Everglades 455cc
To mark its 20th anniversary, Everglades introduced the 455cc as a new flagship at the 2021 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. This 45-foot center console combines a variable-deadrise deep-V hull and the builder’s patented closed-molded RAMCAP construction. With a 13-foot, 3-inch beam, the 455cc is geared toward offshore anglers and packed with high-tech and fishing-focused features. The lower helm hosts Everglades’ largest command center to date, with three Garmin touchscreens, while an upper helm provides alternate control. Fishing amenities include a generous cockpit with two 50-gallon livewells, 40 rod holders, extensive tackle stowage and the company’s first in-floor fishboxes. Belowdecks are a galley, a U-shaped seating area with a convertible high-low teak table that becomes a king berth, and a head with an enclosed shower. Propulsion options include quad 425-hp Yamaha XTO outboards or triple 600-hp Mercurys, with performance expected to top out just above 50 knots.
Vicem Tuna Master 37
Turkish builder Vicem, known for cold-molded yachts, has expanded into fiberglass center consoles with its new Tuna Master series. The first model is a 37-footer scheduled to launch in early 2022, with an express variant planned later and additional center-console models in development. Twin outboards between 300 and 450 horsepower are offered, and gyrostabilizers are standard across the range. The TM 37 balances cruising comfort and fishing utility, featuring an under-console cabin with berth and wet head, luxury seating, rod storage, a transom fish box, dive door and outriggers for serious anglers.
Southport 33 FE
The Southport 33 FE (Family Edition) was designed for versatile days on the water—whether running offshore to the fishing grounds or enjoying a relaxed cruise. Standard power is twin 300-hp Yamaha outboards, with an option for twin Yamaha 425 XTOs that push top speed beyond 50 knots and deliver a cruise near 35 knots. Fishing features include a 35-gallon transom livewell, port and starboard in-deck fish boxes, rod holders and rocket launchers. The bow features a U-shaped dinette that converts to a sun lounge or casting platform, and an optional entertainment center with grill and refrigerator enhances onboard comfort for all passengers.
Scout 400 LXF
Scout expands its luxury fishing lineup with the 400 LXF, joining an LXF family that ranges from 25 to 53 feet. The 400 LXF is equipped with many standard items, including a SeaKeeper 3 gyrostabilizer, a flip-down beach platform, heated helm seats, a bow anchor camera and customer-selectable amenities such as an icemaker, pull-out refrigerator, tackle drawers or sun lounge seating. Built with epoxy resin infusion and strategic carbon-fiber reinforcement, the hull accepts up to 1,600 horsepower at the transom. Fishing gear onboard includes rod holders, outriggers, livewell and fish lockers, combining performance and convenience.
Jupiter 40
Jupiter’s new 40 continues the brand’s focus on high-performance offshore center consoles. The 40 is rated for up to 1,350 horsepower, with engine options that include twin Mercury 600-hp Verados. Triple-outboard configurations—such as Yamaha 425 XTOs or Mercury 400s—are available with joystick control and autopilot. Measuring 40 feet with an 11-foot, 11-inch beam and 24 degrees of transom deadrise, the boat uses a mechanically fastened, fiberglass-bonded deck for rigidity. Fishing amenities include six hardtop rod holders and a 45-gallon livewell to support serious offshore fishing.
Invictus GT320S
The Invictus GT320S fills the gap between the GT370S and GT280S as the brand’s fourth outboard model. Powered by twin 300-hp Yamahas and rated up to 900 horsepower, the 32-footer features a reverse-raked bow and luxury interior appointments across eight hull color options. Compared with its sterndrive GT320 sibling, the GT320S gains a large living area where the engine room would be. Belowdecks, the bow dinette converts to a berth, there’s an aft double berth, a starboard head and a port galley—making this model practical for weekend cruising as well as dayboating.
Bertram 28XC
The Bertram 28XC is a versatile dual-console aimed at anglers and family cruisers alike. At 30 feet overall with a 9-foot, 9-inch beam and 23 degrees of transom deadrise, it’s rated up to 900 horsepower and comes standard with twin 250-hp Mercury Verado outboards. Standard equipment includes Mercury MusselView multifunction displays and Active Trim. The layout offers two bow seats, a convertible cockpit lounge, pullout cooler, optional refrigerator and electric grill. Fishing features such as rod holders and rocket launchers are complemented by an enclosed head with shower for added convenience.
Blackfin 302DC
Blackfin’s largest dual-console, the 302DC, pairs fishing capability with cruising comfort. This 30-foot, 2-inch boat with a 10-foot beam rides on a Michael Peters–designed double-stepped hull aimed at a smooth, dry ride. It’s rated for up to 800 horsepower and offers extensive fishing features: eight gunwale and four transom rod holders, two 54-gallon in-floor fishboxes with macerated pumpouts, an insulated baitwell, rod racks and integrated fishfinding systems. Passenger comforts include U-shaped bow seating, a foldaway transom bench, wetbar, cooler, drawer refrigerator and JL audio sound. The console houses an electric head, vanity and sink.
Jeanneau NC 795 Sport Series 2
Jeanneau’s NC line emphasizes functionality and versatility, and the NC 795 Sport Series 2 continues that tradition. Offered in two configurations—an open model with sliding door access, three bucket seats and a sink/fridge combo, and a more enclosed version with companion seating and a long aft bench—both layouts include flip-down cockpit seating and a small belowdecks cabin with a V-berth and wet head. The open foredeck uses a bench ahead of the cabin, while the enclosed version features a bow lounge. Base propulsion is a single Yamaha 150-hp four-stroke, with an optional 250-hp unit that raises cruising speed above the 23-knot baseline.
Aquila Molokai 28
Aquila’s Molokai 28 center-console catamaran draws inspiration from the big-ocean conditions around Molokai in Hawaii. With a nearly 10-foot beam and tall freeboard, the Molokai 28 is designed for comfort and safety in rough water. Fishing amenities include rod stowage, a 30-gallon livewell, rigging station with tackle storage, freshwater sink, hardtop rocket launchers and insulated fish boxes. Seating is plentiful: flip-down cockpit benches, twin helm benches, a two-person seat ahead of the console and convertible bow chaise lounges forming a U-shaped lounge. The console compartment holds a porta-potty and offers generous gear storage. Standard power is twin 200-hp Mercury Verado outboards.
Marlow 70E Mark II
Marlow Yachts’ 70E Mark II evolves the builder’s successful 70E platform, of which 224 hulls were produced. Assembled in Xiamen, China, the 70E Mark II is a fast offshore cruiser powered by twin 1,200-hp MAN diesels and capable of long-range cruising—8 to 9 knots for transoceanic passages—with top speeds above 30 knots. Fuel capacity is 3,600 gallons. Accommodations include three staterooms (a midship master with his-and-her heads and two guest staterooms), crew quarters, a main salon with a country-style galley and an adjoining dining lounge seating eight. A Command Bridge variant adds an office with a navigation desk and seating.
Axopar 25
Finnish builder Axopar expands its lineup with the sporty 25 Cross Bow, aimed at watersports, dayboating and overnight trips. The 25 features a cuddy with a forward V-berth, sink and hideaway head, and can be specified with or without a hardtop. Its transformable aft cockpit sunpad, twin sport-style helm seats and large forward sunpad make the layout flexible. Hull design elements—twin steps, sharp chines and a reverse bow—prioritize performance and seakeeping. With a 250-hp Mercury Verado, the 25 Cross Bow can exceed 40 knots. Axopar also introduced the Brabus 500 based on the Axopar 28 hull.
Regulator 37
The Regulator 37 is built as a high-capacity offshore fishing platform, offering more fishboxes and rod holders per foot than other Regulator models, including six rocket launchers. It features a new Offshore Command Center with a Garmin multifunction display, digital switching and systems monitoring integrated through Regulator’s MyHelm system. The deep-V hull has 24 degrees of transom deadrise and is typically powered by triple Yamaha XF425s. Fuel capacity is 507 gallons, and the boat delivers a cruising range around 300 nautical miles at speeds between 27 and 35 knots. Comforts include an air-conditioned console cabin with a double bunk, enclosed head with shower, galley with sink and microwave, plus generous bow seating.
Sailfish 316 DC
Sailfish expands its dual-console family with the 316 DC, notable for a single-level deck that runs from transom to bow. Seating is abundant—from a U-shaped bow lounge to flip-down cockpit seating—and bucket seats under the hardtop for helm and companion. Although base engine details were unavailable at press time, the hull is rated for up to 700 horsepower and uses Sailfish’s sixth-generation Variable Degree Stepped design. Angler-friendly features include a 35-gallon transom livewell, insulated fishboxes, rod holders and a dive door. The port console contains a spacious wet head with notable headroom for the class.
58 Wallypower
The 58 Wallypower represents a refreshed direction for the Wallypower line. Riding on a double-chined deep-V hull, the design aims to improve efficiency and stability in rough seas while maintaining the brand’s signature curved glass and open deck layout. An adjustable aft sunpad, folding bulwark wings and a hydraulic platform increase usable deck space and provide tender storage. Belowdecks are a full-beam double salon and a guest cabin that can be converted to crew quarters. Volvo’s IPS propulsion with joystick maneuvering, dynamic positioning and Assisted Docking is standard, supporting long-range speeds in excess of 30 knots.
Viking 64 Convertible
Launched at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the Viking 64 Convertible is a capable sportfisher available with a range of propulsion options. Standard power is twin 1,550-hp MAN diesels, while higher-output choices up to more than 2,000 horsepower have been offered; Hull No. 1 left the factory with twin 2,002-hp MTU diesels. Two belowdecks layouts include a four-cabin, three-head arrangement with a midship master and VIP bow stateroom; an alternate layout offers scissored berths in the bow. The main salon includes a full galley with breakfast bar, a U-shaped dinette and L-shaped lounge. The large cockpit—about 180 square feet—is well equipped for serious fishing, and the flybridge, offered enclosed if desired, features three captain’s chairs, lounges and additional seating forward of the helm.
MJM 4z
The MJM 4z follows the popular 3z with a day-yacht layout built around four “zones of fun”: a bow seating area, an all-weather pilothouse, an elevated galley-up design and a cockpit daybed. The 46-foot, 8-inch yacht with a 12-foot beam offers forward V-berth, an amidships double berth and a private head with enclosed shower. Standard propulsion is triple 300-hp Mercury Verado outboards, with twin 600s as an option and additional inboard choices to follow. Built on a lightweight, vacuum-infused hull, the 4z targets a top speed near 46 knots.
Life Proof 50
Life Proof, known for durable boats used by law enforcement and military customers, has extended its recreational range up to the new Life Proof 50 Full Cabin. This 50-foot rigid-hull inflatable (RIB) with a 14-foot beam features a walkaround cabin with a galley-up layout, dinette and salon seating, plus an al fresco cockpit dining area with barbecue and generous bow entertaining space. Belowdecks accommodations include a bow master suite and a salon sofa that converts to a daybed, with a head to starboard and a separate shower to port. Power arrangements include triple 600-hp Mercury outboards or quad 425s.
Pursuit OS 445
Pursuit’s OS 445 is the largest Offshore express in the builder’s lineup, joining the 325, 355 and 385 models. The OS 445 blends fishing capability and onboard luxury with bold exterior styling and a distinctive rising sheer line. The boat is expected to be equipped with 425-hp Yamaha XTO outboards. Interior details previewed by the builder include a main salon/bridgedeck with galley and dining area, a starboard helm and two staterooms below. The cockpit will be outfitted with typical offshore fishing amenities such as a livewell, in-deck fish lockers and multiple rod holders.
Grand Banks 85
Grand Banks expanded its reinvention with the 85, a substantial addition to the modernized trawler line that began with the Grand Banks 60. Hull No. 1, sea-trialed in Singapore, is powered by twin 1,000-hp Volvo Penta IPS1350 diesels and is reported to offer a 1,000-nautical-mile range at 21 knots. The launch model includes a flybridge with L-shaped lounge, an upper helm and versatile aft space for lounging or dinghy stowage; an enclosed Sky Lounge variant is planned. Belowdecks are three staterooms and three heads, plus aft crew quarters with two berths, galley and head. The main salon features a forward galley, dining area and a comfortable living area that opens to the aft cockpit and teak-clad transom lounge.
Stingray 273CC
The Stingray 273CC is a tech-forward center console flagship built on the brand’s Z-Plane hull, which uses three distinct deadrise areas to improve efficiency, reduce spray and enhance handling. The resin-infused hull and carbon-fiber–reinforced deck pair with a Coosa transom and composite stringer grid for strength and reduced weight. At 27 feet, 11 inches with an 8-foot, 6-inch beam, the 273 includes a standard hardtop, is Yacht Certified and can carry up to 180 gallons of fuel. The boat balances fishing capability with modern construction and comfort.
Solace 32CS
Introduced at the 2022 Miami Boat Show, the Solace 32CS is a versatile center console designed for inshore, nearshore and offshore use. The 32-foot, 7-inch hull with a 10-foot, 3-inch beam rides on a vacuum-infused, double-stepped hull with 21 degrees of transom deadrise. Rated up to 900 horsepower, available engine packages include twin Yamaha and Mercury options such as 300s, 400s and 450s. Fishing amenities are comprehensive: two 30-gallon livewells, vertical rod and gaff storage in the head, three fish boxes and tackle storage under the gunwales, plus a bait station with tool holders, freshwater faucet and tackle drawers.
Zeelander 5
The Zeelander 5, slated for launch in early to mid-2022, is a 48-foot luxury cruiser from the Dutch yard featuring a distinctive convertible transom that electrically extends the aft cockpit. The layout includes port and starboard boarding doors, L- and C-shaped lounges with teak tables, and belowdecks accommodations with a forward guest V-berth and a midships master with island berth, head and dressing area. The open main salon has a starboard galley, port helm and raised L-shaped lounge/dinette, and a large electric sunroof brightens the interior. Power choices include twin or triple Volvo Penta pod drives up to 1,440 horsepower.
Beneteau Swift Trawler 48
Continuing Beneteau’s successful Swift Trawler series, the Swift Trawler 48 offers efficient, long-range cruising with a pair of 380-hp Cummins QSB6.7 diesels yielding a top speed near 21 knots; optional 425-hp diesels raise the top end to about 25 knots. The modern, seaworthy layout includes a three-cabin arrangement with two heads and enclosed showers. A bright main salon connects to an aft galley and U-shaped dinette, while the exterior includes a wide transom lounge and a spacious flybridge with dual L-shaped lounges, an expandable teak table and room for a tender with a lifting crane.
This article was originally published in the March 2022 issue.