The new Tiara 43 LS combines sporty lines, luxurious amenities and twin 600-hp Mercury V12 Verado outboards in a premium package. She has multiple social zones including the bow that has wraparound seating and a triple-wide reclining chaise lounge on the front of the console. The helm can seat four comfortably. The cockpit features Tiara’s signature rotating bench seat and below, accommodations for four await the owning couple and guests. More...
The Cruisers Yachts 54 Cantius takes Euro styling that would be at home in Monaco and backs it up with American ergonomics, stout construction and practical functionality. She’s the rare Euro-design express cruiser that has standing headroom at the helm. The cockpit, salon and galley are all on the same level, which bodes well for entertaining. Below, she can sleep six in three cabins. More...
The 2017 Galeon 560 Sky, Fortitude, is new to the market. So if you’re looking for a yacht with sleek express styling and an upper helm station, don’t wait. She’s a lightly used two-owner boat and was mainly used as a liveaboard for the owning couple for a few weeks each winter. She has been dealer maintained and serviced since new. Key features include twin Volvo Penta D11 engines with 600 hours, bow and stern thrusters, a watermaker and a 13’ (3.96 m) Walker Bay tender. More...
For the Jeanneau Leader 7.5 Series 3, Michael Peters collaborated with Sarrazin Design to create a boat that delivers performance, looks and comfort in a 24’2” (7.37 m) package. The U-shaped cockpit seat wraps around an available table providing a cozy al fresca dining area. New for 2022 is an optional entertainment island with a sink, refrigerator and available gas stove or livewell. A fiberglass hardtop is likely to be a popular option and the bow has an available full-width sunpad with an adjustable backrest. Jeanneau says that pricing starts at $104,435. Get all the details at the company's website here...
The engine room of the 49’ (15 m) tour boat under construction. The blue lithium-ion batteries are forward and the techs prepare the engine beds for the D4 diesels and electric motors that will be connected to the Aquamatic sterndrives aft.
At 78-degrees north, Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway, is the world’s most northern permanent settlement. An important industry on the island, tourism brings thousands of people each year to see the polar bears, walrus and other sea creatures. But to get close, the tour boat Kvitbjorn must glide up on them silently from downwind. That’s where the Volvo hybrid system comes into play. More...
Overheating is perhaps the most common malady to befall a vessel’s propulsion system or generator and it is stressful to the engine and crew. For the former, a serious overheat can result in costly damage, including warped cylinder heads, leaking head gaskets and scored cylinder walls. It’s a fate well worth avoiding and fortunately avoiding it is relatively easy. For the latter, it can be a wallet-draining experience. More...
Here is a 2002 Doral 330. This boat has experienced little depreciation recently and many models have risen in value due to demand. It was an outstanding boat in its day but sadly, the company is no longer in business.
Last summer there was tremendous interest in buying a boat to have fun in the restricted world of COVID-19. People hauled boats to the end of their driveways with “For Sale” signs. Sailboats and cabin cruisers appeared on Craigslist and it sounds like most were sold to new boaters. But are they happy owners now? More...
Express Cruisers are popular because of their versatility. They can be used for entertaining at the docks, day boating or sneaking away for the weekend. To avoid making a costly wrong choice, a buyer needs to zero in on the configuration, propulsion and accommodations that work best. Luckily, we’ve done much of the homework for you. In this video, Capt. Steve draws on his extensive experience to tell you the important things to look for. More...
Need a little 'we' time on a budget? After annual dues, this premium Everglades 235CC costs only $525 per month. That’s less than it would cost to charter for one day. Enjoy a sunset ride, a quick fishing trip or a day at the sandbar. Learn more about membershiphere...
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