BUILT FOR REAL USE Powered by twin Mercury 600 V12 outboards, the Tiara 39 LS pairs a walkaround layout with convertible bow seating, a portside terrace, and adaptable aft seating for entertaining or fishing. Below, two cabins with a dedicated shower and smart storage support weekends aboard.

MORE THAN A CENTER CONSOLE Regal’s 50 SAV marks the brand’s first serious move into large center consoles, built around offshore fishing without giving up real overnight capability. Triple 600-hp Verados, a Seakeeper 6, dual livewells, and wide cockpit spacing support hard use, while side terraces, convertible seating, and a full cabin shift her easily toward cruising.

SERIOUS CRUISING PLATFORM This 2008 Sunseeker 90 pairs twin 1,800-hp Caterpillar C32s with fin stabilization, bow and stern thrusters, and a modified-V hull. Six cabins and five heads support extended cruising, while teak decks, a hydraulic swim platform, and a flybridge wet bar round out a well-equipped setup. Currently based in North Miami Beach, FL.

MIAMI BOAT SHOW | FEB 11–15 When making any expensive purchase -- house, car, piano, or boat -- our advice is always start with the very best, then go down from there. In that way you will better understand what you are giving up when paying less.  When it comes to pianos, start with Steinway. When buying a mid-size dayboat, start with Formula, which will be at the Show's Convention Center and Collins Ave. locations.

WIDE OPEN WATER For skippers used to narrow channels and bridge schedules, Tampa Bay feels expansive. Protected by barrier islands yet open to the Gulf, it connects urban stops like Tampa and St. Petersburg with anchorages, fishing grounds, and side trips such as Anna Maria Island and Egmont Key, all within easy day hops.

BOOST WHEN NEEDED ePropulsion's Spirit 2 builds on a familiar electric format but adds details that matter: Boost Mode for short bursts of power, onboard hydrogeneration under sail, USB-C charging, and a battery that doubles as a portable power source. Light enough to carry, yet capable of pushing close to 10 knots, it’s designed for tenders, daysailers, and small boats.

WEATHER WINDOW WHIPLASH Timing is everything on Lake Michigan. In this episode, the Boomershines leave Leland before sunrise for a 90-mile run to Ludington, planning a fuel-saving slow roll. Forecasts call for one-footers. The lake has other ideas. As conditions turn “saucy,” stabilizers, stamina, and stomachs all get tested before the harbor finally comes into view.