2012 Coastal Craft 400/IPS  Coastal Craft’s 400/IPS offers impressive performance and fuel economy. Coastal Craft Boats continues to offer the latest technology into its yacht line up and the all new 400/IPS is another example of their dedication to meet their customer’s needs. Working closely with Volvo Penta, Coastal Craft has introduced yet another exciting new model powered with Volvo's IPS. The 400/IPS offers traditional boat building craft and industry leading technology. Fine handcrafted wood joinery provides warmth and comfort to the interior spaces, while behind the scenes innovative systems control operations and provide convenience and safety to the vessel’s occupants. Since 1996 Coastal Craft has been offering it's customers the latest in West Coast style and technology. The company produces a limited production of custom finished aluminum yachts directly for each customer. This one on one approach ensures that every customer is offered a high level of attention to detail in design and construction of their yacht. The company is known for its creative & innovative design ideas and refinements in quality construction all the while being able to custom-tailor each new yacht to match every owner’s desires. Design: Coastal Craft’s 400/IPS is a fast and stylish Coastal Cruiser. The Planing hull configuration with its modest Deadrise ensures a fast, dry and comfortable journey. The 400/IPS is capable of reaching speeds in excess of 36 knots while still offering on-plane speeds in the low teens. The low profile design and proper weight placement contributes greatly to the stability and correct trim experienced onboard this aluminum yacht. The feeling is solid and yet it offers a smooth and dry ride and offers excellent visibility through out the vessel.          Strength: Every Coastal Craft yacht starts with the strongest & lightest materials available to the industry. The aluminum hull and structure provide the brick and mortar on which to build on. This unmatched strength contributes to the legendary reputation for safety and sea kindliness all Coastal Craft Boats are known for. Simply put, it’s hard to find a stronger better built boat. Sound: The developed sound dampening materials and the insulating processes have resulted in exceptionally low sound levels onboard all Coastal Craft yachts. Its proven that reduced sound levels will enhance your boating experience. Therefore it is our goal to ensure we offer the best solutions to reducing sound levels through out our yachts.   Performance:  Today, boat performance and economy are closely linked. The ability to travel long distances in a reasonable time frame and at a reasonable cost, is what most boaters are searching for. No longer is simply faster better, today’s successful cruisers need to offer the economy and comfort at high speeds and low speeds. This is where Coastal Craft’s new 400/IPS excels. While going slow, the 400IPS offers fuel economy of 4 nautical miles per US Gallon at 7.5 knots. At 29 knots this agile performer boasts 1 nautical mile per US gallon. With the company’s strong reputation for producing high quality performance yachts, it’s no surprise that the 400/IPS is real economical performer. The exceptional sightlines from each helm station provide uncompromised visibility which in turn provides enjoyment and safety to all those onboard. Coastal Craft yachts offer a Port side double forwards facing seat which allows for the co-pilot to keep a watchful eye for floating debris or to take in the beauty of the surrounding scenery. Boating is as much about adventure and exploration as it is about relaxation and enjoyment. So choose a yacht that offers you the ability to be upfront and experience your surroundings. When the weather and sea conditions aren’t ideal, it’s important that you are safe and comfortable onboard. The 400/IPS will provide you with unmatched safety and comfort even in unfavorable boating conditions. Some boats talk the talk but don’t walk the walk. Make sure you know that your boat can walk the walk.   Luxury:  The 400/IPS features exceptional exterior and interior details including solid wood joinery, handcrafted with traditional care and attention that offer warmth and sophistication. Other interior details include custom cabinetry and trim along with custom art carvings to personalize each yacht. Upholstery choices include, fabrics, synthetic ultra-leathers, suede and genuine leather. The 400/IPS uses the latest electronic equipment available in the industry. Network monitoring and switching, PC Navigation Systems along with the use of energy efficient LED interior lighting all enhance enjoyment and relaxation while onboard. The exterior features include handcrafted stainless steel deck fittings, staircases and rails which add subtle strength and style. Hand prepped and painted exterior finishes offer full body and luster to each custom painted yacht. All exterior details are carefully designed and built with ease of care and low maintenance as principle their feature.