Southport 38FE
The Southport 38FE offers a wide range of propulsion choices and practical fishing features. Standard power is twin 450-hp Yamaha XTO V8s; optional setups include triple 450-hp Yamahas, triple Mercury 400-hp V10s, or twin 600-hp V12 Verados. With a 2-foot-1-inch draft, the boat accesses many shallow fishing grounds. It comes with a 35-gallon livewell and an optional second 35-gallon tank for extra catch capacity. The helm is Garmin-equipped with two GPSMap 8622 plotters standard and an option for a third screen. Overnight comforts include a TV, reading lights, a galley and a head with a stand-up shower, while real teak trim adds an upscale touch.
Evo R4+
The Evo R4+ is a 42-foot model engineered to close up tightly in bad weather while still offering open-air enjoyment when conditions allow. A multifunction stern platform extends deck space, and the aluminum hardtop includes removable Plexiglas panels for a semi-open experience. Deployable open bulwarks expand deck area by roughly 40 percent in under 30 seconds. The hardtop is built to accept radar and other systems and features Alcantara ceiling panels and LED lighting for a refined indoor-outdoor aesthetic. Twin 535-hp Volvo Penta IPS650 drives provide a reported top speed of about 34 knots and a cruising range near 300 nautical miles.
Apreamare Gozzo 38 Cabin
Apreamare’s long Italian tradition shows in the Gozzo 38 Cabin, an evolution of the Gozzo 35 with a larger deckhouse for greater shelter and comfort. The extended stern platform brings overall length to 37 feet 7 inches, and a four-panel glass door links interior and exterior spaces. The layout includes a helm, galley and dinette inside, with a bow sun pad and an L-shaped cockpit sofa with a removable table outside. Belowdecks are two staterooms and one head. Propulsion choices include twin Volvo Penta D4-270 or D4-320 DPI sterndrives, or a D4-320 shaft drive, with a reported range exceeding 200 nautical miles.
NorthCoast 415HT
NorthCoast’s flagship measures 46 feet 1 inch overall including bracket and engines and is powered by quad Yamaha 300XSB outboards with Helm Master EX joystick control. The deep-V hull with 24 degrees of deadrise at the transom, combined with that power, yields a claimed top speed of 50 knots. Anglers get a 102-square-foot cockpit, while a cruising cockpit layout is available for owners who prefer family-oriented use. Interior accommodations include a walkaround queen berth, additional berths and a convertible settee for up to six adults. The helm features an Edson stainless-steel wheel, two 19-inch Raymarine Axiom 2XL displays, Release helm seats and Raymarine YachtSense digital switching.
Sirena 48
Sirena’s first 48-foot hybrid delivers twin 213-kW electric motors and a redesigned superstructure in a coupé profile. Integrated solar panels enable silent, emission-free operation at anchor for up to eight hours with the standard battery pack, or up to 16 hours with the optional pack. The builder cites a 14-knot top speed and a 30-nautical-mile silent-electric range before generators are required. Generators recharge batteries underway so systems are ready at the next stop. Multiple layouts, finishes and equipment options are offered; the coupé can also be specified with conventional propulsion.
MJM 42
The MJM 42 is a performance-oriented liveaboard for two that comfortably hosts guests. The builder describes the interior as a luxurious suite with an open plan intended to feel like a living room with expansive views. Engine options are twin 600-hp V12 Verado outboards or twin Volvo Penta D6-400 sterndrives; with Verados, MJM test data indicate a top speed of 51 knots. The hull rides level in the 12–22-knot cruise range. Standard equipment on the base model includes gyro stabilization, generator, air conditioning, bow thruster, exterior seat covers and privacy curtains.
Axopar 29
The Axopar 29 replaces the AX28 and comes in Sun Top and Cross Cabin versions with improved hydrodynamics. A larger 105-gallon fuel tank supports a range of more than 200 nautical miles at speeds between 22 and 32 knots, while a fast cruise approaches 37 knots. The Cross Cabin includes an open aft deck as standard and optional aft bench, wet bar or sunpad with storage. Bow layouts are flexible, offering U-shaped seating, a table or a sunpad. Integrated steps and handrails ease movement onboard, and belowdecks owners can fit a toilet, sink and a two-person berth.
Sea Ray SDX 250
Sea Ray’s SDX 250 and the SDX 250 Surf (with NextWave surf system) are aimed at watersports and dayboating. The SDX 250 uses a sterndrive layout with a standard 300-hp Mercury MerCruiser 6.2L MPI ECT, Bravo Three drive, SmartCraft systems and Digital Throttle and Shift. VesselView compatibility lets mobile devices monitor engines and alerts. Optional electric-folding watersports tower is standard on the Surf model. Clever transom-seat stowage houses watersports gear, and the helm includes a 9-inch Simrad NSX touchscreen with Mercury Marine SmartCraft Connect. Features include Active Trim control and a Fusion RA210 stereo with an optional premium audio package.
North Pacific 59/590
The North Pacific 59/590 is the brand’s flagship, built to CE Class A stability standards for serious cruising and liveaboard use. Cruise speeds are 7–11 knots with a top end up to 18 knots depending on propulsion. Configurations include pilothouse with flybridge or a skylounge. Standard features are a widebody salon with a starboard side deck; a full walkaround is optional. Owners can choose two, three or four stateroom arrangements. High-quality joinery, dovetailed drawers and foam-cored soles reduce noise, and twin skegs protect the running gear. Overall length on the semi-displacement hull is 61 feet, 4 inches.
Pursuit OS 325
The Pursuit OS 325 is a hull redesign focused on fishing and family use. Standard power is twin Yamaha F350s for a reported 29-knot cruise and a 45-knot top end; twin F300s are an option. Fishing features include rod holders in and under the gunwales, a livewell, fish boxes and a cockpit tackle center. A split galley creates usable preparation space in both cabin and cockpit. Belowdecks, a scissor-style berth and a full-size aft berth provide overnight options; the head is aft. Garmin electronics with twin screens are standard, and Yamaha’s Helm Master EX package is optional. A fold-down step at the helm doubles as a footrest or height boost.
Azimut Seadeck 6
Azimut’s Seadeck series includes the Seadeck 6 and Seadeck 7; the Seadeck 6 measures 57 feet 5 inches overall and the Seadeck 7 stretches to 71 feet 2 inches. The Seadeck 6 was the first in this efficient hybrid motoryacht line, which Azimut says reduces emissions by up to 40 percent. Top speed is claimed at 33 knots with triple 380- or 480-hp Volvo Penta IPS packages. Both models feature a “Fun Island” cockpit concept—foldout wings and a foldout stern platform expand the main-deck living area into a generous at-anchor relaxation zone.
Hinckley Picnic Boat 39
Hinckley’s Picnic Boat 39 introduces forward seating with a smart sliding mechanism that grants foredeck access without awkward folding doors. At 42 feet 7 inches overall, the model uses Hinckley JetStick 4 and waterjet propulsion for easy maneuvering and a shallow 2-foot-2-inch draft. Smart Mode Selection switches between helm steering and JetStick automatically, while Heading Hold maintains a steady course across speeds and conditions. Dock Hold helps maintain position when tying up at the dock.
Cruisers 55 Fly
The all-new Cruisers 55 Fly introduces a fresh interior direction with light woods and colorful accents for a contemporary, family-friendly feel. The flybridge provides shaded entertaining space, while a bow sunpad offers a fully open lounge one deck below. The transom folds out to extend the waterline-level leisure area, and a foldout platform with stools to port adds more options for relaxing. Twin 725-hp Volvo Penta IPS950s power the yacht, which drafts 4 feet 4 inches and can sleep up to seven overnight.
Monterey Elite 30
The Monterey Elite 30 expands on the Elite 27 as a larger 30-foot model (32 feet 6 inches overall with engine). Bridge clearance under the hardtop is 8 feet 9 inches. The helm accommodates a 15-inch Simrad Ultrawide multifunction display and includes CZone digital switching. Helm seats feature flip-up bolsters and slides, and the oversized fiberglass hardtop offers weather protection. Guests can relax on the aft-facing cockpit seat, the sun pad with adjustable backrests, or bow seating that provides head access. A wet bar with sink and freshwater faucet and a portable table make on-anchor meals convenient.
Four Winns H9
The Four Winns H9 is a 29-foot-11-inch bowrider available with twin outboards or a single inboard. Electrically operated aft panels convert the rear seating into a sun pad and extend the cockpit’s relaxation area. Optional watersports gear includes a ski tow pylon or an electric folding tower. Dayboat conveniences include USB charging ports, cooler storage, lockable stowage for valuables and plentiful seating zones in bow, midship and aft.
Tyde Icon
The Tyde Icon is a 48-foot, electric hydrofoiling yacht developed with BMW. Foils reduce energy use by nearly 80 percent according to the builder, smoothing the ride in swells. Production began in December with first deliveries following. The Icon’s cruising speed is about 24 knots with a top speed near 33 knots. Its 240-kWh batteries charge in roughly five and a half hours; the dayboat’s estimated range is about 50 nautical miles. Draft is about 6 feet 3 inches at rest and drops to roughly 2 feet 9 inches when foils are engaged.
Krogen 60 Open
The Krogen 60 Open measures 61 feet 1 inch overall and is sized for family cruising. Typical accommodations include three staterooms—midship king, forward queen and twin berths to port. Construction uses hand-laid Knytex fiberglass with closed-cell PVC sandwich core above the waterline and solid fiberglass below, with vinylester resin to resist blistering; bow and stern bottoms are reinforced with Aramid FRP. Interior joinery features solid cherry and veneers for a warm finish. Power comes from John Deere engines with a 20-kW Northern Lights generator; a crew cabin is optional.
Beneteau Swift Trawler 54
The Beneteau Swift Trawler 54 uses a Dixon Yacht Design “fusion” hull for efficient cruising and Sleipner Vector Gen 3 fins for stability. A silent-boat option provides roughly 10 hours of autonomy at anchor without the generator when paired with solar-topped lithium batteries. Stowage for tender and kayaks and an 880-pound tender lift support remote exploration. Belowdecks accommodations include three staterooms and two heads, with an ensuite master and guest cabins sharing a day head; a salon dinette converts to an extra berth and there’s space for a washer/dryer for extended cruising.
Saxdor 340 GTWA
Saxdor’s 340 GTWA is the brand’s first wheelhouse walkaround with foldout terraces. The wheelhouse has sliding glass doors and an opening sunroof to bring light and fresh air into the dinette and sofa area; the helm supports two 12-inch screens. The bow seating converts to a sunbed or a table setup for cruising at anchor. Aft, the swim platform provides space to move around twin outboards. Belowdecks is a double-berth stateroom and a separate head; an optional aft stateroom can be accessed by lifting the sofa.
Stingray 23 OCX Sport Boat
Stingray expanded its 23-series with the 23 OCX Sport cuddy for 2025, complementing the bowrider 23 OSX. The OCX shares the platform but adds an enclosed bow with berth and head. Single outboard power remains standard, with options up to 300 hp from Suzuki and Yamaha. Convenience features include SeaStar Power Assist steering, pop-up cleats, oversized cup holders, an optional upgraded stereo and a removable 25-quart cooler. The hull is offered in multiple colors to suit owner tastes.
Intrepid 41 Panacea
The Intrepid 41 Panacea is a redesign of the 407 Panacea with added features like integrated gunwale steps, a new transom door to assist when fighting fish, and a full-width swim platform. A wider 11-foot-9-inch beam supports larger engine packages, a broader hardtop and a console with wraparound windshield. An electrically actuated helm sole raises the skipper up to 4 inches for visibility. Overnight options include a queen V-berth and a belowdecks head; seating is provided forward and a folding rear bench is fitted aft.
Arksen 65
The Arksen 65 uses aluminum with 70 percent recycled content and claims a cruising range of more than 3,700 nautical miles, suitable for ocean passages. A hybrid power upgrade is available for quiet cruising, and stabilizers are an option. Twin 160-hp John Deere diesels are a typical configuration. Exteriors are by Humphreys Yacht Design and interiors by Design Unlimited, emphasizing natural fibers and recycled materials. Deck options include open or glazed raised helms and alternative decking materials; the swim platform can carry a tender about 11 feet long.
Solace 28HCS
The Solace 28HCS is a hybrid center-console built for inshore and near-shore fishing with offshore capability. Maximum horsepower is 800 with Yamaha or Mercury options. The boat features 30- and 21-gallon livewells, two 30-gallon fish boxes, 12 gunwale rod holders, six hardtop holders and four under-gunwale holders. The mezzanine seat contains a 23-gallon cooler and folds to reveal a rigging station and tackle storage. Two removable 50-quart coolers hide under the rear seat, which folds to create a casting deck. Dedicated stowage for life jackets and fire extinguisher plus ergonomic dive ladders at bow and transom round out the fishing-focused gear.
This article was originally published in the October 2024 issue.