Ideal Great Loop Cruiser | New Axopar 45 | Ferretti 550 - 09/16/21

Capt. Steve Needs Your Help

COVID-19 has caused a lot of changes in the boating industry, but high on the list is the need for information as to what type, brands and models consumers want these days to create their new-world lifestyle. Below are a few boats of different types, brands and models that may be of interest to you – if only Capt. Steve could test them! Click on the button below and tell us which boat you’d like us to test and inspect – with you aboard! 

Azimut 68

Hinckley 35 OB

Cobalt R6

Everglades 455 CC

Pursuit DC326

World Cat 400 CC

Sea-Doo Switch Pontoon Boat

Bennington QX Sport

Editor's Report

Ferretti 550

New and Improved

When Ferretti 550 was redesigned in 2020, the Italian manufacturer, known for its premium quality, retained her proven bottom design and her basic arrangements. Ferretti bucked the trend of larger flying bridges instead preferring a smaller one that helps maintain the 550’s sleek lines and lowers the CG for a more comfortable ride. Nevertheless, as can be seen in the image above, there is still a large area for entertaining and sightseeing from the top deck. More...

Editor's Report

Linssen Yachts Grand Sturdy 45.0 AC

Ideal Vessel for the Great Loop

The Linssen Grand Sturdy 45.0 AC is a steel-hulled displacement-speed cruiser designed to cruise the canals, rivers and coastline of Europe. We could also see her making the Great Loop cruising the East Coast of the United States or taking Inside Passage to Alaska on the West Coast. She has a low center of gravity so she can handle less-than-ideal conditions and she can sleep six. More...

New Launch

New Axopar 45 Range

The Cross Top Brabus Line Aft Cabin is one of many new models offered on Axopar’s new 45 hull. Finnish boat manufacturer Axopar has a new flagship series, the 45 Range that the company says will become its “most ambitious and most accomplished range so far.” It says the new series is a quantum-leap into a new size segment and that customer input helped in the design and equipping of the new series. More...

Test Video

Sailfish 245 DC

A Real Fishing Boat for the Family

In the past, “real” fishermen wouldn’t have been caught on a dual console, but Sailfish’s 245 DC changes that. She rides on the same bottom design and is built with the same rugged construction as the company’s center-consoles. She has a cockpit deck that measures 6’8” (2.03 m) by 3’ (.91 m) fore to aft with all the seats folded away and there are coaming pads on the gunwales and across the stern so anglers can fish comfortably. When the fishing is done, fold in the seats from the transom and port side. Up front, her bow lounges are 41” (1.04 m) long and the backrests are 17” (43 cm) tall. More...

Cruising Destinations

Philadelphia’s Colonial Coast

There’s more to Philadelphia than cheesesteaks and the Liberty Bell. The city has an active waterfront scene along the Delaware River with modern marinas within walking distance of many historic sites. Cruisers on the East Coast should put this port on their bucket list. More...

Boating Safety Video

Shared Waterways

With the increase in new users of powerboats, personal watercraft and paddlesports, there’s a greater variety of craft on popular waterways than ever. That means every boat operator needs to understand his/her responsibilities so everyone can stay safe. Paddleboards and kayaks are hard to see, particularly if you’re going fast.  Here’s what you need to know. More...

Up a Lazy River into Tampa's Past

Not all boating adventures have to be to the beach or offshore. Exploring rivers and bays will give you a new perspective on the place where you live.  SBC can put those experiences in your life at an affordable price in a premium boat.  Annual memberships in boats ranging from 27’ to 33’ (8.2 m to 10 m) are now available in St. Petersburg and Bradenton, Fla. Check them out at SovereignBoatClub.com or call 727-200-3474.

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