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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).
Standing on the flying
bridge, I feel exhilarated and completely in control behind the wheel;
she is both fast and easy to drive. I feel I could take her anywhere,
and with over a 1,300-mile range at 19 mph, I'm pretty sure the new
owner will do just that. And wherever he takes her, he'll have the
knowledge that she can handle it because she's built tough. She's
definitely a boat that fits the passage-making mold.
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 dont, says Marlow. Color-coded wiring is neatly
bundled inside conduits throughout the yacht. The pilothouses 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 dashboards electronics
displays, so there is no need to pull them out for maintenance. A hatch,
perfectly finished to match the main salons 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 yachts
performance. After leaving the dock and within seconds of a gradual and
almost imperceptible speed increase, the yachts 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
dont 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
Marlows 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 yards 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.
June 2005 Power & Motoryacht Magazine
This edition featured the
Prowler by Marlow Yachts on the cover and in an exclusive story by
Capt. Bill Pike, You Can Go Home Again
PMY tested
the Prowler 375 Panther series yacht in Tampa Bay in two to four
foot seas and then proceeded to the west coast fishing village of
Cortez for a glimpse into the past - where the idea for the Prowler
took shape.Close-quarters handling (away from the dock) was easy; the
boat's low profile cut windage and there was enough bite in the
props to pivot the boat efficaciously. Handling offshore was fun...
Top speed in two-to four-foot seas was 40.6 mph...Turning was
sporty, and Panther tracked like she was sent for.

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.
2005
2004
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."
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