CROSSOVER DONE RIGHT The 505 SUV sits in the gap between open sports boats and enclosed cruising layouts. The single-level deck keeps movement simple, while the mezzanine adds a raised seating zone without breaking flow. With twin 725-hp Volvo Penta IPS950s and 872 gallons of fuel capacity, she was built with serious offshore runs in mind, not just the weekend slip.

BUILT TO TAKE A BEATING Eastern’s 27 Tournament sticks to a working-boat mindset. Her high bow, hard chines, and spray rails keep the ride dry when conditions turn. Twin 200s pushed her to 41.9 mph, but she settles into the low-20s with steady efficiency. Enclosed helm, open cockpit, and simple berths support long runs that can stretch overnight.

TOURNAMENT LOGBOOK Back-to-back Gulf Coast Triple Crown champion in 2023 and 2024, this 72 listed in Destin, FL, has campaigned at the highest level and maintained to match. Twin MTU V16s, Seakeeper 26, sonar, fighting chair, and 2,594 gallons of fuel capacity. Four staterooms, five heads, full-time professional crew.

THE REAL TRADE-OFFS Picking a marina sounds simple until the trade-offs start stacking up. Drive time, slip exposure, service access, even who ties up next door all shape how often a boat actually gets used. This checklist cuts past brochures and focuses on what matters once the lines are made fast.

PREP AT HOME Argo's web app lets you build a full route on a big screen, drop in fuel stops, filter marinas by amenities and star rating, check bridge clearances, and share the whole thing with crew before anyone leaves home. The app then syncs to your phone. The article walks through all eight steps.