Christensen builds large composite motor yachts in Vancouver, Washington, bringing American engineering discipline to a segment otherwise dominated by European production. Their yachts are distinctive in profile, built from composite rather than aluminium or steel, and proportioned to maximise interior volume at the expense of neither performance nor sea-keeping.
Three Christensen yachts cruise in or near Turks and Caicos during the winter charter season. They typically fall in the 40-metre range, offering four or five cabin suites with a main deck salon that benefits from Christensen characteristic use of glass and natural light. The composite construction keeps them lighter than steel equivalents of the same length, and the American service heritage shows in the informality and generosity of the charter experience.
Charter rates for Christensen yachts in Turks and Caicos typically run from 70,000 to 140,000 euros per week. An advance provisioning allowance of approximately 30 percent covers fuel, provisions and running costs. Peak Caribbean season applies from mid-December to late March, with the spring shoulder offering good weather and availability at lower rates.
Turks and Caicos suits a Christensen well. The relatively sheltered Caicos Bank provides comfortable conditions for motor yacht cruising, Grace Bay is one of the Caribbean most celebrated anchorage settings, and the passages to the Dominican Republic or the Bahamas lie within easy reach for guests who want a longer voyage.
