TRAILERABLE POCKET CRUISER The C-288 C has a 10' beam, which is over a foot more than most boats in her class. At 10,000 lbs. dry and carrying 200 gallons of fuel, you'll need a truck with at least 13,000-lb. towing capacity, and a special wide-load permit. But the permit fees are worth it as marina slip fees are getting expensive, and I-95 opens up a world of cruising locations that would take a week to reach on her own bottom. Not much optional equipment is needed, and we consider her good value.

BALCONIES INCLUDED The Galeon 560 Fly mixes cruising range with social spaces that change depending on the day. Drop-down side balconies widen the cockpit, large salon windows connect the interior with the water, and the lower deck carries three staterooms plus crew accommodations. Twin 725-hp Volvo Penta D11 diesels give her a tested top speed of 29.4 knots.

5,850 LBS BALLAST Centurion has been building towboats since 1976, and the Ri265 is the biggest thing they've put in the water. At 26.5 feet, she runs a 20-degree Opti-V hull, moves 5,850 pounds of ballast via the Fast Mover system, and shapes waves on either side with hydraulic rams. She has 2 x 14-inch helm screens and 92-gal. fuel capacity.

NEW PROGRAM Now you can charter an upscale SBF for a day, week, or month -- only the number of days you'll actually use -- with no annual membership fee or monthly payment. All boats have a joystick or power thruster. Boats are available in Palm Beach, St. Pete, and in Bradenton/Cortez, FL.

APP BUILT FOR BOATERS Argo is a boating navigation app that has 200,000 users that can build long-distance routes in seconds, factors in draft, fuel, and arrival time, and works offline. There's a lifetime Premium option instead of a recurring yearly fee.