DESIGNED TO GO FAR The Fleming 78 carries 3,000 gallons of fuel and averaged 11 knots at 1250 rpm in our test, giving her the range serious passagemakers look for. At 81'6" LOA with a foam-filled, sealed keel and solid fiberglass below the waterline, she's built for distance. Twin 1,550-hp MAN V12s pushed her to 21.3 knots when needed, for owners planning long passages.

MORE THAN A DAY RUN At 45'6", the Riviera 4300 Sports Express keeps the bow sun lounge and open cockpit entertaining of a premium day boat, but adds an enclosed main-deck helm and two cabins below. Twin 440-hp Volvo Penta IPS diesels replace triple or quad outboards, bringing joystick control and reported 30+ knot performance. The lowering swim platform extends the stern into a water-level social space.

88 FEET, 4 CABINS This 2011 Horizon E88 is powered by twin 1700-hp Caterpillar C-32 Acerts with 2,565 hours and cruises at 17.38 knots, topping out at 20.86 knots. Fuel capacity is 2,700 gallons. She offers four cabins and five heads, including a full-beam Master with king berth and walk-in closet. Recent updates include Starlink (2025), new risers (2024), stabilizers serviced (2025), and bottom refinished (2024).

$170 A DAY For a limited time, Sovereign Boat Fleet guarantees eight days of availability per month for $170 per usage day on a 12-month program. A six-month option is $284 per day. The Axopar 29 Sun Top shown above is based in Palm Beach and Riviera Beach, Florida, placing regular access within reach at a fixed monthly commitment.

BUILD FROM SCRATCH A 22-meter custom build doesn’t just happen. This new Bill Upfold-designed Elite 22m, under construction at Weber Marine in Auckland, began as a sedan concept before evolving into a flybridge yacht mid-stream. Engine debates, berth constraints, and performance targets shaped every decision. Part One follows how the project pivoted before construction truly began.

TOO BIG TO DOCK Harking back to the golden age of sail, at 125.8 meters Jeff Bezos' Koru isn’t just big, she’s occasionally too big. Too tall for bridges. Too long for marinas. Spotted everywhere from Caribbean anchorages to Cannes, the three-masted schooner turns routine arrivals into events. This article pulls together the sharpest images yet, including details rarely seen up close.

ROUGH RUN SOUTH Running 70 miles from Ludington to Grand Haven, the Boomershines push through choppy Lake Michigan with 6-foot forecasts on the horizon, keeping watch on their buddy boat along the way. After a tricky harbor entrance and bridge approach, the focus shifts to provisioning, unexpected hospitality, and a long-running “Loop arrangement” prank that gets passed along by tender.