HANDLEBAR HELM Sea-Doo brings its jet-drive playbook to a 20’5” platform built for groups. Handlebar steering replaces the wheel, giving her a very different feel at the helm, especially in tight turns and low-speed maneuvers. With 300 hp available and seating for 10, she blends quick acceleration with the open space buyers expect from a pontoon.

RUN LONGER DAYS Axopar’s 38 Cross Cabin continues the builder’s approach of blending an enclosed helm with open deck flow. Sliding side doors, wide side decks, and an adaptable aft cockpit keep movement around the boat simple, while the bright cabin adds protection when the weather shifts or the day runs longer than planned.

OFFSHORE MUSCLE The Yellowfin 34 Offshore is a stepped-hull center console designed for serious offshore runs. This 2023 example pairs twin Mercury Verado 400s with Garmin electronics, wide side decks, and a large livewell and fishbox setup. Forward seating and a console head add comfort to the shift from fishing to cruising.

33 FREE MILES Engineers ran back to back trials on a Jeanneau Leader 10.5 with twin Yamaha 425 XTO outboards, first with standard three blade props, then with Sharrow loop blades. From midrange rpm upward the difference became clear, with higher speed, better fuel burn, and added cruising range.

LIMITED-USE PRICING A new Sovereign Boat Fleet program replaces traditional membership fees with flexible charter packages, from one day to constant use. Members choose the number of boating days needed and pay only for those days. Access to SBF boats in Bradenton/Cortez, St. Pete, and Palm Beach is easier than ever.