The Aviara AV40 OB is arguably one of the most exciting European-looking dayboats built in America. Everything about her is sophisticated and up-market. She's so compelling we put two captains on her for an in-depth test and inspection.
Almost simultaneously with our test, MarineMax took over Aviara and will build future boats in its Cruisers Yachts facility in Oconto, Wis.
CAPT. SHELLEY & CAPT. ERIC'S VIDEO TEST
TUESDAY #1
American Tug 435
Couples' Great Looper
The American Tug 435 is a couples’ trawler ideal for Great Loop or coastal cruising, though she can weekend seven. With a single 550-hp Cummins, 8-knot range exceeds 1,000 NM, per the company, and the air draft of the flybridge model, arch down, is 18’3” (5.56 m).
SEE CAPT. BOOMIES' INSPECTION
WEDNESDAY #1
New Galeon 500 Fly
Innovative Features Designed for Fun
The Galeon 500 Fly is loaded with innovative features, including a swiveling aft deck lounge, see-through fold-out balconies, a side deck bar and an inside/outside settee. It's a three-ring circus for adults (and kids, too).
SEE CAPT. TRIP'S NEW VIDEO
THURSDAY #1
New NX Boats 290
Dayboat Sleeps 4
NX Boats is a Brazilian company celebrating its 10th year in business and it has built more than 1,700 boats. The company is building 11 models from 26' to 50' and you'll be seeing them in the U.S. The 290 can be powered by a single or twin sterndrives, which makes its huge swim platform for sunning and watersports the focal point of the boat.
SEE CAPT. SHELLEY'S NEW VIDEO
FRIDAY #1
Formula 500 SSC
High-Performance Multi-Mission Express
With quad 600-hp Mercury outboards, the Formula 500 is one of the fastest cruising yachts/dayboats on the market. Formula combines high build quality and luxury with speed — a combination that's hard to find. They all look pretty on the outside, but we can attest to the TLC that goes into the structure you can't see. That's why, historically, Formula boats hold their value better than most.
SEE OUR VIDEO
Most Popular News Items of the Week
MONDAY #1
Docking Tips: Think Curling, Not Ice Skating
Neutral is your friend when it comes to docking, advises Sean Horsfall of Len’s Cove Marina. You also have to think curling instead of ice skating — see why here.
VIDEO DOCKING TIPS
TUESDAY #1
Major Overhaul or Replace Your Diesels?
If your cruiser is older than 25 years, its engines are inefficient by today's standards. It's a tempting dream of new engines in old Betsy. Here are some important considerations, and basically, it's not as easy as it sounds.
DETAILS HERE
WEDNESDAY #1
27m Yacht Sinks in Corsica
A 27-meter (88.5') Canados yacht named Manta sank off Corsica's coast after hitting a shallow reef. All 11 people on board were safely rescued by the local Coast Guard.
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THURSDAY #1
Dutch Sailing Crew Rescues 15 From Sinking Bayesian
The captain of a 42-meter Dutch-registered sailing cruise yacht reported that his crew successfully rescued 15 individuals from the 56-meter superyacht Bayesian, which sank east of Sicily just before dawn on August 19.
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FRIDAY #1
What To Do When You Run Aground
It’s not “if” but “when” because running aground is almost inevitable for every boater. Here's how to handle it and get back afloat without damage, from the pros at Born Again Boating.
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