The Vancouver, Washington shipyard trading as Christensen Shipyards specialises in cold-moulded composite motor yachts built to a specification that prioritises performance and structural longevity. Each vessel is semi-custom, and the level of finish consistently outperforms what might be expected from a yard of this size. In Bimini, where charter guests cross 50 nautical miles of Atlantic water from Florida, the semi-displacement performance of Christensen hulls makes the crossing efficient and comfortable in most winter sea conditions. The island itself is compact: North and South Bimini flank a protected harbour that serves as the natural anchorage, and the surrounding waters, which Ernest Hemingway characterised as the finest fishing in the Atlantic, remain as productive as they were in his era. Charter-available Christensen Shipyards yachts in the Bahamas run from approximately 37 to 47 metres, carrying six to ten guests with professional crews. Weekly rates range from around 65,000 to 140,000 euros before the advance provisioning allowance of 30 per cent, covering fuel at Bimini Bay Marina, food and drinks, harbour dues and applicable Bahamian fishing licences. Peak season runs from December through April. Bimini suits the Christensen charter model well: a practical, performance-oriented vessel in an anchorage that rewards time on the water rather than time in port.
