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14 Great Pocket Cruisers in 2023
- By Victor Tan
- Updated: July 20, 2023
Pocket cruisers and mini yachts are generally vessels under 50 feet in length overall, and can include express cruiser designs, flybridge yachts as well as either monohull or catamaran hull forms. They are cruising boats easily handled by a small, or even shorthanded, crew. Pocket cruisers generally have wave-taming hull designs and have the ability to take on sporty seas, offer comfortable accommodations belowdecks with one or two staterooms for extended voyages, “homelike amenities,” and the ability to cruise as slowly or as quickly as an owner desires with inboard- and outboard-power options. These pocket-cruising boats have the range for longer voyages , can pull up in skinny water at the sandbar thanks to shallow drafts, and head over the horizon where cruising adventure awaits. Pocket cruisers are true multitasking yachts. When it comes to family and couples cruising, it’s hard to beat a well-built and well-equipped and pocket cruiser.
Best Cruising Boats Under 50-Feet
The following 14 pocket cruisers and mini yachts are all vessels we’ve seen, been aboard, and tested. They are listed in no particular order.
- Hood 35 LM: high-tech, family-friendly pocket cruiser
- Galeon Yachts 375 GTO: mid-size boat with plenty of below-deck space
- Aquila 42: sleek power catamaran ready to entertain
- Azimut Verve 42 : small, yet mighty yacht ready for open water
- Hinckley Yachts 35: luxury picnic cruiser with range
- Beneteau Gran Turismo 45: sleek cruising yacht with all the amenities
- Solaris Power 48 Open: eye-catching power yacht with 360-degree views
- Cruisers Yachts 42 GLS: luxury cruiser yacht with powerful outboard options
- Back Cove 34O: modern outboard power combined with classic Downeast styling
- Picnic Boat 40: speedy and fuel-efficient vessel with great looks
- Aquila 36: comfortably seat up to 20 guests for fun on the salt
- Boston Whaler 350 Realm: multitasker built for fishing and entertaining
- MJM 35z: sporty, aesthetically pleasing, cruising-conscious features and elegant lines
- Greenline 39: sturdy-looking lines and environmentally-friendly power
When Android co-founder, Rich Miner, wanted a new family-friendly pocket cruiser , he turned to a custom-penned C.W. Hood design and a Lyman-Morse-built 35-footer, which has a timeless Down East profile matched to seriously modern technology under the hood.
This yacht looks like a traditional, cold-molded Down East dayboat, but actually, it has everything, from Hamilton HJX Series water-jet drives to a planned Sea Machines autonomous command-and-control system . Top speed: 40-plus knots.
Quick Specifications
| 34’10” | |
| 11’6″ | |
| 350 Gal. | |
| 60 Gal. | |
| 19,000 lbs. |
Galeon Yachts 375 GTO
Even the remnants of Hurricane Ian, couldn’t dissuade the Galeon Yacht 375 GTO from its cruising mission. The small yacht’s wave-splitting hull form is paired to torque-filled 600 hp Mercury Verado outboards , giving this fun-in-the-sun boat a 47-knot top hop.
The 375 GTO is a speedster, to be sure, but it’s also so much more. Just about every aspect of the main deck seating is transformable and multifunction, from the aft seating to the alfresco dining abaft the helm, and beyond. It also has a family-size and eminently cruise-worthy belowdecks space for four guests, all while providing a foredeck entertaining lounge too.
The Galeon Yachts 375 GTO ticks all the boxes for an easy-to-handle and sporty cruiser.
| 37’9″ | |
| 12′ | |
| 396.25 Gal. | |
| 53 Gal. | |
| 27,270 lbs. |
Aquila 42 Yacht Power Catamaran
Following the success of its 44-, 54- and 70-foot power catamaran models, Aquila has launched the stable-as-a-table, owner-operator-ready Aquila 42 Yacht Power Catamaran .
The Aquila 42 is the entry point into the builder’s yacht line and is noteworthy for its ability to accommodate anywhere from a two- to four-stateroom layout, depending on the owner’s cruising requirements. There are alfresco spaces to manage the sunset cruise with friends and family, including a foredeck lounge area that can be accessed via centerline steps from the flybridge. The Aquila 42 is available with several Volvo Penta diesel-engine options .
| 41’6″ | |
| 21′ | |
| 290 Gal. | |
| 132 Gal. | |
| 41,895 lbs. |
Azimut Verve 42
Want to cruise from Florida to Bimini in about an hour? The Azimut Yachts Verve 42 can do that thanks, in part, to triple 450 hp Mercury Racing outboards and a hull designed to dice-and-slice a seaway. Top hop: 45 knots. The Verve 42 also has style for miles with a fine entry, raked hardtop, and a razorlike sheerline accented by sweeping hull glass from bow to stern. It’s striking.
With accommodation for a family of four, the Verve 42 is also solid under the hull tokeep everyone safe on those passages. The Verve 42’s hull is built of fiberglass and uses vinylester resins for blister protection. The yacht’s deck and hardtop are comprised of carbon fiber for strength without added weight. This all means that the Azimut Verve 42 is built to CE Classification Type A , making it suitable for sea voyages where winds can exceed 45 mph and seas to 13 feet.
| 42’4″ | |
| 12’11” | |
| 462 Gal. | |
| 66 Gal. | |
| 30,865 lbs. |
Hinckley Yachts 35
The Hinckley Yachts 35 takes everything that yachtsmen like about this pedigreed-brand’s classic profile and infuses today’s modern outboard power to create 40 knots of sheer fun wrapped in sheer luxury.
This 35-foot Hinckley is built on a Michael-Peters-penned hull form with a fine entry, wider-than-average chines and a moderate deadrise. While the boat is built to sprint when desired, it’s also a relatively economical cruiser. For instance, a comfortable 24-knot cruise the Hinckley Yachts 35 has a 276-nautical-mile range.
It also has a tech-build thanks to vacuum-infused carbon-fiber composites and epoxy resin. An integrated interior structure is infused with the hull adding rigidity. The hull is then post-cured in an 80-foot oven, further strengthening the structure.
| 38’8″ | |
| 11′ | |
| 250 Gal. | |
| 35 Gal. | |
| 13,174 lbs. |
Beneteau Gran Turismo 45
The Beneteau Gran Turismo is the flagship of the builder’s four-model GT series, which also includes 32-, 36- and 41-foot models.
The Gran Turismo 45 ’s cruise-centric layout includes two staterooms and two heads belowdecks, as well as a galley down. There is also a dinette for meals and a settee for rainy-day lounging. Entertaining guests and enjoying the sun is the primary mission of the main deck.
| 48’6″ | |
| 13’9″ | |
| 238 Gal. | |
| 106 Gal. | |
| 24,782 lbs. |
Solaris Power 48 Open
The Solaris Power 48 Open was the first powerboat from this longtime builder known for its sailing yachts, ranging from 40 to 110 feet length overall. The Solaris Power 48 Open is notable for its wave-slicing plumb-bow design, high freeboard forward and 32-knot-plus speed. Power is twin 480 hp Volvo Penta IPS650 diesels.
The high freeboard keeps the deck dry and help creates sizable volume belowdecks with an average 6-foot-6-inch headroom. This enables real estate for either one or two staterooms. With the single-stateroom setup, there is a forepeak master stateroom while an L-shaped settee converts to sleeping accommodations for family or occasional guests. Interior wood options are oak or walnut.
| 48’8″ | |
| 15’10” | |
| 396 Gal. | |
| 114 Gal. | |
| 37,037 lbs. |
Cruisers Yachts 42 GLS
Outboard-power cruising aficionados will appreciate the triple-engine options for the Cruisers Yachts 42 GLS . The 42 GLS we got aboard had the triple 400 hp Mercury Verados , which produced a top hop of 45 knots, but triple 450 hp Verados are available. Triple 350 hp Mercury Verados are the standard engine option. No matter the power arrangement, this express cruiser can easily be used for wakeboarding and tube towing. The 42 GLS is designed to handle the rough stuff too, with a fine entry and 21-degree transom deadrise.
For cruising enthusiasts, the 42 GLS has a master stateroom with an athwartships and a nearly queen-size berth, and the lower salon’s U-shaped dinette converts to a queen-size berth for the kids.
| 42′ | |
| 13′ | |
| 403 Gal. | |
| 50 Gal. | |
| 27,000 lbs. |
Back Cove 34O
Combining modern outboard power with classic Downeast styling, the Back Cove 34O touts award-winning standards with cruising in mind. The 34O is equipped with twin 300 hp Yamaha outboards, engines that allow the Newport International Boat Show’s 2018 Best Powerboat Under 35 Feet winner to travel up to 214 nautical miles at 24 knots on a 250-gallon fuel tank.
Belowdecks, the 34O has an island double berth and a split-head arrangement with the toilet to port and a separate shower stall to starboard. On the main deck, a U-shape dinette to port accommodates four or more guests on the Back Cove Yachts vessel. The 34O’s galley is equipped with a Cuisinart microwave, a two-burner Kenyon electric cooktop and a Vitrifrigo fridge and freezer.
| 38’11” | |
| 11’10” | |
| 242 Gal. | |
| 60 Gal. | |
| 17,000 lbs. |
Picnic Boat 40
Hinckley Yachts unveiled its first Picnic Boat more than two decades ago. Now, after two previous, sub-40-foot models, the Maine-based boatbuilder has developed its largest and most advanced model to date: the Picnic Boat 40.
Twin 480 hp Cummins diesel engines paired to twin Hamilton 322 jet drives propel the yacht to a 30-knot cruising speed and 34 knots on the pins. With optional twin 550 hp Cummins diesels, cruise and top-end speeds jump to 35 and 38 knots, respectively.
There is an L-shaped settee with a table and a wet bar on the main deck to port. The helm station is forward and to starboard with a benchseat for two. There is also a companion seat across from the helm. Belowdecks, there is 6-foot-2-inch headroom, and the dinette table drops to form a California-king berth for overnights and weekending.
| 42′ | |
| 12’10” | |
| 375 Gal. | |
| 80 Gal. | |
| 25,000 lbs. |
Aquila Power Catamarans started its line with 44- and 48-footers, and now the builder’s Aquila 36 takes the line into the midsize market.
The 36 features a single, main-living area from bow to stern, helped in part by the vessel’s 14-foot, 7-inch beam. The boat can comfortably seat up to 20 guests for fun on the salt. Several Mercury Verado engine options are available for the Aquila 36, including twin 250-, 300- and 350-hp four-strokes. With the 350s, the Aquila has a top-end speed of 37 knots.
Other notable features include a fiberglass hardtop, a dinette, a cooktop, a fridge, a sink and a smokeless grill. Belowdecks, there are two staterooms with nearly queen-size berths, en suite heads and 6-foot-6-inch headroom in each.
| 36′ | |
| 14’7″ | |
| 330 Gal. | |
| 52 Gal. | |
| 21,572 lbs. |
Boston Whaler 350 Realm
From fishing and entertaining guests to diving and overnight cruising, Boston Whaler ‘s 350 Realm is a multitasker. And it’s fast, too. It’s powered with either triple 300 hp or triple 350 hp Mercury Verados. The 350 Realm can reach a top speed of 46 knots.
At the helm, two Raymarine displays provide vital navigation data. The captain can take in the displays’ view from a doublewide helm seat. There’s a flip-down platform for standing when needed and a footrest when desired.
There is a V-shaped berth that converts into a double berth with a filler cushion. The separated head has a VacuFlush MSD and a hot-and-cold shower. Owners also have the option to add a microwave and a flat-screen TV.
| 35’6″ | |
| 10’10” | |
| 385 Gal. | |
| 45 Gal. | |
| 18,830 lbs. |
The MJM 35z can reach a top speed of 44 knots and a cruising speed of 33 knots on its optional 350 hp Mercury Verado outboards; twin 300 hp outboards are standard on this MJM Yachts vessel. Additionally, the 35z can travel up to 304 nautical miles on its 250-gallon fuel tank.
The 35z has a flush-deck layout and to port is space for an electric grill, a baitwell, a sink, an ice maker and a fridge. There are two Stidd helm seats—one for the helmsman and the other for a copilot—that rotate to face the rest of the seating aft. In the cabin is V-shaped seating forward that can be converted to a berth.
Owners also have the option of adding a Seakeeper 3 gyrostabilizer and a full-length Bimini top to shade the cockpit.
| 38’3″ | |
| 11′ | |
| 250 Gal. | |
| 58 Gal. | |
| 13,279 lbs. |
Greenline 39
Greenline Yachts ‘ vessels are aptly named for their environmentally friendly means of moving about; the Greenline 39 is no different. The Slovenian yacht manufacturer produces two types of this model: hybrid and solar.
If owners opt for the latter, the 39’s four solar panels atop the salon power all of the vessel’s systems for three hours. With the power of the sun, the 39 can achieve a max speed of 6.5 knots and a cruising speed of 4 knots. The hybrid type uses those same panels to help power a 220 hp Volvo Penta D3 with a Mahle electric-drive system. Owners have the option of replacing the standard engine with a 370 hp Yanmar 8LV diesel.
Belowdecks, scissor berths provide accommodations for long weekends.
| 39’5″ | |
| 12’4″ | |
| 185 Gal. | |
| 105 Gal. | |
| 15,432 lbs. |
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Popular Cruising Yachts from 35 to 40 Feet Long Overall Their Physical Properties & Key Performance Indicators
Welcome to this ever-growing gallery of some of the most popular cruising yachts between 35 and 40 feet (10.7m to 12.2m) long overall.
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Medium sized cruising yachts like these are often the sailboat of choice for short-handed crews, and if properly equipped and maintained, will take long offshore voyages in their stride.
Sailboats at the top of this size range, those above 12m long overall, will find that they are charged considerably more in marinas than those that fall just under 12m LOA. Something worth bearing in mind perhaps?
Amel Kirk 36
Grand Soleil 37
Nicholson 35
Island Packet 37
Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 361
Bavaria 37 Cruiser
Wauquiez Centurion 40
Contest 38S
Westerly Oceanranger 38
Jeanneau Sun Fast 39
Islander 37 MS
Beneteau First 35s5
Amel Sharki
Dehler 38 (Van de Stadt)
Dehler 39 CWS
Finnsailor 35
Bolero 35.5
Dehler 37 CWS
Hunter 36 Legend
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 35
Beneteau First 375
Challenger 35
Starlight 35
Starlight 39
Cabo Rico 38
Westerly Typhoon 37
Southerly 110
Sweden Yachts 390
Pearson 365
Jeanneau 'Sun Fast' 37
Hallberg-Rassy 37
Gulfstar 36
Beneteau Oceanis 381
Catalina 36
Undeniably, with her gentle sheer, clipper bow and 'moustache' nameplate, the Mariner 40 ketch is a very attractive cruising yacht. Her long keel and very heavy displacement suggest she'll be a steady, comfortable performer in a seaway but passage times will suffer as a result.
Cavalier 39
Many thanks to the owner of 'Kiwa' for this pic of his Cavalier 39 cruising yacht.
Vancouver 36
Bayfield 40
Island Packet Estero 36
Beneteau 393
Tashiba 40 (aka Baba 40 and Panda 40)
Oyster Heritage 37
Many thanks to Andy Thomson for this pic of 'Spellbinder', his Oyster Heritage 37 cruising yacht ...
Southerly 115 Mk1
Colvic Countess 37
Shearwater 39
Island Packet 38
Island Packet 380
Pearson 39-2
Many thanks to Crystal and Rob Bleecher for this pic of their Pearson 39-2 cruising yacht.
Many thanks to Barry Bateman for this great pic of 'New World' , his Valiant 40 cruising yacht.
Westerly Conway 36
'Weohgi' , a ketch-rigged Westerly Conway 36 cruising yacht, winter-sailing off the south coast of England. Many thanks to owner Geoffrey Mills for the pic.
Reefed down, 'Transcendence' - a Cascade 36 sloop - is making good progress into a short chop. Many thanks to owner Michael McLaughlin for the pic.
Tradewind 35
Thank you, Han van der Stap, for submitting this pic of your stunning yacht 'SysterSol' . As you say, she is "a beautiful Swedish boat, sure and fast, for long distance cruising."
Allied Princess 36
Many thanks to David Humphreys for submitting this great pic of 'Gabriel', his ketch-rigged Allied Princess 36 Mk2. The Mk2 version was introduced in 1980, unlike its predecessor, sporting a bowsprit. Both versions were available as either ketch or cutter rigs.
David tells us that 'Gabriel' (hull #130) has been well maintained and up-graded since her commissioning in 1980. She's based in Annapolis MD and spends her days sailing to local destinations with a few over-nighters.
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2022 Cruisers Yachts 34GLS
- By Capt. Chris Caswell
- April 6, 2022
The new Cruisers Yachts 34GLS is the latest iteration of the popular GLS series from Cruisers Yachts, which persists in claiming that GLS stands for Grand Luxury Sport. But I like to think it stands for Great Little Ship. This yacht defines family fun—if you look up “family fun” in the dictionary, you’ll find a picture of the 34GLS. Well, not really, but you get the idea.
The 34GLS is aimed at day outings and occasional overnight adventures, and it has enough speed (45 mph) with twin Mercury Verado outboards to satisfy all the towed water-toy needs.
Outboards generally preclude a usable transom platform, but the 34GLS has two “wings” extending alongside the engines as well as a comfortably wide walkway forward of the outboards, with all the plumbing and connections hidden so no one will trip. Like the rest of the cockpit, the area is covered with SeaDek for a cushy nonslip surface.
Interior and Accessories
The cockpit seating is offset to allow a rear-facing seat to port, the outdoor galley console, and a settee with a back that flips to become either a companion seat or aft-facing lounge. To starboard is an L-shaped settee, also with a flipping back for facing aft or forming a sun pad when folded flat. Cruisers gets credit not just for two perfectly finished tables (standard), but also for providing dedicated stowage (in a bag for varnish protection).
The mini galley includes a sink, but be sure to order the optional grill, fridge or ice maker for serious outings, and maybe even the fridge drawer under the helm seat. A standard fiberglass hardtop covers the cockpit, and our boat had both the optional SureShade to stretch the sun protection and an opening sunroof.
The skipper gets a well-arranged throne with a bench seat (adult-plus-kid size), and a Simrad electronics package with twin 9-inch displays in an eyebrowed dash to prevent reflections.
The bow seating is via a passage to port, with a closing windshield and wind door to protect the cockpit. This is an area where parents worry, but Cruisers made the coamings high at 33 inches. The cockpit is even deeper at about 40 inches for safety.
There’s nothing unusual forward, with wraparound seats, a pedestal table that becomes a sun pad, and a 48-quart cooler. The forward-facing seats have flip-down armrests with beverage holders. The windlass ($7,355) tucks under a flush foredeck hatch, with push-button controls at the helm and at the bow.
Going below, I was impressed by the sliding screen door and usual fiberglass door. One night of dodging no-see-ums and you’ll also appreciate them. Cruisers managed to jigsaw all the important things into the living area, with a pair of settees that convert to a 77-by-48-inch double berth using the dining table, and our test boat had the optional fridge and microwave for morning coffee. A second cabin is just aft, with a single 6-by-3-foot berth tucked athwartships—perfect for a kid or mother-in-law.
A strong selling point for the 34GLS is the enclosed head with a Dometic electric flush toilet, and a counter with a vessel sink and Euro faucet. It’s a wet head with a wraparound shower curtain, a shower wand, and an opening port to vent the steam.
Cruisers also gets points for paying attention to details, such as the fully finished lockers. Lift a hatch and you find all the plumbing carefully secured and labeled in a white-finished bilge for easy cleaning. A sump handles the shower and sink so soapy water doesn’t go into the bilge, and Cruisers doesn’t cut any corners on construction with the 34GLS. The all-fiberglass hull is reinforced with rot-free foam and glass stringers, plus numerous molded sections for monocoque strength. I was also impressed by the deep gutters in the deck hatches, which should easily handle enthusiastic washdowns or downpours without water leaking belowdecks.
Our test boat had the standard Merc 300 Verados with Joystick Piloting, but you can up the ante to 350, 400 or even 450R outboards if you have a need for speed. For the Great Lakes, the 34GLS can also be fitted with Volvo Penta or MerCruiser sterndrives up to 350 hp each, but you’d lose the immense utility room under the cockpit sole. With outboards, that cavern can handle a 5 kW Kohler diesel generator, although our 34 boasted the inverter ($6,740) that can power the air conditioning ($6,235) for up to six hours.
The 34GLS has hydraulic trim tabs as standard, but the boat came up flat and fast during our test without needing a nudge from the tabs to get onto plane. Because we ran flat at speed, I suspect the tabs are there to balance the boat when Aunt Edna parks to one side.
The bottom was designed by Ocean Five naval architects, a growing force in production boats, and it sliced neatly through wakes and chop with its 21-degree transom deadrise without throwing spray everywhere. The 34GLS is fun to drive too, and the skipper is going to have people lined up saying, “My turn, my turn!”
If you’re looking around, check out the Scout 350LXZ ($551,000), which is a foot shorter but offers triple outboards.
Whether you’re entertaining a bunch of friends or getting away for a lazy weekend, the Cruisers 34GLS fulfills the promise of grand luxury sport; even better, it’s also a great little ship.
How We Tested
- Engine: Twin 300 hp Mercury Verado V-8s
- Drive/Prop: Outboard/16″ x 16.5″ Enertia 3-blade stainless steel
- Gear Ratio: 1.85:1 Fuel Load: 200 gal. Water on Board: 0 gal. Crew Weight: 400 lb
High Points
- Immense finished stowage throughout, including for large items such as fenders.
- Clearly labeled and user-friendly dash, with shifter and throttles, joystick, and trim-tab controls in the armrest.
- Wide walkway to the bow from the cockpit with high coamings.
- Deep hatch gutters with rubber seals and double drains.
- Needs more handrails for moving around the cockpit safely, and the strange knee-high rails on the seats are too low.
- Getting into the aft cabin past the stairs requires a bit of wiggling.
Pricing and Specs
| $505,840 (with test power) | |
| 35’10” | |
| 11’8″ | |
| 2’5″ | |
| 14,530 lb. | |
| 21 degrees | |
| 12’5″ | |
| 6’4″ | |
| 217 gal. | |
| 900 | |
| Mercury outboards to 450 hp, MerCruiser or Volvo Penta sterndrives to 700 hp total |
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Cruisers Yachts – Oconto, Wisconsin; 800-743-3478; cruisersyachts.com
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The Best Cabin Cruiser Boats in 2024
We gave our Boating Team one job: To find the best and most popular cabin cruisers and review them.
Our writers and editorial team conducted interviews, researched specs and drew upon our collective expertise to write unbiased reviews.
A cabin cruiser is a great choice for families and those who want to cruise a little further . For those of us who love being on the water and by the water, this type of vessel is great for entertaining and getting away.
It hits the mark between an RV and a floating luxury hotel room. Although they give you many comforts of larger yachts, they cost much less and are easier to operate.
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Sea Ray’s flagship is the SLX 400 OB, a 42-foot platform with outstanding use of space and basic accommodations, that embodies bowrider performance and social options with cabin cruiser comfort.
All told, this boat has seating for up to 22 people and can reach 60 mph.
The SLX 400 is “The Entertainer,” dubbed for the copious space for lounging and hanging out on deck. The starboard side features a fold-down swim terrace extending the boat’s beam by three feet and adding room to the swim platform. A well-appointed wet bar galley with electric grills stands opposite a huge L-shaped settee and table.
If you’re worried that driving this 20,000-pound boat might feel sluggish, think again. The Mercury V-8s get the boat to plane in just under five seconds. The ride is solid and comfortable, with automatic trim tabs and an optional Seakeeper gyro stabilizer. When it comes time to head home, the Mercury joystick steering makes even the trickiest docking scenarios easy as cake.
- Length: 42 feet, 2 inches
- Beam: 12 feet, 1 inch
- Draft: 45 inches max, 32 inches engines up
- Weight: 20,678 pounds dry
- Capacity: Yacht Certified
- Fuel Tank: 375 gallons
- Water Tank: 50 gallons
- Engine: 3x Mercury 300 Verado V-8 outboards with joystick (upgradable to twin 600-hp V-12s )
- Top Speed: 45 knots (51.8 mph)
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Where to buy Axopar 45 XC:
The latest boat from Finnish builder Axopar is nothing short of a bigger, better adventure machine. The Axopar 45 XC Cross Cabin features a glorious upper pilothouse and salon, terrace seating, a customizable aft deck, and the option for two cabins and two heads.
A wave-cutting V-hull shape puts the performance of this adventure boat in focus, but the surprising amenities crammed into this platform impress equally as much.
Dive into the in-depth to investigate the details surrounding the Axopar 45 XC, and see why these boats are becoming so popular worldwide.
- Length: 45 feet, 7 inches/13.9 meters
- Beam: 13 feet, 6 inches/4.11 meters
- Draft: 3 feet, 3 inches/1.0 meters
- Weight (without engines): 15,433 pounds/7,000 kg
- Power: 3x Mercury Verado V-8 300 outboards
- Passengers/CE: Certification B:12/C:16
Tiara Yachts
Tiara 43 LE
Where to buy Tiara 43 LE:
The Tiara 43 LE is the first in the company’s new series of performance cabin cruisers. If it looks fast, it’s because it is fast. This boat, powered by twin Mercury V12 outboards churning out a combined 1,200 horsepower, gets up to 30 in about 11 seconds and tops out around 54 miles per hour.
As is expected from a brand like Tiara, this small motor yacht is beautifully appointed and well-equipped. The entire port gunwale opens into a large swim platform, opening up the cockpit space for water-fun or entertaining.
Down below, the boat has a large island berth forward and a separate double stateroom to midship. The pilothouse is enclosed with tempered glass all around and provides awesome visibility and all-season comfort.
All in all, the Tiara 43LE is a cabin cruiser that drives with power and elegance. Unlike other vessels in the class, however, this boat lacks a common area to work and eat, like a large cockpit table or a dinette in the pilothouse. The seating arrangements work great for socializing on the water, but you might want to look at the 48LE for overnights or longer-distance voyaging.
- Length Overall (LOA): 43'6"
- Dry Weight: 23,300 lbs.
- Draft: 3'5"
- Fuel Tank: 400 gal.
- Water Tank: 60 gal.
- Holding Tank: 40 gal.
- Power: 2x Mercury 600 Verado V12 Outboards
- Top Speed: 47.4 knots (54.6 mph)
- Cruising Speed: 37.4 knots (43.1 mph)
- Fuel Burn at Cruise: 61.6 gph
- Range at Cruise: 219 nm (252 mi)
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Eastbay Yachts
The Grand Banks Eastbay 44
Where to buy The Grand Banks Eastbay 44:
The Eastbay 44 from Grand Banks is the company’s smallest Downeast cabin cruiser. It’s one of the first boats released by the brand under the leadership of CEO Mark Richards.
In a world filled with production boats, here is a moving work of art—a boat built as good as it looks that can carry you and your family to distant shores with comfort and ease.
A joystick control and widely-spaced engines make docking in tight spaces easy. Responsive throttles and the deep-vee hull make shooting even the roughest inlet a non-event.
But the resounding virtue of the Eastbay 44 is its build quality. This brand prides itself on pursuing perfection, and the Eastbay 44 might be the closest thing to it in the small motor yacht or cabin cruiser categories.
The Eastbay draws on the heritage of the Maine lobster boat. She’s beamy for a spacious interior and a stable ride. Her attractive, low-profile design contrasts the angular and tall flybridge offerings of her competition. And her beautifully appointed pilothouse is perfectly sheltered from the elements when you want to be. But, with the push of the button, the windows open, and the space has as much fresh air as you’d ever want.
- Length Overall: 48'10"
- Length On Deck: 43'7"
- Beam: 14'7"
- Displacement: 36,883 lbs.
- Engine: 2x Volvo Penta D6-IPS 650S (480 hp, six-cylinder, pod-drive diesels)
- Top Speed: 33 knots (38 mph)
- Cruise Speed: 28 knots (32 mph) at 27 gallons per hour
- Cruise Range: 492 nautical miles
- Fuel Tank: 581 gal.
- Water Tank: 194 gal.
- Holding Tank: 41 gal.
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Jeanneau Merry Fisher 1295
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All new for 2023, Jeanneau has introduced the Merry Fisher 1295 Fly, also called the NC Weekender 1295 Fly. At just over 40 feet, this true three-level yacht boasts three staterooms, two heads, tons of comfortable seating and lounge space, and enough storage to bring all your stuff with you.
Beyond helm features for easier docking, this cabin cruiser is designed to carry you and your family comfortably. There’s not really another 40-foot flybridge that offers as much as the 1295 for the same price point.
The spacious salon level features sliding glass doors that open onto the aft cockpit. The aft galley is fully appointed and allows for the perfect flow for socialization during meals and hanging out. The cockpit features a walkthrough boarding door to port and a large fold-down swim terrace to starboard.
Finally, the staterooms and heads are large and comfortable, with plenty of storage and headroom below.
- Length: (Overall/Hull) 41 feet, 2 inches/12.56 meters; 39 feet, 1 inch/11.92 meters
- Beam: 12 feet, 6 inches/3.80 meters
- Draft: 2 feet, 6 inches/0.76 meters
- Hull Weight: 18,031 pounds/8,181 kilograms
- Bridge Clearance: 16 feet, 5 inches/5.0 meters
- Fuel Capacity: 310 gallons/1,174 liters
- Engines: 3x 300 horsepower Yamaha outboards
- CE Category: B10/C12
Rinker Boats
Rinker 270 Express Cruiser
Where to buy Rinker 270 Express Cruiser:
The Rinker boat company may have gone the way of the dinosaurs, but the 270 Express Cruiser will be around for a while. Polaris has assumed ownership and support for these agile cruisers.
Enjoy 6’5” cabin headroom, a fully equipped galley, a head with wet shower, and sleeping quarters that can stretch 4 people if it has to.
Rinker has designed a smaller boat that has designs that make it seem bigger. Step inside and see how functionality isn’t compromised by a more streamlined setup.
An older, discontinued model, but a good one.
And the Express Cruiser certainly loves to move, meaning you got the amenities in something that motors like a speed boat.
Wakeboarding and tubing is quite a reasonable thing to do with the 270.
Choose either the MerCruiser SeaCore Drive or the workhorse Volvo Penta OceanX Drive for gasoline or diesel motors respectively.
As an update, this model seems to be discontinued, but as a used boat for sale with low running hours, it could be an affordable way to satisfaction.
- Length: 28’10”
- Dry weight: 7,085lbs
- Capacity: sleeps 4
- Motor : Inboard MerC (gasoline) or Volvo Penta (Diesel)
Regal Boats
Regal 42 Fly
Where to buy Regal 42 Fly:
This spacious flybridge yacht is one of Regal’s flagships. It’s a cabin cruiser that flirts with the lifestyle aboard a larger motor yacht.
She’s already spacious, but the large windows add an incredibly open and light-filled feeling to all the spaces below.
The flybridge has a welcoming open layout for hanging out in the sun with 4-6 friends, and the upper salon, with its fully appointed galley, makes meal prep easy. Below decks, you’ll find two large staterooms, one with a queen-sized island berth and the other with an even larger king that can convert to two twins.
There’s a choice of adding an extra head instead of the lower galley and adding privacy walls. Performance-wise, driving this boat with Regal’s high-quality gauges and consoles will be a pleasure.
- Length: 41 feet, 11 inches
- Beam: 13 feet
- Draft: 44 inches
- Dry Weight: 27,400 lbs.
- Fuel Tank: 258 gal.
- Water Tank: 73 gal.
- Power Options: 2x Volvo D6 diesel with IPS drive (870 hp)
Back Cove Yachts
Back Cove 34O
Where to buy Back Cove 34O:
The perfectly balanced combination of performance, comfort, and downeast seaworthiness make the Back Cove 34O a cruising couple’s dream.
Her entirely new hull features Trailing Edge Lifting Surface (TRELIS) *D* design technology and is fitted with a standard bow thruster. The 34O delivers cruise and top-end speeds approximately 10 knots faster than the traditional single diesel Back Cove.
Built with entertaining in mind, the cockpit boasts an elegant salon with a versatile and comfortable settee along with a fully equipped galley. The aft-facing seat converts into a helm deck U-shaped dinette or second berth.
We’ve been seeing the double outboard motor solution on bigger boats in the last few years, and the Back Cove 340 does it pretty well. With twin 300hp Yamahas (or upgrade to 350hp with optional Suzuki), the performance of this cabin cruiser seems like a ski boat when it gets the chance to stretch its legs.
A couple of highlights of this cabin cruiser is the inventive helm step that provides excellent visibility as well as loads of storage space below the helm deck—large enough to fit all your water toys and fishing gear.
When dusk turns to dark, head over to the spacious master cabin where you’ll find a large and comfortable bed as well as a separate head and shower.
- Length: 38’11”
- Beam: 11’10”
- Dry weight: 17,000lbs
- Motor: 2 outboards
Azimut Yachts
Azimut Magellano 43
Where to buy Azimut Magellano 43:
The Azimut Magellano 43 deserves a place in our list for her unparalleled mix of solid-performance with uber-luxurious surroundings. It’s a cabin cruiser built for long-range yachting. You’ll want to just keep sailing on.
It features three decks of pure sophistication and attention to detail. It comes with three cabins, two full heads, a fully equipped galley, and loads of room to walk around, entertain, and relax.
Designed for luxury cruising, this trawler-inspired vessel comes with the unique Dual Mode hull, which ensures comfortable navigation and excellent seafaring even in choppy, deep-sea conditions.
This cabin cruiser, like the Grand Banks in this list, challenges the category and will likely be referred to by their owners and spectators as a beautiful yacht . That’s where this model fits on this list: a cabin cruiser boat that’s bigger in every way, including style and price.
It’s designed for extended voyages on bigger seas, but it’ll generate attention in the marina. The Magellano’s size will, however, make finding a slip difficult, so bear this in mind.
- Length: 43’10”
- Beam: 14’5”
- Dry weight: 38,800lbs
- Capacity: sleeps 5+
- Motor: 2 Inboard
Intrepid Powerboats
Intrepid 41 Valor
Where to buy Intrepid 41 Valor:
One of the most recent additions to the Intrepid Powerboats line-up is the 41 Valor, a cabin cruiser designed for performance.
Despite the temptation of doing the next Key West Poker Run, it features a clean and crisp design and offers you and your guests loads of comfort and space for a memorable day of cruising or a pleasant overnight stay.
The large wraparound cockpit lounge is great for entertaining. Add the optional wet bar and the party is complete.
The private retreat below the cockpit includes a large queen-size berth in the aft, a galley on the starboard side, a private head with shower stall on the port side along with a V-shaped settee that can also be converted into a berth with the optional Hi-Lo table and filler cushion.
As with all Intrepids, it also features the company’s signature stepped hull, which delivers a smooth, dry ride with unmatched performance. With 2 or 3 outboard motors to choose from–including Evinrude 200 up to Mercury 450R–the Poker Run is calling!
- Length: 41'85'’
- Beam: 11’9”
- Motor: 2 or 3 outboards
Regal 33 Express
Where to buy Regal 33 Express:
One of the best cabin cruisers we know of, the Regal 33 Express has everything you need to spend as much time on the water as you like. No small feat considering its diminutive size.
This boat has a spacious cockpit with well-thought-out seating options making it maneuverable and more manageable than bigger cruisers.
Everyone will fight over their spot on the “UltraLounge,” an electrically activated four-position seat on the stern that is comfortable no matter how you use it. A cockpit bar-style galley has space for a fridge and electric grill.
Down below, the 33 Express has an enormous king-sized midship berth that can convert to two large twins. There’s a dinette built around a small galley and a convertible bunk forward that folds up and out of the settee. The head is large and features an electric toilet and a separate shower.
- Length: 34 feet, 3 inches
- Beam: 10 feet, 4 inches
- Draft (min/max): 21/37 inches
- Dry Weight: 13,200 lbs.
- Fuel Tank: 150 gal.
- Water Tank: 36 gal.
- Power Options: 2x Volvo V6 (560 hp) or 2x Volvo V8 (600 or 700 hp); or outboard power on the Regal 33XO
Sabre Yachts
Sabre Salon Express 38
Where to buy Sabre Salon Express 38:
Classic Downeast lines paired with all the right features make the Sabre Salon Express 38 “a boat that boaters recognize.”
This pocket cruising yacht —ideal for a couple or a small family—boasts an open, elegant, and inviting salon which opens up to an equally spacious and comfortable cockpit, great for entertaining and al fresco dining.
The cabin below comes with a fully equipped galley, a lounge, a master berth, as well as a full head. Add plenty of stowage to this cruiser and summer voyage is both realistic and uncompromising.
The classic profile, thrilling performance, and low sound levels make the Sabre SE 38 an icon of nautically sensible design.
- Length: 41’9”
- Beam: 13’4”
- Dry weight: 21,000lbs
- Capacity: Yacht certified
- Motor: 2 inboards
Jeanneau America
Jeanneau NC1095 Fly
Where to buy Jeanneau NC1095 Fly:
The NC1095 Fly is the culmination of a practical approach to a cabin cruiser with intelligent design spawned by a modern interpretation of what cruising is all about. This is an amazing 3 stateroom, 35-foot boat that can so easily be called a home away from home.
This is a plus model option to Juneau’s 35 foot flagship NC1095 that adds the flybridge for those lovely sunny days when you can lavish in getting closer to the sun. It has ample space in the aft section of the cockpit with a movable sofa seat when tilting the two outboard motors.
The salon itself is full of storage cubbies, a long galley table with sink and stove and a modular table that doubles as an additional berth. With the cockpit enclosure around the aft seating area, the living space becomes that much more impressive in a 35 footer.
The Fly is easily big enough for a family or a small party to while away a weekend or a summer playing cards, reading, while cruising to another horizon.
As a performance vessel, the NC1095 Fly handles like a bowrider . It’s twin Yamaha outboards are quiet but insistent and the controls–including bow thruster–make turning, docking, navigating intuitive and responsive. Powered by Garmin instruments with optional auto-pilot solutions, even less-experienced mariners will feel more at ease behind the wheel.
Speaking of space again, the recessed starboard side deck makes for quick access for laying out fenders and moorings, while access to the boat’s mechanical, power and fuel systems makes visual inspection and maintenance that much easier.
The V-berth stateroom has a lot of natural light and smart storage. The second berth has plenty of space with standing room too, while the third stateroom–a little smaller–still has a double bunk and an optional second fridge.
Built in the Cadillac, Michigan factory the venerable Juneau Yacht company has joined its artisan past with its desire to adapt and improve. The flydeck variant of their motor boat flagship is testament to Juneau’s history of understanding what works and doing it even better.
- Length: 34’3”
- Dry weight: 11,685lbs
- Capacity: Sleeps up to 8
Sea Ray Sundancer 320
Where to buy Sea Ray Sundancer 320:
In many ways, it was the Sundancer that made Sea Ray famous. With their classy blend of speed and overnight accommodations, these express cruisers are the perfect size for most boaters looking to get out on the water and enjoy a second home away from home.
Sundancers in the 31 to 32-foot range have long been the best sellers. It’s the Goldilocks boat that is neither too large nor too small. The current Sundancer 320 is available with either Mercruiser sterndrive or Mercury outboard power.
The Sundancer features some of the great technology you’ll find in other Sea Rays, including the submersible swim platform and plush seating. The bow now features a clever sun lounge with a walkway and removable table, making a much more functional space compared to similar cabin cruisers of the past.
- Length: 32 feet, 10 inches
- Beam: 10 feet, 7 inches
- Draft (max/min): 41 inches/30 inches
- Weight: 14,000 pounds
- Power: 2x Mercruiser 6.2L MPI ECT Bravo Three X (300 hp each)
- Number of people: Yacht Certified
- Fuel: 158 gallons
Jeanneau Leader 33
Where to buy Jeanneau Leader 33:
Cruise in functional style aboard the Leader 33. A moderately sized cabin cruiser with surprising space and plush interiors, the Leader 33 is a good entry boat into touring.
Available in two versions: an Open version with an arch and a Sport Top version with an electrically opening hard top, the Leader 33 boasts a spacious and functional layout which makes relaxing and entertaining a breeze.
Long windows in the hull offer beautiful sea views along with plenty of natural light in the cabin below. Also, two galleys, two sleeping berths, and an expansive head with a separate shower stall make the Leader 33 the ideal boat for a weekend getaway.
Junneau is a well-established name and there are plenty of solid used options for this model. When you find one for sale at a dealer or marina, take it for a spin.
- Length: 34’8”
- Dry weight: 10,829lbs
Regal 38 SAV
Where to buy Regal 38 SAV:
The Regal 38 SAV defies being put in a category. It looks like a simple center console, but it has the amenities of a fully-furbished cabin cruiser. It will thrive in the warm Gulf waters and the Caribbean.
The SAV stands for Sports Activity Vessel. In other words, it’s an SUV on the water with the functionality to match its name. Adjustable seating and the ability to go to the beach and go on a blue water cruise will keep the whole family happy, whether fishing, cruising, tanning, or playing in the water.
If you’re in the market for a boat that can comfortably entertain a crowd or take the family on a comfortable cruise, the 38 SAV is worth a look. While not as performance-oriented as other options, it offers features and a layout comparable to the Tiara 43 LE or Sea Ray SLX 400 but at a friendlier price point than either. If you want something with a fully enclosed cockpit, check out the Regal LS36 .
- Length: 39 feet, 3 inches
- Beam: 11 feet, 11 inches
- Draft (min/max): 23/31 inches
- Dry Weight: 18,800 lbs.
- Fuel Tank: 340 gal.
- Power Options: 3x Yamaha 300 hp outboard
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A Quick Guide to Cabin Cruisers
They need a little more than just a cabin under the deck to be called a cabin cruiser. Think bowrider or runabout and expand outwards with a mind toward extending your daytrip so it potentially never ends. That entails more space and comfort like you get with your typical luxury yacht combined with performance associated with the bowriders.
The cabin cruisers we have on the list are designed with a maritime intelligence that incorporates deep and fundamental logic required to make recreational sailing as a lifestyle both safe and enjoyable. A model like the NC1095 Fly is a great example of a modern interpretation of a cabin cruiser that really embodies the maritime equivalent of a newer RV.
When deciding what vessel is right for you, figure out how much space you need, how long you’re going to be cruising and pay particular attention to how comfortable you feel navigating tighter waterways and docking. Smaller craft like the Chris-Craft 34 are easier to wrap your head around and if your needs and horizons are closer to home than this is a good vessel for cruising shorter overnight excursions and even navigating smaller waterways like river systems.
The bigger boats, like the Grand Banks 44, will appeal to longer voyages further out at sea. These are vessels that could even traverse the Atlantic–for the intrepid mariner–and have a great go of the Mediterranean.
While size will increase the challenges when navigating and docking (make sure to use boat fenders when docking), these modern cabin cruisers have been designed so well in order to make the pilot seem a steady, old hand at the helm.
Consider the need for bow thrusters, whether you want inboard motors or outboard motors (the latter tend to be cheaper and easier to maintain), air conditioning/heating, where you can get a boat slip and how readily available guest slips are for boats with the different beams (width).
These boats are still relatively easy to operate but they can go quite fast on the water. Remember to observe the customs and rules on the waves. Most importantly: enjoy.
Take a look at these videos that demonstrate some of the models on our list:
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Frequently asked questions
A cabin cruiser is a type of powerboat that typically ranges from 25 to 45 feet in length. Because they come with sleeping, cooking, and bathroom facilities they are a top choice for weekend trips but also manageable enough for quick day trips.
These are some of the best cabin cruiser brands on the market today:
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Prices will vary depending on the size as well as the included amenities.
A cabin cruiser usually costs between U$100,000 to U$700,000. However, more sophisticated models, like the East Bay 44 can go for as much as U$1 million.
Cabin cruisers are very similar to larger yachts. They can cruise long distances and they offer many facilities that help keep passengers comfortable during long haul trips, but unlike a large yacht, a cabin cruiser boat does not require a professional crew aboard.
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Love it! It would be fun to test drive each!
It’s possible to test a lot of them at a boat show. Board and check out the interior and, if you’re lucky, join along for a sea trial.
This is great feedback, and we’ll take it into account when updating our guides.
This is a great list. I keep coming back to them to discover more manufacturers and models. Is it possible, however, to add cost ranges to these models or generic $$$ cost brackets. The boat companies all like to hide the cost and not knowing the brands I am spending most of my time trying to figure out which one is the best value. You mentioned a range of $100k to $700k but I have yet to find the $100k model
What are the best “hardtop Express Cruisers in the 36′ LOA range with OB engines and a fully enclosed weatherproof helm/salon area? I would like a boat that can sleep six adults.
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A true, versatile cruiser/racer, the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 was named the year's Best Performance Cruiser. Jon Whittle . Sailed as part of the 2020 Boat of the Year sea trials, the 31-foot-3-inch Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 was the compact yacht best-equipped and spec'd out as a dedicated cruising boat, and not coincidentally, it was also awarded the title of Best Performance Cruiser for 2020.
Westerly Vulcan 34; Westerly Seahawk 35; Westerly Kestrel 35; Westsail 32; Willard 30/8t; X-332; X-342; Medium sized cruising yachts like these are capable of serious offshore passage making, whilst being reasonably economic to maintain and operate. And for competitive types, 30-35 foot cruising yachts are a popular size for club racing under ...
The Regal 30 and 32 have mid-cabins that sleep two: The 32 has twin berths that can zip together to form a double; the 30 can be upgraded with an innerspring mattress. The 32 has a double berth forward; so does the Chaparral 310 Signature. She has a mid-cabin, too -- it's set up for seating, but converts to a berth.
Click here to read why the Beneteau 34 won the award for Best Value in 2009. Tartan 3400. Tartan 3400 Billy Black. The Tartan 3400, with double cabins fore and aft, was still sufficiently nimble and distinctive to cop the 2006 Boat of the Year award for Best Production Cruiser from 31 to 36 Feet. ... Andrew Burton found the 36-foot Sabre Spirit ...
Aquila 42 Yacht Power Catamaran. Following the success of its 44-, 54- and 70-foot power catamaran models, Aquila has launched the stable-as-a-table, owner-operator-ready Aquila 42 Yacht Power Catamaran.. The Aquila 42 is the entry point into the builder's yacht line and is noteworthy for its ability to accommodate anywhere from a two- to four-stateroom layout, depending on the owner's ...
Vancouver 36; Voyager 35; Warrior 40; Wasa 30; Wauquiez Centurion 40; Westerly Conway 36; Westerly Typhoon 37; Westerly Oceanranger 38; Medium sized cruising yachts like these are often the sailboat of choice for short-handed crews, and if properly equipped and maintained, will take long offshore voyages in their stride.
How is a 34-foot LOA boat called a 37? No worries though, this little yacht is mighty, feeling and sailing like a bigger model. ... • Managing Editor Lydia Mullan has been involved with SAIL's Best Boats competition for five years, sea trialing all manner of boats. However, her first loves will always be dinghies and performance boats. ...
Cruisers Yachts - Oconto, Wisconsin; 800-743-3478; cruisersyachts.com. More: 2022, 30-40ft, boat tests, Boats, Cruisers Yachts, Cruising Boats, May 2022, outboards. Sporty and innovative, the Cruisers Yachts 34GLS boasts versatility and style. Learn more about its amazing features and check out the performance data.
Finalist: Beneteau Oceanis 34.1. The Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 is the latest in the French builder's Oceanis line of cruisers, following the Oceanis 30.1, an earlier BOTY award winner. "There is a lot to like about the Oceanis 34.1, starting with the way the boat handles," Pillsbury says of the twin-wheel 34-foot yacht.
The Dehler 34 embodies the perfect blend of innovation and tradition. This versatile yacht transforms seamlessly from a comfortable cruiser to a high-performance racer, adapting to every sailing style. With her advanced design and meticulous craftsmanship, the Dehler 34 delivers an unparalleled sailing experience, making every voyage a ...
2022 Cutwater C-288 Coupe. Above: A 2022 Cutwater C-288 Coupe with twin Yamaha 250-HP outboards cruises along the water. Photo: Cutwater Boats. Those in search of a compact cabin cruiser in 2022 will want to check out the all-new Cutwater C-288 C. Like other Cutwaters this model defines the "pocket yacht" segment of the market, somehow ...
Six Good Boats to Compare. Sea Ray 370 Sundancer. Formula 37 Performance Cruiser. Regal 35 Sport Coupe. Cruisers Yachts 38 Express. Bavaria Sport 360 HT. Beneteau Gran Turismo 35. We have six express cruisers in what many experienced skippers think is a good compromise between size and cost. These boats are big enough for four people to ...
Smaller motor yachts (33ft - 50ft) typically range from $500,000 to $3 million. Mid-size yachts (50ft - 80ft) can fall between $3 million and $15 million. Superyachts (over 80ft) enter a whole new pricing category, reaching into the hundreds of millions and beyond, depending on size, customization, and features.
3. Cutwater C-32 CB. Another great rugged family cruiser similar to the Ranger R-43 but sportier. If speed is a concern and you don't want to slowly cruise from a to b. If you want to put your foot down, this is an ideal choice. cruise since it has a sporty speed of 30 knots and a top speed of 47.7 knots.
Sea Ray's flagship is the SLX 400 OB, a 42-foot platform with outstanding use of space and basic accommodations, that embodies bowrider performance and social options with cabin cruiser comfort. All told, this boat has seating for up to 22 people and can reach 60 mph. The SLX 400 is "The Entertainer," dubbed for the copious space for ...
Monohull, 34-38 ft (40 the very max) in length, sloop or cutter rigged, moderate draft (no more than 6 ft), rudder skeg hung or long keel, no spade, no mast furling main. Hanked jib/staysail ok. The less non-essential gear, the better, in particular electronics. Sturdy hull, fibreglass, alu, steel, I don't mind.
2022 SeaVee 34' 340Z yacht in Florida. This 2022 34 SeaVee has been meticulously maintained cared for optioned out to FISH HARD PLAY HARD!! ... Display Length: 34 ft Beam: 10' Yacht Category Center Consoles Water Capacity: 40 gals Fuel Capacity: 364 gals Engine Details: Mercury 300 V8 Engine 1: 2022 626.00 HRS 300.00 HP Engine 2: 2022 613.00 ...
Find Mainship 34 boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of Mainship to choose from.
30. Swan 44. A strong, robust cruising boat built for high-seas, blue water adventures, the Swan 44 was designed by Sparkman & Stephens, and the yacht's well-known Finnish manufacturers, Nautor Swan, produced 76 boats in a production run that lasted from 1972-1975.
Living aboard a sailboat is an exciting lifestyle choice, but there are lots of considerations you'll need to make. First and foremost, you have to pick a boat to live in. Unless you plan on sleeping under a canvas tarp, it's essential to find a sailboat with a proper cabin. Cabin sailboats became common in the United States during the early 20th century, but size and amenities vary ...
2006 Mainship 34 Trawler. US$185,000. US $1,406/mo. Frank Gordon Yacht Sales | Marco Island, Florida. <. 1. >. * Price displayed is based on today's currency conversion rate of the listed sales price. Boats Group does not guarantee the accuracy of conversion rates and rates may differ than those provided by financial institutions at the time of ...
These boats offer 360-degree fishing access and are well-suited for various fishing techniques. Many consider them among the best fishing center console boats for beginners due to their versatility and ease of use. 2. Jon Boats: Simple and Affordable. Jon boats are the quintessential beginner fishing boat to buy.
Find Cruisers Yachts 340 Express boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of Cruisers Yachts to choose from. ... 2023 Cruisers Yachts 34 GLS. US$559,900. Galati Yacht Sales | Naples, Florida. 2024 Cruisers Yachts 42 GLS Outboard.
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