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The New 118' Queen of Azimut's motoryacht fleet is a hyper-royal creation suitably christened "The Penthouse." She is a masterly collaboration between Azimut's in-house designers in Avigliana, the marine engineers […]

this new motoryacht combines form with function, clever design with easy manufacture, and speed with quiet comfort JAZZARA ... this is name stirs the anyone who has grown up loving […]

The Eliminator Extreme is a well-built performance motorboat with exciting styling and impressive acceleration. A MerCruiser 502 Magnum EFI engine provides a top speed of 80 mph. The base price is $31,900.

The Bayliner 2002 Trophy is a trailerable family fishing boat that offers quality construction and good performance for the affordable base price of $16,995. The standard engine is a 120-hp Force outboard.

Three motorboats with extended-pod hulls are evaluated: the Chaparral ($20,300), the Four Winns ($21,630) and the Rinker ($16,195). In all three boats the hull configuration aids planing and improves stability.

How to get shallow draft, good speed, and seakeeping ability in a singularly lovely design The success of a custom yacht project can be assessed in many ways. It is […]

Three V-8 sterndrive engines with equal horsepower but diverse applications were tested in a Stingray 719zp. The single-prop 350 Magnum had top speed and fuel performance, while the Bravo Three and especially the Duoprop had the best handling, planing ability and maneuverability.

The Fountain 42 CS is a production performance cruiser with a top speed of almost 100 mph. A Positive Lift Hull with a stepped design is a major factor in the boat's speed. Triple 502 EFI MerCruiser engines are the standard power package. The base price is $265,532.

The Rinker 236 Captiva Cuddy is a trailerable sportboat with solid construction, many standard features and exceptional performance. An optional 300-hp MerCruiser gasoline stern drive engine provides a top speed of 52.5 mph. The base price is $23,995.

The Sea Ray 500 Sundancer is an express-style cruiser with exceptional ride and tracking, an optional hardtop and a lavish interior. Optional 735-hp DDC 8V-92TA DDEC diesel engines provide a top speed of 39.2 mph. The base price is $512,927.

It's been blowing 25 knots for three days and another cold front has just swept across South Florida. It's simply a lousy time to go boating. That is, of course, […]

The MasterCraft Maristar 225 VR is an inboard family skiboat with a V-drive, roomy interior layout and good storage space. A 310-hp MasterCraft engine provides a top speed of 50 mph. The base price is $28,993.

The Grady-White Sailfish 252 is a well-organized offshore fishing boat with comfortable accommodations for family cruising. Twin 200-hp Yamaha V-6 outboard motors provide a top speed of 44.2 mph. The base price is $72,000.

The Jefferson 42 Sport Sedan is a well-built offshore motorboat that is nicely designed for cruising, entertaining and casual fishing. Twin 291-hp Cummins diesel inboard engines provide a top speed of 25.8 mph. The base price of $250,135 includes many standard features.

YATCHING'S TECH EDITOR DISCOVERS THE JOYS OF LOW_SPEED CRUISING__ EASY MOTION, LAID_BACK AMBIENCE Meandering about at displacement speed is a bit foreign to me--I'm most accustomed to cruising in mid-20-knot […]

Two center-console fishing boats made by Sea Ox are compared: a deep-V hull design and a catamaran. The SeaCat had the better speed, stability, load capacity and performance in rough water. The Dolphin had the longer range.

Three twin engines were tested in a Bertram 30 Moppie cruiser: Caterpillar 3116TA diesel inboards, Cummmins 6BTA5.9M2 diesel inboards and MerCruiser 7.4-liter gasoline inboards. The gasoline engine is recommended for inshore fishing while either diesel is a good choice for offshore use.

The Intrepid 33 has an open-cuddy design, stepped-hull, good performance and excellent handling. Twin 275-hp Mercury outboard motors provide a top speed of 52 mph. The base price without power is $71,500.

Three walkaround cuddy fishing boats in the 21-ft size range were evaluated. All performed well under offshore conditions, but the Pro-Line 211 powered by a Yamaha 200 outboard and priced at $28,933 received the best rating.

WHEN IT COMES TO YACHT design, I'll admit to having fairly conservative tastes. Sensible lines, windows you can see out of, side decks that actually allow one to move fore […]

The Larson 220 Hampton has a practical design and a good use of space. The boat performs well and is easy to maintain. A MerCruiser 5.7 Alpha One sterndrive provides a top speed of 46 mph. The base price is $22,550.

The Post 46 II is a quiet-running offshore cruiser with a nicely detailed interior and an internal bonding system to control corrosion. Twin 535-hp Detroit Diesel inboard engines provide a top speed of 36.2 mph. The base price is $546,000.

Four outboard motors specially built for saltwater fishing were tested in a Pursuit 2350 Walkaround: the Johnson OceanRunner 225, the Mercury Offshore 225, the Suzuki 225 EFI and the Yamaha V76-X Saltwater Series 225.

The Mainship 31 Sedan Bridge is a compact cruiser with a flying bridge and lots of standard equipment. Optional twin 340-hp Marine Power gasoline inboard engines provide a top speed of 35 mph. The base price is $94,995.

WE ARRIVED AT THE MARINA AT about 8:30 a.m. and stepped from the car into a near-freezing temperature and howling north wind. To add insult to injury, we'd be bucking […]

The Sea Ray 220 Signature Select is an upscale bowrider with numerous special features, good construction and fast performance. An optional 300-hp MerCruiser gasoline stern drive provides a top speed of 56.6 mph. The base price is $32,641.

Three trailerable mid-berth pocket cruisers in the 23- to 26-ft range are evaluated under cruising conditions: the Excel 23 SE, the Four Winns 238 Vista and the Maxum 2400 SCR.

Two twin-propeller stern drives were tested in Larson 240 Escapade daycruisers, the Volvo Penta Duoprop and the MerCruiser Bravo Three. Both drives are solidly designed, and their performances and prices are similar.

The Hatteras 50 Convertible is a newly designed sportfisherman customized for entertaining and cooking. It has an easy-to-maintain white Vitricor interior, a galley-down layout and optional twin 1,080-hp DDC diesel inboard that provide a top speed of 39.5 mph. The base price is $769,200.

Four deckboats were tested on a cruise of the New York State Canal System branch between Fultonville and and Frankfurt, NY: Chaparral Sunesta 250, Harris Super Dek, Godfrey 240 Midship and Sunbird Odyssey 21R.

A Carver 280 Express was equipped with an Automotive Natural Gas conversion kit to allow it to burn either gasoline or natural gas. Air-flow problems limited the performance of the natural gas engine, but its fuel economy and cleanliness were significantly better than the gasoline engine.

The Tiara 4000 Open Midcabin features a comfortable helm, a well-designed cockpit, an optional swim platform and two private staterooms. Twin 388-hp Cummins diesel inboard engines provide a top speed of 34.6 mph. The base price is $353,900.

The Viking 47 Convertible is a well-designed offshore fishing boat that is easy to handle and features two staterooms. Twin 680-hp MAN diesel inboard engines provide a top speed of 37.2 mph. The base price is $662,000.

The Azimut 43 is an Italian motoryacht with solid construction, impressive details, a well-designed interior and responsive handling. Twin 435-hp Caterpillar diesel inboard engines provide a top speed of 34.1 mph. The base price is $428,000.

Three runabouts designed for both fishing and water skiing are evaluated: the Chaparral Gemini 190, the Glaston SSV-195 and the Seaswirl 192 Striper. Each boat is a good choice for a family purchase.

The MasterCraft MariStar 225 VRS is a family skiboat with a roomy cockpit, excellent handling and good acceleration. A single 275-hp Indmar 350 Chevy gasoline inboard engine provides a top speed of 42.9 mph. Base price is $28,993.

Four inboard power combinations were tested in a Luhrs T-250 Open motorboat: twin gasoline engines from Marine Power, twin diesel engines from Yanmar, a single Yanmar diesel and a single Marine Power gasoline engine. The twin gasoline engines were fastest at 39.3 mph.

The Excel 26 SE Mid Cabin is a reasonably priced family boat with good performance and many standard features. A single 225-hp Volvo Penta gasoline stern drive provides a top speed of 39.9 mph. The base price is $33,995.

The Sunseeker Apache is a Mediterrean-style dayboat with excellent performance and comfortable overnight accommodations. Optional triple 390-hp MerCruiser 502 Magnum gasoline stern drives provide a top speed of 56.4 mph. The base price is $325,000.

Two cruisers with differing interior arrangements are evaluated: the Sea Ray 250, priced at $36,500, and the Chris-Craft 262 Crowne, priced at $37,212. Both are well-built and perform excellently.

The Sea Ray Laguna 29 is a spacious and versatile sportfisherman with many standard fishing features. Twin 250-hp MerCruiser V-drive gas inboard engines provide a top speed of 32.3 mph and a cruising speed of 22.8 mph. The price is $77,694.

The Fountain 24 Competition is a fast runabout designed for towing water skiers and built to offshore standards. An optional 415-hp MerCruiser 502 EFI gasoline engine provides a top speed of 70 mph. The price with a standard 250-hp MerCruiser engine is $45,760.

The Falcon 2000 bowrider is a well-designed family boat with two seating options and many standard features. An optional MerCruiser 305-hp engine provides a top speed of 48 mph. Base price is $17,075.

Three variable pitch propellers for motorboats are evaluated: Land and Sea Torque Shift, Quicksilver Power2 and Aerostar. The Aerostar is rated as best, with the Land and Sea Torque Shift a close second.

The Cobalt 272 Condurre ($57,570) is a large luxury bowrider that handles well and performs quietly. An optional 300-hp Volvo Penta gasoline stern drive engine provides a top speed of 47.8 mph.

The Rybovich 54 ($1,350,000) is a custom-built wooden sportfisherman with a very clean wake and quiet operation. Twin DDC 8V-92TA diesel engines provide a top speed of 39.7 mph.

The Mercedes-Benz 500SL ($98,500) and the Wellcraft 31 Fittipaldi Scarab ($276,485) are both luxurious, high-performance vehicles. The Scarab's 425-hp Mercedes V-8 engines provide a top speed of 68.3 mph.