New 38 VTR EC | Loop Boat | 5-Star Marinas | Trim Tips - 4/7/2026

ALL-WEATHER WEEKENDER Part of Cruisers Yachts’ new VTR series, the 38 VTR EC blends an enclosed cockpit with the open feel of a modern outboard cruiser. Sliding glass doors, expansive windows and flexible seating keep the connection to the water close at hand. A forward cabin and optional aft berth sleep four, while twin 300-hp Verado V8s pushed her to 46 mph in testing.
 

SPRING SAVINGS Waterway Guide is offering 25% off purchases in its Ship Store through May 10. The sale includes the latest regional guides in print and digital formats, plus cruising references such as Skipper Bob, Explorer Charts, and American Sailing manuals. Use promo code SPRING2026 at checkout.

INDOOR-OUTDOOR CRUISING Riviera built the 6800 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition as the flagship of its Sport Yacht line, drawing on owner feedback from years of offshore cruising in Australian waters. Her two-level layout balances long-range capability with a strong entertaining focus, and twin Volvo Penta IPS1350s pushed her to 31.8 knots in BoatTEST runs despite lumpy conditions.

NO-FUSS CRUISER The Rosborough 246 Yarmouth does not try to hide what she is: a compact cruiser built around easy handling, low upkeep, and useful space. Eastern offers the 246 in three layouts, and the Yarmouth’s portside galley and convertible dinette suit a couple cruising close to shore, or taking the long way around.
 

5-STAR DOCKS Finding a good marina can make or break a cruise. Using thousands of ratings from the Argo navigation app, this roundup highlights the places boaters consistently rate five stars. Some are big-city docks steps from restaurants, others are quiet stops along major cruising routes, but all earned their reputation from people tying up there.
 

PORPOISING FIXED Small trim changes can transform how a boat runs. This video explains how adjusting engine trim affects speed, fuel burn, and ride comfort, and looks at Mercury’s Active Trim system that does the adjustments automatically. It also covers when experienced operators still prefer to manage trim themselves.