Christensen Shipyards, the Vancouver, Washington-based builder active from the 1980s through to 2012, produced full-custom motor yachts in fibreglass-composite that earned a following among American owners for their design quality, volume efficiency and glossy exterior finish. Three Christensen Shipyards yachts charter in Antigua and Barbuda, representing the American custom build tradition in a Caribbean destination with consistent trade winds and exceptional anchorages. The Leeward Islands winter season from December through April provides exactly the conditions a composite motor yacht was built to operate in: warm water, moderate swell, steady northeast trades and a geography of islands and sheltered bays that rewards a vessel with proper range and comfortable accommodation. Antigua and Barbuda offer 365 beaches, the historic dockyard at English Harbour and a straight day run north to the extraordinary Pink Beach of Barbuda. Interiors on Christensen Shipyards vessels reflect American design preferences of their era: generous beam, well-lit saloons, accommodation oriented toward privacy and comfort and aft decks configured for entertaining at anchor. Weekly charter rates for Christensen Shipyards yachts in Antigua and Barbuda typically run from 80,000 to 200,000 euros, with the advance provisioning allowance of approximately 30 percent covering fuel, provisions, crew and port fees.
