Boston Whaler 220 Dauntless
Boston Whaler’s development team has introduced two fresh additions to the popular Dauntless bay-boat lineup: the 220 and the 250 Dauntless. Both models are new designs from the deep-V hull up, with raised freeboard compared to previous Dauntless boats for improved handling in rougher conditions. These versatile boats are equally at home in calm inshore waters or light offshore fishing and work well for day trips and watersports. One notable feature is the two-person sunlounge ahead of the console with automotive-style armrests—a family-friendly sunbed with a dry-storage compartment beneath that anglers and cruisers both appreciate.
Everglades 273CC
The Everglades 273CC evolves the hybrid inshore/offshore concept established by the 243 CC. At 29 feet overall with a 9-foot-3-inch beam, the 273CC improves visibility with an elevated helm and includes practical features such as trim-tab indicators, a folding foot platform and integrated rod holders. The main deck promotes efficient fishing with low-profile bowrails, stow-flat cleats and a casting platform. The boat also offers a circulating livewell, a fish box and foldaway stern seats flanking insulated storage. Outboard powerup to 600 hp is the maximum recommendation.
Blackfin 302CC
Blackfin continues to expand its family-friendly fishing fleet with the new 302 CC, which follows up the buzz created by the award-winning 332 CC. The 302 features a Michael Peters Yacht Design double-stepped hull for reliable bluewater performance and comes well-equipped from the factory, including a bait-prep station and a swim platform. The Blackfin lineup is known for solid offshore handling and a generous list of standard gear.
Century 24CC
The Century 24CC is a versatile 23-foot-9-inch center-console built for saltwater fishing and family day boating. With an 8-foot-6-inch beam, it accommodates up to 10 people and centers around an oversized cockpit that houses four in-floor fish boxes, a baitwell and a dive door. The helm is protected by a windscreen integrated into the standard hardtop, while a hydraulic table forward lowers to create a spacious sunpad. Constructed from all-composite materials, the hull and deck carry a 10-year warranty. Century offers single or twin Yamaha outboards, recommending a single 300-hp motor for optimal performance; optional outriggers are available for anglers who want them.
Albemarle 30 Express
The Albemarle 30 Express is the builder’s latest outboard-powered model and a serious center-console for dedicated anglers. Styled with Carolina lines and offered with triple 300-hp Yamahas, it’s the fastest Albemarle to date. Triple outboards deliver the torque needed for the deep-V hull to maintain slow-speed control in choppy conditions. The production setup includes stringer beds to accept a Seakeeper 2, in-deck macerated fish boxes, a transom livewell, a tackle center and a standard transom door. With a full galley, head and bunk, the 30 can also serve for overnight cruises.
Pursuit DC236
The Pursuit DC236 replaces the DC235 as the brand’s entry-level dual-console model. This 25-foot trailerable dayboat (8-foot-6-inch beam) is powered by a single 300-hp outboard and offers a more spacious cockpit, flexible seating arrangements and an updated stern layout with increased storage. Optional gear includes a boarding ladder and a freshwater washdown for the bow. The DC236 keeps Pursuit’s signature fiberglass-framed windshield for protection at the helm.
Limestone L-290 CD
Limestone, a brand long associated with Mark Ellis’s classic deep-V designs, has re-emerged under new ownership as the Limestone Boat Company. The relaunched lineup, built in Tennessee, includes seven models ranging from 17 to 29 feet. The L-290 CD is one of two new additions and reflects the company’s intent to modernize Ellis’s timeless designs while focusing exclusively on outboard propulsion, responding to growing demand for outboard-driven boats.
Ferretti 500
The Ferretti 500 is the Italian yard’s newest entry-level luxury cruiser. Exterior styling is by Filippo Salvetti, with interiors by IdeaItalia, and the layout is intended to feel like a well-appointed home. Buyers can choose two en-suite cabins plus utility space or a three-cabin, two-head arrangement, with interior finishes in light oak Santorini or darker Portofino. The 500 is powered by twin 550-hp Cummins diesels, which deliver a top speed around 30 knots and an estimated range of about 200 nautical miles at a cruising speed near 25 knots.
Glastron GX 210
The Glastron GX 210 is an affordable, trailerable dual-console dayboat ideal for families. This modified-V 21-footer seats up to 11 people and is best suited for lakes or nearshore saltwater cruising, with a maximum rated horsepower of 250. As an entry-level model in the GX line, it offers practical seating and a lifetime limited warranty on structural hull and deck components—often transferrable—helping preserve resale value.
MJM 3z
Boston-based MJM’s first dayboat, the 3z, is a 38-foot dual-console designed by Doug Zurn for owners who maximize every day on the water. Powered by twin 300-hp Mercury Verado outboards, the 3z reaches near 43 knots and brings a practical, well-appointed deck: an L-shaped lounge that converts to a sunpad, an electric grill, refrigeration and MJM’s signature hullside boarding door. The helm under the hardtop is well protected by large tempered-glass panels, while the twin consoles enclose a head and provide ample storage.
Hood 35
Following the Hood 57 collaboration with Lyman-Morse, the Hood 35 LM Express Cruiser is a new, low-profile model by Chris Hood that channels classic lines—fine entry and a long sheerline—into a sporty package. Twin 440-hp Yanmar diesels paired with Hamilton waterjets deliver sporty performance (around 38 knots) and exceptional maneuverability, including access to shallow water. The 35’s cold-molded, wood-composite hull uses Douglas fir and Western red cedar for a refined build suited to day boating and weekend cruising.
Beneteau Grand Trawler 62
Beneteau’s Grand Trawler 62 is the company’s first full-displacement flagship, developed after discussions with experienced Swift Trawler owners. Designed for long-distance cruising across generations, the 62 pairs 730-hp MAN engines to a hull that can cruise at 9 knots for roughly 900 nautical miles or reach 20 knots when needed. Accommodation choices include three or four cabins, and the model is built in Italy at Monte Carlo Yachts.
Apollonian 52
Apollonian Yachts targets buyers seeking more-affordable pilothouse cruisers. Designed by Howard Apollonio, the Apollonian 52 blends a true pilothouse with three staterooms, three heads and a salon/galley up layout. Twin 425-hp Cummins power the boat to an 18-knot cruise and about 21 knots at wide-open throttle, providing comfortable, efficient passagemaking for coastal cruising.
Viking 54 Convertible
Viking’s 54 Convertible strengthens the brand’s presence in the 50- to 60-foot sportfishing market. Standard power consists of twin MAN 1,400-hp engines, and the boat features a 154-square-foot cockpit with mezzanine seating. The flybridge can be equipped with a tuna tower and integrated electronics from Viking’s in-house partners, delivering a turnkey fishing platform. The open salon and galley take full advantage of the 17-foot-8-inch beam, while accommodations include a master suite and two additional staterooms.
Hinckley 35
Hinckley’s new 35 looks and feels like the builder’s famed Picnic Boat family but is optimized for outboard power. Michael Peters designed the hull, and with two 350-hp Mercury outboards the 35 reaches up to 42 knots (300-hp engines are standard). The model preserves Hinckley’s craftsmanship with varnished woodwork and carbon-fiber epoxy-infused construction. A standard price indication for the model is around $825,000.
Highfield Sport 800 T
The Highfield Sport 800 T is the 26-foot flagship of the Sport Collection, a high-performance RIB featuring an aluminum stepped hull designed by offshore raceboat specialist Petter Martens. Rated for up to 300 hp, the SP800 comes standard with full bow and stern sundecks and can be optioned with a galley and private head for full-day entertaining. The model accommodates up to 15 passengers and reflects Highfield’s Italian-inspired styling across a range of 11 Sport models.
Solace 41 CS
Solace Boats follows its award-winning 345 with the 41 CS, a more conventional-looking center console that still brings innovation. The 41 uses a twin-step hull and offers the largest cabin in its class, according to the builder. Power options include triple or quad outboards, and an optional second helm station on the hardtop is accessible via integrated ladders for added versatility.
AXOPAR 22 SPYDER
Axopar’s 22 Spyder is the smallest, fully trailerable member of the Finnish builder’s lineup, weighing about 2,645 pounds. The sporty center-console design pairs a 115-hp Mercury outboard with a hull built using a three-part split-mold process to maximize beam and stability. The open deck layout includes a bow bench, twin captain’s chairs behind a compact console and a transom bench, delivering Axopar styling and performance in a compact package capable of 40-plus-knot top speeds.
Regal 42 FXO
The Regal 42 FXO is a flybridge cruiser and the brand’s new flagship, driven by triple 425-hp Yamaha XTO Offshore outboards. The configuration yields a top speed near 43 knots and frees up substantial under-cockpit storage by moving propulsion aft. Interior layout options include two master staterooms and an optional day head, while social spaces include the flybridge and an adaptable bow lounge with cabana sunshade. A Seakeeper is standard equipment.
Scout 425 LXF
Scout continues to embrace outboard power with the 425 LXF, a high-performance center console driven by four 400-hp Mercury outboards. The boat blends thrill-boat performance with cruising comforts: a hullside boarding door that eases dock access, two rows of helm seating with a pilothouse-like enclosure and a cabin with a private head, galley and convertible lounge.
Steiger Craft 255 CC
Built in Bellport, New York, Steiger Craft updated its popular 255 model for 2021 with added comforts such as a stand-up head in the console, a V-berth lounge in the cabin, a new leaning post and T-top plus expanded tackle storage and rod holders. The updated 25-foot-6-inch center console keeps the builder’s reputation for practical, family-friendly fishing boats.
Jeanneau Leader 12.5
Jeanneau’s Leader series continues to grow in the U.S. market. The Leader 12.5 and the recently introduced 10.5 Series 2 share many design elements, including vacuum-bagged, resin-infused hull construction for strength and integrated chaise lounges in the bow. The 10.5 sleeps up to four and features a standard opening terrace to port, reflecting Jeanneau’s focus on family cruising and entertaining.
Galeon 325 GTO
The Galeon 325 GTO launches a new series of outboard-powered cruisers that blend dayboat and weekender qualities. With a wide beam carried forward, the 32-footer offers generous bow entertaining space, a cockpit that can expand via a fold-down platform and flexible transom seating. Tony Castro designed the model, which also features twin Mercury Verado outboards and a cabin with two berths and a private head.
Chaparral 30 Surf
Chaparral’s 30 Surf is the flagship of its Surf line and is positioned as the largest surf boat on the market. Equipped with Volvo Penta Forward Drive and Malibu Surf Gates, the 30 offers surf-optimized wake control, and the Medallion Viper II touchscreen centralizes surf functions, ballast control and other systems to make wake creation intuitive for both novice and expert riders.
Burger 63 Sport-fishing Motor Yacht
The Burger 63 is a long-range sport-fishing motor yacht built for owners who want to combine island-hopping, fishing and watersports with custom interiors. Buyers work with the Burger Design Team to personalize each yacht, which features a marine-grade aluminum hull and triple Volvo Penta D13-IPS1350 engines for high-speed, long-range performance—top speeds near 35 knots, a cruising speed around 30 knots and an extended range for serious coastal exploration.
This article was originally published in the March 2021 issue.