Shannon's latest answer to sailors who asked for more speed and comfort under both sail and power, and who wanted the comfort of an interior helm without having to make the "trawler crossover".

The New Shannon 53HPS

FROM LOFTING TO LAUNCHING: A chronology of the Shannon 53HPS
Mold Construction
Hull Construction
Interior Construction
The Launching

December 29, 2009 Interview on www.madmariner.com
Walter Schulz explains the unique design of the Shannon 53 HPS

The goal of the new Shannon 52 Global design concept variations is to create another dimension of comfort, utilizing the sea tested Shannon 47/52 hull. The additional comfort is provided by a wheelhouse with an “almost conventional” cockpit behind. The object is to enable people to get out of the weather - sun, rain, cold, or heat. more...

Keep up with the progress of "Attitude", Bob and Jody Bitchin's 52 Global at our "What's New" page or visit their free online magazine, "Latitudes and Attitudes" for an update.

Shannon's line of power boats has two new additions; a 28' (top left) and 32' (bottom left) custom and/or semi-custom cruiser.
For more information

"Shannon Tender debut"
Reprint from Boat International UK,
January 2008

Aside from its beauty, the new Shannon 52 RDP design by Walt Schulz combines innovative comfort and proven seaworthiness.
The comfort is provided by a new raised deck pilot concept incorporating an interior steering helm station.The seaworthiness
is achieved by using the ocean tested Shannon 47/52 hull and blue water center cockpit design.

The interior of the 52 will be totally custom to order, but the preliminary plans provide for a three sleeping cabin/two head arrangement. more....

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