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Classic Harbor Lines Captain Sarah Greer, reported, “We didnt have a sunset cruise that didnt sell out this year,” with their two very visible schooners, Adirondack,

Adirondack III and the motor yacht Manhattan. Last year, she lamented it wasn’t the economy as much as the weath- er impacting Classic Harbor Lines bottom-line. She looks forward to growth in 2011 as Scarano Boat Building of

Albany, delivers a new classic 105 foot schooner, named

America 2.0, harking back to the early Americas Cup ves- sels. “It will be a tribute,” said Capt Greer “to Americas

Cup, and a tribute to contemporary design as a ‘green ves- sel’ with electric propulsion, a freestanding carbon fiber rig and very up-to-date below the waterline configura- tion.” The new 75 pax schooner emphasizes Capt Greers credo, “People like to sail.”

Mathias Chouraki, Sailtime NY and Luxury Yacht

Partners owner, echoed the popularity of sailing. His 2011 plans will add two new 30-40 foot sailboats and two 70- 80 foot motor yachts. “Customers are ready to spend

NY Water taxi in Red Hook serving the IKEA store.