Northern Marine of Anacortes, Washington, made final preparations last fall to launch its first 151-foot (46-meter) tri-deck motor yacht. The yacht, called After Eight, was moved in December from the company’s main building facility across the small town for fairing, paint and interior fit-out in anticipation of a February launch. The company reported that the yacht could be seen from most of the town. She has five staterooms including a main-deck master, elevator access to all levels and crew quarters for 12. The builder says her twin Caterpillar 3512B diesels will give her a top speed of 22 knots and a 20-knot cruise. Founded in 1995, Northern Marine had launched 25 boats prior to After Eight. Originally a builder of displacement expedition yachts, the company in recent years expanded its scope to include series-built semi-displacement yachts. Two more 151s are in the build pipeline.

Contact Northern Marine at 360-299-8400. www.northernmarine.com