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MJM... Doubling Miles Per Gallon
Learn how much more efficient the 29z, 34z and new 40z are than their
counterparts. Comparative data is from Power & Motoryacht, Boating,
Lakeland Boating and SEA magazine boat reviews as well as from builder
websites. With fuel going over $5.00 per gallon, an MJM can stretch
your fuel dollar by as much as 100% or more. Click on Green 29z or Green 34z or Green 40z to download PDF Charts comparing nautical miles per gallon by category at approximately 25 knots.
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40z Express Model Added
Similar to the 34z and 29z, both standard Downeast and optional Express
Models are offered, the difference being the styling of the side window
frame. Forward opening event shown. This model is available with either
solid glass or roll up Strataglas in the upper aft section.
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Volvo Penta IPS Drives Offered on New 40z
Innovative computer-controlled, twin Volvo Penta IPS pod drives are
now offered as an option on the 40z. MJM expects several of the initial
six boats will be equipped with these pod drives, which are robustly
built of low maintenance bronze. Standard propulsion is twin
sterndrives. Both drive systems are independently operated by computer
at idle speeds for ease of maneuvering in terms of rpm, direction and
forward-reverse gears to outperform any normal fixed twin screw boat in
close quarters... all with a single joystick. Click on Pic at left to
see ad.
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MJM Enters Asia-Pacific Market
29z Hull #23 is on its way to MJM's newly established dealership,
MJM Yachts Hong Kong and its principal, Joseph "Joey" Liao. This boat
is an Express with Open Cockpit, underwater lights and wake board tow
point to take advantage of the superb clear water recreational and
diving opportunities near uninhabited islands about 40 miles off the
China coast. "It's just not possible to find a boat like the 29z in
China with the offshore capability, performance, comfort, fuel
efficiency and styling to address this market", says Liao. MJM Yachts
Hong Kong has responsibility for mainland China and Taiwan markets. He
is pictured here at the US Powerboat Show. MJM Yachts Hong Kong will
have a booth at the Hong Kong Marina Cove Boatshow (Nov 30 - Dec 2).
See CONTACT info.
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MJM Sales Strong in Fall Boatshows
Availability is rapidly diminishing for deliveries before July 1,
2008, thanks to exceptionally strong sales from Maine Boats &
Harbor, Newport, Norwalk and Annapolis Boatshows. 15 boats have been
sold since September 1 and only 5-29z production slots remain. It's
anticipated that three Florida Shows, the Ft.Lauderdale International
Boatshow (Oct 25-29), Ft. Myers (Nov 8-11) and St. Petersburg (Nov
29-Dec 2) will fill out the rest of the order book.
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Seacraft Classics named Official Model Builder
Click on picture at left to enlarge.
There's nothing like a beautiful model in a lighted display case to
grace either home or office. Seacraft Classics of Port Hadlock,
Washington is named the Official Model Builder for MJM Yachts.
Proprietors Howard & Suzanne own 29z #4. This link will take you
right to their site: www.seacraftclassics.com/custom/mjm.html where you can see 34z and 29z models and place an order.
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MJM Announces Open Cockpit Sterndrive Model
Two "Open-Cockpit" models with transom door have been delivered with 2
additional boats on order. The engine box height is the same as the
boarding steps and pilothouse settees, so is convenient for scampering
around the boat when playing a fish. Cushions are provided for the
engine cover as well as the boarding steps to extend the settees to
berth length.
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What's in a Name?
Under "List of Boats" above, you'll be able to find an updated list
of 54 boat names and hailing ports, which includes both 34z's and
29z's. It's always fun to see what people name their boats and where
they are from. This link also works.
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NEW 29z Twin Outboard Model Debuts at Miami
The outboard model is available with 2 decks; (1) With wrap-around
seating as shown, or (2) with an open cockpit suitable for fishing.
Both the 34z and this model of the 29z will be in slip 570 of the
Sea Isle Marina (Marriott), which is the first slip on the southernmost
pier of the show, near the causeway. The boatshow 29z is equipped with
twin 225 Yamaha 4-Stroke engines.
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Delivery Captain Rates the 29z Near Perfect after 650nm
Capt. Doug Sanders has driven just about everything during his 35
years as a delivery captain. Here's his letter describing his opinion
of the boat, which you can read by clicking on this link.
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29z Boat Test Data
Chesapeake Bay Magazine's and Boating's John Page Williams put the 29z
through its paces on the Bay. People continue to be amazed how much
performance we're getting and how quiet the boat is with the Volvo D4
260 HP Duoprop sterndrive. 80 decibels at 23 knots and 33 knot top
speed. As for fuel economy, the 29z burns 8 gph at 25 knots vs. the
34z's 11-12 gph. At 30 knots, the 29z burns the same 11 gph that the
34z burns at 24-25 knots. At 5.8 knots, the range is nearly 1100 miles.
See the Chart.
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NEW 29z Completes Sea Trials
The first 29z was launched on Tuesday, October 17. Six people were
aboard with full fuel and water tanks and the boat still met expected
performance parameters of 32 knot top speed, 11 gph at 29 knots (Volvo
Cruise) and 9 gph at 25 knots (MJM Cruise). The 29z got the thumbs up
from designer Doug Zurn, Bob Johnstone, Mark Lindsay and Scott Smith
with acclaims from all present. The boat was hauled out the same day to
be completed Wednesday in the shop. where interior photos were taken.
The boat left for the Ft. Lauderdale Boatshow at 10AM Thursday morning
and is scheduled to move into the show before 9AM Saturday, October 21.
(Photo by Jon Knowles).
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MJM Featured in 2 Stories with Designer Doug Zurn in Another!!
The Feb/Mar issue Professional Boatbuilder Magazine features the MJM
34z in two articles: The first describes the creation of the design and
the latter goes into great detail to describe why the 34z is different
from all other powerboats. Click on www.proboat-digital.com/proboat/200602/
then 'Contents' page 52 "Build it and They Will Come"; Page 66 "Smooth
Operators"; and and in a 3rd article on Page 104 "Single Skin or
Sandwich" describes the exceptional strength, lighter weight and higher
cost of the 34z laminate (Cored Kevlar/E-Glass epoxy) vs. the
competition. And, just published in the April/May issue is the "The
Zurn File", an excellent report on designer, Doug Zurn. Click on http://www.proboat-digital.com/proboat/200604/ then 'Contents' page 42.
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Publishers Feature J Boats and MJM Yachts
Professional Boatbuilder Magazine in consecutive issues features Bob
Johnstone's two companies. "J is for Johnstone" came first in the
Dec/Jan issue and can be read on-line at www.proboat-digital.com/proboat/200512/.
Also, MBI has followed up their Herreshoff Sailboats publication with
the beautifully illustrated, 156 page book "J/Boats, Sailing to
Success" written by Anthony Dalton. The book is available from
Amazon.com.
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34z Front Page News at Fort Lauderdale Boatshow
On opening day of the Fort Lauderdale International Boatshow, the MJM
34z was the BIG NEWS for its fuel efficient design, a stand-out among
the 1400 boats valued at $1.6 billion in the world's largest boatshow.
Click HERE for full article.
Need the free Acrobat reader? Get it here.
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NEW for 2006 - Express HT model
Express HT model to debut at Annapolis Boat Show (October 13-16). Hull
#25 in the new Awlgrip Downeast Red color will also sport a new look
for a 34z. This is the first 34z Express Hardtop ("HT") model to be
built and when you see it...certainly not the last.
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On-Line 34z Owner Manual
December 25 - This comprehensive PDF version of the 34z Owner Manual may now be accessed online. A complete 51 page version is available for download
(note: 11 megabyte file}This living document will be updated from time
to time with owner, design and builder input with the latest date shown
at the beginning of this paragraph. The current edition features the
electronic controls for the new Yanmar 480 HP engine being installed in
hulls 30 through 36.
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Keep Score on Boat Tests - Before Buying
It seems that people who are the most thorough in their evaluations,
end up buying a 34z. So, MJM's Bob Johnstone created this 40 item check
list as a reminder, record and scorecard of what to look for in their
next powerboat. Click on this link to download and print your copy.
Download the checklist
Need the free Acrobat reader? Get it here.
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New 34z Sportfish
MJM launches its first Sportfish, a single engined Down East style boat
in Stars & Stripes blue named Kiana Luna, selected as their dream
boat at the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show by its Boca Raton owners. She is
designed to be both a comfortable cruiser for two and active fishing
boat to share with their son. The maiden voyage was made in less than
two weeks from Boston to Boca turning heads at docks in fun ports like
Newport, New York City, Cape May, Annapolis, Norfolk, Charleston and
Hilton Head.
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MJM 34z Featured in Six Articles
April 25 - It has been "The Month of the 34z" in the nation's boating press. Power & Motoryacht, Motorboating, Boating and Nor'westing all ran feature boat reviews in their March or April editions. May Yachting
has a picture and description of the 34z in their Miami Boatshow
coverage. And, 34z designer Doug Zurn is profiled in the May issue of Maine Boats & Harbors.
Download the boat review excerpts
Need the free Acrobat reader? Get it here.
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Patent No. US D475,338 S
Washington DC, June 3 - The Director of the United States Patent and
Trademark Office issued a patent today for the "ornamental design for a
motorboat" embodying the signature look of the 34z in its Down East,
Express and Sportfish models as well as in extended versions. This
patent number will be appear on the Builder's plate of every MJM boat
built
See certificate
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Best Built Boat in America?
34z is engineered to exceed Draft 2003 CE Mark (ISO) Certification
Standards for an Ocean Category A offshore boat performing at 50+
knots. Click on the link below to read the structural analysis by Burke
Design, detailing the incredibly high standards of construction.
Picture shows the solid epoxy/glass keel and chines with "overbuilt"
grid system for single 440 hp Yanmar that mounts on the wide beams in
the center.
Read the structural analysis
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