50 MPH Sterndrive | Axopar Premiere | Belize 55 Debut - 5/26/2026

STILL INBOARD The SLX 280 runs a sterndrive in a class that's gone mostly outboard. At 28'8" with a 21-degree deadrise, she hit 49.7 mph on the 430-hp 8.2L MPI in testing. Best cruise was 32.7 mph at 2.1 MPG. Below the cockpit: a 12v fridge, hidden speakers, and a port console that can swap in a head with sink. 
 

FIRST WALKTHROUGH Fresh from her U.S. premiere at PBIBS, the new Axopar 38 Cross Cabin leans hard into modular thinking without relying on complex mechanisms everywhere onboard. Her aft cabin doubles as gear storage, the wheelhouse converts into an enclosed lounge bed in seconds, and the side balconies rely on rope-and-bungee simplicity over electric systems.
 

TRIPLE 350s Boston Whaler’s 380 Outrage blended offshore capability with the comforts needed for longer days aboard. Triple Mercury 350 Verados, joystick control, Raymarine electronics, helm AC, and a cabin with a convertible berth and private head give this 2019 model the range and flexibility for fishing, island runs, or overnight trips.

NO MEMBERSHIP MATH SBF’s Florida fleet includes 27- to 31-foot Axopars, Pursuits, and center consoles positioned in Bradenton/Cortez, St. Pete, and Palm Beach. Instead of annual dues and monthly payments, boaters reserve the days they actually plan to use. Reciprocal access across all three locations adds flexibility without committing to a traditional club structure.
 

DEBUT THIS FALL Riviera just announced the Belize 55 Sedan and Daybridge ahead of their world premiere at the Newport International Boat Show, September 17. Twin Volvo Penta D11 IPS 950s power a hull built for offshore tracking, with a wide hydraulic swim platform, three staterooms, and a full-beam master suite below. The Daybridge version adds an upper helm, lounge, and wet bar.
 

LESS SECOND-GUESSING Boat club members swap boats every trip, cruise unfamiliar waters, and have no onboard chartplotter history to fall back on. Argo was built for exactly that. It auto-routes based on draft, shades shallow areas by color, shows no-wake zones, and saves favorite spots regardless of which boat is being used.