SHORT-HANDED Most 37-footers in this class have a combined head and shower. The Nimbus 365 Coupé has a walk-in shower instead, tucked into a cabin layout built around extended trips away from the dock rather than day runs. Bow and stern thrusters come standard for getting in and out of the slip alone.

EASY TO MAINTAIN The 248 Islander keeps her workboat bones: a fuel filter and battery switch left out in the open under the caprail for easy service. Her 150-hp Yamaha four-stroke gets her on plane in 4.3 seconds and cruises 17.3 mph for 257 miles on 90 gallons.

BEYOND THE DESTINATION Persefoni accommodates up to 12 guests across six staterooms, supported by a crew of 13. A full-beam master suite with hydraulic balconies, zero-speed stabilizers, a beach club and a chef trained at one of Athens' leading Michelin-recognized restaurants make her equally suited to family celebrations, corporate retreats or milestone occasions.

OFFSHORE READY With triple Mercury V10 400s, a collapsible tower and Garmin electronics, this 2026 Onslow Bay 37 Tournament Edition is rigged for serious offshore fishing. The stepped hull is designed for speed and a dry ride, while five insulated fish boxes and two livewells underline her tournament focus. Located in Costa Rica.

FLEET VARIETY Sovereign Boat Fleet keeps four boats working across three Florida coasts, from a Pursuit DC266 in St. Petersburg to a Robalo R317 and an Axopar 28 in Bradenton and an Axopar 29 in Palm Beach. Every boat runs twin engines and joystick docking, and clears to go offshore up to 25 miles.

FRENCH SHAKEUP French lawmakers have introduced a bill that would bar recreational yachts 50 meters and larger from French ports and territorial waters. The proposal also includes steep fines, possible vessel seizure and expanded ownership disclosure requirements, with potential ripple effects across Mediterranean cruising.

PRICE TAGS How much did boat prices actually change this year? Using prices recorded from 427 boats at the Miami International Boat Show, this comparison video looks at where prices held steady, where they climbed and which size ranges moved in the opposite direction.

FIRST MATES Captain Trip Smith takes his two young sons on a three-day run through Panama City and Shell Island. Along the way, they handle lines, read channel markers and explore the shallows before one of the boys takes a turn at the helm.