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Road & Track Presents: Ride of Your Life
Episode FLRYL-212

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Billy Joel's shelter island runabout.

Long Island (212)
Join us for this sea-faring episode of Ride of Your Life, as we check out one of the country's boating meccas in Long Island, New York. Harbor marine owners, sailors and powerboat owners talk about life on the water and what makes their profession so rewarding. Also featured are several new boat models getting ready to hit the market, and musician Billy Joel, who co-designed the Shelter Island Runabout — a powerful performer with a subtle, beautiful look.


Billy Joel Facts:

  • Billy Joel owns several boats including a modified 36 foot sword fishing boat named Alexa.
  • Billy Joel owns the hull mold and will get a percentage payment for every boat built.
  • The Shelter Island 50 is a larger version of the Shelter Island Runabout.

Resources:

The Shelter Island Runabout
www.therunabout.com


Menger Boatworks Facts:

  • Menger Boatworks is located in Amityville, NY.
  • The base price of a Menger Cat 23 is around $60,000.
  • The sail area of the Menger Cat 19 is 270 square feet.
  • The mast height of the Menger Cat 23 is 34 feet.

Resources:

Menger Boatworks, Inc.
www.mengercat.com
Website for Menger Boatworks, including boat specifications and a few used boats for sale

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