ADDED UTILITY World Cat has been building offshore cats for over 25 years, and the 260 DC-X shows where that experience goes. The transom folds down for water access, a Yeti cooler swings out from under the helm seat, and the head door opens wide without blocking the walkway. Be sure to check out the latest model - the 265DC-X!

STILL ON TOP For the second straight year, the Axopar 37 is the best-selling outboard-powered boat in the U.S. 35–40 ft segment, per registrations data. More than 3,000 have been sold worldwide since inception, according to a recent Axopar press release, with owners ranging from recreational boaters to foreign governments. In the UAE alone, over 50 are in active governmental service.

F50, LIGHT USE Located in Sarasota, FL, this 2023 Princess F50 “R&R” pairs twin Volvo Penta IPS800 pod drives (600 hp each) with joystick control and a Seakeeper 6 stabilizer. Her three-stateroom, two-head layout includes a full-beam owner’s suite, while the flybridge and cockpit are set up for day use and extended cruising.

LIMITED-USE PRICING Sovereign Boat Fleet has removed annual dues and monthly payments to better adapt to consumers' need for flexibility, at an affordable price. It is more like chartering a bareboat than joining a club, but all the benefits are the same, plus one: you select only the number of days you need. You'll find SBF boats in Bradenton/Cortez, St. Pete, and Palm Beach.

THREE CABINS Located in Annapolis, MD, this 1999 Horizon 70 MY combines a three-cabin layout with details more common on larger yachts. The aft cabin conversion, transom access, and covered deck extend usable space, while updated electronics and Caterpillar power support 21-knot cruising with stabilizers handling the ride.

PLAN FOR THE UNPLANNED Travel arrangements rarely include what happens in case of an emergency. Medjet fills that gap, providing air medical transport to a hospital of choice back home whenever hospitalization occurs over 150 miles away, with no deductibles or claim paperwork.

MORE THAN CLEARANCE Draft looks like a simple number, but it controls far more than clearance under the hull. It shapes how she handles in open water, and even how efficiently she moves. That trade-off between shallow access and offshore comfort and capability is not always obvious at first glance.