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Boating October 2008 Kevin Falvey |
Cruisers Yachts 420 Sports Coupe An express cruiser should deliver crisp handling, brisk speed, and acceleration you can feel. The 420 Sports Coupe comes through, featuring a slippery hull bottom that provides the right compromise of lift, stability, and a soft ride. |
Boating December 2007 Kevin Falvey |
Cobalt Yachts 46 The Cobalt Yachts 46's function, elegance, and top engineering -- a Cummins MerCruiser's Zeus propulsion system, for instance -- are linked. Each element isn't just the result of the others but, in fact, allows the others to flourish. |
Boating May 2007 Kevin Falvey |
Cruisers Yachts 390 Sports Coupe Close the deal, live happily ever after. |
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 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 October 2008 Kevin Falvey |
Formula 270 BR A long list of highlights are what make the 270 Bowrider so pleasurable to own. |
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 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 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 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 April 2008 Kevin Falvey |
Intrepid 430 Sport Yacht The 430 Sport Yacht takes full advantage of having motors outside the boat with its master cabin, large head, and massive stowage and service access. |
Boating Kevin Falvey |
Four Winns V408 The Four Winns V408 fulfills the long day on the water mission, plus it can serve as a weekend cottage. |
Boating Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 43 Sundancer Sea Ray's 43 Sundancer has more bells and whistles than the coast of Maine. |
Boating March 31, 2009 Kevin Falvey |
Monterey 320 Sport Yacht Handsome dividends -- a model of prosperity. |
Boating June 2007 Kevin Falvey |
Intrepid 390 Sport Yacht Performance, cruising, and fishing intersect aboard this boat. |
Boating July 2006 Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 290 Sundancer Cruising amenities aside, topside fun is why you'd buy this ride. |
Boating September 2007 Kevin Falvey |
Formula 310 Bowrider Formula's 310 Bowrider gives more room for your crew on deck, where they want to be, plus the convenience of a real head. And without a cabin forward, you get a sportier-looking, sportier-handling boat. |
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 Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 44 Sundancer The 44 Sundancer provides a more intimate platform for entertaining. |
Boating April 2008 Lenny Ruddow |
Sea Cat 227 Cuddy There are only a few cats in this size range that offer cabins. And like the ride, the cabin on the Sea Cat 227 Cuddy makes you think you're on a larger boat. |
Boating February 2003 |
5 Hassle-Free Boats Five fighting machines. One winner. We arranged to test a fleet of five from some of the best builders: the Boston Whaler 255 Conquest, Century 2600 WA, Cobia 270 WA, Grady-White Islander 270, and Pro-Line 26 Walk. |
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 November 2005 Kevin Falvey |
Cobalt 323 This may be the best dayboat ever. |
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 September 2008 Kevin Falvey |
Maxum 3100 SE Always ready. Always steady. The Maxum 3100 SE is equipped with the Axius system. |
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 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 2005 |
Bertram 360 Open This boat flattens waves using a classic design that made Bertram famous: a deep-V hull built with lots of weight. |
Boating Kevin Falvey |
Chaparral 226 SSi Wide Tech I began to like the Chapparal 226 SSi Wide Tech while unhitching the spring line securing it to the dock. |
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. |
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 |
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 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 May 2008 Kevin Falvey |
Tiara 5800 Sovran Dignitary tour. All the proper social graces. |
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 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 March 2008 Eric Colby |
Fountain 48 Express Cruiser Double rush. Why two engines are better than three. |
Boating August 2006 Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 310 Sundancer This boat boldly targets the people who crave inboard power. |
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 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 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 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 Eric Colby |
Fairline Targa 44 Gran Turismo The Targa 44 has a simplified interface system. |
Boating February 2008 Lenny Rudow |
McKee Craft 28 Express Big Love. Our long-term relationship. |
Boating July 2008 Kevin Falvey |
Defiant M450 The Defiant M450's V forward hull tracks like a missile, prevents plunging, and makes for a dry ride; its catamaran aft provides efficiency. |
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 Kevin Falvey |
Everglades 350 EX Inherit the sea near, far, wherever you are. |
Boating January 2004 Eric Colby |
Carver 59: Fancy That A boat with European looks and American practicality |
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 August 2003 |
5 Alive The bay boat is as versatile a vessel as you'll find in the fishing world, a fantastic compromise that lets you hunt in the shallows and, conditions permitting, go outside the inlet. Five of the most versatile platforms fight for your fish. |