New 50 FLY | Hinckley's Picnic Boat | Bahamas Fees Drop - 4/13/2026

OWNER-SIZED FLYBRIDGE At 50'10.5", the Cruisers Yachts 50 FLY brings full-beam master accommodations and a three-cabin layout into a size that many owners still run themselves. A hardtop flybridge with dual 16" Garmin displays and Volvo IPS joystick control handles the navigation side, while a rotating helm seat and side-deck door keep movement natural underway or at anchor.
 

WIDE OPEN AFT Riviera calls the 645 an SUV for a reason. Her wide cockpit can handle fishing or diving duty, while the mezzanine lounge connects directly to the salon through a large opening window. Below, a full-beam owner’s stateroom and multiple layout choices reflect the brand’s focus on long-range cruising. In testing she topped 35 knots with MAN V12 power.
 

DRY CAT PLATFORM Glacier Bay’s 2680 Coastal Runner pairs a stable catamaran hull with a protected hardtop helm and wide cockpit for fishing or day runs offshore. This example was repowered in 2021 with twin Suzuki DF150s and shows about 25 hours. Electronics include Garmin navigation gear, Raymarine radar, FLIR thermal imaging and an EZ Loader trailer.
 

FEES ARE DOWN After last year’s sharp increase in cruising fees, boat traffic to the Bahamas dropped quickly. The government has now adjusted course. As of April 1, 2026, cruising permits have been reset to lower levels and a new permit structure has been introduced, including a Frequent Digital Cruising Card and updated entry rules for visiting boats.
 

A BIGGER PICNIC Hinckley has spent decades refining the Picnic Boat concept. Now the builder has pushed it further with a 45-foot version that focuses on how people actually gather aboard. The deck plan shifts the social center of gravity, the swim platform becomes part of the living space, and waterjet propulsion keeps the handling Hinckley owners expect.
 

LOW BRIDGE AHEAD Episode 89 finds the Boomershines trying to leave Peoria after a rough night on the riverfront wall. The next obstacle appears almost immediately. A railroad bridge with very little clearance forces a quick decision and a climb onto the hardtop with tools. What follows is a familiar cruising dilemma when boat height and bridge steel start negotiating.