Boats

Ocean Alexander 120

Take two boatbuilders serving different markets and let them each play to their strengths in a single project. Chris Caswell takes a look at what you get with the new Ocean Alexander 120.
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Sea Ray 370 Venture

Power & Motoryacht's First Look at the Sea Ray 370 Venture SHHHHH! The Sea Ray 370 Venture has a secret—outboard propulsion by way of a pair of 300-horsepower Mercury Verado four-strokes. Learn more about the design here.
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Vicem Vulcan 46M

Power & Motoryacht's first look at the Vicem Vulcan 46M megayacht. The 46M was built in Vicem’s eco-conscious factory in Antalya, Turkey, using composite materials and resin-infused-sandwich techniques. This construction process lends the boat a high strength-to-weight ratio that helps her remain relatively fuel efficient, light, and fast while also being stout enough to handle rough seas.
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Boat Conversion from a Fishing Vessel to a Yacht

Resident boat nut Capt. Bill Pike recounts one man’s quest to save a 56-year old herring drifter from the scrap heap.
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Ferretti 690

This good-looking 69-footer from Ferretti Yachts offers a roomy platform for entertaining and fun. But she conceals all that space in her sleek profile, right up to that blink-and-you’ll-miss-it flying bridge.
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Tenders for Yachts and Megayachts

By Pete McDonald | Posted November 2010 | Add a Comment

Love Me, TenderSix head-turning tenders for yachts and megayachts.A yacht can make a statement, sure. But many times she’s anchored out in the harbor, to be admired from a distance. The real first...

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Absolute 52

By Capt. Richard Thiel | Posted October 2010

Absolute is turning heads in Europe. Can it do the same in America? If you’re a boatbuilder who’s bent on competing in the United States, you better have two things: a lot of boatbuilding...

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Just Launched: Fairline Targa 58 Gran Turismo

By Kevin Koenig | Posted October 2010 | Add a Comment

Fit for a QueenA renowned British boatbuilder blends some new technology with old-world luxury.Fairline has always been known for designing exceptionally seakindly boats that also have elegant,...

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Designing the Future

By Capt. Patrick S... | Posted September 2010 | Add a Comment

One New York college is creating tomorrow’s boatbuilders.Four college students designed this battlewagon.So how do you design a 64-foot convertible sportfisherman that makes 50-plus mph, sports eye-...

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Kadey-Krogen 52

By Pete McDonald | Posted September 2010 | Add a Comment

Slow, Steady, BulletproofKadey-Krogen designed its 52 to take you anywhere, anytime.A The raised pilothouse features a reversed windshield and a Portuguese bridge. B Because it’s so roomy, Kadey-...

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Just Launched: Mochi 74 Dolphin Cruiser

By Pete McDonald | Posted September 2010 | Add a Comment

Lobster ChicMochi’s 74 Dolphin Cruiser redefines lobster boats to add European élan.Downeast tradition combined with a dash of European pizazz.Mochi Craft says its 74 Dolphin Cruiser was...

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Mega Shift

By Capt. Bill Pike | Posted August 2010 | Add a Comment

Princess and Viking Sport Cruisers launch a superyacht series and do some re-badging.Not quite 15 years ago, I sea-trialed the first Viking Sport Cruiser to hit the States, a sleek mid-ranger with...

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Sabre 52 Salon Express

By Pete McDonald | Posted August 2010 | Add a Comment

In 2007 Sabre Yachts launched a 52-foot Salon Express as the flagship of its motor-yacht fleet. She fit right in with her Downeast family in terms of both style and, with twin Caterpillar C15...

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Altima 77

By Pete McDonald | Posted August 2010 | Add a Comment

Raising the StakesAltima Yachts ups its game with the intro of the 77, a fishable motoryacht.Altima Yachts came on the scene eight years ago as Frank Sciortino sought to produce well- built, well-...

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Absolute 43 Fly

By Pete McDonald | Posted July 2010 | Add a Comment

Absolute Beauty A stylish pod-driven Italian import designed for the cruising family. Absolute’s first ever flying bridge features a large sunlounge and a settee with a table. Hull-side ports...

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Sunreef 70 Power

By Pete McDonald | Posted July 2010 | Add a Comment

Cat on the RunA longtime sailboat builder brings its first powercat to the States.I’ve always wanted a boat with a hot tub on the flying bridge. So I took particular interest in the Sunreef 70 Power...

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Numarine 68 Fly

By Pete McDonald | Posted June 2010 | Add a Comment

Turkish FlyThis 68 gives you the option to either hire a crew or run the boat yourself.A The 68’s flying-bridge deck features a double-wide helm station and large settee. B Expansive windows bathe...

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Gamefisherman 42 Express

By Pete McDonald | Posted June 2010 | Add a Comment

Pelagic WarriorThis custom 42-footer was designed for one thing: taking on big game.As you’d expect from a builder of sportfishing boats, Gamefisherman designs every vessel starting in the cockpit....

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