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Boating
August 2006
Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 310 Sundancer This boat boldly targets the people who crave inboard power.   |
Boating
May 2003
Pete McDonald |
Four Winns 288: Freedom Fighter Little things aboard the new Four Winns 288 Vista add up to a lot. The 288 Vista is first and foremost an entertainment platform -- whether for you and your closest friends on a day cruise, or for you and your significant other over a weekend -- so the little amenities do add up. |
Boating
July 2006
Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 290 Sundancer Cruising amenities aside, topside fun is why you'd buy this ride. |
Boating
June 2008
Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 350 Sundancer The Sea Ray 350 Sundancer is a natural-born charmer that runs with grace and feels balanced on all points of the sea. |
Boating
November 2007
Kevin Falvey |
Cruisers Yachts 330 Express Cruisers Yachts' 330 Express is a leader in the crowded 33' cruiser segment. Something beyond the norm is going on here. A good something. |
Boating
October 2003
Kevin Falvey |
Formula 34PC: Surprise Party! It's a rare boat that has earned the right to call itself a performance cruiser -- and Formula's 34PC has earned that right. It has a wave-taming deep-V hull that runs nearly 50 mph and can buttonhook turns like a bass boat with a jackplate. |
Boating
June 2004
Kevin Falvey |
Regal Commodore 3060: Vista Cruiser The cabin windshield divides the boat's lines, provides a headrest when the sunpad is installed, and when combined with large, oval side windows, gives you something most cruisers this size haven't offered for decades--a view from within. |
Boating
September 2009
Kevin Falvey |
Rinker 310 Express Cruiser Drop any number of names on Rinker's new 310 Express Cruiser: weekender, people pleaser, portable vacation station. |
Boating
Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 43 Sundancer Sea Ray's 43 Sundancer has more bells and whistles than the coast of Maine. |
Boating
February 2004
Kevin Falvey |
Monterey 350: Hit Record With its angularity and brawniness, the Monterey 350's low-slung profile is striking. After winding up its twin 420-hp stern drives, I screamed upriver at more than 50 mph, proving the 350's performance more than matches its looks. The 350 walks the walk and talks the talk. |
Boating
September 2007
Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 330 Sundancer From the transom rumble seat to the convertible master berth to the hush-hush audio devices on the bow, this cruiser is filled with better mousetraps. |
Boating
September 2008
Kevin Falvey |
Maxum 3100 SE Always ready. Always steady. The Maxum 3100 SE is equipped with the Axius system. |
Boating
June 2006
Jeff Hemmel |
Spacemaker: Regal 2565 They say Regal's 2565 Window Express proves that you can cruise comfortably in a 25' boat. We say the unique foredeck design of this boat provides more than just a window, allowing sunshine and a view. |
Boating
November 2005
Kevin Falvey |
Cobalt 323 This may be the best dayboat ever. |
Boating
March 2008
Kevin Falvey |
Cruisers Yachts 360 Express If you think "value priced" and "high end" are mutually exclusive descriptions of boats, think again. |
Boating
February 2007
Kevin Falvey |
Drive Train Boogie Stern drives are the overwhelming choice of propulsion for owners of small express cruisers; yet there exists a small group of boaters who prefer inboards. Stern Drive VS. V-Drive: Which is right for you? |
Boating
December 2007
Kevin Falvey |
Tiara 3500 Sovran Few boats its size and type can match the efficiency of the Tiara 3500 Sovran. Fewer still offer comparable finish, rigging, and construction. |
Boating
Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 44 Sundancer The 44 Sundancer provides a more intimate platform for entertaining. |
Boating
January 2008
Kevin Falvey |
Shoot Out Midsize express cruisers around 35' are hot sellers. They're not too big for handling solo, they're roomy, and they won't break the bank. We compare and contrast four models with prices ranging from $220,000 to $279,000. |
Boating
May 2004
Kevin Falvey |
Cruisers Yachts 500 Express Join the author on a quick tour of what's possibly the best--but still not perfect--express cruiser I've tested. |
Boating
July 2008
Kevin Falvey |
Regal 5260 Regal's 5260 is a big express cruiser that offers a single-level cockpit, unparalleled engine room access, a hardtop and three-sided glass enclosure, a dinghy garage, and much, much more. |
Boating
Kevin Falvey |
Cobalt 37 Cobalt's 37 is a tough boat to describe. Should you talk about the interior finish, with its walnut cabinets, real granite, and pillowtop berths? Or should you focus on its engineering? It's a winner from every angle. |
Boating
June 2007
Kevin Falvey |
Monterey 298 SSX The 298 SSX simplifies the fast, brash quest for fun without neglecting the safety of its occupants or the confidence and long-term ease of ownership that any skipper will appreciate. |
Boating
October 2008
Eric Colby |
Azimut 47 Fly On the flying bridge of the Azimut 47 Fly, the aft lounge has seating for at least eight people around a smartly laid out wetbar/barbecue. |
Boating
October 2007
Pete McDonald |
Cobalt 302 This sportboat is a bowrider on steroids. With a centerline length of 29'7" and a beam of 9'11" this is a spacious, amenities-packed party monster in runabout form. |
Boating
May 2007
Eric Colby |
Azimut 43S If you're used to driving an inboard-equipped boat and backing into the slip using only the engine controls, you'll need to learn some new tricks for this one. |
Boating
October 2007
Eric Colby |
Sabre 52 Salon Express This yacht's quiet resolve is where brainy meets brawny. |
Boating
September 2004
Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 260 Sundancer (Boat Test 2333) Designing a boat that makes maintenance easier is just one thing to like about this boat. It's one of the best--and most expensive--pocket cruisers you can buy. |
Boating
May 2007
Kevin Falvey |
Cruisers Yachts 390 Sports Coupe Close the deal, live happily ever after. |
Boating
February 2003
Kevin Falvey |
Social Director Sea Ray 390: Your new best friend. Simply put, basic serviceability is as built into the 390 Motor Yacht as the wetbar, the standard hardtop, or the bulwarks surrounding the aft deck. |
Boating
October 2006
Eric Colby |
Azimut 43 There aren't many other European boats in this size range. This yacht feels bigger than it is. |
Boating
June 2008
Eric Colby |
Fairline Phantom 48 Fairline made its new Phantom 48 taller -- a full 1' higher compared to the old Phantom 46. This extra headroom belowdecks made room for a rare design element on a boat shorter than 50' -- a midship master stateroom. |
Boating
November 2007
Kevin Falvey |
Four Winns V458 Want to save $200,000? If you're considering a big express cruiser, test ride the Four Winns V458. It has the size, goodies, and technology for loads less than comparably equipped offerings. |
Boating
February 2008
Eric Colby |
Atlantis 50 Charm city. Ready for the show. |
Boating
June 2003
Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 500: New Big Deal How much more boat for the buck? |
Boating
May 2008
Eric Colby |
Marquis 50 Sport Coupe Marquis Yachts' new 50 Sport Coupe delivers comfort in a slickly styled package, but it also has triple Volvo Penta IPS 600s that push it to a speed of 42.8 mph. |
Boating
May 2006
Kevin Falvey |
Chris-Craft Corsair 33 This boat will zip out of showrooms -- this is one good-looking machine. |
Boating
May 2008
Kevin Falvey |
Tiara 5800 Sovran Dignitary tour. All the proper social graces. |
Boating
September 2008
Kevin Falvey |
Meridian 441 Gentle persuasion -- no hurries. No worries. |
Boating
August 2008
Kevin Falvey |
Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe The Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe has all the toys, and it has all the must-haves. |
Boating
Kevin Falvey |
Grady-White Chesapeake 290 Smart, serviceable, and seaworthy aren't words thrown around lightly in boat reviews. But they apply 100 percent to the Grady-White Chesapeake 290. |
Boating
January 2004
Eric Colby |
Carver 59: Fancy That A boat with European looks and American practicality |
Boating
February 2008
Kevin Falvey |
Rinker 330 EC Grin and Win. What you need to get on the water now. |
Boating
January 2008
Kevin Falvey |
Larson 370 Day Cruiser The Larson 370 Day Cruiser is a cruiser designed for the way many of Boating's readers have told us they use their boats. It offers socializing space that can happily accommodate if you decide to turn things into a weekend event. |
Boating
Daniel W. Long |
Bayliner 245 Cruiser Here's a question I often hear from boaters who are looking to step up from a bowrider: Is it possible to cruise comfortably in a trailerable 25' boat? |
Boating
November 2003
Kevin Falvey |
Doral 47: What's Sexy Now The art of seduction: Doral's new Algeria planes faster and flatter than just about any other express cruiser in this size range (it has an LOA of 47'4"), and its close-quarters handling is stellar. |
Boating
June 2007
Kevin Falvey |
Cruisers Yachts 300 CXi Fiscal Prowess: Yes, you can get more boat for less. Here's how. |
Boating
Stuart Reininger |
Chris-Craft 25 Crowne: Welcome to the No-Stress Zone The Crowne is generations away from the days of bullnoses and planked cruisers, but the workmanship and attention to detail that made those old Chrises memorable is a family trait -- one worth introducing to your family. |
Boating
April 2008
Kevin Falvey |
Ocean Yachts 58 Super Sport If you value interior accommodations and tournament fishability, book a test ride on Ocean Yachts' 58 Super Sport. |
Boating
Eric Colby |
Uniesse 65 MY As you step aboard the Uniesse 65 MY -- or any other model this company builds -- take a close look at the seams between the interior structures. You won't find any silicone. |
