NO CREW NEEDED The Riviera 6800 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition blends long-range cruising capability with a main deck that behaves more like an indoor-outdoor entertaining platform. A retractable galley window, tender garage, side-deck access door by the helm, and multiple docking stations all point toward owner operation despite her size. Top speed reached 31.8 knots in 3- to 4-foot seas.

MORE THAN FISHING Wide side decks make it easy to move fore and aft when lines are tight and the cockpit gets busy. Foldaway seating, hidden storage, and compact overnight accommodations give the V33 Sport Fish the flexibility to serve as both a fishing platform and a coastal weekender.

SEAKEEPER ON A 26-FOOTER Located in Clearwater, Florida, this new Scout 260 LXF combines fishing features with practical dayboat amenities. The side boarding door simplifies dock access, the enclosed windshield provides protection underway, and the extended transom adds usable space aft. A step-inside console with a porcelain head makes her easier to spend a full day aboard.

50 MILES OFFSHORE SBF's fleet of $250k–$320k Axopars, Pursuits, and center consoles comes with electric-flush heads, joystick docking, and chart plotters standard. All boats are cleared for up to 50 miles offshore and reserved for full days, including weekends. Overnight and consecutive multi-day bookings are available across all three Florida locations.

OFFSHORE LEGACY Joe Neber started Contender in 1984 with a focus on offshore fishing boats built for demanding conditions. Four decades later, he has been recognized not only for the company he built, but also for his long involvement in conservation and fishing access issues.

CURRENT CHANGE The Mississippi helps boats downstream. The Ohio does not. Watch what happens when Sea Shine leaves one river, turns into the other, and suddenly finds her speed cut nearly in half while commercial traffic keeps moving.