7 Ramp Tips | Mercury Racing | The Metal Custom - 12/25/25

STABILITY MEETS SCALE She handles the blue water with a stability that monohulls simply cannot match. The PC68 is the latest evolution of the Power Catamaran series, known for a high-efficiency hull design and long-range capability. Thoughtful touches like the forward-facing owner’s suite and an aft deck built for social gatherings show an understanding of how people actually spend time at sea. She is built for the long haul.

OUTBOARD SUPER-SPORT This 56-footer is built on Tiara's reputation for engineering and quality systems, featuring an integrated glass helm and a SeaKeeper stabilizer. Her aft cockpit can be configured with an Adventure (fishing) module or a Buffet Lounge. At a fast cruise speed of 38.5 knots, her 1,000-gallon fuel capacity provides a solid 250+ nautical mile range. 

EXPRESS CRUISER This 2020 Azimut 45 Atlantis is equipped with a Seakeeper 6 gyro stabilizer and Volvo Penta joystick docking for enhanced maneuverability. She features a two-stateroom, two-head layout with a Cummins Onan 13.5kW gen and a Warm Grey Oak interior. The hullsides are painted Grigio Savoia with matching hardtop domes, and her recent service includes engine, pod, and generator work completed in July 2025
 

SAVE THE 2-STROKE Thinking about replacing your 2-stroke outboard due to poor fuel economy? The new Sharrow MX-V props deliver the documented benefits of the MX series—smoother operation and greater torque—and can make older 2-strokes nearly as efficient as modern 4-strokes. Check out the test results and learn how a prop swap can save you the cost and weight penalty of a full repower.

DITCHING THE MOLD Custom Line is entering the alloy arena with the new 50-meter flagship. By utilizing aluminum, the yard has managed to keep her under the 500GT threshold while pushing performance boundaries. This material choice isn't just about weight; it changes how the interior volumes are managed and how she handles the sea at top speed. See why the biggest names in Italian boat building are trading resins for welding torches.
 

LAST OF THE LINE Building a J-Class vessel is an exercise in scale, but Shamrock V holds a special place in the fleet. She was the first of her kind built to the Universal Rule and the only one of Lipton's challengers to survive the scrapyard. From her green hull to her towering rig, she represents the end of an era when sport and sportsmanship were one and the same. See what happened when the tea king’s dream finally hit the water.