Boat Tests

Tiara 3900 Coronet

Power & Motoryacht's Boat Test of the Tiara 3900 Coronet. The Coronet has always been a value model for Tiara, and the latest addition to the line, the 3900, is no exception. But in some ways you may find this boat exceptional by the standards of today. Have a look here to learn why.
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Riva 63 Virtus

Power & Motoryacht's Boat Test of the Riva 63 Virtus The wind in your hair has always been a critical part of the Riva experience. Enter the Riva 63 Virtus, a big, bold, gleaming statement of an open boat in all her bronze glory. Learn more about her here.
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Maritimo M50

Power & Motoryacht's Boat Test of the Maritimo M50. Adding feet and inches to an established design is a proven way to bring customers along and update a model lineup. But Maritimo has refined the method with the introduction of the M50, which riffs on the much-loved M48, but takes the use of interior space to the next level. Check out what we’re talking about here.
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Wider 42

Power & Motoryacht's Boat Test of the Wider 42 The Wider 42 is a boat that changes the game when it comes to combining speed, deck space, and a manageable LOA. See what unfolds when Senior Editor Kevin Koenig takes her down the Florida Keys here.
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Hunt 44

Power & Motoryacht's boat test of the Hunt 44 Even if it’s just for a day, pointing the bow of a Hunt 44 toward the magical island of Monhegan Island off the Maine Coast is the best way we can think of to check out her cruising chops.
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By Capt. Bill Pike Photos by Billy... | Posted December 2011

To what length will PMY go to test a new full-displacement trawler from Kadey-Krogen? Oh, about 800 nautical miles! So how totally cool can one moment afloat be? Our Kadey-...

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By Kevin Koenig | Posted December 2011

The Intrepid 475 Sport Yacht is completely customizable and runs like an Olympic bobsled. I blame my father. He writes with his left hand, and I learned handwriting from watching...

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By Capt. Bill Pike | Posted November 2011

Edgy, Edgy, Edgy Marquis’ 420 sport bridge offers rad styling, pod propulsion, and all-American construction. There are plenty of skippers who are...

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By Kevin Koenig | Posted November 2011

All in the Family: Regal keeps alive the family tradition with a versatile 42-footer. Boating appeals to people for many different reasons. Some may be in it for the speed and...

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By Capt. Richard Thiel | Posted October 2011

No WorriesMaritimo’s Aegean 55 succeeds by leveraging a proven formula and keeping things simple.Ever since it began building boats back in 2003, Maritimo’s been known for a laser...

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By Alan Harper | Posted October 2011

New Direction Ferretti aims for a wider audience by putting big-yacht features into its smallest “big” model. Few yachting brands are as...

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By Capt. Bill Pike | Posted October 2011

The Maestro 82 is maneuverable, Americanized, and as comfortable as a five-star hotel. We’re gonna try to park this vessel alongside that?!” I asked, pointing at a...

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By Capt. Richard Thiel | Posted September 2011

A Matter Of ChoiceRiviera’s new Enclosed Flybridge lets you pick your power and your point of view.Some boaters are all about choice—they want options and plenty of them. Others...

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By Kevin Koenig | Posted September 2011

Beating The HeatThe Sessa C54 is an elegant and nimble boat that’ll keep you cool, literally and figuratively.The Miami heat is unbeatable in June. And I’m not talking about...

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By Kevin Koenig Photos by Jim R... | Posted August 2011

Ticket to ParadiseThis Italian-made yacht is built for fun in the sun, and she plays the part well.I distinctly remember going to the zoo when I was a kid and seeing a cheetah in...

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By Alan Harper | Posted August 2011

Like A RocketPershing lives up to its name with a yacht that flies across the water with guided-missile speed.Pershings seem to defy the laws of physics. It is normal for one to...

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By Capt. Bill Pike | Posted July 2011

Sophisticated LadyConventionally styled and propelled, the Horizon E88 is out there in terms of technology.I carry a pocket knife. Yeah, I usually carry an iPhone as well during...

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By Capt. Patrick S... | Posted July 2011

Turkish TravelerThis 78-footer combines a classic profile, a modern interior, and generous cruising range.I’ve seen and tested a fair number of cold-molded mahogany Vicems over...

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By Kevin Koenig | Posted June 2011

A Beauty And A BeastAzimut’s newest addition to its s collection is fast, chic, and suffice to say, she’s got a bit of an edge to her.In one of the more memorable lines from the...

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By Capt. Richard Thiel Photos by Billy... | Posted June 2011

Game OnBeneteau’s newest Fast Trawler proves it’s serious about attracting American cruisers.I first encountered Beneteau’s Swift Trawlers in France last summer. I spent most of...

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By Capt. Richard Thiel | Posted June 2011

A Little Flash for the FamilyLooking for performance and posh but need room for kids and grandkids? Fairline’s got it.A few months ago I tested the Fairline Targa 58 (see April...

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By Capt. Bill Pike Photos by Jim R... | Posted May 2011

The Complete YachtThis boat’s standards list includes dynamic positioning and a Seakeeper gyro-stabilizer. There’s no denying the striking one-of-a-kind appearance of Island Pilot...

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By Capt. Bill Pike photos by Shaw ... | Posted May 2011

Poetry In MotionViking Yachts puts a new twist on propulsion with a fast, fun super-performer. Now this was going to be interesting! Viking Yachts was making its first foray into...

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By Capt. Patrick S... | Posted May 2011

A trip to the Bahamas shows that this 63-footer has taken fishablity, speed, and comfort to the next level. The expanse of violaceous Gulf Stream water off of Pompano Beach,...

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By Capt. Richard Thiel | Posted April 2011

Pure IndulgenceEver wish you could forget about practicality? This boat will make you believe you not only can but should.I studiously avoid comparing boats and cars, feeling that...

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By Alan Harper | Posted April 2011

High Flyer This 64-foot Italian Import offers owners a blend of speed, grace, and class.Set firmly at the midpoint of its flying-bridge range, Azimut’s new 64 bears the hopes of...

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By Capt. Bill Pike Photos by Neil ... | Posted April 2011

West Coast CachetCoastal Craft Uses Its Commercial Roots To Build An Exceptional Welded-Aluminum Cruiser.While taking a look at Coastal Craft’s new 400IPS for the first time in...

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By Capt. Bill Pike Photos by Mario Behr | Posted March 2011

Power & Motoryacht's boat test of the SeaVee 430 Sport Express.

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By Capt. Richard Thiel Photos by Gary ... | Posted March 2011

One Man’s PassionHaving built his ultimate battlewagon, this accomplished angler now wants to build one for you.A successful businessman develops an interest in sportfishing that...

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By Capt. Patrick S...Photos by Fores... | Posted March 2011

Triple ThreatThis 44-foot hardtop-equipped express is equally at home chasing billfish, dayboating, or cruising.Three out of four live ballyhoo-rigged circle hooks went down as...

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