The new Riviera 585 SUV will be making its North American debut at this year’s Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show. For people interested in an express with the bones of a convertible, this vessel must be seen.  There’s nothing like her on the market. She has an 18’7” (5.66 m) beam, a 73 sq. ft. mezzanine deck (aka Outdoor Salon), a 91 sq. ft. cockpit adjoining a 60 sq. ft. stern platform and three ensuite staterooms. See Our New Video...  

With a 9-knot range of more than 1,040 NM, the Beneteau Grand Trawler 62 has the look of an expedition yacht. She is available in three or four cabin layouts with contemporary finishes. See Our Video...  

The 30 Surf is Chaparral’s largest wake-surfing boat and perhaps the largest on the market. She welcomes a crowd with “yacht” capacity certification. We tested her with Volvo Penta Forward Facing Drive power, an 800-lb. water ballast system, a power tower, Surf Gate wake shaping system and lots more. See Our Video...  

The new version of the Absolute 52 is a stunning demonstration of what can be done with a little creativity. Get in line now because we think she'll be very popular, helped along by her price point. More...  

Brunswick Corp.'s European Quicksilver division introduced a brand with two new models, the Navan C30 and S30. The company says they'll be introduced to the U.S. at the 2024 Miami Boat Show. Dealers have yet to be announced, but interested parties should get in line for what is said to be a mid-priced boat. See the video here...  

The best time to buy is the worst time to go boating in most of the country. Check out this sage advice from Sean Horsfall at Len’s Cove Marina dealership. More...  

There’s some science and engineering involved in repowering an outboard boat, especially where multiple engines are involved. See how the pros get it right in this instructive video. More...  

This cruising couple took their newly commissioned 44’ Sabre on a 1,700-mile shakedown cruise from the dealership at Cape May to their home in Sarasota. More...  

Most of the tests conducted comparing Sharrow props with legacy technology from all brands have been on gasolines outboards. Today, we look at tests conducted on a pair of 300-hp Cox Diesel engines. What’s your bet on the fuel-efficiency comparison in the mid-range?

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Cruising up the Hudson River, through the Erie Canal, into the St. Lawrence and then westward through the Great Lakes presented this cruising couple with a journey through some of America’s most iconic waterways. See how they pulled it off in just 60 days. More...