Southport 38FE
Power options are aplenty on the Southport 38FE (shown on opening spread), which comes standard with twin 450-hp Yamaha XTO V-8s. The optional Yamahas are triple 450-hp XTO V-8s, or owners can choose triple Mercury 400-hp V-10 or twin 600-hp V-12 Verados. Draft on this boat is 2 feet, 1 inch, which should make most fishing spots accessible. The 38FE comes with a 35-gallon live well and a second 35-gallon as an option, to make the most of whatever catch the sea is willing to give up. Helm electronics are by Garmin, with two GPSMap 8622 chartplotters standard. Options for the dash include a third plotter. Amenities for overnights include a TV, reading lights, a galley, and a head with a stand-up shower. There’s also real teak throughout, for an upscale flair.
Evo R4+
The Evo R4+ is a 42-footer that can button up in bad weather. It has a multifunction stern platform that extends to add even more space for fun in the sun, and an aluminum hardtop with removable Plexiglas that allows the area to be partially opened. According to the builder, the open bulwarks deploy in less than 30 seconds to increase deck space by 40 percent. Evo Yachts builds the hardtop with supports for radar and other systems, which customers are increasingly requesting in this size range. The hardtop’s ceiling is covered in Alcantara panels for an indoor-outdoor look, and there’s LED lighting for cruising past sunset. Power is a pair of 535-hp Volvo Penta IPS650s that reportedly produce a top speed of 34 knots and a range of about 300 nautical miles.
Apreamare Gozzo 38 Cabin
Apreamare has been building boats in Italy since 1849, and that heritage is evident in the Gozzo 38 Cabin. The boat is an evolution of the Gozzo 35, adding elements such as an expanded deckhouse to give owners more shelter and comfort in all weather conditions. With the enlarged stern platform, length overall extends to 37 feet, 7 inches. A four-panel glass door connects the interior and exterior. Inside are a helm station, galley and dinette. Outside is a sun pad at the bow, and an L-shaped sofa in the cockpit with a removable table. Belowdecks, there are two staterooms and one head. Propulsion options include twin Volvo Penta D4-270 DPIs or D4-320 DPI sterndrives, or the traditional Volvo Penta D4-320 shaft drive configuration. Range is reportedly more than 200 nautical miles.
NorthCoast 415HT
NorthCoast’s new flagship has a length overall of 46 feet, 1 inch with the bracket and engines—quad Yamaha 300XSB outboards with Helm Master EX joystick control. Paired with the boat’s deep-V hull that has 24 degrees of deadrise at the transom, that power provides a top speed of 50 knots, according to the builder. For anglers, there’s a 102-square-foot cockpit. Owners who intend to bring the family along can also select an optional cruising layout in the cockpit. Inside, there’s a walkaround queen berth. Additional berths and a convertible settee mean a total of six adults can sleep on board. At the helm, there’s a stainless-steel Edson Wheel along with two 19-inch Raymarine Axiom 2XL multifunction displays. Helm seats are by Release. Digital switching is by way of Raymarine’s YachtSense.
Sirena 48
Sirena’s first-ever 48 hybrid has twin 213-kW electric motors and a remodeled superstructure to create a coupé design. Integrated solar panels allow for silent and emissions-free operation for up to eight hours at anchor with the standard battery pack, or for up to 16 hours with the optional battery pack. According to the builder, top speed is 14 knots, and the yacht can cover 30 nautical miles in silent-electric mode before owners will need to switch on the variable-speed generators. The generators recharge the batteries underway, so they’ll be ready again at the next anchorage. Sirena offers a number of layouts, styling choices and equipment options. The builder says the coupé design can also be ordered with conventional propulsion systems, and, in the future, on larger yachts the shipyard builds.
MJM 42
The MJM 42 is designed to be a liveaboard performance yacht for a couple to cruise together and occasionally welcome friends or family. The builder likens the accommodations to “a luxurious hotel suite with a large head,” and says the open concept is meant to provide a feeling akin to being in a living room (but with better views). Two engine packages are offered: twin 600-hp V-12 Verado outboards, and twin Volvo Penta D6-400 sterndrives. With the Verados, according to MJM’s test data, top speed is 51 knots. MJM also says that when cruising between 12 and 22 knots, the boat will plane and allow for a level ride. Standard features with the base boat include gyro stabilization, a generator, air-conditioning systems, a bow thruster, exterior seat covers and privacy curtains.
Axopar 29
Axopar’s 29 replaces the original AX28. The new model has Sun Top and Cross Cabin versions with improved hydrodynamics. There’s a bigger, 105-gallon fuel tank that allows for a range of more than 200 nautical miles at 22 to 32 knots—with hardly any change in fuel consumption, according to the builder. Fast cruise is near 37 knots. The Axopar 29 Cross Cabin comes standard with an open aft deck, but can be ordered with an optional aft bench, wet bar or “aft cabin” sunpad with storage beneath. At the bow, there’s also optional configurations, including U-shape seating, a table and a sunpad. Integrated steps and handrails are positioned throughout the boat to make moving around easier. Belowdecks, owners can add a toilet and sink, and a berth for two people.
Sea Ray SDX 250
Sea Ray has two new models: the SDX 250, shown here, and the SDX 250 Surf, which adds the NextWave system to generate repeatable, rideable waves. The SDX 250 has a sterndrive configuration with a standard 300-hp Mercury MerCruiser 6.2L MPI ECT engine, a Bravo Three drive, SmartCraft technology and Digital Throttle and Shift controls. Mobile devices can display VesselView to monitor engines, receive alerts and more. Owners can order the electric-folding watersports tower as an option (it’s standard on the Surf variation). Hidden stowage in the transom seats swallows all kinds of water-sports gear. At the helm, there’s a 9-inch Simrad NSX touchscreen display with Mercury Marine SmartCraft Connect for engine monitoring. The boat also has Active Trim control and a Fusion RA210 stereo. An upgraded Fusion Premier package is available.
North Pacific 59/590
As the flagship of the North Pacific lineup, the 59/590 meets CE Class A stability standards—which means it’s built for serious cruising or living aboard. Cruise speed is 7 to 11 knots, according to the builder, with a top hop up to 18 knots depending on the engine package. The NP59 can be ordered with a pilothouse and flybridge, or with a skylounge. A widebody salon with a starboard side deck is standard, while a full walkaround is optional. Owners also can choose two, three or four staterooms. Interior fit and finish includes book-matched cabinetry and dovetailed drawers, and the soles have foam core to reduce noise. Length overall is 61 feet, 4 inches on this semi-displacement hull. Twin skegs protect the running gear to help minimize prop damage.
Pursuit OS 325
The OS 325 is a redesign from the hull up. Power is twin Yamaha F35Os that Pursuit says produce a 29-knot cruise and a top speed of 45 knots. Twin Yamaha F3OOs are also available. For anglers, there are rod holders in and under the gunwales, a live well, fish boxes and a cockpit tackle center. A split galley includes food-prep features in the cabin and the cockpit and creates a roomier cabin. There, a scissor-style berth can be used as seating or for sleeping, and a full-size berth is aft with a head. At the helm, Garmin electronics are standard with twin screens. Yamaha’s Helm Master EX Full Maneuverability package is an option. A fold-down step gives extra height when the skipper needs it, or acts as a footrest.
Azimut Seadeck 6
Azimut Yachts will be showing off two models from one line this fall: the Seadeck 6 and Seadeck 7. Length overall on the Seadeck 6 (shown at left) is 57 feet, 5 inches, while the Seadeck 7 stretches to 71 feet, 2 inches. The Seadeck 6 was the first model in this series of hybrid motoryachts, which Azimut calls its most efficient design ever. Emissions are reduced by up to 40 percent. Top speed is 33 knots, Azimut says, with a triple 380-hp or 480-hp Volvo Penta IPS package. At the same time, the Italian builder has designed what it calls a Fun Island into these models. It’s a cockpit area that extends the main-deck living space with foldout wings and a foldout stern platform. The result is an at-anchor oasis of relaxation spaces.
Hinckley Picnic Boat 39
With the Picnic Boat 39, Hinckley Yachts is offering its first-ever Picnic Boat with forward seating. A “smart sliding mechanism” allows access to the foredeck, meaning no cumbersome folding doors to wrestle with underway. Hinckley’s JetStick 4 is at the helm to make maneuvering easier on this boat, whose length overall is 42 feet, 7 inches. The waterjet technology, along with the lack of exposed running gear, keeps draft low—just 2 feet, 2 inches—for skinny water. This boat also has Smart Mode Selection, which automatically selects between helm steering and JetStick modes, easing the skipper’s load. For maintaining a linear course in a variety of conditions at any speed, there’s the Heading Hold feature. At the dock, skippers have Dock Hold to maintain position while securing the lines.
Cruisers 55 Fly
The all-new 55 Fly takes Cruisers Yachts in a fresh interior design direction. Light woodwork with colorful accents creates a contemporary vibe that also feels family-friendly. As always with flybridge models, entertaining up top will be on many cruising agendas. To that end, there is open-air space in the shade, in addition to the fully open sunpad one level down at the bow. Aft at the waterline, the transom folds out to reveal a spot for sunbathing or enjoying cocktails and a sunset view. To port, a foldout platform with stools also broadens the relaxation options. Power is twin 725-hp Volvo Penta IPS950s. Draft is kept low at 4 feet, 4 inches, which should allow this boat to access skinny-water spots. Overnight berths can accommodate as many as seven people.
Monterey Elite 30
This 30-footer (32 feet, 6 inches length overall with the engine) joins the Elite 27 as the bigger sistership in that line of boats from Monterey. Bridge clearance with the hardtop is 8 feet, 9 inches. At the helm, the Elite 30 has space for a 15-inch Simrad Ultrawide multifunction display. Monterey also includes CZone digital switching. Port and starboard helm seats have flip-up bolsters and slides, and there’s protection from the elements via an oversized fiberglass hardtop. Guests can perch in the cockpit’s aft-facing seat, on the sun pad with articulating backrests, or in seating at the bow, which also has access to the head. Amenities include a wet bar with a sink and freshwater faucet. A table can be set up in the bow or cockpit for lunch on the hook.
Four Winns H9
The H9 from Four Winns is a 29-foot, 11-inch bowrider that can be ordered with twin outboards or a single inboard engine, depending on the owner’s power preference. Foldout panels aft open electrically, and the rear seating converts to a sun pad, creating a well-founded chill zone for anyone who wants to catch some rays. An optional ski tow pylon is available for watersports. Another option is an electric folding tower with a ski towing point. Amenities for a day on the water include USB charging ports, cooler storage for drinks and snacks, and a lockable stowage compartment for when everyone heads ashore to the beach bar. Seating zones in the bow, amidships and aft give everyone space to spread out whether the boat is underway or secured on the hook.
Tyde Icon
Tyde and BMW collaborated on this emissions-free, electric-powered yacht, which measures 48 feet long and has hydrofoils. According to the builder, the foiling technology saves almost 80 percent on energy and allows for a smoother ride, even in swells. Production began in December, with the first deliveries expected right around the time you read this. According to the builder, cruising speed is 24 knots with a top hop of 33 knots. Charging time for the 240-kWh batteries is about five and a half hours. The Icon is a model intended for dayboating, with an estimated range of 50 nautical miles. Draft is about 6 feet, 3 inches when the boat is on the hook or at rest. Draft reduces to about 2 feet, 9 inches when the foils are engaged.
Krogen 60 Open
The Krogen 60 Open is actually 61 feet, 1 inch long, with enough space inside to take the whole family cruising. Standard accommodations include three staterooms: one with a king berth amidships, one with a queen berth forward, and a stateroom to port with twins. Construction includes handlaid Knytex fiberglass with closed-cell PVC sandwich core above the waterline. There’s solid fiberglass below the waterline, with blister-resistant vinylester resin. The bow and stern bottom areas are reinforced with Aramid FRP. Inside, woodwork is solid cherry along with veneers for a warm, home-at-sea ambience. John Deere power is in the engine room—which has standup height—along with a 20-kW Northern Lights generator. A crew cabin is optional for owner-operators who occasionally want the help of an extra set of hands.
Beneteau Swift Trawler 54
Beneteau’s Swift Trawler 54 has a “fusion” hull form by Dixon Yacht Design that’s intended to make navigation more efficient. Sleipner Vector Gen 3 fins add stability, and a “silent boat” option allows for 10 hours of autonomy at anchor without a generator (solar panels top off the lithium battery bank). For exploring in remote anchorages, this boat has stowage space for tenders and kayaks, along with an 880-pound tender lift. Overnight accommodations are belowdecks, with three staterooms and two heads. The master is ensuite, while the VIP and guest stateroom access the day head. There’s also room on this deck for a washer/dryer, for owners who plan to do extended cruising. Should guests decide they want to stay the night, the salon has a dinette that converts to a berth.
Saxdor 340 GTWA
Finnish builder Saxdor Yachts, which initially said it was coming out with a 320 GTWA, has instead announced plans for a 340 with foldout terraces. It’s the first wheelhouse walkaround model in Saxdor’s fleet. The wheelhouse has glass sliding doors and a sunroof that opens, allowing fresh air and natural light into the area with a dinette and sofa. The helm can handle two 12-inch screens. In the bow, there’s seating for six people, in a space that converts to a sunbed or that can be set up with a table for snacks on the hook. Aft, the swim platform allows space port and starboard to move around the outboard engines. Belowdecks is a double-berth stateroom with a separate head. An aft stateroom is optional, with access by lifting the sofa.
Stingray 23 OCX Sport Boat
For 2024, Stingray introduced the 23 OSX Sport Boat, which is a bowrider. New for 2025 is the 23 OCX Sport, which is a cuddy version of that model. The OCX is built on the same platform, but with an enclosed bow. Inside are a berth and a head. The single-outboard power remains the same, with options up to 300 hp from Suzuki and Yamaha. Features to make the skipper’s life easier include SeaStar Power Assist steering and stainless steel pop-up cleats. The fun factor is addressed with oversized cup holders, an RA670 stereo upgrade and a removable 25-quart cooler for drinks and snacks. Bridge clearance is 55 inches. The hull is available in standard white and black, along with colors like yellow, black cherry and sky blue for turning more heads.
Intrepid 41 Panacea
Intrepid’s 41 Panacea adds features that have proved popular on other recent model updates: integrated gunwale steps for easier transit on-and-off the boat, a new transom door that helps make it easier to fight a fish, and a full-width swim platform. This boat is a redesign of Intrepid’s 407 Panacea model. The hull is new with a wider beam (11 feet, 9 inches) to accommodate larger engine packages. That extra beam also allows for a more expansive hardtop and a console with a wraparound windshield. At the helm, an electrically actuated sole platform gives captains up to 4 inches of additional height for maximum visibility. Overnights are also an option, with a queen-size V-berth and a head belowdecks. Up top, there’s seating forward. Aft, there’s a folding rear bench seat.
Arksen 65
The Arksen 65 is built with aluminum that’s made from 70 percent recycled content. Its cruising range is more than 3,700 nautical miles, according to the builder, making it capable of crossing oceans. A hybrid power upgrade is available for silent cruising, and stabilizers are an option. Owners also can outfit the Arksen 65 with twin 160-hp John Deere diesel engines. Humphreys Yacht Design handled the exteriors on this boat, while Design Unlimited created interiors. Inside, there is a range of natural fibers and recycled materials, in keeping with the builder’s eco-minded mission. Out on deck, the Arksen 65 is available with several options, including an open or glazed raised helm. Owners can also choose wood alternatives for the decks. There’s space above or on the swim platform for a tender about 11 feet long.
Solace 28HCS
The HCS in Solace’s 28HCS stands for hybrid center console. This boat is designed for inshore and near-shore fishing with offshore capabilities. Maximum horsepower is 800, with engine options from Yamaha and Mercury Marine. There are 30- and 21-gallon live wells for bait, along with two 30-gallon fish boxes to hold the day’s catch. There are also 12 rod holders in the gunwale, six on the hardtop and four under the gunwale. The mezzanine seat has a 23-gallon built-in cooler and folds down to access a rigging station and tackle stowage. Two removable 50-quart coolers are hidden beneath the rear seat, which folds down to create a casting deck. Stowage includes dedicated compartments for life jackets and a fire extinguisher, and there are ergonomic dive ladders at the transom and the bow.
This article was originally published in the October 2024 issue.
