55 MPH WHALER The 365 Conquest is a serious offshore cabin boat that does not make fishing and cruising feel like separate missions. Her enclosed helm deck, 52-sq.-ft. cockpit, convertible cabin, and long-range capability support extended days offshore. Tested with triple Mercury V10 400s, she reached 55.7 mph and cruised at 36.8 mph.

CABIN FIRST At 28 feet, the Arksen 28 includes features usually reserved for larger expedition boats: insulated aluminum construction, heated suspension seats, a fully enclosed cabin, and a walkthrough layout that keeps passengers inside underway. She topped 37.9 mph with a single 400-hp Verado while carrying a 24-degree deep-V hull.

BIG-BOAT FISHING The 90C remains one of the biggest production convertibles in the sportfishing world, and this 2025 example focuses equally on offshore capability and onboard living. Twin 2,635-MHP MTU V16s, teaser reels, omni sonar, mezzanine refrigeration, and a tournament cockpit are matched with six staterooms, a full-beam master, and extensive owner-specified upgrades throughout.

WATERWAY LESSONS Experienced ICW cruisers develop small habits that make life underway easier. Bob423 shares some of his, including docking techniques in confined spaces, dinghy etiquette, route management, and how to read the passing signals on a working dredge before committing to a side.

RACEWEEK FLOTILLA The early Monaco Grand Prix photos feel almost restrained by modern standards. No security fences, no floating VIP compounds, no 100-meter yachts blocking the skyline. Just race cars, seawalls, pennant flags, and a harbor slowly turning into Formula One’s most expensive viewing platform.