TWO HELMS The Cutwater C-32 Command Bridge is powered by twin 300-hp Yamaha outboards. She has a lower helm in addition to the one of the flybridge. Below deck, she has a forward stateroom, a second sleeping area, a convertible dinette, an enclosed head, and a separate shower.  The brand is known for value for money, and innovation. 

JUST LAUNCHED The Pearl 73 is a new model unveiled in January 2026 at the Düsseldorf boat show. She builds on the Pearl 72 platform with revised exterior styling by Bill Dixon and a new Monochrome interior by Kelly Hoppen Interiors. Pearl is a semi-custom, bespoke builder that must try harder and deliver more than her competitors to stay in the game. See our interview of the CEO and find out the company's back story, and how a boat charter captain came to know what motoryacht owners really wanted.

WARM WATER NORTH Tucked into British Columbia’s coast, Desolation Sound offers sheltered water, steep forested shores, and a sense of scale that’s hard to find farther south. Warm summer temperatures, sparse services, and memorable anchorages shape days here, where time slows and the surroundings do most of the talking.

FINAL TESTING U-Boat Worx has shipped its Super Sub to Curaçao for final sea trials and validation dives ahead of delivery. The program will test performance, maneuverability, and safety systems in tropical conditions. The Super Sub has a stated top speed of 9 knots and a 300-meter depth rating. Following approval by DNV, the submersible will be delivered to its owner.

GROUPE BENETEAU REGROUPS Jeanneau has taken over the two catamaran models that Four Winns introduced the last couple of years -- the TH33 and TH38, leaving Four Winns with its monohull bowrider models. The move expands Jeanneau’s presence in the power cat segment, and allows Four Winns dealers to concentrate on what they and their customer base know best -- sportboats and wakeboats. 

SHORTCUTS COST MORE Fuel costs have a way of turning otherwise sensible boaters into problem solvers with questionable judgment. This week’s clips capture the many creative attempts to save gas or avoid using it altogether, from wake riding and drifting to pushing boats, breaking ice, and trusting trailers that should not be trusted. Some ideas almost work, others fail instantly, and a few raise serious questions about planning ahead.