A new Cruisers Yachts model offers insight into American boating lifestyles, since the builder seeks owner and dealer feedback to shape its launches. The Cruisers 57 Fly speaks to boaters’ desires to entertain and engage with the water—for instance, by taking transom platforms and folding hullsides to the next level.

Consider the portside deck, where the entire bulwark from the cockpit to the midcabin folds out. Cruisers wasn’t the first to introduce this feature, but the builder added a cool touch by placing a pair of stools next to a sliding window that opens to the galley. A wraparound settee with a dinette across the transom provides an entertainment hub for dining, lounging or water play, all accessible from the oversize swim platform, which submerges for swimming or launching a tender weighing up to 850 pounds. A transom lounge also folds out to create a beach club.

The concept of “water interaction” is more than just splashing around. The 57 Fly also has nearly 360 degrees of salon windows, allowing guests to relax in the interior’s air conditioning while still feeling connected to the surrounding environment. This theme carries through to the staterooms, all of which have oversize windows so guests can enjoy the water views while resting in bed.

The Cruisers 57 Fly could easily be called “party central,” with four dining areas spread across two levels, all supported by two spots to cook. On the main deck, there is a dinette aft and a formal dining area in the salon. The foredeck lounge is truly versatile, converting from sun pads facing either way to bench seating or a dinette with twin tables.

The flybridge is another highlight, with its galley and an optional Texan grill measuring 2 square feet. It has a flat plancha (perfect for veggies or omelets) and a traditional grate. The bridge also includes a wraparound dinette that seats 12, with a high-low table partially shaded by the hardtop.

The salon is built for alfresco living, with triple sliding doors and all-weather boating features, including a settee and a 55-inch pop-up TV. The galley has a convection microwave, two-burner Kenyon cooktop, and four fridge drawers for a total of 12.6 cubic feet of stowage. By eliminating a full-height fridge, the Cruisers design team gave the skipper unobstructed visibility aft.

Speaking of the skipper, the helm is a thoughtfully designed, ergonomic space with twin 16-inch Garmin multifunction displays, a Volvo Penta IPS joystick and a double-wide bolstered helm seat. Two footrests—one of which flips up for standing—and a window that opens for communication with the crew are practical, thoughtful features. My favorite thing at the helm was the sleek black dashboard that curves smoothly into a wide eyebrow, effectively shielding the monitors from glare through the windshield.

The 57 Fly has a three-stateroom, two-head layout. The owner’s stateroom spans the beam amidships with a walk-around queen berth, a four-drawer bureau, and a built-in table with two settees for playing games or enjoying morning croissants. An Isotherm wine locker and a washer-dryer combo are options. The en suite head has a full-size shower with a Lucite door and seat, a Euro-style sink and faucet, and another window with blinds for privacy.

The forepeak VIP stateroom has a queen berth and an equal-size en suite that doubles as a day head. The third stateroom, across the passage, has twin berths that convert into a double.

Although the 57 Fly is designed with owner-operators in mind, there’s air-conditioned crew quarters abaft the engine room. The cabin has a single berth, a head and space for handling lines. It could also serve as a private area for a teenager, be used for stowage or act as a work area.

Power for the Cruisers 57 Fly comes from a pair of Volvo Penta IPS950 pod drives, powered by 725 hp, six-cylinder common-rail D11 diesels with twin-entry turbos. This combination provides more than enough power to push the 57 Fly past the 30-knot mark, even in the choppy Gulf Stream conditions we experienced. At a cruising speed of 25 knots, the engines sip 63 gallons per hour, giving the 57 Fly a range of about 250 nautical miles. If you’re not in a hurry, cruising at 9 knots increases the range to approximately 700 nm.

On the water, the 57 Fly is a true pleasure. Whether running up-sea or cross-sea, the yacht handles with aplomb, thanks to the standard Seakeeper 9 gyrostabilizer and the hull design by Donald Blount and Associates. Returning to the marina after our offshore excursion, the joystick with pod drives made maneuvering into tight spaces a breeze, with no white-knuckle moments. Two fingers and a twist was all it took.

Let the phrase “water interaction” become part of your boating vocabulary by experiencing the Cruisers Yachts 57 Fly.

Chef’s Delight

The lower galley has acres of stowage and can be fitted with a dishwasher. A nice touch is the Plexiglas backsplash to keep any chef uh-ohs from spilling onto the dinette upholstery. The upper cooking area has a Texan grill, a fridge and an ice maker.

A Place for Everything

The foredeck is seamanlike, with a Quick vertical windlass and 200 feet of chain tucked out of sight, a washdown in the anchor locker, and a pair of clamshell lockers on the cabin top to absorb deck gear such as fenders and dock lines.

Pedigree Design

Award-winning Miami-based yacht designer Luiz De Basto engineered the dramatic windows on the 57 Fly, as well as masterminded the decor on the boat we got aboard. The ocean-sand oak draws on his background of more than 200 boats and superyachts over 30 years.

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The 2023 Cruisers 60 Cantius Fly, Miss Tracy Lane, is a yacht designed for entertaining and family cruising. Galati Yacht Sales has listed this nearly new, low-hour vessel for $1.699 million.

Miss Tracy Lane is designed with the owner-operator in mind while accommodating six guests across three staterooms. Powered by twin 725 hp Volvo Penta IPS950 engines with just 251 hours, this flybridge yacht has a reported top speed up to 34 knots, with a comfortable cruising speed of 27 knots.

The 200-square-foot-plus cockpit is partially shaded by the flybridge overhang. It features a C-shaped settee with a table and cupholders, two stools positioned at the galley window, a wet bar, ice maker and an electric BBQ. 

The yacht’s foredeck includes sun pads with adjustable backrests and a forward-facing settee with drink tables—perfect for quiet conversations or sunbathing with a cold beverage on the hook.

This Cantius 60 Fly’s aft U-shaped galley stands out as a particularly functional design element. Opening both the glass door and galley window creates a seamless indoor-outdoor entertainment area.

The galley is well-equipped with white Corian countertops, refrigerator and freezer, four-burner electric induction cooktop, stainless-steel microwave/convection oven and undermount sink. Additional conveniences include drawers for cookware and stowage, wine glass racks and a dishwasher.

Moving forward, the salon has crema leather upholstery on opposing settees, creating an intimate pre-dinner conversation space. A folding coffee table can be raised for dining or lowered for cocktails. Side windows bring in natural light while offering ocean vistas. Entertainment options include a retractable 50-inch Samsung LED TV and a built-in Fusion stereo system with JL Audio speakers. 

The yacht’s flybridge is partially protected by a hardtop with retractable sunroof. This space includes a U-shaped dinette with high-low table for alfresco dining, along with both port and starboard settees positioned around the central helm station. The wet bar has an ice maker, refrigerator and Weber Summit gas grill.

Twin Garmin 12-inch multifunction displays, joystick docking controls and Raymarine electronics round out the helm-tech features.

Miss Tracy Lane has three staterooms. The owners’ stateroom features a king-size island berth with under-bed stowage, an upholstered headboard with integrated lighting and flanking nightstands. Luxe touches include custom upholstery, hardwood trim and plush carpeting. An en suite head has dual sinks, granite countertops, linen stowage and a glass-enclosed shower with bench.

The forepeak VIP includes a centerline queen berth and mirrored bulkheads that visually expand the space. To port, a twin-berth guest stateroom offers over/under bunks, LED reading lights and a hanging locker. The portside guest head doubles as a day head and includes a full shower.

Where is Miss Tracy Lane located? The yacht is currently lying in St. Petersburg, FL.

Take the next step: call or text the listing agent, John Hodskins, (850) 376-9005, Galati Yacht Sales

Quick Specifications:

• Length Overall: 60′
• Maximum Beam: 16′
• Max Draft: 4.08′
• Cruising Speed: 27 knots
• Max Speed: 34 knots 
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Number of Engines: 2
• Engine Make: Volvo Penta
• Engine Model: IPS950
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Horsepower: 725 hp
• Fuel Capacity:  650 Gal.

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BradVentures, a 2023 Cruisers Yachts 42 Cantius, accommodates four guests in a two-stateroom, two-head, layout for extended cruising and can host up to 12 guests for day tripping. Galati Yacht Sales has listed BradVentures for $819,000.

The 42 Cantius is powered by upgraded twin 440 hp Volvo Penta D6 IPS600 diesels. It also has Volvo’s Dynamic Positioning System. The vessel’s services are up to date, and includes extended warranties on the IPS diesels through December 2027, along with a five-year limited structural warranty from Cruisers Yachts. A Seakeeper 6 gyrostabilizer helps reduce roll and enhance onboard comfort.

The yacht’s cockpit has a pearl-white, L-shaped settee with a convertible table, an electric awning for shade as well as a wet bar with refrigerator and ice maker. A transom electric BBQ and a hydraulic swim platform support al fresco meals and water access. The foredeck is outfitted with sun pads that have adjustable backrests and integrated cup holders.

This 42 Cantius has an aft-galley setup, which provides convenient access to the salon and cockpit. It’s equipped with stainless-steel appliances, including a two-burner cooktop, microwave/convection oven and refrigerator/freezer. There is stowage in upper and lower cabinets and several drawers.

An L-shaped dinette is in the salon and there is a lounge opposite the helm. A sliding glass door and retractable sunroof enhance the connection between indoor and outdoor spaces here. Light-toned upholstery and mocha oak cabinetry create a bright, open vibe.

“The salon is the 42’s focal point, a prime social space with that opening hardtop. Surrounded by glass, the forward section not only makes for a good driving platform, but also offers exceptional views of the water. Headroom was 6 feet 9 inches to the top of the sunroof, making the open-plan salon feel even more spacious. The vessel’s rear glass door slides and drops into the sole, providing a 64-inch-wide opening between the aft galley and cockpit,” Yachting previously reported.

The helm has a double-wide helm seat with a bolster and footrest. The Volvo Penta Glass Cockpit has twin Garmin 8612 multifunction displays, HD radar, sonar, autopilot, VHF radio and a FLIR M332 stabilized thermal-imaging camera for improved visibility in low light and fog.

Belowdecks, there is a full-beam master stateroom amidships and has a king-size berth, cedar-lined closets and an en suite head with a walk-in shower. The forward VIP stateroom has a queen-size berth, stowage and access to a separate head. Both staterooms have portholes for natural light and ventilation.

Where is BradVentures located? The yacht is currently lying in Naples, FL.

Take the next step: call or text the listing agent, Thomas Fox, (909) 525-2064, Galati Yacht Sales 

Quick Specifications

• Length Overall: 42′
• Maximum Beam: 13’8″
• Max Draft: 3’4″
• Cruising Speed: 22 knots
• Max Speed: 31 knots 
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Number of Engines: 2
• Engine Make: Volvo Penta
• Engine Model: IPS 600
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Combined Horsepower: 920 hp
• Fuel Capacity: 300 Gal.
• Freshwater Capacity: 80 Gal.

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Grace II, a 2017 Cruisers Yachts 60 Cantius, accommodates six guests comfortably on extended cruises, was built to entertain with an upgraded, concert-quality audio system and is currently on the market at a reduced price of $989,000.

The supersize express cruiser is powered by twin, 725 hp Volvo Penta IPS950 diesel engines, but reportedly have the same performance as 1,900 hp straight-shaft diesels due to the Volvo’s pod-drive design. Grace II will reportedly spool up to 39 knots, but dial it back 35 knots to enjoy a quick jaunt down the coastline. Volvo’s joystick controls relieves the tension in close quarters and makes maneuvering this yacht in tight spaces easy. 

Grace II’s helm is forward of the salon and to starboard. There are two Stidd leather helm chairs with footrests with all controls within arm’s reach. Large windows give the captain a clean 360-degree view as natural light flows inside and illuminates the helm, salon and galley. The electronics and navigation systems include the following:

• Volvo Penta Joystick Controls
• Raymarine electronics package with twin screens
• Raymarine radar
• Raymarine GPS navigation
• Raymarine autopilot
• Raymarine depth sounders
• VHF Radio
• AIS
• Bow thruster controls
• FLIR night-vision camera
• Bennett trim tabs
• Stereo controls

The decks on Grace II are designed for guests to enjoy fun in the sun. Take a dive off the swim platform or layout and get a tan. The garage on the swim platform provides plenty of stowage for floats, lounge chairs and other water toys. Relax in the U-shaped settee with table on the cockpit while burgers are being grilled for lunch. The cockpit is open, but it has a retractable power sunshade that gives guests the option of sun or shade. Belly up to the bar on two barstools at the aft exterior galley window for a few drinks before heading to the foredeck for a little more privacy. The foredeck has a couple of sun pads with adjustable backrests and a forward facing, lounge-style seat with removable tables for guests to enjoy a cruise to nowhere. Getting a little hot in the sun? Break out the removable foredeck sun shade system and cool off while enjoying the ocean breeze.    

Grace II’s salon and galley is accessed via a stainless-steel-framed glass door from the cockpit. The aft galley makes it easy for owners to entertain guests in the salon and cockpit areas. Open the glass door and aft galley window to create an open-air, flow-through conversation environment from the cockpit to the helm. Guests can relax on the sofa to starboard or at the L-shaped dinette with a hi-low table to port. Open the sunroof blinds and search for a ball game on the 50-inch TV on the power-lift platform. Large windows throughout the salon and galley provide guests with beautiful panoramic views while relaxing inside and air conditioned. 

Grace II’s aft galley is the perfect setup for entertaining guests in the salon or out in the cockpit. The galley’s electric window opens to the cockpit area, creating a wet bar environment with two stools for guests relaxing in the cockpit. Owner can prepare and serve just about any type of meal on extended cruises with the following galley amenities:

• Two Vitrifrigo refrigerator drawers
• Two Vitrifrigo freezer drawers – one with ice maker
• Cuisinart Convection/Microwave oven
• Electric cooktop with two burners
• Fisher Paykel dishwasher drawer
• Sidebar beverage dispenser system at aft window

After a long day on the water, owners and guests can retire to one of three staterooms. The master stateroom is full-beam with a walkaround king-sized berth and en suite head with double vanity and shower. Plenty of stowage for personal belongings in the walk-in closet with drawers or the built-in safe in the portside cabinet. Grab a bottle of wine from the Isotherm refrigerator in the portside cabinet while finishing up a few work items at the built-in table for two before heading off to bed. The forepeak VIP stateroom has a queen-sized walkaround berth with an ensuite head and walk-in closet. There is also head has access from the companionway. The third guest stateroom is located on the starboard side and has twin-sized over/under berths with closets.

An added convenience for owners and guests is a separate washer and dryer located in a cabinet in the companionway, along with a wine chiller and a central vacuum system.

Allied Marine stated, “As soon as you step onto the Cruisers Yachts 60 Cantius, you’ll notice its sleek design and superior quality, making it even more desirable now than when it was new. Grace II, is a one-owner vessel that has spent its entire life in a freshwater Texas lake until recently. Twin Volvo Penta diesel engines with joystick controls make maneuvering this yacht simplified. The owner has spared no expense in upgrading the factory finishes to designer quality throughout. The tasteful and exquisite upgrades make this yacht truly unique”. 

Where is Grace II located? The yacht is currently lying in Pompano Beach, FL.

Take the next step: call or text the listing agent, Cookie White, (704) 574-6019, Allied Marine

Quick Specifications

• Length Overall: 60′
• Maximum Beam: 16′
• Max Draft: 4′
• Cruising Speed: 35 knots
• Max Speed: 39 knots
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Engine Make: Volvo
• Engine Model: D-11 IPS 950
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Combined Horsepower: 1,450 hp
• Range: 300 nm
• Fuel Capacity: 647 Gal.
• Freshwater Capacity: 149 Gal.

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1999 San Juan 38 – Grace – Anacortes, WA

The 1999 San Juan 38, Grace, is currently listed for sale with Jeff Brown Yachts at $275,000. 

Grace is powered by twin 325 hp Caterpillar 3116 diesel engines paired to Twin Disc MG506 transmissions. The yacht has a reported top speed of 30 knots and cruises at 24 knots. Side-Power bow thrusters assist in docking and maneuvering in close quarters.

The yacht accommodates 10 guests for day trips and has a two-stateroom one-head layout for overnight stays with a V-berth forward and queen berth amidships. The teak cockpit is designed for entertaining and practical use, with a bench-style transom settee and two aft-facing sun pads. Stowage is available under the transom settee and inside cabinets.

Inside, the pilothouse is equipped with a Webasto Thermal 90 reverse-cycle air and heating system (31,000 BTUs) to ensure comfort throughout the boating season. A dinette to port provides seating, while sizable windows allow natural light and offer a 360-degree view. The opening sunroof and cockpit door create an open-air environment when desired.

This San Juan 38’s is equipped with the following tech and system:

• Furuno radar
• Raymarine autopilot
• Side-Power bow thruster
• Bruce anchor with 220′ chain/rope
• 6x Lifeline AGM batteries
• 12V seawater deck washdown system
• Seward 11-gallon hot water heater
• Flojet 2840 Series water pressure system
• KVH Sat TV1 system
• Freedom Marine 2,500-watt inverter/charger
• Sea Recovery 170GPD 12VDC watermaker

A few steps down from the pilothouse, the galley equipage includes:

• Force 10 three-burner propane oven/range
• Stainless-steel sink
• Refrigerator
• Overhead cabinets and drawers for stowage

The owners’ stateroom amidships has a queen berth set athwartships, hanging lockers, under-berth drawers and side compartments for stowage. The head includes a separate shower. Ventilation is provided by an overhead hatch and side portholes.

According to the brokerage, “The San Juan 38 offers modern Downeast styling with reliable performance, responsive handling, a well-equipped galley, two staterooms, and a head with a stall shower. Grace recently received a haul-out, fresh bottom paint, new zincs, and prop and shaft coating.” The boat is currently stored on land in Anacortes, WA, and available for showings by appointment.

Grace is currently stored in Anacortes, WA, and is available for viewing.

Take the next step: Contact Jeff Brown Yachts or call (619) 597-2366.

2008 Tiara Yachts 5800 Sovran – Dreamscape – St. Petersburg, FL.

Dreamscape, a 2008 Tiara Yachts 5800 Sovran, is a 58-foot express cruiser with a two-stateroom, two-head layout and triple-diesel-engine configuration. The yacht accommodates four guests for cruising and is currently listed by Galati Yacht Sales for $625,000.

This model was Tiara’s flagship at the time of launch, with a raked deckhouse, down-swept side windows, a hardtop overhang and a reverse- transom design.

Dreamscape is powered by triple, 435 hp Volvo Penta IPS 600 diesels. The IPS pod-drive system makes for easier close-quarters handling, increased fuel efficiency compared to traditional straight-shaft diesels and reduced vibration, which, in turn, lessens onboard noise.

The yacht cruises around 29 knots, with a reported top speed of 34 knots. The joystick docking system simplifies handling around the dock.

“Wait till you drive it,” came the reply from David Zgrabik, a senior service specialist for Volvo Penta. He had spent countless hours helping to plan and then install the first triple IPS 600 diesel system, the same three 435 hp engines turning azipod units with forward-facing dual-prop drives that would soon be pulling us along at cruising speeds of 30 knots for hours on end. For the next six hours, the Tiara Sovran 5800 was our magic carpet ride, smoothing out the light chop of Lake Erie.” Yachting previously reported.

The cockpit has an L-shaped settee with a high-gloss teak table, a solit setup for alfresco dining. A hydraulic swim platform with an 800-pound-capacity lift provides easy water access. There is also a wet bar with refrigerator, ice maker and electric grill. The foredeck has adjustable sun pads, offering an additional lounging space.

Sliding glass doors lead into the Dreamscape‘s salon, which includes an L-shaped leather settee, two chairs, a pop-up flat-screen TV and a wet bar with wine cooler. Large windows and skylights allow for abundant natural light. 

The helm station is located forward with twin adjustable captain’s chairs. Electronics include Raymarine multifunction displays, radar, autopilot and GPS. The IPS joystick and electronic engine controls enhance boathandling. Side windows and a sunroof can be opened for breezes when desired.

Below, the galley has Corian countertops, stainless-steel appliances, a refrigerator/freezer, convection microwave, electric cooktop, dishwasher and upper/lower cabinets for stowage.

The full-beam owners’ stateroom is located amidships with a queen-size island berth, nightstands, an entertainment system and hull-side windows for ocean views. The ensuite head includes a walk-in shower and solid-surface countertops.

The VIP stateroom forward has a queen pedestal berth, under-berth and hanging locker stowage and an overhead hatch with shade and screen. Both staterooms have dedicated entertainment systems.

Where is Dreamscape located? The yacht is currently lying in St Petersburg, FL.

Take the next step: call or text the listing agent, Jeff Rummel, (239) 691-8100, Galati Yacht Sales

1998 Hatteras 74 Sport Deck Motor Yacht – Diamond Days – Key Largo, FL.

Diamond Days, a 1998 Hatteras 74 Sport Deck, is a well-maintained yacht offered by its original owner and is currently listed for $669,000 through Gilman Yachts. The vessel has a four-stateroom, five-head layout.

According to Gilman Yachts, Diamond Days has been consistently serviced, with haul-outs performed annually. The yacht received a paint job at Jarrett Bay in 2012, during which all hardware was removed and rebedded. Notably, the hull has never experienced blistering. Diamond Days is powered by twin 1,350 hp Caterpillar 3412 diesels, with approximately 6,805 hours on the engines. Oil samples dating back to 2007 are available.

Recent Upgrades:

• 2024: New polycarbonate panels on flybridge enclosure, CAT engine computers, bottom job at Jarrett Bay, stabilizer fin seals, bow A/C
• 2023: Crew A/C system replaced
• 2022: Mid-stateroom A/C system replaced, new stainless rudders, bearings, and dripless seals, Garmin 8600 Suite installed
• 2021: Side flybridge enclosure panels, stainless exhaust elbows, aftercoolers cleaned and powder-coated, Revere 8-man liferaft (inspected 2024)
• 2020: Injector and line replacement, salon and aft stateroom woodwork refinished

The yacht reportedly cruises at 20 knots and has a top speed of 25 knots. 

Guests can board via an articulating Marquipt ladder to the port or via starboard wheelhouse doors or through the swim platform. The cockpit has faux teak over fiberglass decking, a 44-inch varnished table with four matching chairs, six storage cabinets, stainless-steel rails and overhead lighting. A freshwater washdown is also available.

The foredeck has a forward-facing settee and two sun pads for some quietude at the quay. The flybridge is equipped with a Corian-countertop custom bar with integrated sink, BBQ, two swivel barstools and U-shaped seating abaft of the helm. A 14-foot 1998 Nautica RIB tender with 2017 tubes is stowed on the aft deck.

The wheelhouse has a three-panel windshield and a range of navigation and electrical systems, including:

• Garmin 7215 & 8212 touchscreen MFDs
• Garmin 4212 plotter, GHP-20 autopilot, AIS 300 transceiver, GXM 52 weather receiver
• Garmin GMR 6-foot open-array radar
• Icom ICM-504 and Stephens VHF radios
• Naiad Marine hydraulic bow thruster
• Onan 20 kW generators (forward: ~4,400 hrs, aft: ~7,332 hrs)
• AGM batteries, Victron and Newmar converters, Hubbell power inlets, Glendinning shore cord reels

Inside, the full-beam salon is set up with an upholstered chair, L-shaped sofa and a custom maple entertainment center with a 40-inch Sony TV. Large windows with Duette blinds and Roman shades help dial the light in or out.

The adjacent galley includes Uba Tuba granite countertops, a KitchenAid refrigerator/freezer, Bosch microwave and oven, Whirlpool cooktop and a stainless-steel undermount sink. A C-shaped dinette is across for casual dining.

Accommodations include a full-beam owners’ stateroom with a king-size island berth, his-and-hers heads, Jacuzzi tub and walk-in closet. Forward of the engine room are two VIP guest staterooms with queen berths and a twin over-under-berth stateroom. All staterooms have en suite heads.

Where is Diamond Days located? The yacht is currently lying in Key Largo, FL.

Take the next step: call or text the listing agent, Jeff Stanley, (954) 249-0360, Gilman Yachts 

2023 Pardo 38 – No Worries – Newport Beach, CA.

The 2023 Pardo 38 No Worries is a couple-size walkaround cruiser that is currently on the market for $695,000 with Jeff Brown Yachts.

No Worries has triple Mercury 300 hp V8 outboards that provide a reported top speed of 50 knots. Cruise speed is 35 knots. The boat’s Seakeeper gyrostabilizer should help keep the boat stable as a table, while a bow thruster and a joystick help with close-quarters maneuvering.

“The Pardo 38 has a modified-V hull form with spray rails and a 20.5-degree deadrise aft. The ride is precise, a credit to designer Maurizio Zuccheri and Pardo’s in-house team,”  Yachting previously reported.

The vessel’s carbon-fiber center console and T-top contribute to its sleek profile. With a length of 37.92 feet and a beam of 11.81 feet, No Worries accommodates 12 guests for day tripping or four guests for weekend cruises across two staterooms.

“They (The Pardo 38, 43 and 50) all have a distinctive reverse bow, pop-out anchor cradles, high bulwarks capped with teak, ­carbon-fiber center consoles and T-tops, cockpit galleys, sun pads fore and aft, and aft-deck ­tables. The 38 just shrinks these elements into an entry-level package,” Yachting previously reported.

The cockpit has a teak sole and includes a dinette and galley for alfresco dining. A Bimini top extends from the hardtop, providing shade when desired. The foredeck has a sun pad with cupholders, making it a great setup for sundowners with friends.

At the helm, there are three Stidd chairs, Simrad electronics suite, including depth sounder, GPs, chartplotter, radar and more.

Belowdecks, the owners’ forepeak stateroom has a double-sized berth. A separate head and shower are shared by all guests. The guest stateroom, located aft, has twin side-by-side berths.

Jeff Brown Yachts notes that No Worries is “Beautifully presented like new” with low hours and LLC ownership.

Where is No Worries located? The yacht is currently lying in Newport Beach, CA.

Take the next step: call or text the listing agent, Will De Jong, (949) 728-8195, Jeff Brown Yachts

Grand Banks 43 Europa – Peace – Newport, Rhode Island

Peace, a 2014 Grand Banks 43 Europa, is a couple-size, Great Loop-ready cruiser with a top speed of 25 knots, two staterooms, two heads and is on the market with Grand Banks for $845,000.

“The Heritage series embodies that thoughtful process of innovation and features an iconic design that has been the mainstay of Grand Banks since 1973. Today there are four models: the 41 EU, 43 EU, 47 EU and 54 EU. When I stepped aboard the 43 EU, I knew instantly that I was on a Grand Banks because of her classic teak interior and evident craftsmanship. But once under way, I fully realized I was not on a Grand Banks of the past,” Yachting previously reported.

Powered by twin 480 hp Cummins 6.7L diesel engines with Zeus pod-drive propulsion system, Peace hits a top speed of 25 knots. During our sea trial, we saw a 10.4 gph fuel burn at 10.5 knots, which resulted in a 564-nautical-mile range with a 10 percent reserve on the yacht’s 600-gallon fuel capacity. The 43 Europa’s hull design from C. Raymond Hunt Associates has allowed engineers to add higher horsepower engines to increase top speeds with better fuel efficiency over previous hull designs.

Peace’s cockpit, which is partially shaded by the flybridge, is roomy and  comfortable with deck chairs laid out on a teak sole. Take a dive off the swim platform or just relax and enjoy the ocean breeze. With its seamless connection to the salon and galley, the cockpit is the perfect spot for guests to lounge and enjoy alfresco dining.

The flybridge has a Bimini top giving owners the option of sun or shade. There is an L-shaped settee with table to starboard and a portside bench-style settee. The aft deck currently supports a tender and davit, but when the tender is launched, the aft deck could be used for catching rays or relaxing with a bottle of wine while watching the sunset over the water. The helm station is on centerline with two seats.

Peace’s salon embodies the classic Grand Banks charm with warm teak joinery in all directions. Windows bathe the space with natural light and keep a connection with the surrounding seascape. The salon has an L-shaped settee with dining table to port and a sofa to starboard. The entertainment systems are integrated discreetly, ensuring the space remains uncluttered. Opening the sliding door to the cockpit creates an open-air environment that extends from the galley to the cockpit.

The galley is located forward of the salon and to port, and is adjacent to the lower helm station. The galley appliances include a two-burner cooktop, microwave, refrigerator and sink. Stowage is plentiful, with well-placed drawers and cabinets that optimize the available space.

The two-stateroom setup includes the master stateroom, located forward, with a queen island berth, flanked by stowage and hanging lockers. Overhead hatches and portlights provide ventilation and natural light, creating a bright and airy feel. The guest stateroom, configured with side-by-side twin berths, is equally well-appointed. Both staterooms are finished with the same rich teak joinery found throughout the yacht. The shared head features a separate shower stall, high-quality fixtures and thoughtful stowage solutions.

Where is Peace located? The yacht is currently lying in Newport, Rhode Island

Take the next step: call or text the listing agent, Steve Fithian, (954) 383-1999, Grand Banks

2021 Tiara Yachts 43 LE – Natural Selection – Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Natural Selection, a 2021 Tiara Yachts 43 LE, has a two-stateroom, one-head layout and is currently listed by HMY Yacht Sales for $849,000.

The boat is powered by triple 450 hp Mercury 450R outboards with approximately 81 hours each. It has a reported top speed of 52 knots and cruises around 35 knots. A Seakeeper SK6 gyrostabilizer provides roll reduction, while Mercury’s joystick control assists with low-speed maneuvering.

“Swing the wheel hard over at cruise speed or while going full tilt, and the yacht’s 21-degree deep-V hull digs in and carves a turn half as wide as virtually any boat this size rigged with inboards and rudders. Dockside handling was above par with the joystick control; in fact, when we returned to a cramped and crowded marina to parallel park with maybe 3 or 4 feet of clearance fore and aft, docking was simply a matter of lining up next to the opening and then nudging the joystick sideways,” Yachting previously reported.

The cockpit includes a rotating lounge that locks into multiple positions and includes a footrest. A fold-down terrace expands the usable space and provides additional water access on the hook. A retractable sunshade, transom grill and removable high-gloss teak table support alfresco dining. There is an upgraded JL Audio system with Fusion head unit. Underwater lights enhance the ambiance when the sun goes down.

Forward, the bow has sun pads with integrated cupholders. Stainless-steel bow rails provide safe transit when accessing the foredeck. 

Sliding glass doors connect the cockpit to the salon and galley. The salon is bright and open, thanks to large windows and high ceilings. Air conditioning, rotating helm chairs and sliding doors that open fully to the cockpit allow the salon to serve as a social hub. Galley features include a stainless-steel sink, microwave, Cognac wood-finished refrigerator/freezer drawers and multiple stowage compartments.

The helm electronics setup includes three 16-inch Garmin GPS displays, a Garmin 48-inch Fantom open-array radar, Mercury VesselView, Seakeeper control and an integrated sound-system interface. Opening side windows provide breezes when desired.

Belowdecks, the forward master stateroom includes a queen island berth with stowage below, reading lights, a hanging locker, privacy curtain and flat-screen TV. The second stateroom has a full-size berth and settee. The shared head has a teak shower stall with a glass door, sink and toilet.

Where is Natural Selection located? The yacht is currently lying in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Take the next step: Call HMY Yacht Sales at (954) 420-8520, HMY Yacht Sales.

2023 Cruisers Yachts 42 Cantius – BradVentures – Naples, FL.

BradVentures, a 2023 Cruisers Yachts 42 Cantius, accommodates four guests in a two-stateroom, two-head, layout for extended cruising and can host up to 12 guests for day tripping. Galati Yacht Sales has listed BradVentures for $819,000.

The 42 Cantius is powered by upgraded twin 440 hp Volvo Penta D6 IPS600 diesels. It also has Volvo’s Dynamic Positioning System. The vessel’s services are up to date, and includes extended warranties on the IPS diesels through December 2027, along with a five-year limited structural warranty from Cruisers Yachts. A Seakeeper 6 gyrostabilizer helps reduce roll and enhance onboard comfort.

The yacht’s cockpit has a pearl-white, L-shaped settee with a convertible table, an electric awning for shade as well as a wet bar with refrigerator and ice maker. A transom electric BBQ and a hydraulic swim platform support al fresco meals and water access. The foredeck is outfitted with sun pads that have adjustable backrests and integrated cup holders.

This 42 Cantius has an aft-galley setup, which provides convenient access to the salon and cockpit. It’s equipped with stainless-steel appliances, including a two-burner cooktop, microwave/convection oven and refrigerator/freezer. There is stowage in upper and lower cabinets and several drawers.

An L-shaped dinette is in the salon and there is a lounge opposite the helm. A sliding glass door and retractable sunroof enhance the connection between indoor and outdoor spaces here. Light-toned upholstery and mocha oak cabinetry create a bright, open vibe.

“The salon is the 42’s focal point, a prime social space with that opening hardtop. Surrounded by glass, the forward section not only makes for a good driving platform, but also offers exceptional views of the water. Headroom was 6 feet 9 inches to the top of the sunroof, making the open-plan salon feel even more spacious. The vessel’s rear glass door slides and drops into the sole, providing a 64-inch-wide opening between the aft galley and cockpit,” Yachting previously reported.

The helm has a double-wide helm seat with a bolster and footrest. The Volvo Penta Glass Cockpit has twin Garmin 8612 multifunction displays, HD radar, sonar, autopilot, VHF radio and a FLIR M332 stabilized thermal-imaging camera for improved visibility in low light and fog.

Belowdecks, there is a full-beam master stateroom amidships and has a king-size berth, cedar-lined closets and an en suite head with a walk-in shower. The forward VIP stateroom has a queen-size berth, stowage and access to a separate head. Both staterooms have portholes for natural light and ventilation.

Where is BradVentures located? The yacht is currently lying in Naples, FL.

Take the next step: call or text the listing agent, Thomas Fox, (909) 525-2064, Galati Yacht Sales

1999 Grand Banks 49 Eastbay HX – Fiji – Miami Beach, FL.

Looking for a rugged, dependable Downeast yacht capable of extended cruising? Fiji, a 1999 Grand Banks 49 Eastbay HX, has just entered the market at $315,000.

The Grand Banks 49 Eastbay HX is powered by twin 660 hp Caterpillar 3196TA diesel engines, helping propel the yacht to a reported 25-knot top hop. Cruising speed is 20 knots.

Fuel Consumption:

• 20+ knots: 50 gallons per hour
• 14–20 knots: 40 gallons per hour
• 9 knots: 4 gallons per hour
• 7 knots: 2 gallons per hour

Grand Banks describes the Eastbay 49 as:

“A top-quality, Downeast-style express whose elegant appearance and meticulous construction represent the ultimate in classic American yachting. A strikingly handsome yacht with a long foredeck and traditional Downeast styling, she is built on a modified deep-V hull with a short keel and prop pockets for reduced draft.”

Step aboard Fiji’s cockpit, accessible via teak side steps from the port and starboard sides or through the transom door leading to the swim platform. The Eastbay HX series has a semi-enclosed helm with teak sole, which is seamlessly connected to the cockpit.

Fiji’s helm deck is equipped with a pedestal-mounted, adjustable helm chair, ensuring clean sightlines. To port, a double-wide companion seat with a built-in ice maker adds convenience. The L-shaped settee and high/low varnished teak yacht table create an inviting space for guests. Thoughtful stowage includes a teak-enclosed, glass-covered chart locker and cabinets for bottles and accessories.

Descending four steps from the helm deck is the salon, a welcoming space for dining, relaxing and entertaining. The hand-rubbed teak cabinetry, teak-and holly-sole and Corian countertops add warmth and elegance. The dinette has a teak table. There is  stowage behind cushions and under seats maximizing available space.

The U-shaped galley, located to port, has Corian countertops and double stainless-steel sinks. Two large refrigerators and a freezer provide sizable cold storage when provisioning for extended cruises. The teak-and-holly sole adds a classic nautical charm.

After a long day on the water, owners and guests can retire to one of two staterooms. The master stateroom, located forward, features a twin-sized V-berth, hanging lockers and drawer stowage. Halogen reading lamps and dimmer-controlled overhead lights enhance comfort. The en suite head includes a separate stall shower and freshwater electric toilet. The guest cabin, positioned forward to port, offers over/under twin-sized berths with four storage drawers underneath. There is a hanging locker for additional stowage.

Where is Fiji Located? Fiji is currently lying in Miami Beach, FL.

Take the Next Step: To schedule a viewing or for more details, call or text listing agent Carvey Iannuzzi at (616) 889-7766, Grand Banks.

2019 Leopard 51 Power Catamaran – Falasea – Sarasota, FL.

Falasea, a 2019 Leopard 51 Power Catamaran, with three staterooms, three heads, a sizable salon and a well-equipped galley, is now available through Galati Yacht Sales for $899,000. 

Powered by twin 370 hp Yanmar 8LV diesel engines, Falasea delivers a relatively quiet cruising experience. The Leopard 51 PC’s hull design enhances stability and reduces drag, optimizing fuel efficiency for those extended voyages. With a top speed of 25 knots and a comfortable cruising speed of 18 knots, this yacht is well-suited for everything from coastal cruising to completing the Great Loop.

Falasea was designed for families and friends who enjoy fun in the sun. The cockpit features a portside U-shaped settee with a dining table and a starboard-side L-shaped settee, creating an inviting space for alfresco dining and socializing.  The flybridge overhang provides shade during the day and integrated LED lighting provides a cozy vibe when night falls. The wide swim platform offers easy water access making it perfect for swimming, diving or launching water toys.

For those seeking a more private setting, the foredeck offers a relaxing space with bench-style settees and sun pads. A glass door offers convenient access from the salon to the foredeck, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience.

The flybridge is equal parts navigation station and entertainment area. It’s set up with an electric grill, U-shaped settee, a dining table and an aft-facing bench-style settee adjacent to the portside helm. Guests can enjoy ocean breezes while dining or sunbathing on the aft deck. A bench-style helm seat accommodates the captain and guests.

Some of Falasea‘s tech and navigational systems include the following:

• Upper & lower helm stations
• Autopilot: Raymarine p70
• Log-Speedometer: Raymarine
• Depthsounder: Raymarine
• Chartplotter: Raymarine AXIOM 12 w/WIFI
• Wind Speed & Direction: Raymarine
• Radar: Raymarine
• Compass & GPS
• VHF Radio: Raymarine multi-zone, helm and nav station
• Bow & Stern Thrusters: Vetus
• Generator: Northern Lights 9 kW
• House Batteries: 4 X 210 Ah
• Solar Panels: 1800W

A sliding glass door from the cockpit leads into Falasea’s aft galley, an owner-favorite feature that makes entertaining seamless between the salon, cockpit and flybridge. The galley is equipped with the following:

• Propane cooktop & oven
• Microwave oven
• Double-sided stainless-steel sink
• Fisher & Paykel dishwasher
• Refrigerator & deep freezer
• An array of cabinets & drawers for dry goods and galley accessories

Forward of the galley, the salon arrangement includes a  U-shaped settee with a large folding table to starboard and a lower helm to port. Large windows fill the space with natural light while providing panoramic views. The interior includes wood cabinetry, plush upholstery and LED accent lighting. An integrated entertainment system with a flat-screen TV and surround-sound rounds out the entertainment equation.

After a day on the water, owners and guests can retreat to one of Falasea’s three staterooms, each designed for comfort and privacy.

• Master Stateroom (Starboard Hull):
  • Queen-sized berth
  • Wardrobe
  • En suite head with a walk-in shower
  • Hullside windows for natural light and vistas
• Guest Staterooms (Port Hull):
  • Two queen-sized berths
  • Stowage compartments
  • En suite heads
  • Overhead hatches for ventilation
  • Air conditioning for climate control

For added convenience, Falasea is equipped with an upgraded washer and dryer, allowing guests to pack lightly on extended trips.

Falasea is currently lying in Sarasota, FL.

Take the next step: Call or text listing agent Nick Galati at (941) 720-1321 – Galati Yacht Sales.

1985 Feadship Sportfish 87′ – Thanks Buds – Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Thanks Buds, a 1985 Feadship Sportfish 87′, is a classic battlewagon, ready for long-distance adventure angling and that accommodates six guests in three staterooms. Gilman Yachts has listed Thanks Buds for $995,000.

In 2005, Thanks Buds was upgraded with twin 1,550 hp Caterpillar C-30 diesel engines coupled to ZF 2050 transmissions with a 2.519:1 gear-reduction ratio. The yacht has a top speed of 25 knots and a cruising speed of 23 knots.

The yacht’s spacious teak cockpit features a varnished teak transom, teak wraparound covering boards, and padded coaming bolsters. A fighting chair is installed for reeling in large catches, and a transom door allows easy access for landing bigeye tuna. Cockpit amenities include:

• Two hinged, flush in-sole stainless-steel recirculating livewells
• Two under-gunnel gaff lockers with 100-amp plug-ins, DSC connection, and general storage
• Seven stainless-steel rod holders in the coaming boards
• Two-step box with fire hose inside
• Varnished teak aft house bulkhead
• Varnished teak cabinets portside with a three-door stainless-steel refrigerator/freezer below and three hinged-top chill plates above
• Varnished teak cabinets starboard side with three tackle drawers, electrical fuel shutoff valves, fire pull, and a Jenn-Air vented grill above
• A high-capacity ice chipper with a hinged top located on the farthest outboard side
• 48-inch-wide centerline steps to the upper salon, split to hinge for engine room access to port, with a centerline stainless-steel railing
• Three overhead AC lights in the brow
• Four overhead DC lights in the brow
• Two JL two-stage overhead speakers in the brow
• Garmin 5008 touchscreen plotter/sounder to starboard
• 12-volt electric reel outlet
• 24-volt electric reel outlet
• Two Lumitec LED downlights in the brow
• Custom offset pedestal varnished fighting chair with a four-place rocket launcher in the backrest
• Counterbalanced varnished dual-entry door to the salon
• Custom Pipewelders 41-foot triple spreader outriggers

The foredeck houses a 2006 17′ Maverick HPX flats boat with a 2005 90 hp Yamaha 4-stroke outboard, along with a Marquipt 1,700-pound telescoping hydraulic davit. Two Viking eight-man life rafts in canisters are secured on the bow, flanking the tender. A teak sole extends from the windlass forward, where a 180-pound Poole galvanized anchor is mounted through the hull portside with a stainless-steel surround, 300 feet of 5/8” chain and a high-pressure chain wash.

A 10-step stainless-steel-and-teak ladder leads to the enclosed pilothouse, paneled in satin-finish teak. Inside, to port and starboard, are two curved leather settees with triangular tables, each seating two to three people with storage below. The expansive helm console is centerline with walkaround space on both sides. A 9-foot-wide settee upholstered in tan leather is in front of the helm, and further forward, beneath the three-panel windshield, are seven cabinet doors housing:

• Flybridge electrical panel
• KVH TracVision and mini-V SAT consoles
• APC uninterruptible power supply
• Whirlpool Wet Ice ice maker
• Sink and additional storage

The pilothouse features a varnished teak-and-holly sole.

The salon preserves its original interior, with wood grains glowing under natural light from large side windows. Guests can relax on a U-shaped sofa with a table or grab a drink from the wet bar. A Samsung 49-inch LED TV is hidden behind tambour doors. Overhead, there is stowage for up to 25 rods, 14 LED lights, a smoke-and-fire sensor and five Bose mini-cube speakers. The salon sole is covered in neutral-tone plush carpet.

The galley, located forward to port, extends across the walkway with additional stowage to starboard. Galley features include:

• Full Jenn-Air oven and Ceran top four-burner cooktop with central exhaust fan, all hidden under hinged granite countertops
• Pop-up Kenmore microwave/convection oven
• Deep under-mount double stainless-steel sink
• Instahot water faucet
• Filtered drinking water faucet
• Removable spray faucet
• Slide-out trash receptacle/cabinet
• Side-by-side custom stainless-steel refrigerators with wood faces
• Seven cabinets, several with slide-out shelves
• Five drawers
• Five additional overhead rod holders forward
• Twelve overhead LED lights
• Garbage disposal

Belowdecks, three en suite staterooms accommodate owners and guests. The owner’s stateroom, located forward, is well insulated from bow noise by an expansive bosun’s locker and under-berth stowage. The centerline king-sized berth is surrounded by built-in cabinetry, with two large drawers at the foot of the bed and three top-loading stowage cabinets on each side.

The portside guest stateroom features twin oversized side-by-side berths, while the starboard guest stateroom has twin-size over/under berths, with the bottom berth being oversized. Crew quarters include twin-sized over/under berths, with additional stowage space throughout.

“Thanks Buds remains an icon in yachting circles. She was built as the second of two Gallant Lady Feadship Sportfisherman yachts. At the time of her build, there were no larger pedigree ‘Yacht Fisherman’ on the water. While newer, larger, and faster sportfishing yachts have since emerged, none match the class, grace, or quality of a Feadship. Her original design remains intact, with only system upgrades over the years. This is a rare opportunity to own an icon,” Gilman Yachts stated.

Where is Thanks Buds located? The yacht is currently lying in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Take the next step: call or text the listing agent, Jeff Stanley, (954) 249-0360, Gilman Yachts

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During the Miami International Boat Show last February, a bevy of builders introduced a host of new models for yachting enthusiasts of all kinds. Attendees had the opportunity to see enhanced helm stations, eco-friendly propulsion options, plush creature comforts, and more. Here, we offer a glimpse at some of the yachts that were seen and talked about, whether they’re already under construction or just now coming off the drawing boards for early orders.

CLB80: Made for Different Cruising Styles

CL Yachts is adding a fourth model to its B Series: the CLB80, which joins the CLB65, CLB72 and CLB88 flagship. Aboard the CLB80, owners can choose a forward or aft galley. With the latter, there’s a stool-height dining table that can tuck away against the galley counter, becoming a high bar or a side table for different styles of entertaining. Owners also can choose a single or double helm station, depending on how they prefer to cruise. All four guest staterooms are belowdecks, including an amidships master that spans the 22-foot-6-inch beam. The VIP stateroom is forward with a skylight for additional natural light. There are also two crew cabins with separate access, located between the engine room and beach club.

Saxdor 400 GTO: A New Flagship

Saxdor Yachts is a Finnish yard that was established in 2019. It offers three models: the 270 GTO, the 320 GTO and the recently launched 400 GTO. Note the size of the foldout balcony in the image below; there’s another one on the starboard side of the vessel, substantially increasing the outdoor space when the boat is at anchor. Guests can have snacks or lunch in that shaded section or set out a spread forward on the table beneath open skies. Belowdecks are two staterooms: one forward and one amidships. For cruising families, the shipyard offers the option of adding a kids cabin. Standard power is a pair of 300 hp Mercury Marine V-8s, though the boat is designed for a maximum of 800 hp, if owners want other outboards at the transom.

Vicem TM 37: Sport Fishing in High Style

The TM in the model name of Vicem’s TM 37 stands for “Tuna Masters.” This is a line of center-console boats that the Turkish builder launched earlier this year, with more models expected to come at different lengths overall. Hull No. 1 of the TM 37 is powered by triple 350 hp Mercury Marine outboards that reportedly give eager-to-get-there anglers a top hop of nearly 48 knots. The standard power package is a pair of the 350s, which Vicem says allows for a top speed of about 40 knots. Range is estimated at 350 nautical miles, with a Seakeeper gyrostabilizer as part of the standard-equipment package for more-comfortable time spent on board. Belowdecks are twin berths and a wet head for overnights. Electronics at the helm are by Raymarine.

Cruisers Yachts 55 Fly: Coming this Spring

The 55 Fly is the first model in the new Flybridge series from Cruisers Yachts, which also offers Cantius and GLS series. Expect the official launch of the 55 Fly this spring, with the second model in the Flybridge series on tap for next year. Luiz De Basto collaborated with the Cruisers team on interiors, using the design theme “back to nature in a tech world.” Josh Delforge, vice president of operations and engineering at Cruisers, says that one goal with the 55 Fly was best-in-class water interaction—hence the foldout side platform and sizable swim platform shown in the image below. Power will be twin 725 hp Volvo Penta IPS950s, allowing extra volume to devote to the accommodations for six guests.

Princess Y95: High Style Meets 23-Knot Speed

The Y95 is the new flagship of Princess Yachts’ four-model Y Class of open-flybridge designs in larger sizes. There are five en suite staterooms for a total of 10 guests, with the master spanning the full beam on the main deck. 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. The dining table up top seats 10 people (additional dining space is on the main deck). A bar on the flybridge includes a sink, an electric barbecue, a hob and a drawer refrigerator. Power is a pair of 2,000 hp MAN V-12s that, according to Princess, allow for a top speed of 23 knots. Crew quarters are abaft the engine room, separate from the guest spaces.

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Axopar 37 Cross Cabin – Pit Stop

The 2022 Axopar 37 XC Cross Cabin known as Pit Stop is currently located in Longboat Key, on Florida’s west coast, and is offered by Galati Yacht Sales for $329,999. 

The vessel has one stateroom and one head for occasional overnight forays but is primarily designed as a dayboat. The Mercury 300 hp outboard engines with extended warranties were recently serviced at 221 hours, and the vessel also features gull-wing doors, a wet bar with 110-volt cooktop and a power sunroof. Pit Stop has a cruising speed of 30 knots.

To tackle the Florida heat, there’s a Mabru air-conditioning system with 12,000 and 7,000 BTU units as well as lithium batteries with an inverter. The Simrad all-glass helm with upgraded transducer, radar and GPS makes navigation a breeze, while the enclosed head has a hot-water shower to rinse off after a swim. There’s also a Siren monitoring system and Fusion stereo with an upgraded amplifier for entertainment.

Of Pit Stop, Galati Yacht Sales says, “This Axopar 37 Cross Cabin is super clean and very well maintained by a marine industry veteran. This is one of the best running boats out there with excellent fuel efficiency. The Cross Cabin layout combines the open-air experience of a day boat with the comfort of an enclosed pilothouse. It’s designed for year-round boating and is  packed with comfort—quality materials, smart storage, sleeping quarters, a head with a shower, and air conditioning. It was owned by an experienced boater who properly maintained all systems.”

Where is Pit Stop located? The yacht is currently lying in Longboat Key, Florida.  

Take the next step: contact the listing agent, Galati Yachts sales professional Rickard Charleson, at 727-667-7745.

Pardo 38 – No Worries

The 2023 Pardo 38 No Worries is a couple-size walkaround cruiser that is currently on the market for $695,000 with Jeff Brown Yachts.

No Worries has triple Mercury 300 hp V8 outboards that provide a reported top speed of 50 knots. Cruise speed is 35 knots. The boat’s Seakeeper gyrostabilizer should help keep the boat stable as a table, while a bow thruster and a joystick help with close-quarters maneuvering.

“The Pardo 38 has a modified-V hull form with spray rails and a 20.5-degree deadrise aft. The ride is precise, a credit to designer Maurizio Zuccheri and Pardo’s in-house team,”  Yachting previously reported.

The vessel’s carbon-fiber center console and T-top contribute to its sleek profile. With a length of 37.92 feet and a beam of 11.81 feet, No Worries accommodates 12 guests for day tripping or four guests for weekend cruises across two staterooms.

“They (The Pardo 38, 43 and 50) all have a distinctive reverse bow, pop-out anchor cradles, high bulwarks capped with teak, ­carbon-fiber center consoles and T-tops, cockpit galleys, sun pads fore and aft, and aft-deck ­tables. The 38 just shrinks these elements into an entry-level package,” Yachting previously reported.

The cockpit has a teak sole and includes a dinette and galley for alfresco dining. A Bimini top extends from the hardtop, providing shade when desired. The foredeck has a sun pad with cupholders, making it a great setup for sundowners with friends.

At the helm, there are three Stidd chairs, Simrad electronics suite, including depth sounder, GPs, chartplotter, radar and more.

Belowdecks, the owners’ forepeak stateroom has a double-sized berth. A separate head and shower are shared by all guests. The guest stateroom, located aft, has twin side-by-side berths.

Jeff Brown Yachts notes that No Worries is “Beautifully presented like new” with low hours and LLC ownership.

Where is No Worries located? The yacht is currently lying in Newport Beach, CA.

Take the next step: call or text the listing agent, Will De Jong, (949) 728-8195, Jeff Brown Yachts

San Juan 38 – Grace

The 1999 San Juan 38, Grace, is currently listed for sale with Jeff Brown Yachts at $275,000. 

Grace is powered by twin 325 hp Caterpillar 3116 diesel engines paired to Twin Disc MG506 transmissions. The yacht has a reported top speed of 30 knots and cruises at 24 knots. Side-Power bow thrusters assist in docking and maneuvering in close quarters.

The yacht accommodates 10 guests for day trips and has a two-stateroom one-head layout for overnight stays with a V-berth forward and queen berth amidships. The teak cockpit is designed for entertaining and practical use, with a bench-style transom settee and two aft-facing sun pads. Stowage is available under the transom settee and inside cabinets.

Inside, the pilothouse is equipped with a Webasto Thermal 90 reverse-cycle air and heating system (31,000 BTUs) to ensure comfort throughout the boating season. A dinette to port provides seating, while sizable windows allow natural light and offer a 360-degree view. The opening sunroof and cockpit door create an open-air environment when desired.

The owners’ stateroom amidships has a queen berth set athwartships, hanging lockers, under-berth drawers and side compartments for stowage. The head includes a separate shower. Ventilation is provided by an overhead hatch and side portholes.

According to the brokerage, “The San Juan 38 offers modern Downeast styling with reliable performance, responsive handling, a well-equipped galley, two staterooms, and a head with a stall shower. Grace recently received a haul-out, fresh bottom paint, new zincs, and prop and shaft coating.” The boat is currently stored on land in Anacortes, WA, and available for showings by appointment.

Grace is currently stored in Anacortes, WA, and is available for viewing.

Take the next step: Contact Jeff Brown Yachts or call (619) 597-2366.

Galeon 420 Fly – Bone Voyage

A Great Loop veteran, Bone Voyage is a 2020 42-foot Galeon motoryacht with a two-stateroom, two-head layout and reliable Volvo Penta power, plus a Fischer Panda 12-kW generator and updated Raymarine electronics. It’s offered by Curtis Stokes and Associates for $665,000. 

Bone Voyage has a master stateroom forward with an island queen berth and en suite head with an enclosed shower. The starboard guest stateroom has side-by-side single berths that convert into a double berth, with the head and shower just forward.  For additional sleeping arrangements, the starboard settee in the salon also converts to a double berth if needed. 

The lower helm is starboard forward in the salon and is raised one step up from the salon, with a bench seat, Raymarine electronics and an opening window. On the flybridge, there’s a Bimini top for sun protection plus an eisenglass enclosure with the helm to starboard. On the aft deck is a Kenyon barbeque grill, a wet bar, Isotherm refrigerator/freezer, wraparound seating with a table aft and ample stowage. 

There are approximately 1,040 hours on the vessel’s twin Volvo Penta D6 engines, which give it a cruising speed of 16 knots and a top hop of 30 knots. It also has a shallow-water-friendly draft of just 3 feet, 9 inches.

Yachting previously wrote: “At first glance, the flybridge dominates this 42-footer’s profile, extending all the way over the aft cockpit, with a sharply angled radar arch that owns the space above the long, dark, juxtaposed windows of the salon and curves of the hull. Every flybridge motoryacht under 60 feet is fighting the same design battle: maximizing the interior space and ambient light without designing topsides that look overly boxy. It’s a challenge to balance form and function, but this Galeon has hit the mark.”

Where is Bone Voyage located? The yacht is currently lying in Vero Beach, Florida.  

Take the next step: contact the listing agent, Curtis Stokes, via email, curtis@curtisstokes.net or call 954-684-0218.

Cruisers Yachts 42 Cantius – BradVentures

BradVentures, a 2023 Cruisers Yachts 42 Cantius, accommodates four guests in a two-stateroom, two-head, layout for extended cruising and can host up to 12 guests for day tripping. Galati Yacht Sales has listed BradVentures for $819,000.

The 42 Cantius is powered by upgraded twin 440 hp Volvo Penta D6 IPS600 diesels. It also has Volvo’s Dynamic Positioning System. The vessel’s services are up to date, and includes extended warranties on the IPS diesels through December 2027, along with a five-year limited structural warranty from Cruisers Yachts. A Seakeeper 6 gyrostabilizer helps reduce roll and enhance onboard comfort.

The yacht’s cockpit has a pearl-white, L-shaped settee with a convertible table, an electric awning for shade as well as a wet bar with refrigerator and ice maker. A transom electric BBQ and a hydraulic swim platform support al fresco meals and water access. The foredeck is outfitted with sun pads that have adjustable backrests and integrated cup holders.

This 42 Cantius has an aft-galley setup, which provides convenient access to the salon and cockpit. It’s equipped with stainless-steel appliances, including a two-burner cooktop, microwave/convection oven and refrigerator/freezer. There is stowage in upper and lower cabinets and several drawers.

An L-shaped dinette is in the salon and there is a lounge opposite the helm. A sliding glass door and retractable sunroof enhance the connection between indoor and outdoor spaces here. Light-toned upholstery and mocha oak cabinetry create a bright, open vibe.

“The salon is the 42’s focal point, a prime social space with that opening hardtop. Surrounded by glass, the forward section not only makes for a good driving platform, but also offers exceptional views of the water. Headroom was 6 feet 9 inches to the top of the sunroof, making the open-plan salon feel even more spacious. The vessel’s rear glass door slides and drops into the sole, providing a 64-inch-wide opening between the aft galley and cockpit,” Yachting previously reported.

The helm has a double-wide helm seat with a bolster and footrest. The Volvo Penta Glass Cockpit has twin Garmin 8612 multifunction displays, HD radar, sonar, autopilot, VHF radio and a FLIR M332 stabilized thermal-imaging camera for improved visibility in low light and fog.

Belowdecks, there is a full-beam master stateroom amidships and has a king-size berth, cedar-lined closets and an en suite head with a walk-in shower. The forward VIP stateroom has a queen-size berth, stowage and access to a separate head. Both staterooms have portholes for natural light and ventilation.

Where is BradVentures located? The yacht is currently lying in Naples, FL.

Take the next step: call or text the listing agent, Thomas Fox, (909) 525-2064, Galati Yacht Sales

Weaver 43 Modern Bay – Bella Marie

Bella Marie is a 2018 43-footer designed and built by Weaver Boatworks as one of their custom Modern Bay models. It’s been highly customized and updated by its current owner and is offered by Allied Marine for $799,000, a fraction of its replacement cost.

Weaver Boatworks has been dedicated to crafting top-quality custom sportfish yachts since 1999. With over two decades of experience in the boating industry, they pride themselves on their attention to detail and commitment to excellence. Bella Marie is an excellent example of their craftsmanship.

The vessel has a salon with couches and a functional galley area with refrigeration. Belowdecks are crisscrossing bunks forward as well as an enclosed head with a shower. The builder’s craftsmanship shows, with the glowing woodwork throughout the vessel’s interior. 

Where is Bella Marie located? The yacht is currently lying in Stuart, Florida.

Take the next step: contact the listing agent, Cole Watkins, at  863-514-3752 or via email, cole.watkins@alliedmarine.com.

Ranger Tug 43 CB – Endeavor

Endeavor, a 2021 Ranger Tug 43, is a well-maintained vessel geared for long-distance cruising and is on the market at $895,000 through Curtis Stokes and Associates.

This 43-footer accommodates six guests in two staterooms and a convertible dinette. Powered by twin 450 hp Volvo Penta IPS450 engines (200 hours) with pod drives, Endeavor has a reported top speed around 29 knots and a cruising speed of 6 knots. A Quick gyrostabilizer ensures stability while underway.

“What’s an ideal boat for cruising North America’s Great Loop? Answers abound, but the Ranger Tugs R-43 Command Bridge makes a strong case. The R-43 CB that I got aboard proved rugged and able for rough, near-coastal waters. Twin Volvo Penta IPS450 pod drives give the boat efficient low and high cruise speeds at 7 and 18 knots, respectively, combined with a 3-foot-6-inch draft,” Yachting previously reported.

“The R-43 CB’s cockpit and beamy swim platform create an adaptable outdoor living space. Three insulated lazarette hatches on electric rams provide access to the engines and pod drives. The cockpit’s focal point is a pair of three-person lounges with tables that can face forward side by side, rotate to face each other with the tables coming together, or turn aft side by side for watching sunsets. The cockpit also has a sink and ice maker to port and steps to the command bridge,” Yachting stated in its review.

Endeavor’s foredeck includes a sun pad providing guests a quiet space to relax on the hook or at the quay.

On the flybridge, a Bimini top provides welcome shade on sunny day passages while the after section holds a tender with a davit. This space doubles as a sun deck when the tender is launched. The flybridge includes the helm, a C-shaped settee and a wet bar with a sink, fridge, freezer and BBQ.

Inside on the main deck, the galley is  aft to easily service ghosts inside or outside. The galley is equipped with Isotherm refrigerators/freezers, a Force 10 3-burner propane cooktop, microwave, double sinks and abundant stowage for provisions.

Endeavor‘s salon layout includes an L-shaped settee and a fold-down dinette that doubles as an extra berth. Natural light flows in through flanking side windows enhancing ocean views. Max headroom in the salon is an NBA-player-friendly  7’1″.

Belowdecks, the master stateroom has an island queen-sized berth, en suite head and a plethora of stowage space. The VIP stateroom includes a queen-sized berth and en suite head. Two additional guests get the convertible dinette in the salon.

This Ranger tug 43 is a versatile cruiser that is well-equipped for dream trips like the Great Loop, a liveaboard lifestyle or even weekend excursions with friends and family.

Where is Endeavor located? The yacht is currently lying in Edgewater, MD.

Take the next step: call or text the listing agent, Curtis Stokes, (410) 919-4900, Curtis Stokes and Associates, Inc.

Gamage 43 – Elygance

Elygance is a custom 2020 Gamage low-profile sedan cruiser designed by Spencer Lincoln Flowers. The brokerage team at Curtis Stokes & Associates have listed the vessel with an asking price of $635,000.

Moving forward from the yacht’s large aftdeck, a same-level side deck leads to the foredeck or into the pilothouse via access doors on both sides. Inside the pilothouse is the helm and helmseat starboard forward, a mate seat port forward, settee, a berth and engine room access. Forward and stepping down is the galley to port and a head with an enclosed shower to starboard. 

A stateroom with an island queen size berth is located forward. The broker states that all cushions, upholstery and curtains were custom made. The stateroom includes four portlights, an overhead hatch with a screen, storage drawers, a nightstand and more.

Elgyance’s pilothouse includes a helm and Lebroc helmseat starboard forward, as well as a Lebroc mate seat port forward. The helm has wrap-around seating and storage, and a hi/lo table aft. It is also equipped with portlights, curtained windows and additional reading lights.

The vessel’s windowed down galley has an electric cooktop stove, a Dometic refrigerator/freezer, and a sink with additional drawers and cabinets.

The vessel has a 7-knot cruise speed and is powered by a John Deere 6081AFM75 375 hp diesel engine clocking in at 20 hours.

Curtis Stokes & Associates says: “As soon as you step aboard her, you can sense and feel the quality construction and design. A true modern classic Downeast cruiser.”

Where is Elygance located? The yacht is currently lying in South Bristol, Maine.

Take the next step: contact the listing agent Curtis Stokes by phone at 954-684-0218 or by email at curtis@curtisstokes.net.

Northwest Trawler 45 – Endless Summer

Endless Summer, a 2008 Northwest Trawler 45,has a two-stateroom, two-head layout, is powered by a single 405 hp Cummins diesel engine and is on the market with Curtis Stokes and Associates for $625,000.

The boat reportedly has a top hop of 15 knots and a 6-knot cruise speed, offering extended range for cruisers with wanderlust. With a 4-foot-3-inch max draft, Endless Summer can easily access skinny water, making it very Bahamas-friendly. Considering a max air draft of 17’6″ with the upper mast dropped, this trawler could make a solid option for doing The Great Loop too. A 12-foot AB RIB is stowed on the swim platform. Presto Marine XL500 davits help with launching and recovery.

Boarding Endless Summer is via the starboard side transom gate. Once aboard, the cockpit features a wet bar with a sink that is shaded by the flybridge. Salon access is through a sliding Diamond Seaglaze aluminum-and-glass door.

Natural light flows into the salon through side windows that ensure panoramic views. Curtis Stokes and Associates states, “The salon offers wraparound seating with stowage and a hi/lo table port aft, bench-style settee to starboard, a side-deck access door starboard forward, synthetic wood sole, Vizio flat-screen TV, opening aft windows, side windows, shades, fan, stowage cabinets and drawers and engine room access.”

The raised pilothouse setup includes a Llebroc helmseat, L-shaped settee with stowage and a hi/low table aft, side-deck access door on each side, overhead hatch with an Oceanair screen/shade, opening aft windows, side windows, drawers and cabinets, and a synthetic-wood sole.

The flybridge has a nonskid sole, a bench-style helm seat, 10 rod holders, a Warn 800-pound davit and tender stowage. Guests can catch some rays in a lounge chair on the aft deck.

When it’s time to retire after a day’s cruising, there are two staterooms for the evening. The owners’ stateroom is forward with an island queen berth, reading lights, overhead hatch with an Oceanair screen/shade, portlights, nightstands, bench-style settee, stowage drawers and cabinets, two hanging lockers, a synthetic wood sole and an ensuite head. The guest stateroom is to port and has over/under berths, a portlight, immense storage in an array of cabinets and drawers and a synthetic wood sole. A Bosch Axxis washer and dryer helps with laundry on long runs.

Where is Endless Summer located? The yacht is currently lying in Palmetto, FL.

Take the next step: call or text the listing agent, Curtis Stokes, (954) 684-0218, Curtis Stokes and Associates, INC.

Grand Banks 49 Eastbay HX – Fiji

Looking for a rugged, dependable Downeast yacht capable of extended cruising? Fiji, a 1999 Grand Banks 49 Eastbay HX, has just entered the market at $315,000.

The Grand Banks 49 Eastbay HX is powered by twin 660 hp Caterpillar 3196TA diesel engines, helping propel the yacht to a reported 25-knot top hop. Cruising speed is 20 knots.

Grand Banks describes the Eastbay 49 as:

“A top-quality, Downeast-style express whose elegant appearance and meticulous construction represent the ultimate in classic American yachting. A strikingly handsome yacht with a long foredeck and traditional Downeast styling, she is built on a modified deep-V hull with a short keel and prop pockets for reduced draft.”

Step aboard Fiji’s cockpit, accessible via teak side steps from the port and starboard sides or through the transom door leading to the swim platform. The Eastbay HX series has a semi-enclosed helm with teak sole, which is seamlessly connected to the cockpit.

Fiji’s helm deck is equipped with a pedestal-mounted, adjustable helm chair, ensuring clean sightlines. To port, a double-wide companion seat with a built-in ice maker adds convenience. The L-shaped settee and high/low varnished teak yacht table create an inviting space for guests. Thoughtful stowage includes a teak-enclosed, glass-covered chart locker and cabinets for bottles and accessories.

Descending four steps from the helm deck is the salon, a welcoming space for dining, relaxing and entertaining. The hand-rubbed teak cabinetry, teak-and holly-sole and Corian countertops add warmth and elegance. The dinette has a teak table. There is  stowage behind cushions and under seats maximizing available space.

The U-shaped galley, located to port, has Corian countertops and double stainless-steel sinks. Two large refrigerators and a freezer provide sizable cold storage when provisioning for extended cruises. The teak-and-holly sole adds a classic nautical charm.

After a long day on the water, owners and guests can retire to one of two staterooms. The master stateroom, located forward, features a twin-sized V-berth, hanging lockers and drawer stowage. Halogen reading lamps and dimmer-controlled overhead lights enhance comfort. The en suite head includes a separate stall shower and freshwater electric toilet. The guest cabin, positioned forward to port, offers over/under twin-sized berths with four storage drawers underneath. There is a hanging locker for additional stowage.

Where is Fiji Located? Fiji is currently lying in Miami Beach, FL.

Take the Next Step: To schedule a viewing or for more details, call or text listing agent Carvey Iannuzzi at (616) 889-7766, Grand Banks.

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Looking for an express cruiser with wind-in-your hair performance? Ruth Pearl, a 2019 Cruisers Yachts 54 Cantius, just entered the market with a sale price just shy of $1.1 million.

With a displacement of 45,000 pounds, twin Volvo Penta D8 IPS800 diesel engines with a 1,200 combined horsepower, will quickly push this yacht up to a max speed of 37 knots. At a 25-knot cruising speed, range is a reported 220 nautical miles. A Seakeeper SK6 keeps the Ruth Pearl stable as a table underway.

Well-built and thoughtfully designed, the Cruisers 54 Cantius should fit into many boating lifestyles — seamlessly. The 54 Cantius’s layout flows smoothly from the cockpit with settee (and retractable sunshade) past the galley, which opens to the cockpit, to the entertaining area with dinette and couch, to the helm, as reported in Yachting.

Cruiser Yachts 54 Cantius were produced from 2015 to 2022 with CE certified class B fiberglass hulls, allowing Ruth Pearl to travel off the coast within a 200-mile range of the shoreline.

Galati Yacht Sales stated that over $70k was spent this year on the Ruth Pearl, this boat shows like new, and is ready for its new owners to enjoy. If you are in the market for a beautiful express yacht this boat is worth the time to come step foot on, images don’t do her justice. Upgrades from the summer of 2023 include the following:

• Engine service
• Pod service
• Generator service 
• Propspeed
• Fresh bottom job
• Upgraded sea-strainer system
• Custom AC pump/mount
• Air Conditioning units fully serviced
• Hull & topside full compound & polish

Climb aboard the Ruth Pearl and up a few steps from the swim platform to the aft cockpit where guests can be seated on the U-shaped settee with table, or belly up to the aft-galley bar on two white padded stools. The cockpit is very spacious for a small party while cruising, but if the sun becomes an issue, extend the electric awning to add shade. Take a dive off the swim platform, or an onshore excursion to a private beach for lunch in a 10’5″ tender mounted on a lift attached to the swim platform. Feel like you need a little rinsing off after a swim? There is an outdoor shower to keep guests from having to enter the lower deck heads. Owners have access to an electric grill and ice maker in the cockpit with the aft-galley just through a set of sliding glass doors. 

The galley is centrally located between the cockpit and salon, allowing owners to easily entertain guests in both areas. Lock open the sliding glass doors, open a large window pane in the galley and you will have an open-air environment throughout the cockpit, galley and salon. The galley has a built-in microwave, dishwasher, stove, ice maker and expandable table along with a U-shaped gunmetal settee with table in the salon. Windows flanking the salon allow natural light to illuminate the galley, salon and helm. Additional sunlight is available through a sunroof that can be opened above the helm and dining area. 

Rainy evening? Relax in the salon while watching TV on a retractable flat-screen TV with a Bose surround-sound system. No need to head back in, the storm will pass. The salon is laid out in blackened oak and tan oak interior with an amtico sole in walnut and a gunmetal upholstered loveseat. Grab a bottle of wine from the 120v wine captain, open the power sunroof and open a few windows to let the breeze flow through. 

The forward helm is located starboard side across from the U-shaped settee with a captain’s chair large enough to seat two. Ruth Pearl was outfitted with the Raymarine electronics package, sonar, 6 kW HD open-array radar, two Axiom XL 16″ displays with remote, joystick remote docking, VHF radio, FLIR and autopilot, ensuring the captain will have a comfortable and safe cruise. Two large windshields as well as large side windows to port and starboard allow the captain a full view of the surroundings.

Retire in the evening to three staterooms with two heads that will comfortably sleep six. The master stateroom is a carpeted, full-beam suite with a walkaround queen island berth with an upgraded therapeutic foam mattress. Owners will find plenty of stowage in the end tables on each side of the berth, oak cabinets, hanging lockers and in the portside cafe table with under-seat stowage. Comforts include opening porthole, blinds, mirrors and a private en-suite head with fully enclosed shower and electric toilet. The VIP stateroom has a queen berth with an upgraded therapeutic mattress, oak cabinetry, hanging lockers and private access to the guest head. Guest stateroom has twin-sized berths, oak cabinetry and shared access to the guest head.  

Where is Ruth Pearl located? The yacht is currently lying in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Take the next step: call or text the listing agent, Andrew Maryott, (508) 364 – 2010, Galati Yacht Sales

Quick Specifications:

• Length Overall: 54′
• Maximum Beam: 15’6″
• Max Draft: 4’5″
• Cruising Speed: 25 knots
• Cruising Range: 220 nm
• Max Speed: 37 knots
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Engine Make: Volvo Penta
• Engine Model: D8 IPS800
• Number of Engines: 2
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Fuel Capacity: 500 Gal.
• Combined Horsepower: 1,200 hp
• Fresh Water Capacity: 75 Gal.

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Cruisers Yachts in Wisconsin has launched a Flybridge series as an evolution of its Cantius series.

The Flybridge series is expected to include three yachts, starting with the 55 Fly. The builder worked with designer Luiz Debasto on the designs, which Cruisers Yachts says are intended to blend organic shapes in earth and ocean tones, complemented with natural fibers.

“We set out to create a super fly, a yacht that exceeds all expectations of Cruisers flybridges of the past,” Josh Delforge, vice president of operations and engineering, stated in a press release. “Our design team focused on delivering the best-in-class water interaction, a superior flybridge entertaining space and a fresh interior design direction, all wrapped in a futuristic evolution of the Cantius DNA.”

When will the 55 Fly debut as the first model in the Cruisers Flybridge series? It’s expected to premiere in spring 2024, with another model in the Flybridge series on track to make its debut in 2025.

Take the next step: Click over to cruisersyachts.com

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When I reviewed the Cruisers Yachts 42 GLS two years ago, I decided that GLS must mean “great little ship.” With the 50 GLS flagship, I know it means “greater little ship.”

It actually means Grand Luxury Sport, which is also an apt description of the Cruisers GLS “adventuring” series. Cruisers, now owned by MarineMax, has paid attention to how we use our boats. The 50 GLS is a bowrider on steroids, an express cruiser with entertaining ambitions, an overnighter with comfort and a performance boat (49.6 knots) with the oomph to yank skiers or tubers with aplomb.

The 50 GLS is powered by three 600 hp Mercury Verado V-12 outboards. When I put the hammer down from idle, I was literally shoved back into the comfy, Ultraleather helm seat. And the yacht has fold-down terraces (Cruisers calls them beach doors) on each side of the cockpit, whose beam expands from 14 feet, 6 inches to more than 21 feet. That’s about the beam of many 95-foot yachts. The combination—with the outboard engines being out of the way on the transom—creates a cockpit that feels like a ballroom filled with dining and seating options.

This is also a good-looking yacht, with a black slash on the topsides to conceal the windows, and a windshield that rakes steeply into the sleek hardtop with a sunroof. For passengers boarding from dockside, the transom platform is wide and one level to the cockpit. That transom on the 50 GLS that I got aboard had a pair of Kenyon grills (one is standard). This positioning means smoke from charred steak won’t intrude into the cockpit. Just forward of the barbecue is a forward-facing settee with twin removable tables for dining or cocktails.

In the forward corner of the cockpit are an L-shaped counter, dual Isotherm fridges, an ice maker and a sink. Opposite this space—on an 8-inch raised platform—is another dining table, this one facing a 55-inch pop-up TV.

A secure walkway to port leads to the bow, which has three seats with headrests and an electric table that rises for cocktails or meals on the hook. This cockpit is deep (40 inches) and safe for kids. A cooler with a chiller plate (read no ice needed) is tucked under a seat.

At the helm is an intuitive dashboard with three 19-inch Simrad monitors and a joystick linked to the Side-Power bow thruster. We used that Mercury JPO joystick to make painless work of a normally tough situation: a fierce side wind, a strong current and a skinny dock. Dock-watchers hoping for a Sunday afternoon show will be disappointed.

And the 50 GLS is about more than alfresco living. A sliding hatch (with a screen) leads into a bright cabin with overhead and side windows. A counter holds a microwave and a fridge for morning coffee and warm croissants without having to leave the cabin.

Forward is a stateroom, with a wider-than-queen berth, hanging lockers and privacy from French doors. Headroom is a surprising 6 feet, 8 inches, which adds to the airy feeling. Just aft and to starboard is the head, with a separate stall shower that is also oversize: 4 feet by nearly 3 feet.

Another stateroom is tucked under the cockpit with a pair of berths that can be configured as seats or as a “playpen,” with a TV on the bulkhead. This space is perfect for an afternoon nap for kids, and it’s comfortable (I stretched out with no problem) for adult overnighters, though it won’t encourage them to linger.

Underway, the 50 GLS is simply great fun. Hammer down, it came up fast and flat, regardless of whether we were using no tabs or letting the auto-tab system think for us. The boat topped out at 49.6 knots. For a 50-footer weighing some 19 tons, going 85 feet per second is impressive.

Even better, the 50 GLS felt solid, and I had a chance to check out the bottom before it hit the water. There are two full-length strakes below the waterline. Our result was a soft ride through a 2-to-3-foot wake when we circled back at full throttle. The spray was thrown far to the side, thanks to wide chine flats. This yacht begged to be treated like a 20-foot bowrider. We carved some swoops just for fun.

Those swoops were accomplished in silence too. My decibel meter read just 58 at idle (65 dBs is the level of normal conversation), and it got no higher than 85 at full throttle. The federal government’s safety agency says that’s the noise level of a vacuum cleaner.

The 50 GLS I got aboard had a Seakeeper 6 gyrostabilizer (we didn’t need it) and a 16 kW Kohler genset to provide air conditioning all day at anchor or at the sandbar. This equipage was under a hatch in the cockpit. Access via a ladder was outstanding, with room left to stow all the gear, from fenders to inflatable toys.

Everything said and done, the Cruisers Yachts 50 GLS is an on-the-water delight: fast and fun with varied entertaining spaces, thoughtful luxuries and the facilities for comfortable overnighting. This yacht truly is a greater little ship.

Major Power

Mercury’s V-12, 7.6-liter engine is revolutionary because the lower-unit gear case is steerable. A two-speed transmission provides torque in first gear and efficiency in second, and the dual-prop design provides solid bite, even in hard turns.

Catching Air

The 50 GLS has power-operated “vent windows” like those on older cars, providing a steady flow of controllable air. Electric side windows add to the breeze, as does the opening sunroof in the hardtop. Opening ports in the staterooms are another fresh-air plus.

Built Right

Cruisers Yachts uses a mix of modern and traditional methods in the 50 GLS, including hand-laid and resin-infused fiberglass for specific areas. The stringer grid that supports the interior components is wood-free with all-foam coring for a long-life, no-rot hull.

Take the next step: cruisersyachts.com

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