No Lower Helm | Bayesian Questions | Ramp Trouble - 5/29/2026

NO LOWER HELM The 58 SMY's flybridge-only helm layout opens the entire main deck to salon and galley, with no lower helm eating into the interior. Twin 1,000-hp Volvo D13 IPS1350s pushed her past 31 knots in testing, while best cruise delivered a range of 328 nm.
 

RUNNING FLAT The new 290 and 330 Outrage focus on how the boats behave underway rather than on headline specs. Boston Whaler says the redesigned WhalerStep hull shape keeps the bow flatter at speed for improved visibility and control offshore, while revised helm ergonomics and seating layouts make the boats easier to use over longer days on the water.
 

360 HOURS, 4,000 HP This Princess Y95 includes five en-suite staterooms, a main-deck owner’s suite, upgraded Garmin electronics, twin 55-kW generators, and low-hour 2,000-hp MAN V12s. Exterior spaces include a flybridge spa bath, multiple dining areas, and a hydraulic swim platform with beach club access.
 

CONFLICTING FINDINGS Two separate investigations into the Bayesian sinking have reached opposite conclusions. Italian prosecutors point to crew error and underestimated conditions. A UK inquiry found the capsize would have been irrecoverable beyond 70.6 degrees of heel no matter what the crew did.
 

STUCK AGAIN Some crews ignored weather. Others trusted the tide a little too long. This week’s chaos includes grounded boats, packed locks, stranded crews, and several captains discovering that getting unstuck is usually harder than getting stuck.