WINDOWS EVERYWHERE With an enclosed glass cockpit and twin outboards, the 38 VTR EC takes a different approach to day boating and short-range cruising. The glass keeps sightlines open, while multiple deck layouts and accommodations for four support longer stays aboard. It’s a boat aimed at extending the season and staying comfortable when conditions change.

SEMI-CUSTOM Based in New Hampshire, the 27 Tournament follows the Downeast tradition of practical -- and simple -- offshore fishing boats. Eastern builds 4-5 boats a month, and in most cases the buyers visit as their boat is being built.  The whole idea of Eastern is an affordable, rugged boat, with a minimum of amenities -- (if you're smart) -- to keep maintenance costs low. 

SEVEN YEARS COVERED Buy a qualifying new Mercury outboard as part of a new boat package or repower and coverage extends to seven years. The offer combines Mercury’s standard limited warranty with four additional years of factory-backed Product Protection Gold. Eligible 2.5–425 hp outboards must be purchased and registered between January 2 and March 31, 2026 through participating dealers.

LAYOUT COMES FIRST Designed by Christian Grande, the Invictus Yachts ST550 distributes space more evenly across the bow, cockpit, and stern instead of prioritizing a single zone. Fold-out aft balconies, high bulwarks with smoked glass, and a concealed tender garage shape how the deck is used. Below, two cabins and a convertible midship area allow flexibility without expanding the footprint.

FULL TANK, NOW WHAT Most boaters know pump-outs are required, but actually locating one can still mean outdated lists, closed docks, or wasted miles. This guide walks through a faster, more reliable way to find nearby pump-out stations and keep a trip moving without the usual frustration.

BRIDGES, ROLLERS, ROCKS From farmers-market farewells in Harbor Springs to timing a bridge opening into Charlevoix, the Boomershines’ Lake Michigan leg mixes family cruising realities with small-town discoveries. Add rolling water, dockside distractions, and an unexpected hunt for Petoskey stones, and the run turns into something more memorable than a straight shot north.