Last year, Sea Ray celebrated its 45^th anniversary with the introduction of a new outboard-powered Sundancer 370. Designed at the Brunswick Boat Group Technology Center, she is arguably the best engineered, most upscale Sea Ray we have ever seen in class. If you haven’t seen this boat, we think you will be impressed with the sea-change in design and execution. More...  

Scout Boats' founder and CEO Steve Potts has long been forward-thinking when it comes to technology. That’s why the 377 LXF has C-Zone digital switching and a lithium-ion battery system that eliminates the need for a generator in order to operate the A/C. The 377 LXF is available with Mercury’s 600-hp V12 Verados. More...  

For folks who like numbers, the Fountaine-Pajot MY4.S has 196.98 sq. ft. (18.3 sq. m) of interior living area on the main deck and her owner’s cabin covers 96.88 sq. ft. (9 sq. m). She’s a power catamaran with low bridge clearance that a cruising couple could easily manage while cruising Europe’s canals or completing the Great Loop. More...  

After the success of the 38 Pilothouse, Helmsman Trawlers developed the 43E Pilothouse, expanding the interior volume by adding a second stateroom and more seating in the salon. The pilothouse has good visibility and her low top hamper makes the 43E a good candidate for a couple that wants to tackle the Great Loop. More...  

That Cruisers Yachts’ 46 Cantius is powered by twin 435-hp Volvo Penta IPS pods is remarkable because her best cruise is at 3400 rpm — just 210 RPM off her WOT speed of 35.6 mph. For those owners who like to rip it up — this boat is worth considering. More...  

Many boaters are already aware of what lithium-ion batteries are and that they cost considerably more than traditional lead-acid batteries. So the question becomes, “Are lithium-ion batteries or other lithium-based products worth the price?” Get the answer here...  

Queens Yacht Design has teamed with Strømsøboat of Norway to build a new, no-frills, 26’ (8 m) Strømsø Electric Folkboat. Strømsøboat CEO Ståle Sørensen aims to make 50 a year. More...  

In case you haven’t noticed, there is a strong new design trend that is sweeping the boating world — the Axopar look. It has already been embraced by at least six builders in Europe and now one in the U.S.

When we first saw a picture of the 28 Cabin, we thought it was ugly. That was five years ago. Now, our nautical eye has gotten used to the new profile and we have a completely different take. A huge breath of fresh air has descended from Helsinki, Finland, and swept across the Atlantic to the U.S.

The company is building more than 700 boats a year. All are from five basic hull platforms upon which three times the number of models are built. All have the same Axopar DNA exhibited in the company's first model — the Axopar 28 Cabin. The boats are remarkably affordable and could inspire many American consumers to rethink how they approach boats.

We recently visited Axopar co-founder Jan-Erik Viitala in Helsinki, Finland. We got a glimpse into the genesis of the brand and the anatomy of the Axopar 28. More...  

Citizens of the Dutch city of Rotterdam have raised a public outcry about the potential disassembly of a local bridge for Jeff Bezos’ superyacht to pass when it’s complete. Locals are threatening to pelt the vessel with eggs when it passes. More...  

Engine-room fires are less frequent than in the past, but they still happen. The engine compartment is the most likely place on an inboard-powered sail or powerboat or sterndrive boat for a fire to start. This is why an onboard fire-suppression system is so critical.

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Looking for a manageable boat that is an affordable way to get out on the water and a good hands-on course to learn about boating for you and your family? Consider becoming a member of the Sovereign Boat Club’s Everglades 235CC on Tampa Bay. For annual dues of just $4.995 and a monthly maintenance fee of only $625, this premium boat and the boating lessons are all yours. And for a limited time only — your first month is free. It’s easy peasy. Contact Greg Sweeney at 727-200-3474 or email here.