What is happening at the yard, on the water and around the European coast.
18 pieces on the boats, their owners, the passages they make and the systems that get them there. Written and first published by Selene Yachts Americas; republished here with their wording intact.
Wayne Goldman, Dylan Hildebrand and Arina Chen discuss how the Selene 52 Ocean Explorer was developed. Filmed at Roche Harbor, they explain the decision to build it as a production boat with popular options included.
See moreA short video comparison of Selene’s Classic and Ocean Explorer ranges. It covers the stylistic differences between the two lineups, including window sizing, mullion colours, body styling and salon atmosphere.
See moreThe Dutton family has completed a three-year double crossing of the Atlantic aboard Selene 53 'Next Chapter', sailing with two young children. Their route ran from the American West Coast to Europe and back to Annapolis.
See moreOwners Jim and Oksana Otwell tour their nearly finished Selene 64 Ocean Explorer, 'Discovery', at the Zhuhai shipyard. They explain the custom choices behind its layout, joinery and finishes.
See moreAn overview of fin stabilisers on Selene trawlers and why electric systems are now specified on most models under 78 feet. Covers efficiency, maintenance and reduced crew workload.
See moreAn informal survey at Selene Rendezvous events found roughly 75% of owners began on sailboats. Owners explain in an accompanying video why they moved from sailing to a full-displacement trawler.
See moreSelene Americas president Wayne Goldman walks through a nearly finished 2026 Selene 54 Classic Explorer at the shipyard. The wide-body, three-stateroom boat was due in Florida for Trawlerfest Fort Lauderdale.
See moreThe Selene 56 Classic Explorer 'Barracuda' was launched at the Zhuhai shipyard in August 2025 with a Royal Blue hull. The article lists its engines, thrusters, stabilisers, liferafts and cockpit arrangement.
See moreOwners of the Selene 59 'Dock Holiday' filmed their transit of the Panama Canal from the Pacific to the Caribbean. The footage covers pilot briefings, line handling, lock entries and the strong currents inside the chambers.
See moreTechnical director Dylan Hildebrand explains the thinking behind Selene’s bridge and instrument panel layout. A walkthrough of the Selene 60 Classic shows how the arrangement suits a small, tired crew.
See moreBrian Purdy talks about buying a new Selene 60 Classic Explorer while cruising the Intracoastal Waterway to Trawlerfest. He covers the build process, technical details, support from the yard and his plan to circumnavigate with his sons.
See moreThe first 2025 Selene 60 Classic Explorer, 'Kaimana', has arrived in North America. A video tour with Selene Americas president Wayne Goldman covers the new deep-hull design, engine room, crew quarters and flybridge.
See moreWhat a raw water strainer does and why it needs regular cleaning to protect the engine. A video compares the strainer installations on three Selene models, from the 47 Classic to the 92 Ocean.
See moreAt the West Coast Owners' Rendezvous, Arina Chen of Selene Yachts docked a boat for the first time aboard the Selene 60 Ocean Explorer 'Grato'. Technical Director Dylan Hildebrand talks her through the pre-checks, start-up and docking.
See moreA shipyard tour of a nearly complete Selene 49 Classic Explorer, extended by two feet at the cockpit to 51 feet. Powered by a single John Deere 6068, it was bound for Greece.
See moreSelene captain Mark Tilden discusses navigating the tidal rapids of British Columbia and Southeast Alaska. He explains how he uses charting tools to time slack water, and why the narrows lead to remarkable scenery.
See moreFilmed at the West Coast owners rendezvous, this Tech Talk looks at anchor pocket design and compares Pool, Ultra, Rockna and Bruce anchors. It also covers installation practice for long-range cruising.
See moreLindsey and Nathan of the YouTube channel The 71 Percent visited the Selene shipyard in Zhuhai before their Pacific crossing aboard a Selene 49 Classic Explorer. They toured a Selene 64 Ocean Explorer and discussed their cruising plans.
See moreStep aboard and talk to the European team. Tickets come from the festival direct; private viewings can be booked with us in advance.
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