reached a top speed of 34.3 knots in 20 seconds. This is truly a unique yacht design. A boat that is the vivid and passionate dream of an individual, not a clever product shaped by a focus group, is rare. When I spoke to David Marlow about his new creation, the Prowler, I had the sense that he really doesn't care how many he sells. For him this project was a labor of love that brought him full circle in a lifetime on the water.

November 2005 • Sea • Marlow Prowler 375 Gorgeous vintage styling veils this cat's pounce • Matt Gurnsey does the Sea trial on this yacht and writes: We're running along at nearly 30 knots, a light wind barely rippling the surface of Lake Washington. The sun glints off an aluminum fishing vessel heading toward us. With a turn of the richly varnished wheel, we head toward the wake of the 60-odd foot vessel. The boat hits the wake: Bump. Bump. Bump. The wall of spray coming off the side of the hull increases as we hit each rise. And that's it. Not a rattle, squeak or groan from anywhere on the boat. For a vessel that traces her heritage back to the rough-and-tumble rumrunners of the past, the new Marlow prowler 375 is surprisingly civilized.

September 2005 • Boat Digest • On the Prowl Marlow's Prowler 375 carves her own niche in the down east market • with a photo on the cover of this issue, George Sass, Jr. sea trialed this boat and writes: The 375 reflects Marlow's own background and sensibilities. He and his wife Barbara spend the summers between Snead Island, Florida and the coast of Maine, and the Prowler seems to take styling queues from each of these strong boating fountain heads. First of all, he's toned down the lobster boat inspired look of a flared bow and straight stem. Instead, he's developed a profile that incorporates some retro qualities mixed in with modern, crisp lines. The result is a sweet little package that pulled glances from curious boaters as we meandered down Key Biscayne for our sea trail.

August 2005 • Northwest Yachting • The Marlow Prowler 375 is a high-tech, high-quality yacht with the timeless lines of a commuter or picnic boat. With its sleek profile and its flag-blue and oyster white coatings, the look is stunning. Its two-foot draft and 30 knot speed give you the ability to run to the San Juans or up to the Delta quickly and comfortably. The cockpit is innovative, with plenty of seating hiding a fold-away cockpit dining table. The salon is large and open, with a queen berth on centerline forward. A fresh approach from a first-rate builder, the Prowler is perfect for a couple cruising for a long weekend. Cat like performance, highly advanced technology and the finest attention to detail have created another benchmark for excellence from Marlow Yachts.

July 2005 • Yachting Magazine • Explorer Extraordinaire Chris Caswell sea trialed this yacht and wrote: You can pack your tux when you take the Marlow 57E Command Bridge to the ends of the earth. The bottom line is that the Marlow Explorer 57 Command Bridge is one of those highly desirable yachts that is built well, performs well and looks good. It's a tough combination to beat...

June 2005 • Southern Boating • At first glance, the Prowler has the look of a well-tended classic, but beneath the surface of gleaming, exotic wood lies a high-tech vessel. It is intended to fill the needs of those seeking a casual, comfortable day or weekend cruiser. The first owners have been owners of Marlow Explorer motoryachts, seeking a "small" boat for impromptu outings.

May-June 2005 • Power Cruising • On the Horizon- Marlow Explorer 53C - The 53C was created to address customer requests for a smaller version of the company's well-respected Explorer Yachts. Capable of extended ocean voyages and easily managed by a couple, the 53C embodies all the design characteristics of the company's larger vessels, including a hull shaped for comfortable operation in challenging offshore conditions.

May 2005 • Yachts International • Making Waves-New Launches & Industry • Marlow Yachts 61C - Among the Marlow Explorer 61C's attributes is expansive interior volume for a yacht this size. The absence of bulkheads, thanks to her sophisticated construction materials and techniques, creates a remarkable sense of  space without sacrificing storage.

May 2005 • Yachts International • Making Waves-New Builds & Events • Marlow Yachts hosted a debut party prior to this year's Miami International Boat Show in celebration of their eighth 78' Explorer; their first 57E Skylounge; and the new Prowler day cruiser. The Miami Beach Rod and Reel Club catered to 100 Marlow owners under the stars, amid a Great Gatsby theme with sparkling candles, soothing music and beautiful yachts. One of the party's major highlights was Dameon, a young black leopard that accompanied the Prowler series. David Marlow, who is known for his environmental concerns in all his business endeavors, said: "We hope that the beauty and elegance of these exotic wild cats would remind us to do our part on a daily basis to save the world for future generations." Certainly the the yachts were the ultimate highlight.

May 2005 • Sea Magazine • Dream Boats • Marlow Explorer 78 - Efficiency and Luxury go hand in hand- Marlows are spacious and are known for the high quality of their equipment and materials. The company even developed its own high-end tender, called the SPRITE, which can seat up to six and features trim details coordinated well enough to the mothership that it would put Armani to shame.

March 2005 • Yachting • Driven to Perfection The new Marlow Explorer 78 is the result of one man's passionate commitment to the absolute best in cruising design • George Sass Jr. "It was in this office several years ago that I first learned of the Marlow Explorer 78. Eighteen months later, having had the chance to see the finished product, I think I can attest that this piece of complicated carpentry "worked". Moreover, I'll go on record as saying that the entire 78 is one of the best examples of seni-custom boatbuilding that I've ever seen."

March 2005 • Southern Boating • New boat Review Marlow Explorer 61C • "If the Marlow Explorer 61C had to be summed up in one word, it most likely would be "capable". In addition to an exterior design that looks ready to to take on any ocean on the planet, everything on board the 61C makes sense. All aspects are well thought out, with meticulous attention to detail."

March 2005 • MotorBoating • Chris Caswell reviews the Marlow Explorer 53C • "After following David Marlow up and down throughout his new 53-footer, I was still trying to find two things. One was a part or fitting that he didn't know intimately and hadn't chosen personally. The other was some flaw in this yacht. I failed to find either. The Marlow 53C is the new "baby" in the Marlow line, which previously had started at 57 feet. A smaller yacht from this builder surprised many people in the industry, but its lineage is pure and there's nothing small about this 53, which can easily by handled by a couple and can just as easily cross oceans."

February 2005 • International Yachtsman • Sandy Lindsey reviews the Marlow Explorer 78 • The principals at Marlow Explorer Yachts know the best way to dramatically show off their product, especially during sea trials. During the maiden voyage last fall of one of the builder's new 78E yachts on the Yellow Sea, the boat and crew had to battle violent seas and headwinds. Twin Caterpillar 700-HP diesel engines kept the yacht on track through a 5-knot current. Green water poured over the decks and the swells were deep. Yet the crew and passengers were safe and dry, enjoying a roomy interior that skimps on nothing when it comes to comfort and luxury.

February 2005 • Boat USA International • Matthew Esposito reviews the Marlow Explorer 78 Flushdeck • “The Marlow Explorer, the whole vessel, is a tangible encyclopedia of innovative ideas in boat building. And though slightly more expensive than your average Britannica set, I would definitely recommend picking one up. People say perfection is unattainable, if so, at least the people at Marlow are trying.”

February 2005 • Boat USA International • Around the World • Marlow joins the picnic - Marlow has a new lobster boat-cum-day cruiser: the Prowler Yachts express cruiser. The first in the series is the 37' Prowler Panther series. The Marlow company is committed to bringing not only the highest quality product to market but doing so in an environmentally responsible way and the Marlow line of Explorer Yachts has also recently received Lloyd's certification, an impressive feat. The Marlow Explorer now features this Lloyd's Offshore Category One classification in addition to ABS and ISO 9001 certification, a status enjoyed by less than a handful of pleasure powerboat manufacturer`s worldwide and the first for a Chinese manufactured product.

January 2005 • Yachts International • Making Waves-New launches, designs and industry-Prowler 375 Marlow Yachts-David Marlow will introduce his new Prowler Yacht series of express cruisers at the 2005 Miami Boat Show. The first in the Prowler series- built at Norsemen Shipyard in China is the 375, a 38' pocket motoryacht that utilizes infusion and pressure vacuum bagging of carbon fiber, Kevlar and core cell foam in the hull. The 375 is a strong, high-speed yacht.

January 2005 • Yachts International • Making Waves-New launches, designs and industry-Sprite Tender 15' Marlow Yachts-Marlow Yachts developed a proprietary tender for owners who want to increase their arsenal of water toys. Sprite tenders deliver great handling with a wide body to ensure a comfortable and a safe ride. Sprites include the same molded non-skid decks, colors, trim details and inlaid ebony joinery as their mother ships.

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July 2004 • Power & Motoryacht • Exclusive review of the Marlow Explorer 78E • Sea Wolf  • Capt. Bill Pike writes "The simple truth of the matter is that the heights of the graybeards Marlow Explorer president David Marlow and I tangled with on that tempestuous February day, a dozen miles east of the Miami sea buoy, were ten feet on average and occasionally 12 feet. Moreover, the wind was blowing between 25 and 30 mph, and there wasn't another vessel in sight, except for a containership...I ultimately came to enjoy such confidence in the boat's unswerving forward motion (in a down-sea heading) that I could occasionally turn my head from the Stidd I was sitting in on the flying bridge and admire the big, blue rollers sweeping behind us...While the boat's classical lines, state-of-the-art engineering, and high-tech construction were great, her offshore capabilities had darn near blown my socks off."

June 2004 • Boat USA International • Review of the Marlow Explorer 70E & David Marlow - Profile of the Man behind the Marlow Explorer Series  • Jill Bobrow writes "The 70E is just one of the series of models ranging from 53ft to 78ft that Marlow builds. Each and every model is a gem unto itself. With each new endeavor, it is obvious that David Marlow pushes the envelope a little further. Is it worth it to wait in line at the boat shows? Bring a book with you, or better yet, your checkbook!"

May 2004 • Southern Boating • Review of the Marlow Explorer 61E-Globe-Roaming Range, World Class attention to Detail  "Marlow's innovative construction methods and unique Velocijet keels deliver seakindly handling, even in heavy weather...the Marlow 61E is yet another example of why this builder has garnered such a loyal following in such a short time. If it makes sense and makes for a better boat, chances are you'll find it on a Marlow."

May 2004 • SEA Magazine • Sea Trial of the Marlow Explorer 61E • Tom Thompson writes "This unique go-anywhere yacht is the result of one man's dream. It is difficult to separate David Marlow from the boats that he builds. Each is interrelated. Marlow loves his work, and there is much of him in his latest creation: the Marlow Explorer 61."

December 2003 • Yachting • Marlow Magic - a review of Marlow Explorer 57C • George Sass, Jr. writes "It is abundantly clear that this yacht is not intended to collect barnacles while doing time as a waterside condo. This is a cruising boat. Details such as conveniently placed grab rails for use while under way, drawers with positive latches to keep them closed at sea, and proper night lighting all make a difference when cruising. The attention to the systems follows the same thinking. A small sampling of the extensive standard-equipment list includes a split freshwater system with a tap for drinking water, drawn from a polished stainless-steel tank and one for domestic use, dual 50-gallon water heaters, two Glendinning Cablemasters, a washer and dryer and reverse-cycle air conditioning.
This article started out as a four-page feature, then grew to five pages and is now six. Still, a number of great things about the Marlow Explorer 57 remain unmentioned. She is a yacht that deserves the time of prospective buyers. Better yet, they should spend some time with David Marlow and his staff, learning all they can about the other few hundred stories behind the magic."

July 2003 • Power & Motoryacht • Cutting Edge - The Marlow Explorer 72 is simply a superbly crafted passagemaker • Capt. Bill Pike writes  "After I took the wheel, the Explorer ran with unruffled ease in the open Atlantic, as if the four- to six-foot combers that prevailed there simply didn't exist. Visibility was great, all the way around. The ride was smooth and dry and the steering responsive, thanks both to Hynautic hydraulics, a gutsy power-assist system that boasts two big engine-drive pumps (one on each main), and a special effort-multiplying device that accelerates rudder response when the steering wheel is rapidly turned.

Going down-sea was the real highlight of the sea trial, however - yaw ( the side - to - side slewing so typical of most vessels with broad, flat transoms like the Explorer's) was virtually absent. Marlow credited this phenomenon to a patented, hydrodynamically shaped pair of molded-in skegs that run the length of the vessel's propeller pockets- Velocijet Strut Keels, he calls them. Not only do they consolidate turbulence-inducing aspects of running gear into fish-slippery protective housings (with big bearing lubricated by engine waste water), they also augment directional stability, particularly in following seas.

There were simply way too many noteworthy engineering and other details to mention in a single boat test article."

July 2003 • Boating Industry News • Marlow chooses "green" factory in China • XIAMEN, China – Norsemen Shipbuilding, Ltd. will produce Marlow Explorer Yachts' new series of Raised Pilothouse yachts in its "green" factory located north of Hong Kong, Marlow announced in a recent statement.

Norsemen is reportedly the most modern boat production factory in Asia and the first to participate in an environmentally responsible policy. The factory is situated along a protected harbor of the China Sea, but instead of building a seawall around the basin where boats are launched, massive boulders have been placed to create a long breakwater into the ocean. It provides a habitat for fish and lobster as well as preventing erosion, according to the company.

Norsemen also prohibits the spilling or pouring of chemicals on the ground or released into the air, according to Marlow. A fiberglass cutting room building uses technology to eliminate most airborne pollutants. A proprietary technique for laminating, called RIVAT, is a closed system that insures virtually perfect resin to glass ratios and eliminates emissions of styrene into the atmosphere, Marlow reported.

Many of the workers were born in the surrounding native fishing villages where boat building has been a way of life for more than 300 years. Workers can chose to live on site in a modern apartment complex, offering recreational facilities, full laundry facilities and a complete kitchen, Marlow reported. The 200-apartment complex is located 150 meters upwind of all molding or FRP operations to assure safety."

November 2002 • Yachting magazine • 70 Marlow Explorer - A beautifully crafted yacht from a dedicated, knowledgeable builder • Jay Coyle writes "There are a lot of decent boats built in Taiwan these days but the 70 Marlow Explorer is different. She has the very special feel of a boat built without compromise. David Marlow spared no expense in creating the 70, yet not a cent was invested in her thoughtlessly. Her outfitting and finish are exceptional, yet her price is a bargain in her class.

If the the 70 were just an average boat, her $1,500,000 base price would be a good deal. She is much more. She is proof that it's not simply money that makes a great boat."

June 2002 • Motor-Boating magazine • High Seas Explorer - a sea trial of the Marlow Explorer 65C • Capt. Stuart Reininger writes "I was able to better understand the joy of these 65 buyers-most of whom are experienced boaters-during our test runs through the slop off Miami. This was not your basic luxury liner reluctantly working its way through unpleasant seas. Marlow claims that the Explorer was bred for conditions that make other yachts scoot towards the nearest port. Mother Nature must have been listening. On test day, a deep low combined with a 25-knot nor'easter had turned the waters off Miami downright ugly. Marlow was thrilled.

To prove his point, he took the 65 out through Cape Florida Channel a few miles south of Government Cut, the main and more placid gateway to Miami. In a real buster, Cape Florida is not a happy place. Due to uneven depths and bottom drop-offs, it is a breeding ground for steep, choppy seas and nasty breakers. At his insistence, we gamboled in those seas like a puppy rolling in a pile of leaves. We slammed into them bow-first, taking green water clear over the flying bridge. We ran downwind and down sea. With my hands off the helm, the Explorer tracked for 10 to 15 seconds before slowly drifting off course. Even running in six- to eight-foot beam seas, the roll was not uncomfortable and the boat was never unmanageable. Essentially-and my superstitious self blanches at this- running in that slop was downright enjoyable."

July 2001 • Yachts International • Marlow 65 - An Impressive Debut • Dorothy Turner writes "Writing as someone who grew up on a boat and worked for several seasons aboard charter and private yachts in the Mediterranean and US, I found the design, ride characteristics and performance of our test model to be head and shoulders above that of the typical modern yacht either in the same size range or even aboard much larger boats. Add to that the practicality and visual appeal of the interior, and the conclusion is inescapable that in designing and building the Marlow Explorer 65, the company has thrown down a challenge in terms of quality and price that will have rival builders scratching their heads."