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Boating
July 2006
Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 290 Sundancer Cruising amenities aside, topside fun is why you'd buy this ride.   |
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
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
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
May 2006
Kevin Falvey |
Chris-Craft Corsair 33 This boat will zip out of showrooms -- this is one good-looking machine. |
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 2006
Kevin Falvey |
Cobalt 343 Concept Boat Being the fastest kid on the dock doesn't necessarily mean you're the coolest. That takes something more, something unique, which is where this boat comes in. |
Boating
June 2003
Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 500: New Big Deal How much more boat for the buck? |
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
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
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
January 2006
Kevin Falvey |
Four Winns 318 Vista This is one of the hottest new cruisers, but don't let its sexy powder-horn sheerline and near-50-mph top speed get you thinking that performance is the only card Four Winns is playing here. |
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
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
December 2006
Lenny Rudow |
Grady-White Express 305 The concept behind making a 30' express instead of a 30' walkaround is to regain the interior space lost to recessed sidedecks, and this boat makes great use of that space. The cabin feels airy and usable, especially due to the V-berth design. |
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
December 2006
Eric Colby |
Atlantis 55 Paradise city, a great place to for you and the family to play. |
Boating
June 2006
Lenny Rudow |
Short Test - Riviera Golden 40 Fly Bridge This boat is one of the best buys on the market today. Just open your eyes and you'll see it, too. |
Boating
July 2006
Eric Colby |
Mochi Craft MaxiDolphin 74 The Italian Job : Maine meets Venice. This huge lobster-style boat is sure to draw double takes. |
Boating
February 2007
Eric Colby |
Baia 43' One Ever not done a double-take when you've laid eyes on a Ferrari or a Lamborghini? Well, prepare to twist your neck when you lay eyes on the 43' Baia One. Even the name is brazen. |
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
August 2003
Kevin Falvey |
Tiara 4200: True Commitment Going the extra mile is the name of the 4200 Open's game. It's fast and efficient, and it provides a soft, sure ride. Since we leadered and released a number of sailfish during our test, I can attest to its fishability. |
Boating
September 2008
Kevin Falvey |
Meridian 441 Gentle persuasion -- no hurries. No worries. |
Boating
January 2004
Eric Colby |
Carver 59: Fancy That A boat with European looks and American practicality |
Boating
September 2008
Kevin Falvey |
Maxum 3100 SE Always ready. Always steady. The Maxum 3100 SE is equipped with the Axius system. |
Boating
August 2006
Eric Colby |
Lazzara 74 This power yacht is so quiet in the salon, she'll hear you whisper those sweet nothings. It's loaded with such big-boat features as an individually engineered fire system, zoned circuit breakers, and closed-circuit cameras. Nimble for a big boat. |
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
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
July 2003
Eric Colby |
Formula 47 Yacht: Modern Diplomacy Keeping the peace: a remarkable noise-reducing exhaust system called EcoSound is featured in the Formula 47 |
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
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
March 2007
Lenny Rudow |
Hatteras 77 Although serious anglers might think this boat is just too big for a fishboat, a few hours in the cockpit will change their minds. |
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
January 2009
Eric Colby |
Sea Ray 22 Pachanga From the aggressive lines, to the classic graphics, to the deep freeboard, the 22 Pachanga is reminiscent of the success Ford had when it the updated the Mustang and of what Chrysler pulled off with its sharp new Dodge Challenger. |
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
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
October 2007
Kevin Falvey |
Formula 350 Sun Sport Sure, this boat could be called eye candy, but its sleek, low-windage profile is practical. |
Boating
March 2008
Eric Colby |
Fountain 48 Express Cruiser Double rush. Why two engines are better than three. |
Boating
June 2008
Kevin Falvey |
Crownline 340 CR The 340 CR's standard hardtop is one highlight. Some of the other boats in its class don't even offer one. |
Boating
March 2004
Eric Colby |
Pershing 76: Boom Times Impress the neighbors with your new yacht--for only $4.7 million. A test drive of the impressive Pershing 76. |
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
April 2006
Lenny Rudow |
Hatteras 64: Straight A's Do you want a boat that'll keep your forks in the drawer and your rods in their holders, whether the seas are glassy or ghastly? Take a recon of this yacht. |
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
Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 43 Sundancer Sea Ray's 43 Sundancer has more bells and whistles than the coast of Maine. |
Boating
Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 44 Sundancer The 44 Sundancer provides a more intimate platform for entertaining. |
Boating
Kevin Falvey |
Bayliner 320 Cruiser By offsetting some costly luxuries to the options list and forgoing others entirely, Bayliner's stout, sleek 320 Cruiser gives you all the cruising essentials for a surprisingly low price. |
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. |
Popular Mechanics
August 2002
Sarah M. Deem |
Yachting The High Life Brunswick's new Meridian yachts promise to shake things up in the cruiser category. |
Boating
March 2008 |
Shoot Out Cobalt Yachts 46... Formula 45 Yacht... Four Winns V458... |
Boating
Jeff Hemmel |
Baja 20 Outlaw: Life on the run At less than $25,000, Baja's 20 Outlaw gets you in the go-fast game without suffering a sticker-shock coronary. And it doesn't skimp on the essentials to do it. |
