Global Yacht Builders of Taiwan began construction last year on the first hull of a new line of high-performance express cruisers designed by C. Raymond Hunt & Associates. The yacht, called the GLOBALarrow 68, is the latest iteration of Hunt’s high-deadrise deep-V hull. Fitted with prop tunnels for reduced draft, the yacht’s standard power comes from twin 1,572-hp Caterpillar C32 diesels that will carry her to a top speed of 33 knots. The first model to arrive in the United States will feature an up-galley, a full- beam master stateroom, a forward VIP and a comfortable guest twin. A second three-stateroom layout has the galley down. Both have crew quarters aft with a separate entrance that can be converted to a tender garage or utility space. The GLOBALarrow 68 is expected to make her debut at the Newport International Boat Show in September.

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