The Cruisers Yachts 34 GLS is an open-style cruiser with a mid-cabin. Outboards or sterndrives are available and her interior is optimized for cruising and overnighting. Major features include a single-level main deck, twin L-shaped cockpit seats with convertible backrests and wraparound bow seating. Belowdecks, there’s sleeping for three in the private cabin and on the convertible dinette. More...
When we test a yacht with a garage, we frequently see a Williams tender inside. At the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Capt. Steve got up close and personal with the brand’s bespoke RIBs and learned why. As the name implies, they’re jet-powered, which enhances safety and eliminates an outboard engine that's problematic in a garage. They’re available in sizes from 9’2” (2.79 m) to 22’9” (7.1 m) and can be optioned the way an owner wants—including with diesel power. For more details, click here...
Some boats are meant to turn heads. Some center consoles are meant to work hard and to be put away wet. Still others are designed to entertain at the dock and be a floating luxury cocktail party platform. HCB said, “Why not have it all?” And so it goes with the HCB 53 Suenos. “Suenos” means “dreams” in English and in this case, it means being able to customize the boat to fit the owner’s dreams. Visit HCB’s website to see this boat’s possibilities. More...
Waterway Guide Media, LLC announces the release of the new Bahamas 2022 guidebook, complete with new chart extracts created by Explorer Chartbooks from Lewis Offshore, Ltd. The detailed and thorough content of Waterway Guide’s Bahamas edition makes this latest guidebook essential when cruising the islands. More...
The Grand Banks 54 — like every boat — makes an important statement about her owner. In virtually every case, it signals a lifelong boater who has become a connoisseur of fine yachts. Not many people can afford a Grand Banks 54, which is just as well since its production is limited. But we offer up this features video as a lesson for every boat buyer in what goes into a fine yacht. No matter what the size of one’s purse, attention to detail, craftsmanship and best practices can be translated into any size boat. More...
There’s a reason why used boat sales outpace new purchases 10:1 — they can represent a heck of a good value, particularly when factoring in depreciation and owner outfitting — or they can be a nightmare. The trick is finding the most boat for the money with the least amount of previous owner headaches. Here’s a look at three important issues that can turn that potential dream boat into the proverbial hole in the water. More...
This week, the Broncos Guru and his Drain Plug Mafia give some video relief for the winter blues. As usual, the Broncos Guru has pasted together another version of the Three Stooges Go Boating. More...
Whether you like to fish offshore in the Gulf of Mexico or near-shore along the beaches and passes, you can fish wherever the bite takes you with a membership at the Sovereign Boat Club. Members can travel up to 100 miles offshore on boats equipped with twin engines that can run up to speeds of 55 mph. And the boats are available all day every day, even on weekends. Boats equipped for offshore fishing range in size from 27’ to 37’ (8.2 m to 10 m) and locations are in St. Petersburg and Bradenton, Fla. Check them outhere...
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