WHEN ASKED what matters most when buying a new boat, our answer is the integrity of the person running the company. Integrity isn't a trait you assess, it's a pattern you observe. It often only becomes visible when something goes wrong. Everyone behaves well when behaving well is free – but what do they do when things go wrong? We'd like to hear your builder-integrity stories...

LONG HAUL The Fleming 85's flybridge carries forward-facing helm seating, an outdoor grill, a full wet bar, and room for a large tender, while the covered aft deck adds a raised mezzanine dining space and a second wet bar to port. Exterior stairs connect the two decks directly. Standard power is twin 1,550 hp MAN V12 diesels.

ROOM TO USE The Nimbus T11 changes character in minutes. The midship lounge shifts from forward-facing commuter seating to a conversation area, alfresco dining space or outward-facing waterfront seating, while keeping wide side deck access. Below, two double berths and a shower make weekends aboard a practical option.

OCEAN-GOING PLATFORM Bad Company is a 144' aluminum Trinity sportfisher in Fort Lauderdale with a 2018 refit, five staterooms and accommodation for 11 guests. Twin 3,460-hp MTUs give her a reported 23-knot cruise, while a 9,250-gallon fuel capacity supports extended runs offshore.

SKIP THE MEMBERSHIP Sovereign Boat Fleet isn't a traditional boat club. There are no annual dues, monthly fees or long-term commitments. Reserve by the day or choose a multi-day package, then head out on premium boats equipped with joystick docking, private heads and full-day access, including weekends. 

NEXT MARINE MOVE Brabus already backs yacht partnerships with Axopar and Sunreef. Now the German performance house is adding AB Yachts, the Italian builder whose waterjet-powered yachts reach speeds near 60 knots. The first co-branded model debuts at this September's Monaco Yacht Show, with a second planned for 2027.

FOURTH GENERATION SHIPBUILDER Cheoy Lee Shipyards has been building boats since 1870. Fourth-generation director Martin Lo is now overseeing a tri-deck hybrid catamaran still in concept stage and a new coupe SUV that just wrapped sea trials, hitting roughly 29 knots at half load on twin 1,136hp Caterpillar diesels.