Some boat owners prefer an express cruiser because they look cool and have a lower top hamper, while others want the added utility of a flybridge with a relatively modest up-charge. Today, Capt. Shelley tests the 450 HTC and looks at the features of her and the 440 Fly.

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The new Fairline Targa 50 Open is a luxurious coupe dayboat thanks to its huge sunroof and open cockpit. At night, she morphs into a cozy cruiser with two to three staterooms and two heads. She'll be at the Ft. Lauderdale boat show, but here's the second-best thing. More...  

The Sirena 58C takes full advantage of open deck spaces to create added lounging and entertaining areas. Her low tophamper eliminates many of the issues of low bridges for inland cruising. She accommodates six guests and has crew quarters aft. More...  

The Nimbus W11 is a dayboat extraordinaire with fore and aft sun pads, U-shaped cockpit seating with table for lunch and drinks, submersible aft platform/deluxe dock-boarding passerelle and side balcony. Below she sleeps four in two cabins. See Our New Video...  

The optional coupe design adds a whole new élan to the Sea Ray Sundancer 370 and console AC can cool your party behind the walk-through windshield. The plush cabin is a welcome surprise on a bowrider — it sleeps four. She’s available in outboard and inboard configurations. See Our Video...