WIDER AT ANCHOR Aquila’s cat layout gives the 45 Sport wide side decks, a broad bow lounge, a usable aft deck, and a cabin with a berth wider than a household king. The optional terraces add more space at anchor without blocking movement along the sides.

BEYOND DAYBOATS Boston Whaler's Realm family builds on the center-console concept with an enclosed cabin, generous seating, weather protection, and overnight capability. Available in 350 and 380 models, they're designed for owners who don't always want the day to end at the dock.

WEST COAST VIKING Primetime is a 2024 Viking 90 Skybridge in Newport Beach, CA, with twin MTU 2,635-hp diesels, six staterooms, seven heads, and both an enclosed bridge and open skybridge. Her cockpit is set up with a Seakeeper 40, refrigerated mezzanine bait tanks, tuna tubes, a fighting chair, and Furuno Omni Sonar.

READY TO GO Every boat comes equipped for a full day on the water with twin outboards, joystick docking, an electric head, and modern electronics. Complete the hands-on orientation, then head offshore for fishing, diving, or coastal cruising from one of three Florida locations.

FROM SCRATCH An outboard goes from loose parts to a running engine one step at a time. Watch the crankshaft, cylinder head, lower unit, and ignition come together, then see the first startup after fresh oil and cooling water are added. Even the final oil quantity is shown.

LIGHTS OFF, RISK ON Darkness changes familiar water quickly. This refresher covers essentials including navigation lights, safe speed, fuel planning, lookout responsibilities, and why a boat stopped to watch the stars still needs to remain visible to others.