Christensen Yachts from Washington State pioneered resin-infused composite construction for the superyacht market, producing motor yachts characterised by light displacement, good speed for their size, and interiors designed by American studios that favour bright, open layouts. The composite method produces a hull that is quieter underway than steel and more fuel-efficient for the speed it delivers, qualities that matter on an island like Saint Martin, where the anchorages are spread around the coast and a full exploration of the island’s two sides rewards a vessel that can cover ground comfortably.
Saint Martin divides between a French north and a Dutch south, producing two distinct atmospheres within a short passage of each other. The French side holds Grand Case, famous for its restaurant street, and Marigot, the French capital with its waterfront market and genuine French administrative character. The Dutch side holds Simpson Bay Lagoon, provisioning and marinas, and Princess Juliana airport with connections throughout the Caribbean and transatlantic. Christensen charter rates in the Caribbean run from 75,000 to 200,000 euros per week. The advance provisioning allowance adds around 30 percent.
Anse Marcel on the French north coast is a sheltered alternative anchorage, and Oyster Pond on the east coast provides a border anchorage with marina access.
