HARDTOP CLOSES IN The Hanover 387 combines a hardtop cockpit that can be fully enclosed with a fold-down stern platform for waterside access. Twin outboards sit outside the usable deck space, leaving room for a transom grill station, broad cockpit seating, and a cabin arranged for five overnight guests.

TWO FULL HELMS Cutwater built the C-32 CB around a stepped hull with laminar flow interrupters and gave her two complete helms, one enclosed, one up top with its own Garmin suite. Twin 300-hp Yamahas handle propulsion with joystick control for tight maneuvering. A forward island berth and midship stateroom sleep four.

FULLY RIGGED Located in Pompano Beach, Florida, this LX27 comes equipped with twin Suzuki 250s, twin Garmin 16-inch displays, a side boarding door, windlass, and Sea Freeze coolers fore and aft. The layout balances fishing and family use without requiring a lengthy options list or aftermarket upgrades before launch day.

SKIP THE CROWDED AISLES MJM is opening the docks in New Bern, North Carolina this September for a two-day event built around one-on-one sea trials rather than a typical boat show floor. Guests can also visit the Washington, NC facility where MJM builds its boats. Reserve a spot for September 11-12.

ANCHORING GETS SOCIAL The Boomershines join fellow cruisers from Canada and Wisconsin for a floating neighborhood on Kentucky Lake. Getting three boats securely rafted together takes more planning than it first appears, especially when everyone plans to spend the night.

ONCE IN A GENERATION To mark America's 250th birthday, more than 50 tall ships and naval training vessels from around the world are sailing a five-city route from New Orleans to Boston. Some of the largest square-riggers afloat, including Eagle, Esmeralda, and Dar Młodzieży, will open their decks to the public during the largest gathering of tall ships in U.S. history.