We have always liked the Cruisers Yachts 42 Cantius because the boat is designed for genteel cruising for two couples in privacy. The main deck has all of the usual features for dayboat entertaining a crowd around home but when it comes to the annual cruise, it handles two couples in comfort. Each stateroom has its own head.

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The Okean 50’ Fly has fold-out balconies that expand her cockpit, which is becoming commonplace for cruising yachts, but hers are among the longest in class, covering nearly half the boat’s length. Like all Okeans, she’s designed by Paolo Ferragni and is built with advanced materials like Kevlar and carbon fiber at a yard in Brazil. She can be powered by twin 600-hp Cummins V-drive inboards or 550-hp Volvo Penta IPS 700 pods. Visit the manufacturer’s website

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The Robalo R180 has surprising freeboard and interior depth for a boat of this class. She’s also considerably heavier than many center consoles of similar LOA. The combination adds up to a solid ride that’s drier than many of similar size, more security in running rough water and improved stability at rest. See the proof here in Capt. Steve’s test. More...  

The Ocean Alexander 35R is a 116’9” (35.6 m) expedition yacht that is at once an owner’s boat and an excellent candidate for charter. She surrounds guests in luxury and outstanding views. Her beach club has an adjacent exercise space and sauna and the foredeck seems to go on and on with ample space for relaxing and lounging. The jacuzzi on the flying bridge deck is the cherry on top. For chartering, she has separate guest and crew quarters with a hidden entrance from the crew space to the guest accommodations. More...  

The Walker Bay Revo 21 offers impressive performance with a top speed in excess of 50 mph with a 225-hp Honda outboard, according to the company. She includes ample seating, a watersports arch and space for two 12” (30.48 cm) MFDs at the helm. See Capt. Steve’s quick look at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show here...  

CEO Greg Sharrow says that after BoatTEST’s release of test data of his props on a 32’ (9.75 m) catamaran in December, he sold out of Spring production well ahead of schedule. This overwhelming sales spike confirmed the strong interest from the boating industry for its revolutionary propeller design, even though they cost $5,000 apiece. He said that selling out so fast, “Paved the way for expanding our capacity at a more aggressive pace.” But there is more to the story...  

When it comes to stopping a boat from flooding, it pays to have the right tools on board. An old raincoat sleeve, wood wedges, socks, a shirt and even pants can go a long way to save the day when disaster strikes. Read this firsthand account of what happened to a sterndrive boat with a bad bellows leak. More...  

One of the unsung heroes of the boating industry is a man named Augusto “Kiko” Villalon. In the U.S., he founded Marine Concepts, a company that made the tooling for dozens of boat builders over the years and has worked with the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) in setting standards for decades. He is generally regarded as one of the nation’s experts in boat construction, systems and maintenance. Kiko is now in his 80s and still sailing in his 44’ (13.4 m) Brewer, Alfin. Hidden in a cigar box is his secret maintenance genie.

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A new ultra-high-performance waterjet offers the benefits of an outboard without the propeller. Developed by Jet-Tech Propulsion and OXE Marine AB, the outboard’s performance is reportedly equal to or better than propeller versions. The company sees huge potential for the outboard waterjet in the recreational market. More...  

Drilling holes in your boat’s hull is a counterintuitive thought to any boat owner. Tapping into an existing discharge or intake thru-hull is often recommended, but may not always be an option. If you have to install a thru-hull, here are some tips on how to do it right. More...