One of the eye opening things about being a broker with Swiftsure Yachts is getting to know these aluminum Allures yachts built in France. Allures has figured out how to make aluminum a really good option to fiberglass. They’re tough, shapely and can be every bit as nicely finished as a fiberglass boat. And they’re centerboarders! This 51.9’s vinyl wrap even gives it a colorful topsides. See for yourself in this Yachting World review.
Kurt grew up racing and cruising in the Midwest, and has raced Lasers since the late 1970s. Currently he is a broker at Swiftsure Yachts. He has been Assistant Editor at Sailing Magazine and a short stint as Editor of Northwest Yachting. Through Meadow Point Publishing he handles various marketing duties for smaller local companies. He currently is partners on a C&C 36 which he cruises throughout the Northwest. He’s married to the amazing Abby and is father to Ian and Gabe.