Aquila 47 Molokai: Agile Angling Platform

What We Said: “Versatility is at the heart of the 47 Molokai. It’s a fishing-focused, fast power cat with overnight accommodations.”

Feature-Filled: The boat’s 360-degree fishability is desirable for stand-up anglers ready to go toe-to-toe with a formidable foe. Forty-plus rod holders ensure that a rod for every fishing scenario is at the ready. Twin 42.5-gallon transom livewells, two 90-gallon in-deck fish boxes and a bait-and-tackle rigging station aid in the fishing mission. Whether it’s drifting over wrecks and reefs for bottomfish, flying kites for sailfish or trolling the deep for marlin, the 47 Molokai plays all piscatorial positions well. Twin 600 hp or quad 400 hp outboards let owners dial in the desired performance.

Final Thoughts: Stable is what one feels when stepping aboard the 47 Molokai, helped in part by its 14-foot-7-inch beam. Supporting the drag-reducing, efficiency-enhancing, double-step hull form is a robust build, including a vacuum-infused hull, deck and cockpit sole. Primary forward and aft bulkheads are carbon fiber, while the secondary bulkheads are vinylester-resin-infused. A cabin with a queen-size berth enables weekend excursions. The Aquila 47 Molokai offers the angling advantages of a center-console as well as the element-free amenities of a sport-fish boat.

Azimut Yachts Seadeck 6: Eco-Conscious Cruiser

What We Said: “The Seadeck concept has a back-to-nature philosophy that includes ethically sourced and recycled materials and a cleaner, softer aesthetic with the sea as the focus.”

The Path to Sustainability: The Azimut Seadeck 6 has cork decks. It can run hotel loads—including the Seakeeper gyrostabilizer—at anchor for up to four hours during the day and eight hours at night thanks to a series of Torqeedo batteries and solar panels. The yacht also contains material from up to 15,000 recycled plastic bottles in its build, like the moquette carpeting belowdecks. Additionally, carbon fiber is used in strategic areas to reduce weight without sacrificing strength, which creates a lighter, efficient yacht. This express cruiser, however, does not sacrifice form, function or luxury. Its foldout cockpit sections increase deck space, and a hydraulic swim platform and steps enable seamless water access. Add in a luxe interior with sole-to-ceiling glass, light-tone furnishings, lacquers and a three-stateroom layout, and the Seadeck 6 ticks off a lot of boxes for owners.

Final Thoughts: A yacht can’t be all things to everyone, but the Azimut Yachts Seadeck 6 pushes the go-greener envelope for those seeking a vessel with a forward-thinking yet chic and luxurious design, and an eco-friendlier build.

Ferretti Yachts Infynito 90: Inside Meets Outside

What We Said: “Most striking is the Infynito 90’s partially enclosed foredeck, which Ferretti refers to as an all-seasons terrace. It’s a real wow feature, fully protected from above by a roof that stretches from the forward-raked bridge-deck windows to the ultra-high stem. The foredeck is open to the sides, with a view forward via a window.”

It’s Up to You: The all-seasons terrace has several layout options, including a hot tub with seating, a bar with six stools, and an L-shaped sofa with a table, to name a few. The standard accommodations are belowdecks with a three- or four-stateroom arrangement, but owners can choose a main-deck stateroom too. Additionally, the motoryacht’s sky lounge can have an open plan, with the helm area separated via bulkheads and a sliding door for crew privacy. Twin 1,550 hp and 1,800 hp MAN diesels are available. With the larger engines, the Infynito 90 can make an average top hop of 23 knots with an easy cruise speed of 15 to 17 knots. At a leisurely 10-knot jog, range is north of 2,000 nautical miles.

Final Thoughts: The Ferretti Yachts Infynito 90 represents a bold step in yacht design as it reimagines onboard spaces. It turns traditional concepts upside down to create something brand-new and multifunctional, and it’s all done with a high level of fit-and-finish.

Horizon Yachts FD110 Trideck: Going Long

What We Said: “Horizon Yachts’ Fast-Displacement series, penned by designer Cor D. Rover, is notable for its broad shoulders and high freeboard. These yachts carry a measurable beam forward to enhance interior and exterior volume, with a wave-splitting bow design and admirable performance across a wide spectrum of speeds.”

Inside Matters: The FD110 Trideck we got aboard had a warm, washed wenge wood with oak and walnut accents in the interior. A seemingly infinite number of other woods are available. Horizon offers owners a high level of customization. Referencing the volume created by the yacht’s design, the salon accommodates an 87-inch flat-screen TV with room to spare, and there are sole-to-ceiling windows around the superstructure. Additionally, the FD110 Trideck’s galley has room for eight fridge and freezer drawers, plus a full-height refrigerator. There is an on-deck owners’ stateroom with a king-size berth, and four guests staterooms belowdecks including three VIPs (two amidships, one forward).

Final Thoughts: For extended cruising, the Horizon FD110 Trideck is powered with twin 1,900 hp Caterpillar C32A diesels. At 8 knots, the yacht has a 3,000-nautical-mile range. At 16 knots, range is around 600 nm. We saw a top speed of 18.6 knots while aboard.

Horizon PC68: Room to Roam

What We Said: “Horizon Power Catamarans has done a lot to optimize the space that this yacht’s 24-foot-6-inch beam affords. Dismiss the thinking that lower staterooms on a multihull yacht are small and constricted. The builder performed some design magic and created four spacious dwellings. In the starboard hull, the master stateroom has a private entrance with a walk-around king-size berth athwartships in the peak, giving the owner an exterior view via a frameless hullside window. The cockpit has a 9-foot-long high-gloss wood table that seats eight.”

Ranging Far and Wide: In addition to the spaciousness created by the wide footprint, multihull yachts offer a different kind of ride than their monohull brethren. On the PC68, sharp hull entries make head seas seem gentle, while a Humphree active stabilization system reduces roll. Powered by twin 850 hp MAN i6 diesel engines matched with five-blade Veem props, the yacht’s range is more than 1,400 nautical miles at 10 knots. At a cruising speed of 19 knots, it’s possible to travel more than 600 nm between refueling stops.

Final Thoughts: With a Portuguese deck accessible through the flybridge forward door as well as a shoal-friendly 5-foot-4-inch draft and the range to travel far and wide, the PC68 is a multifaceted multihull.

Maritimo M60: A Classic Reimagined

What We Said: “To understand how the Maritimo M60 performs, you must know that it comes from Australia’s Gold Coast, north of Sydney. Local Maritimo owners do not have a protected Intracoastal Waterway. They cruise with few harbors in which to hide. That coast, facing the Pacific Ocean, endures waves that build across thousands of nautical miles of open ocean.”

Based on Owner Input: When Maritimo decided to update its original 60-foot motoryacht, the builder sought feedback from its global network of owners. The result is the M60 Flybridge Motor Yacht. Based on owners’ input, the builder focused on maximizing space in the cockpit and platform areas, offering versatile options for entertaining, adventure and relaxation. This yacht also has an aft galley, which socially connects the exterior and interior dining areas.

Final Thoughts: Thanks to its variable-deadrise hull with a deep keel, sharp bow entry and flattened progression aft, the M60 excels in offshore cruising efficiency, comfort and stability. Maritimo also stayed with conventional shaft drives for this vessel. Its 1,200-gallon fuel capacity and three options for power—standard twin 800 hp Volvo Penta D13 or optional 1,000 hp Volvo Penta or 1,150 hp Scania engines—bring distant ports of call within easier reach.

Ocean Alexander 35 Puro: Defining Italian Style

What We Said: “The Ocean Alexander 35P is the first model in the builder’s Puro series, which is being offered in addition to the Revolution, Explorer and Legend series. The builder says the idea behind Puro is to offer yachts for the global marketplace, instead of taking stylized cues from niche geographical markets. Size-wise, the 35 Puro is a 113-foot yacht with a beam of more than 25 feet and a gross tonnage of 273.”

Style With Spirit: Puro in Italian translates as “pure,” yet it can also mean clear or undisputed; all are appropriate to describe the styling of this Ocean Alexander motoryacht, which is produced in collaboration with Italian yacht designer Giorgio Cassetta and naval architect Andrea Agrusta. Within the notable, stylish exterior lines, the 35P has accommodations for 10 guests. The master stateroom is situated on the main deck forward and includes seating areas to port and starboard. The four guest staterooms are on the lower deck, with two VIPs and two twin-berth setups. On the main deck, there’s a conventional layout with a salon and formal dining area.

Final Thoughts: With the 35 Puro, Ocean Alexander has retained the brand DNA that has made it successful while still offering a new look and feel for the next generation of cruising enthusiasts.

Princess Yachts Y95: Class-Leading Flagship

What We Said “The Y95 is the flagship of Princess Yachts’ four-model Y Class of open-flybridge designs. The flybridge is set up for driving and entertaining in comfort. There are twin adjustable helm seats, along with a forward-facing L-shaped seating area for guests. A bar on the flybridge includes a sink, an electric barbecue, a hob and a drawer refrigerator. The dining table up top seats 10 people. Additional dining space is on the main deck.”

The Flybridge Experience: With all respect to climate-controlled, fully enclosed helm vessels, there’s something visceral about enjoying a luxury yacht from an open flybridge. It might be the expansive views of the seas, a subconscious longing to relive the enjoyment of smaller open vessels more associated with youth, or the simple pleasure of feeling the wind and sun while underway. Whatever the reason, the attraction is undeniable.

Final Thoughts: With more than 80 percent of each vessel constructed at its 1.1-million-square-foot facility in Plymouth, United Kingdom, Princess ensures excellent quality control across its entire line. Performance is another strong suit. With an efficient hull form and wave-piercing bow, the Y95 reaches speeds of up to 23 knots with its standard 2,000 hp MAN V12-2000 engines, according to the builder.

Riva 82 Diva: Tradition Meets Technology

What We Said: “Flybridge motoryachts of this volume do not get any more elegant. Mauro Micheli and his team at Officina Italiana Design—which has penned every new Riva for about three decades—tell me their brief this time was to create a modern flybridge yacht that’s also sporty and streamlined. And haven’t they just? The 82 Diva’s proportions are precise, and it is the first Riva with fold-down quarter platforms that turn the cockpit and hydraulic swim platform into a beach club. The fold-down platforms add more than 10 feet to the almost 20-foot beam.”

Sleek and Stylish: The Riva’s polished yet sinewy lines hint at the yacht’s performance characteristics. The 82 Diva is based on a new hull form and powered by standard twin 1,800 hp MAN V-12 diesels. The builder promises a top speed of around 29 knots and a 26-knot fast cruise, at which the range should be about 300 nautical miles with the yacht’s 1,700 gallons of fuel. A pair of 1,900 hp MANs are an option for owners who desire a bit more velocity.

Final Thoughts: For a planing design with big, powerful engines, the 82 Diva is fundamentally a quiet yacht. At cruising speeds, the sound level in the owner’s stateroom is just 65 decibels, about the same as laughter or normal conversation. It’s only 67 decibels with the yacht at top speed.

Riviera 585 SUV: All-in-One

What We Said: “The short and very sweet story of the Riviera 585 SUV is that it blends spirited 32-plus-knot performance with a luxurious alfresco lifestyle. From the raised, enclosable alfresco deck overlooking the cockpit to the forward helm, everything is on a single level, yet headroom in the four staterooms belowdecks is more than 6 feet, 5 inches. That is an admirable engineering feat.”

Sport Utility Vessel: This Riviera is aimed squarely at those who want some of everything in their boating experiences. Port and starboard transom doors open to the teak cockpit, making it a full-on water-sports entertainment zone. A console partially shielded by the overhanging roof combines an outdoor grilling area with a bait-prep station that has tackle stowage for those who’d also like to do a bit of fishing during their time on the water. Inside, the layout with a master, VIP and guest staterooms plus optional crew quarters lends itself well to extended cruising with family or friends, with or without professional crew aboard.

Final Thoughts: An Australian boatbuilder, Riviera Yachts has a reputation for building robust boats, with hand-laid fiberglass construction and solid glass bottoms. The deep-V hull is built to handle rough sea conditions, lending plenty of confidence to skippers.

Sanlorenzo 57Steel: Ocean-Crossing Elegance

What We Said: “Visually, Sanlorenzo’s 57Steel makes quite a statement. With exterior design and space planning by Zuccon International Project in Rome, this model has a nominal volume of 1,050 gross tons. Forward-raked bridge windows give the 57Steel a touch of go-anywhere styling, but it’s still a modern motoryacht with hybrid hull architecture—a modestly raked stem, square stem root, midlength fluted bow bulb, spray rails and flaring forward, and twin fin stabilizers and rudders.”

Bonus Space: Down at water level, with the yacht’s side platforms out, the beach-club real estate adds up to almost 1,000 square feet for guest relaxation and fun with the water toys. Add the gym next door, which includes a hammam, sauna and day head, and the whole area becomes one of the best wellness spaces of its kind on a yacht with a length overall less than 200 feet.

Final Thoughts: Piero Lissoni’s design studio in Milan created this yacht’s contemporary interior ambience. The decor focuses on oak veneers, soft whites and creams in a combination that should appeal to charter guests along with the yacht’s owners. This is a less-is-more approach to design rather than a minimalist one—and fun is still included. The main salon has a cocktail-bar entrance to its lounge and dining areas.

Sunseeker 100: Big-Time Style

What We Said “Sunseeker offers an upper helm position, and wing or stern stations. With or without that second helm, the upper deck’s layout is asymmetrical. In a first for the yacht builder, the upper deck connects via sloping side decks to the forward terrace’s booth seating and sun pads; farther forward, a foredeck tucks deep into the bow. The foredeck is accessed via a short set of steps to port, while a companionway connects aft from the terrace to the portside deck. The after end of the flybridge is open to a degree of owner interpretation.”

Flexible Stateroom Layout: The Sunseeker 100’s accommodations should work for owners and guests, as well as different kinds of charter parties. In addition to the main-deck master, this yacht has four en suite staterooms for as many as 10 guests belowdecks. Two staterooms amidships have king berths, while the other two are forward with berths that can be configured as twins or doubles. They can also have Pullman berths.

A Fun Ride: Our writer found that turns were pretty prompt, given the vessel’s half-load bulk of around 220,000 pounds. With the fins and trim system active, the bow stayed up between 3 to 4 degrees, with roll and pitch nicely in check. Overall, the ride was remarkably comfortable and surprisingly quiet, even at top speed.

Two Oceans 555: Primo Power Catamaran

What We Said: “Stability was among many characteristics that left me impressed with the Two Oceans 555, the company’s first offering in the United States. The builder was founded in 1989 and constructs its boats in Cape Town, South Africa, with power and sail models from 23 to 160 feet length overall. Two Oceans also builds offshore rescue craft, which explains some of the other characteristics I saw after taking a turn at the helm of the Two Oceans 555. For instance, I was startled to learn that this power cat gets about 1 nautical mile per gallon at 10 knots. With 750 gallons of fuel, that’s a lot farther than most yachtsmen will ever want to run in a single hop.”

Off-Grid Package: This power cat can be ordered with twin 9 kW Integrel Solutions generators coupled to the prop shafts with flex power takeoffs. Combined with the solar panels forward of the flybridge helm, this arrangement feeds a bank of Victron Energy lithium-phosphate batteries totaling 26,000 watts, providing more than 19 hours of silent running time for all air-conditioning, ship and galley needs.

Final Thoughts: The Two Oceans 555 has the interior and exterior real estate of a monohull nearly double its size. The builder made good use of that space, creating a yacht that’s ready for comfortable long-distance cruising.

wallywhy 150: 78 Feet, 8 Inches of Innovation

What We Said: “The wallywhy150 is a two-and-a-half-deck design with around 150 gross tons—a spec we don’t often see with yachts this length, but, again, Wally likes to do things differently. The ‘why’ bit of wallywhy is an acronym for Wally Hybrid Yachts, which has nothing to do with hybrid propulsion, but rather references hulls that are optimized for a range of displacement and semi-displacement cruising speeds.”

Outdoor Living: There are two principal zones on the 150: the cockpit and the upper deck aft. The cockpit, occupying two levels, has its forward half at the same level as the after end of the main salon, which is lower than aboard more-conventional yacht designs. The rest of the cockpit is down a step. It has an island sofa amidships with a flippable backrest, so guests can laze facing forward or aft. The upper deck aft serves as a sun deck with partial protection from a mostly carbon-fiber hardtop. It’s a sizable space, whether used for family fun or as a party venue.

Final Thoughts: Standard power is triple 900 hp Volvo Penta D13s and IPS1200 pod drives, which should deliver a top-end speed of around 21 knots. With the optional triple 1,000 hp D13s with IPS1350s, Hull No. 1 hit 22.9 knots one way and 22.6 knots on a reciprocal heading. Wally quotes a 23-knot speed at half-load.

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ACR ResQLink AIS PLB-450

The more ears that hear a call for help, the better chance there is to get it sooner. Add in greater position accuracy and you get the ACR ResQLink AIS PLB-450. This personal locator beacon uses AIS and 406 mHz frequencies to broadcast a user’s location. To help pinpoint that location, the PLB-450 harnesses the global navigation satellite system. When we tested the ACR ResQLink PLB-450 on land, the system quickly identified three satellites within view and acquired its first fix within 35 seconds, with a position accuracy of about 215 feet. The ability to add a wearable beacon that broadcasts to local vessels and rescuing authorities provides highly accurate location data The fact that the device broadcasts for 24-plus hours makes the ACR ResQLink PLB-450 an option for boaters of all types. 

ePropulsion X40 Outboard

The X40 is ePropulsion’s largest electric outboard in a three-model series, which also includes an X12 and X20. The engine’s number designation indicates power in kilowatts. When the company tested its X40 on a 20-foot V-hull aluminum boat, the engine produced a top speed of around 19.4 knots (22.3 mph), which it can maintain for one hour. Dial it back to 8.3 knots to double the run time. At 6.7 knots, it’s four hours. The X40 has 88.2 percent total powertrain efficiency. ePropulsion designed the engine’s electric steering, power trim and tilt, electric control unit and motor controller as a single unit.

Compass 11.1 Limo Tender

Yacht owners seeking an all-weather ride that accommodates 12 passengers from the big boat in a climate-controlled environment may want to consider the Compass 11.1 Limo tender. The cabin is outfitted with custom leather seating, a teak sole with an eye-catching geometric pattern, warm interior lighting that follows the curve of the superstructure, and a glass roof that opens and articulates in several directions. Windows are a clear-coat carbon fiber and provide ocean views at all points. There are steps forward and aft, as well as a swim platform to ensure seamless boarding in any scenario. The Compass 11.1 Limo tender is powered with a pair of twin 320 hp Yanmar diesels paired to sterndrives. Top speed is 34 knots, but with a great ride, what’s the rush?

Dockmate Dynamic Positioning

Dockmate’s Dynamic Positioning System is an upgrade to the company’s remote-control technology, adding next-level confidence for boat owners who are ready to take a break from being stuck at the helm when waiting for a bridge opening. The Dockmate hand-held remote control gives the skipper access to two modes. The first one is designed for operating on open water, where the positioning system uses only the engines to hold station. It will keep the vessel into the wind or current to stay in place. In close-quarters scenarios, Dockmate’s system will engage the engines and thrusters to stay on the waypoint. A 4-inch screen at the helm displays the vessel’s position at all times, and the skipper has the ability to activate the dynamic positioning system with the push of a button.

Furuno TZTouchXL

The latest from Furuno is an upgraded version of the TZtouch line of multifunction displays. Dubbed the TZtouchXL, these wide-bodied displays are not only equipped with faster processors, but they also deliver better imagery. In fact, they are the only displays that can render TimeZero’s TZ Maps. TZtouchXL displays come in 10-, 13-, 16-, 22– and 24-inch screen sizes, and have 1920-by-1080 high-definition displays, which highlight TZ Maps’ rich colors and bathymetric details. Skippers can also use Furuno’s AI Routing, where they select start and end points, and the software uses the chart’s bathymetric data to generate safe routes. Anglers can use this tech to access Furuno’s Dynamic Fishing Maps with five different resolution levels, including hybrid satellite and contour charts, and 3-inch contour lines to help pinpoint a hot bite.

SipaBoards

Imagine enjoying a relaxing morning paddle amid light winds but then finding yourself a bit farther from shore than you initially thought. What if there was the option of a power assist that could kick in and return you safely to your boat or terra firma? That was the thinking behind the SipaBoards line of power-assisted SUPs. Each of the three models—the Neo ($3,255), Tourer ($3,900) and AllRounder ($3,900)—has a water jet paired with a power-pack battery and a Bluetooth-enabled remote control. There’s also a self-inflate system to help ease the task of getting the boards prepped and ready for the water. Launched with a Kickstarter campaign in 2015, SipaBoards has now sold more than 5,000 SUPs in 26 countries.

Lomac GranTurismo 14

Dubbed a “maxi RIB” by the builder, the Lomac GranTurismo 14 is the culmination of three years of research and development in a 100 percent made-in-Milan design by Federico Fiorientino. It has hulls optimized by computational fluid dynamics as well as vacuum-infusion lamination incorporating vinylester resins and neopentyl gelcoat. Aramid fibers also reinforce the T-top, deck and hull without adding substantially more weight. The 16-person capacity means owners will have plenty of room for family and friends. Standard power is triple 300 hp outboards, although speed demons can upgrade to triple 450 hp engines for even greater performance. 

Garmin GPSMap 9000 Series

The latest from Garmin, the GPSMap 9000 series of chart plotters offers up to seven times the processing speed of previous generations of Garmin multifunction displays. Available in 19-, 22-, 24– or 27-inch versions, each display has 4K resolution and edge-to-edge clarity. They can also be flat- or flush-mounted for an all-glass helm. In-plane switching ensures sunlight readability from virtually any viewing angle, even while wearing polarized sunglasses. In addition to enhancing navigation, the large-format 4K displays can also be used to display streaming entertainment or for watching stored content. GPSMap 9000 displays also utilize high-bandwidth digital content protection distribution, allowing users to play the same content simultaneously across all networked GPSMap 9000 screens. 

JL Audio MediaMaster 55

Guided by a philosophy that great audio has real value, Garmin and its brands—JL Audio and Fusion—develop and deliver world-class audio entertainment. The JL Audio MediaMaster 55 is a next-generation source unit designed specifically for the often harsh maritime environment. Built for nonstop playback of the skipper’s favorite tunes, it has multiple connectivity options, including a digital AM/FM tuner, DAB+ radio, Bluetooth connectivity, analog auxiliary input, and a USB connection with charging. It is also equipped with a built-in amplifier, providing the ability to drive multiple speakers per channel. Rugged and weatherproof, the MM55 has a silicone button pad and new rotary knob. The 2.8-inch full-color LCD screen has larger icons than on previous models, simplified menus and a refreshed color palette. It still has separate day and night lighting themes for easier viewing if cocktail hour runs past sunset.

Valo Hyperfoil

In a clever combination, this company introduced foiling technology and electric propulsion to personal watercraft. Founded in 2019, Boundary Layer Technologies initially worked on several commercial marine concepts. In late 2022, the company shifted its focus to the recreational market, building a prototype of an electric foiling PWC. That led to the updated design, which was unveiled at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in October 2023. The Valo Hyperfoil has a control system called Skyride, which uses advanced algorithms to adjust the foils hundreds of times every second. This technology comes at an early-adopter premium. With a suggested retail price of $59,000, the Valo Hyperfoil is more than double the price of most traditional PWC. Projected range is more than 60 nautical miles at an average speed of 27 knots.

Winch Design’s Arc in Colour

Winch Design worked with Summit Furniture on this updated line called Arc in Colour. It’s built from sustainable, plantation-grown teak, along with fabrics made from recycled fishing nets and textile waste. The idea is not so much to make furniture that looks like it came from recycled and sustainable materials, but instead to make furniture that looks luxurious while being crafted in a way that’s better for the planet. Plans call for expanding the Arc in Colour line into bar chairs, dining chairs and modular  sofas. It’s not going to be a custom line; instead, the goal is to make the furniture accessible for many clients, since more and more yacht owners are making verified sustainable materials part of their project briefs.

Mercury Avator 7.5e

Mercury Marine can forever say that it was the first major manufacturer of marine internal-combustion engines to offer an electric outboard option. The company’s Avator 7.5e delivers comparable performance to Mercury’s 3.5 hp four-stroke gasoline outboard engine, minus the carbon dioxide. The Avator 7.5e was also introduced as the only outboard on the market with a transverse flux motor, a design that Andrew Przybyl, Mercury’s technical manager and engineer for the Avator line, says has high torque-density characteristics. The Avator 7.5e comes with a 1 kWh lithium-ion battery, and a color display with GPS that gives operators a bevy of real-time range information.

Raymarine Axiom 2

Raymarine’s Axiom 2 is an updated version of displays the company first unveiled in 2017. Axiom 2 displays come in three models with screen sizes ranging from 9 to 24 inches. All of them have six-core processors, global navigation satellite system receivers, 64 gigabytes of solid-state storage, the latest version of Raymarine’s Lighthouse 4 operating system and next-generation screen coatings. Axiom displays can include angling-and cruising-specific versions, and they use different transducers than previous-generation Axiom offerings. These transducers have piezoceramic elements inside that are larger, equating to greater acoustic sensitivity and better beam-shaping capability. With the new transducers, boaters can realize the system’s full acoustic capabilities.

Williams Sportjet 520

The spy film Argylle hit the big screen worldwide with a star-studded cast that included Bryce Dallas Howard, John Cena, Bryan Cranston, Ariana DeBose, Catherine O’Hara and Samuel L. Jackson—along with the debut of the Williams SportJet 520, which the filmmakers used for a chase scene along the River Thames in England. The SportJet 520, at 17 feet long, is the flagship vessel in the Williams SportJet line. It has seating for seven people and is intended for use as an all-purpose tender with yachts about 98 feet and larger. 

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Arkema’s Elium is a liquid thermoplastic resin that can be used for building recyclable composite structures, including hulls, decks and spars. Conventional resins use styrenes that evaporate during curing, releasing volatile organic compounds and yielding long cross-linked chains, which makes them hard to recycle. Elium resin uses an acrylic monomer that releases small amounts of VOCs and doesn’t cross-link, making it recyclable multiple times.

“When you are talking about recycling, you have to prove it, so providing the resin is [one] thing, but identifying how you will recycle it is another challenge,” says Nicolas Valloir, Arkema’s business manager. The solution, he says, will likely involve government regulations enforcing recycling; however, Arkema is already creating case studies. Valloir cited a high-performance sailboat that Arkema built using recycled Elium resin. “This boat won a transatlantic race between Europe and Brazil,” he says, adding that—following chemical extraction—the recycled monomer was 99 percent pure.

Structures built using Elium can be recycled via a chemical-extraction process that removes the resin from its composite structure, or through a mechanical process where the chopped-up structure is turned into a thermoplastic that can be used for thermocompression bonding, injection molding or 3D printing.

Elium Upsides

Elium resin works with most boatbuilding materials—including fiberglass, carbon fiber and wood—and most gelcoats. Arkema doesn’t offer Elium resin for hand lay-up builds, but it can be used for infusion and light-resin transfer-molding processes. It reduces volatile organic compound emissions, increases recyclability, and lowers  each build project’s overall carbon dioxide footprint.

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The iconic architecture and stunning sunsets on the Greek isle of Santorini (officially known as Thera) have driven the volcanic island’s explosion in tourism (no pun intended). But there’s more for cruisers to explore on this gem located in the southern Aegean Sea. 

Oia

When people think of Santorini, they envision the picturesque cliffside village of Oia (pronounced EE-yah). Its iconic blue-domed churches, whitewashed buildings, and breathtaking sunset views over the caldera are the main reasons more than 2 million travelers visit the island each year. Along its pedestrian main street, known as the Marble Walkway, you’ll find upscale boutiques and art galleries such as Dimitris Kolioussis’ visually arresting Icon Painting Workshop and Marmarini, which sells delicate jewelry, scarves and other handcrafted creations.

For a next-level sunset experience, book a rooftop table at the refined Strogili Restaurant. Leave room for the signature dessert, a deliciously rich chocolate, caramel and peanut brownie known as “illusion volcanic rocks.” You can work it off the next day on the popular 6.5-mile hike along the cliff from Oia to Fira. Be sure to pack water and sunscreen.

Kamari

The main beach destination on Santorini is Kamari. The promenade bordering the volcanic black-sand beach is lined with restaurants such as Taverna Saliveros, a family place run by an attentive matriarch serving authentic Greek fare like dolmades and tomato fritters. A few steps down, Prospect Books & Art sells an impressive variety of distinctive souvenirs. And around the corner, Erotokritos Cretan Bakery is a great provisioning stop for grab-and-go sandwiches and delicious pastries, including portokalopita (orange cake with syrup).

Akrotiri

Known as “Greece’s Pompeii,” the ancient Minoan settlement of Akrotiri was buried in ash from a cataclysmic volcanic eruption in the 16th century B.C. The site remained lost until the 1860s and was thought to have inspired the Atlantis fable. Excavations begun in 1967 have revealed surprisingly well-preserved buildings, frescoes and pottery that reflect the prosperity of this important Aegean port city on the far southwest tip of Santorini. Museum signage is limited, so consider hiring a tour guide who can bring these fascinating ruins to life.

Santo Wines

Santo Wines is a collective of 1,200 members striving to preserve Santorini’s distinctive approach to winemaking. Cruisers can visit Santo’s winery in Pyrgos to learn how cultivators grow their native Assyrtiko grapes and other varietals by training their vines into kouloura, spiral baskets that shield the grapes from scorching sun and strong winds. Reserve an evening time slot for dinner or a wine tasting on Santo’s spacious terrace for a stunning sunset view over the caldera.  

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Y.CO, which recently welcomed the brand-new Benetti B.Now 50M Dyna R into the charter fleet, says the owner is keeping the yacht open for bookings in the Mediterranean. It’s an unusual, late-season opportunity to book a yacht that’s still in its first season on the water—and that’s packed with a surprising number of features and amenities.

Dyna R was built for an experienced yachtsman, and it shows. Not only are the spaces on board dedicated to various types of relaxation, but the toy box is also filled with just about every option a charter client could request.

There’s a pool on the main deck, along with a hot tub on the sun deck. The gym has cardio machines such as a treadmill and bicycle by Technogym, along with yoga mats, free weights and resistance bands for a variety of workouts. The spa has a sauna, along with a treatment room and a rainfall steam shower to cater to different clients.

Guests who prefer to play in the sun can use the yacht’s two personal watercraft, three Fliteboards, trio of Seabobs, five sea scooters, or kayaks and paddleboards. The yacht also has snorkeling gear, inflatables that can be towed behind the tender—the six-person banana is not something that charter guests see advertised regularly—and water skis and kneeboards.

Dyna R also has Benetti’s Oasis Deck design, with wing terraces to maximize the dance space for guest use at anchor.

Interior design is light and bright, based on different shades of sand. Note the outdoor fire pit shown in the photograph at right, providing warmth during outdoor movie nights under the stars.

Inside, accommodations are for 12 guests in six staterooms. The master has oversize windows, a walk-in dressing area, an office and a private balcony. The master’s head includes a freestanding bathtub, also an unusual feature on a yacht of this size, or even larger sizes.

Furniture is designed to allow broad views through the yacht’s oversize windows. Note the multilevel side tables for placing drinks, books or other small items, again showing the owner’s familiarity with the need to accommodate various relaxation preferences on board.

The owner also thought about how to give guests a stylish way to head ashore: a Novamarine Black Shiver chase boat, further making every moment of the charter experience memorable.   

Ready to Roam

According to Y.CO, Dyna R has a 12-knot cruising speed and a 15-knot maximum speed, giving the yacht plenty of kick to keep cruising time short between various itinerary stops.

Standing By

Dyna R charters with a complement of 11 crew, which means there is nearly one-to-one service for each of the 12 guests as they make use of all the different indoor and outdoor areas on board.

Take the next step: Y.CO

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As I stepped out of the blazing Palm Beach, Florida, sun into the cool, airy main deck of the Princess Yachts Y80, I was immediately impressed by the bright, open and inviting feel of the interior. There’s nearly 7-foot headroom, and the windows span almost from the deck to the overhead, enabling a cascade of natural light to enter the space. The contrast of neutral soft goods and satin-finish walnut offers elegance in a warm, upscale way that doesn’t speak to any sort of pretentiousness. Indeed, this is a vessel equally suited to a family cavorting throughout the Caribbean in wet bathing suits or couples cruising the Mediterranean en route to Saint-Tropez or Porto Cervo with a professional crew.

The flow is uninterrupted from the cockpit to the helm forward. Entering via a glass door, there’s a lounge with seating to port and starboard, a galley to starboard and portside dining for eight. With the galley open to the dining area, owners can dial it up with china and crystal for formal occasions or kick back with lighter fare for the family and kids. Forward is belowdecks access to port, as well as the lower helm station with Garmin displays and Stidd seating.

Accommodations belowdecks are thoughtfully laid out. The full-beam master stateroom with a king berth spans the Y80’s 19-foot-11-inch beam. The stateroom is abaft the circular stairwell for privacy, and the en suite has his-and-hers sinks and a shower. A nod to the builder’s level of customization: The owner elected to forgo the standard sofa and add stowage for extended cruising along the East Coast and Bahamas.

Forward and to starboard is the first guest stateroom with a queen berth; across the companionway is a second stateroom with twin berths that can be electrically joined to form a queen. A Pullman berth is an option. Far forward is the third guest stateroom with a king berth. All are en suite, and Princess labels them all VIPs.

While the Y80 is beautiful on the inside, its outdoor spaces also stand out, starting with the main deck aft. This seating area with a table is perfect for alfresco dining in the shade of the overhang, or as a spot to chill out between rides on the water toys. Speaking of the toys, the swim platform submerges to launch a personal watercraft or a tender; a crane is an option for a larger runabout.

The flybridge continues the theme of open-air entertaining with a wet bar and seating in sunny and shaded zones for guest comfort.

On the Y80’s foredeck, an open seating area accommodates 10 people with forward- and aft-facing U-shaped seating that converts to a sun pad. This space is a breezy spot to enjoy the views while underway or on a quiet getaway during those balmy summer evenings at anchor.

Performance is another cornerstone of the Princess brand. We left the dock and headed for Lake Worth Inlet at 900 rpm and made 9 knots. Twin 1,900 hp MAN diesels are standard, but this Y80 had the optional 2,000 hp engines for a bit more oomph. We were greeted by rolling 2-footers as we made our way into the Atlantic, with conditions that allowed us to wring out the vessel throughout its speed range.

At 1,840 rpm, the Y80 loped easily at 26 knots as the MANs burned 120 gallons per hour, a solid mix of speed and efficiency yielding a maximum range of 400 nautical miles. Turning the wheel hard over produced virtually no heeling. The Sleipner fin-stabilizing system automatically controlled the boat’s attitude. The Y80 performed like a much smaller yacht, carving turns and tracking with aplomb. With the throttles fully forward, the Y80 hit a top-end speed of 35.2 knots at 2,325 rpm. That’s impressive for a vessel displacing more than 145,000 pounds. A quick jog across the Gulf Stream to Bimini for lunch wouldn’t be out of the question.

The upper helm station provides unobstructed visibility, and all controls and electronics are within easy reach. This owner opted for a three-sided clear enclosure, which kept the wind out of our faces and the noise levels remarkably low at just 78 decibels, allowing me to converse with the crew without raised voices. Two 18-inch Garmin multifunction displays flank a centerline Böning engine display.

Additional equipment includes FLIR night-vision cameras, joystick control and Starlink, as well as Garmin VHF radios and a Surround View 360-degree camera system. The latter is especially neat when anchoring or docking, providing critical views on the helm displays for precise close-quarters maneuvering.

Build quality is another Princess hallmark. With more than 80 percent of each vessel constructed at its facility in Plymouth, England, Princess remains firmly in control of the Y80’s exemplary fit-and-finish.

When a boatbuilder sets out to replace a model in its lineup, it typically dives deeply into what made the previous vessel a success while adding design and technology improvements to level up the ownership experience. As the replacement for the Y78 in the Princess Yachts lineup, the Y80 hits that mark squarely, and then some.

Rule Britannia

Located in Plymouth, an area rich in British maritime history and heritage—some of which dates back to the 17th century—the Princess Yachts manufacturing facility encompasses more than 1.1 million square feet, making it the largest yacht manufacturer in the United Kingdom.

Room to Roam

With its 19-foot-11-inch beam, the Princess Yachts Y80 has considerable volume inside and outside while maintaining an elegant interior layout as well as sleek exterior styling. The yacht’s four staterooms accommodate eight guests without compromising the deep, wide side decks, providing seamless and safe access to the alfresco entertainment spaces in the bow and at the stern.  

Bespoke Design

The Y80 offers owners a variety of options. The standard furniture is crafted from satin-finished Rovere oak, while optional woods include ash, silver oak or walnut in high-gloss or satin finishes. Owners can also dial in the flybridge layout, choosing from freestanding sun loungers, a spa, or a crane to launch a tender concealed within a sun pad. And while the standard main deck provides an uninterrupted flow from the cockpit to the helm, optional partitions for the galley and wheelhouse are available for those who prefer a more private layout.

The X Factor

In addition to the Y80, Princess Yachts offers an X80. The newest and second entry in the X Class is characterized by what the British builder calls a “super flybridge,” which Princess says has 30 percent more space than other flybridge yachts of this length. Like the Y80, it also has a four-stateroom layout. Powered with twin 1,900 hp MAN diesel engines, the X80 has a reported 29-to-31-knot top hop.

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With more than 60 years of experience and a current range of boats that stretches from a 28-foot center-console to a 61-foot convertible, Bertram Yachts is launching the third model in its center-console line: the 34CC. Why a 34-foot center-console? According to Bertram’s vice president of sales, Tommy Thompson, it was a happy medium between two of the builder’s current models, the 28CC and 39CC. But it also allowed the new build to meet two specific criteria: a variety of powerplant options and forward cabin access.

The 34CC comes standard with twin 400 hp Mercury Verados; however, the 34-footer can also handle triple 300 hp and 350 hp outboards. “You reach a size where you can be too small that you can’t have triples, you can be too big and you can’t have doubles, so we wanted to have the option of having 800, 900 or 1,050 horsepower,” Thompson says. “A huge feature we don’t dare eliminate from the boat by going down to a [32- or 33-foot build] is the entrance to the lower cabin. In a 34-foot boat, who wants to go through a side door out in the rain? It’s not just an entrance. It’s a real lower cabin. Two people can sleep down there.”

The combination of powerplant options and 23 degrees of deadrise at the transom is the result of Bertram’s experience with building other models. “We’ve integrated lessons from our best-running hulls to create the perfect blend,” according to Nicholas Fletcher, Bertram’s naval architect program manager. “We focused on balancing weight and running surface to deliver a ride that is comfortable and dynamically refined.”

Dan Hamilton, Bertram’s director of product development and engineering, says the builder also leaned into tried-and-true methods with the deep-V hull design.

“We prioritize resilient, proven system designs over high-tech solutions that can be difficult to manage,” Hamilton says. “Our approach ensures reliability and ease of use for our customers.”

Getting the proportions of the boat correct required Bertram to balance as much forward seating as possible with as much cockpit space aft as the design team could manage. And, as with other Bertrams, it had to be accomplished with an eye toward fishability. The 34CC has four insulated fish boxes, rod stowage and rod holders. There are also three helm seats for the crew to sit comfortably on longer runs out to the fishing grounds.

Bertram is hinting at expanding its center-console lineup with larger models too.   

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Some lessons must be learned the hard way. Take the Atlantis, an 80-foot express cruiser that was motoring 3 miles off the coast of St. Augustine, Florida, this past May during a Memorial Day weekend voyage. The yacht was reportedly operating under mostly clear skies when it struck an object, likely a large metal marker denoting a submerged dredge pipe. At 11:37 a.m., the US Coast Guard in Jacksonville received emergency notification via VHF channel 16 that Atlantis was sinking. The Coast Guard dispatched a boat and contacted the St. Johns County Fire Rescue Division, which rescued two mariners.

While it’s unclear how Atlantis’ crew failed to spot the marker, better watchkeeping and collision-avoidance technology likely could have prevented this accident.

Watchkeeping often involves long periods of monotony punctuated by occasional moments of stress. AI-enabled technologies can ease this burden. Sea Machines’ AI-ris (pronounced “eye-ris”) Computer Vision Sensor alerts recreational mariners about dangerous targets. Although it doesn’t autonomously evade danger, the system processes targets in milliseconds, supports fast cruising speeds and enhances situational awareness.

AI-ris ($27,900) is an optical-based system that uses AI technology called computer vision to detect, classify, geolocate and track multiple targets. The system accomplishes this via a custom machine-learning model that Sea Machines trained on millions of images. “AI-ris is designed to enhance situational awareness for all vessels under power that are 33 feet or longer,” says James Miller, Sea Machines’ AI-ris product manager.

The system has a forward-looking daylight camera and a rugged black-box processor. It also has a touchscreen user-interface screen, or boaters can substitute a compatible Furuno or Raymarine multifunction display, or a generic touchscreen display. AI-ris requires NMEA 2000 connectivity to access the vessel’s GPS/GNSS sensor, and it can be spec’d with a Sea Machines thermal-imaging camera.

The daylight camera must be mounted at least 25 feet above the waterline to deliver its full range of 5 nautical miles. AI-ris can simultaneously classify and track 50 targets. In terms of target size, AI-ris can detect a 13-foot object at 0.25 nautical miles; at 1 mile, it can detect a 49- to -59-foot object; and at 5 miles, it can detect a 246- to 295-foot object. AI-ris reportedly has 99 to 100 percent accuracy when it can place 20 pixels on a target.

Given that this target classification wizardry resides in a machine-learning model, the optical-based system requires imagery. The daylight camera captures 30 frames per second, has a 90-degree field of view (horizontal and vertical), and uses a low-light mode to capture moon- and starlight. The 10-megapixel sensor yields 4K onscreen imagery that’s shared with the processor via an Ethernet cable.

Processed imagery is then streamed onto the user’s screen. Users can take screen grabs and capture video, a feature that Miller says can be useful in documenting incidents.

“The custom machine-learning model was trained on over 25 million images of vessels and objects [taken] from a variety of vessels operating globally in different sea and lighting conditions,” Miller says.

These images have yielded more than 35 million examples of marine targets—but the system doesn’t work like a search engine. “Rather than looking up a vessel or object within a database, the computer-vision model recognizes important objects in view by its understanding of how these objects appear and behave,” he says.

AI-ris does this very quickly. Miller says it will detect, classify and track multiple targets in less than 250 milliseconds. Depending on environmental factors, the number of targets and the distance to the object, he adds, “This can occur in significantly less time.”

On the user-interface side, AI-ris creates a 2D augmented-reality display on its networked screen. Targets are graphically boxed, color-coded and placed into four classification buckets. Yellow indicates powerboats, blue denotes sailboats, and green represents marine mammals. White refers to miscellaneous objects, including aids to navigation, kayaks, swimmers and logs. Miller says Sea Machines is adding eight additional classification buckets soon.

Alternatively, AI-ris can display a radar-style target-range viewer that depicts the vessel in the center, with outward-extending range bands. Targets appear as color-coded triangles, providing classification along with visual range and bearing information.

Users can set guard zones (think radar) in both modes. Once a target is detected, classified and tracked within a guard zone, AI-ris provides visual and auditory warnings. These begin with a banner at the top of the screen; optional auditory alerts are played twice, 20 seconds apart, while the escalatory auditory alarms are played every 20 seconds until the alarms are manually cleared.

“Customer feedback emphasized that the system shouldn’t become something that an operator has to constantly attend to; rather, [it’s] something that supports safe navigation,” Miller says. “For this reason, we have concentrated on a fine balance between passive and active notifications.”

While AI-ris has interesting capabilities, it has limitations like all technologies. For example, its 25-foot mounting-height requirement is a big ask for smaller yachts. The camera’s 90-degree field of view leaves a 270-degree blind spot unless the vessel also carries an automatic identification system receiver or radar. The system isn’t compatible with third-party cameras, and it can’t draw information from the vessel’s vector cartography to verify the position of, say, aids to navigation. As of this writing, the system also can’t autonomously command the autopilot to avoid collisions.

That said, AI-ris does provide unflagging situational awareness within its field of view. It supports vessel speeds up to 45 knots, and technology is on the way that will provide the same daylight-camera functionality on the company-supplied thermal-imaging cameras. Sea Machines is planning a release that will allow a yacht with AI-ris, a Sea Machines SM360 advanced autopilot system, and a Rolls-Royce power and bridge system to dodge dangerous targets autonomously.

For now, if the goal is to enjoy less-memorable Memorial Day weekends than the crew on Atlantis experienced, the Sea Machines AI-ris system provides a tireless eye on the horizon.

Lifelong Learners

AI-ris is based on a model that has already been trained on more than 25 million images, but more data equals increased safety. Sea Machines collects new imagery using a fleet of test boats and working with customers who share voyage data. The company then releases yearly updates that expand the model’s identification capabilities.

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We tied up alongside the pier at the Wicklow Sailing Club just after midnight on June 28, following a five-day, 11-hour voyage in the latest edition of the SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race. Along the way on this 720-nautical-mile spin around the Emerald Isle, sailing aboard Barry O’Donovan’s solid Beneteau 44.7, Black Magic, I’d seen the so-called “40 shades of green,” as Johnny Cash once crooned. We’d also had dead calms, thick fog, swirling currents and, over the final, interminable 24 hours, persistent 25-knot headwinds on the nasty Irish Sea. It had been a memorable trip, and I was seriously gassed.

As I wobbled onto the pier, my gait unsteady, I asked my mate who’d greeted us if the docks were moving. He looked at me like I was insane. “Um, it’s a concrete pier,” he said. “It doesn’t move.” Luckily, at the end of the breakwater stood the host club’s compact headquarters—a veritable oasis. Moments later, I was safely planted on a bar stool sipping a fresh pint of Guinness. I’ve downed a few beers in my day, but none tasted better.

As it had prior to the race’s start, the Wicklow Sailing Club—some 30 miles south of Dublin on Ireland’s eastern shore—was the gift that just kept giving. There are larger, more prestigious Irish yacht clubs—the Royal Cork Yacht Club and the Kinsale Yacht Club leap to mind—but the fact that the funky little WSC puts on the nation’s premier offshore yacht race (one the bigger clubs covet) is a major part of its appeal.

The Round Ireland Race was first run in 1980 with a fleet of 13 boats. This year’s event attracted 59 entrants. It’s quite easily the lovely port city’s major biennial undertaking. The whole town turns out for the start, with live music and plenty of food trucks, a proper festival of sail.

The current commodore, Karen Kissane, told me: “I’m not a great sailor. I like it when it’s calm. I don’t understand this heeling-over business.” Like many WSC members, she joined after her 8-year-old daughter got involved with the club’s junior sailing program and her husband took sailing lessons there. “Now I really love it here,” she said. “Everybody knows each other. It’s very welcoming. Sometimes you get sailing clubs that can be kind of snooty. There’s none of that here. We’re all just like one big family.”

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That family really comes together for the Round Ireland festivities. The club will celebrate its 75th anniversary next year, but the race has become its signature affair, and everyone chips in. “We’d be lost without our volunteers,” Kissane said. “Everything here is volunteer-led. The only staff that’s paid is the barmaid. And they’re amazing because when the boats start coming back in, it’s 24 hours a day. We don’t close during the race. We can track them on the race tracker, and we know within an hour when they’re going to be here.”

That was certainly the case in the wee hours of our arrival, when another quartet of boats finished within an hour. And that first Guinness was just the start of a party that lasted past dawn. But the best part was when one of my Black Magic crew tapped me on the shoulder and said, “C’mon. Breakfast.”

I always limit my food intake when I sail offshore. I had basically been living on apples and protein bars for the previous five days and was famished. In the next room over, a posse of volunteers were dishing up the full Irish breakfast: fried eggs, baked beans, mushrooms, sausages, black pudding, and hot toast with creamy Irish butter—heaven.

It was, no kidding, one of the best meals of my life. And one more reason I fell in love with Wicklow.

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The Technohull Alpha 50 is designed as a high-performance RIB that can generate massive grins while enabling weekend escapes. The boat has a semi-straight, wave-piercing bow along with a deep-V undercarriage and two ventilated steps. Abovedecks, the Alpha 50 sports an aerodynamic hardtop with a sizable, single-pane glass windshield, three suspended helm seats and an inviting sun bed. Belowdecks, the RIB is set up with a head and a V-berth that can accommodate two people for overnights. Owners can spec the Alpha 50 with twin diesel inboards or as many as five 500 hp outboards.

Whom It’s For: Boaters seeking speed, performance and the ability to sneak away fast for a weekend.

Picture This: It’s fall in New England and your partner wants to visit Block Island, even though the forecast calls for wind and lumpy seas. The Technohull Alpha 50’s wave-piercing bow makes short work of the sloppy saline, and you catch breakfast at Persephone’s Kitchen before exploring the island.  

Take the next step: technohull.com

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