On the 2022 Predator 65, Sunseeker gives owners several ways to customize this motoryacht. There are optional layouts for the aft deck and the galley can be located up or down. Want a single berth in addition to a crew cabin? No problem. How about an office in the master stateroom? Done. Finally, a beach club can be had in lieu of the extra-wide tender garage. More...  

Taking a step forward from its popular handheld night-vision cameras, SIONYX introduces the Nightwave, a hardtop-mounted camera that provides low-light visibility. SIONYX says it’s more cost-effective than a thermal-imaging camera and is targeting owners of smaller boats who want to benefit from the advanced imagery that gets displayed either on the boat’s multifunction display (MFD) or to a remote device via WiFi. More...  

In the new 46 Powercat, Leopard has taken many of the design elements of its fourth-generation catamarans, including the successful 53 Powercat, and made the 46 feel like a much larger yacht. She has the same upgraded fit and finish, new materials and improved air conditioning overhead vents that cool the salon and galley evenly. The entire deck is on a single level from the stern to the forward windows. An interior door opens to the bow where there are wide sun lounges and the flying bridge is equally inviting. Below, she’s offered in a three- or four-stateroom layout. More...  

The Hunt 32 CC is a limited-production premium vessel intended for excursions, entertaining, sunset cocktails and moonlight cruises.  Which is to say, if you’re a meat fisherman, this is not the boat for you. Her plush interior seating, finely stitched upholstery and high-gloss teak exude luxury. The console is slightly offset to port and the passageway forward is to starboard, which creates a more spacious seating area in the bow. A sliding door adjacent to the helm provides access to the cabin where there's a galley, a head with a privacy curtain and a berth. Her hull is an original Ray Hunt design and standard power is twin 250-hp outboards. Capt. Steve is your video host. More...  

At 25’ (7.62 m) long overall with an average deadrise of 36 degrees and the internal structure provided by Everglades’ RAMCAP construction, the 235CC is a boat that blurs the lines between coastal and offshore use. She comes with a patented hydraulically-adjustable windshield integrated into the hardtop, which has an electronics box, rocket launchers and the usual array of lights. The entire helm-seat structure is on a pivoting base so it can be rotated to face aft for watching the baits in comfort or for turning the cockpit into an entertaining venue with the two transom seats folded down. More...  

Navigating a tricky harbor or one you don’t know well can be a challenge even in daylight hours, but at night the difficulty is multiplied many times. This is also true for crossing a broad shoal in low light, where the markers are more likely to be pieces of PVC pipe stuck in the sand rather than 20’ (6.1 m) tall lighted channel markers. More...  

We all like cruising more than maintenance, but neglect is an expensive course to follow. What follows is a list of items on almost any boat that need attention. A disciplined and methodical commissioning routine makes the work a little easier and lowers the likelihood of costly trouble. More...  

According to International Boating Industry magazine, the BRIG factory near Kharkiv, Ukraine suffered a direct hit from Russian artillery last week. The plant had been evacuated weeks before and no one was reported injured. To read the message that BRIG has sent to the world, click here...  

One of the problems new boaters have is transferring what is learned in class or in a book about rules of the road to an actual on-the-water situation. Drawings are simple, but being on the water with boats buzzing every which way is not. Following are 10 nautical rules of the road you must know and the context. More...  

One way that manufacturers of outboard engines manage the power applied to the water is a reduction gear somewhere in the drive train. A gear ratio of 1.50:1 means that it takes 1.5 revolutions of the flywheel to turn the propeller in one complete rotation. The greater the number of rotations of the crankshaft in relation to the revolutions of the prop, the more torque is being applied to the water. The more torque applied at the low end means a stronger holeshot, but WOT speed will be affected. The gear ratio of any outboard engine is a compromise. Make sure your engine’s compromise is the one you want. More...  

On the Regal 33 SAV, the gathering areas in the cockpit and bow are linked by a walkway to port. Additionally, the helm has individual seats for three and a large windshield and hardtop that provide protection from the elements. The seats are set high, almost like an express cruiser, and give a commanding view forward. Finally, she offers overnight accommodations with a queen-sized berth amidships and a berth in the bow as well. No wonder the 33 SAV is one of the most popular boats in Sovereign Boat Club. If you live in the Tampa/St. Pete area, memberships are available in the newest vessel. More...