Sport/Express cruisers are the perfect choice for those seeking the ultimate nautical adventure.
Sport/express cruisers deliver exhilarating experiences for boating enthusiasts by seamlessly blending the best of day boats and weekenders. These sleek vessels feature spacious cabins, fully equipped galleys, and luxurious entertainment areas that ensure comfort and style. Their versatile layouts are perfect for socializing on large decks or engaging in water sports, while powerful engines guarantee thrilling adventures on the water.
Pursuit Boats
Powered by twin 300 or 350 Yamaha engines, Pursuit Boats’ newest model, the OS 325 Offshore, has been redesigned from the hull up, making her the definition of yacht-caliber luxury. The OS 325 Offshore (34′ 6″ LOA, 10′ 10″ beam) shines with features that matter, like a single-piece, optically clear front windshield, forward-facing bridge deck seating, more rod holders, a dive door, and large transom walkway. Plus, the well-appointed, modern interior finishes and sleek exterior curves are completely new. Belowdecks, you’ll notice the class-leading open cabin space and storage, thanks to the streamlined galley. From the huge berth, you can listen to the lapping waves and watch the moonlight stream in through the large hull-side windows. pursuitboats.com
Back Cove
The Back Cove 39O is still the builder’s fastest and quietest model yet, featuring a spacious cockpit with U-shaped seating, transom gates, and ample storage for water toys. Her fully enclosed, climate-controlled helm deck extends the boating season, while indoor social spaces include a galley-up design and U-shaped settee. Belowdecks, owners enjoy a queen-size berth with private head access, while guests have a cozy lounge and cabin. With a 300-plus mile range and top speed of 37 knots, the 39O (43′ 6″ LOA, 13′ 6″ beam) delivers exceptional performance, enhanced by Back Cove’s TRELIS hull design for superior handling. backcoveyachts.com
Intrepid Powerboats
Intrepid Powerboats’ 41 Panacea is designed with input from its owners and is a significant upgrade from the successful 407 Panacea. This new model features a wider beam to accommodate larger 600-hp Mercury V12 engines and a sleek hull for a smooth ride. Ideal for both avid fishermen and adventurous cruisers, the 41 Panacea (41′ LOA, 11′ 9″ beam) offers expanded bow seating, a folding rear bench, and a full-width swim platform with an integrated transom door and gunwale steps for easy access. Inside, the cabin provides luxurious comfort with a spacious layout, custom finishes, abundant seating, and modern amenities for an elevated boating experience. intrepidpowerboats.com
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Pardo
The Pardo GT75 is the new flagship of Pardo Yachts, blending luxurious interiors with high-performance design. This 75-footer (19′ 7″ beam) offers spacious living areas that feel like a villa on the water, optimizing every corner from the main deck to the accommodations. Designed by Nauta Design, the interior offers galley-up or galley-down layouts, ensuring a blend of conviviality and privacy, with options for various cabin configurations. The Tender Garage version includes space for a dedicated tender with an electrically operated hatch and a large sunpad on top. Fold-down terraces on each side enhance the aft deck, allowing for a seamless connection with the sea. pardoyachtsmiami.com
ECLIPSE
The ECLIPSE 505 Shadow, designed by Michael Peters Yacht Design, combines sleek aesthetics with outstanding performance. Built on the patented SVVT (Stepped Vee Ventilated Tunnel) hull, she ensures superior speed, stability, and handling. Inside, she showcases elegance with interiors by Design Unlimited, featuring a two-stateroom, two-head layout perfect for relaxation and entertainment. Single-level decks extend from the transom to the well-equipped galley, promoting easy movement and a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. With 360-degree visibility and cutting-edge technology, every detail exudes luxury. Powered by triple 600-hp Mercury V12 Verados, the ECLIPSE 505 Shadow (50′ 10″ LOA, 15′ 1″ beam) redefines sophistication and performance on the water. HMY.com/eclipse
Fairline
Fairline’s Targa 45 OPEN is a sleek express cruiser boasting the same light, bright, and stylish feel that you can expect from this generation of Fairline models teamed with a low-profile that provides a sportier appeal. Stretch out on the large sunbed over the tender garage, while friends lounge in the expansive cockpit area, offering the perfect arrangement to maximize enjoying your time on board. Enjoy an open-air salon with the retractable powered canvas roof or take shelter from the midday sun under its sleek hardtop. Four passengers can overnight in two cabins with your choice of the master forward or amidships. The Targa 45 OPEN (47′ 7″ LOA, 14′ 2″ beam) is the epitome of style and versatility, with a host of features designed to make your day on the water a little bit better. fairline-americas.com
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MJM Yachts
The MJM 42 showcases a distinctive Carolina Downeast cruising design, representing the pinnacle of liveaboard performance yachts. Inside, her modern accommodations feature a spacious head and an open-concept layout. Belowdecks, enjoy a luxurious suite in the bow with an ensuite head and glass-enclosed shower, plus a midship berth and three full-sized hanging lockers. Large hull windows fill the cabin with natural light. Key features include a galley-up design for easy entertaining, an indoor/outdoor pilothouse, and U-shaped dining seating. The 42 (46′ 8″ LOA, 12′ beam) offers flexibility for family weekends, an oversized integrated beach deck, and options for outboard or inboard power. She is equipped with standards like a gyrostabilizer, generator, air conditioning, and a bow thruster. mjmyachts.com
Mystic
The M5200 blends elegance with speed and unmatched comfort. The new cabin is four feet longer, offering more space in the aft cabin, larger head/shower, and ample storage—everything you need for extended stays. The newly configured M5200 (52′ LOA, 14′ beam) features abundant seating, plush front loungers, JL Audio Sound System, and a summer kitchen, making her the ideal vessel for long-distance boating. Equipped with a standard quad 600-hp Mercury outboard setup, and options for five or six Mercury Racing 500Rs, along with a full carbon fiber hull and deck, this boat not only takes you to your destination, but gets you there fast and in style. mysticpowerboats.com
Sabre
Staying true to Sabre’s iconic style, the Sabre 43 (47′ 2″ LOA, 14′ 2″ beam) is a perfect blend of Downeast heritage and modern innovation, boasting a sleek mast design, expansive windows, and fresh angles. Beneath her classic exterior lies cutting-edge technology, including full-network control, the first below 58 feet LOA, accessible via MFDs, iPad, or cell phone through Sentinel Telematics. Her spacious salon, versatile hybrid lounge, and iconic master stateroom offer comfort and flexibility, while an adaptable utility room provides storage solutions for appliances like a washer/dryer or wine cooler. sabreyachts.com
Formula
The Formula 457 Center Console offers the opportunity to create the exact boat customers desire from one platform. Offered as a Fish or Sport (45′ 7″ LOA, 13′ 9″ beam), the concept creates a boat for pure angling or entertaining, plus anything in between, with the goal of satisfying the customer rather than throttling back to one end or the other. Both feature highly styled bow sun lounge and wraparound seating, plus a roomy cabin with a convertible U-lounge, galley, and private head. The Center Console Fish is a true sportsman’s battlewagon while retaining the signature Formula finish, with pressurized livewells, bait station, and available upper station. The Center Console Sport offers comfort and panache with a sculpted aft lounge, available cockpit TV and galley, perfect for entertaining. Fish or Sport, this innovative concept will please all who appreciate Formula’s signature design, premium construction, and amenities. formulaboats.com
Schaefer Yachts
The new Schaefer Yachts V44 (44′ 8″ LOA, 13′ 8″ beam) features sleek lines and an innovative design, while offering a more spacious deck layout for socializing. Her single-level cockpit is enhanced by two large hydraulic balconies, along with a hydraulic platform, creating an exceptional beach club experience. Belowdecks, the cabin comfortably accommodates up to four people for overnight stays and boasts a full head with a separate shower, a complete galley with an electric grill and sink, and excellent headroom. The large T-top includes a sunroof and a fold-down TV for ultimate entertainment. Powered by triple Mercury Marine outboards (400 or 600 horsepower), the V44 delivers speed and agility, with a cruising range of 250 miles at 40 mph. schaeferyachts.com
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Axopar
Launched just last year, the 45 XC offers one of the broadest selections of options and customization in its size in the world. The 45 XC (45′ 7″ LOA, 13’6″ beam), the ultimate adventure boat, offers a wide combination of thoughtfully designed features and social spaces on board. She is the world’s first outboard-powered, fully enclosable walkaround cabin boat in her size, providing unparalleled all-weather cruising and overnight stays. Multiplatform and modular planning allows huge versatility in this range. The Axopar 45 XC can cruise at speeds between 19 and 35 knots while remaining cost-effective. State-of-the-art building processes result in a lighter, more fuel-efficient boat compared to her competitors without compromise on creature comfort. axopar.com
Cruisers
The all-new 55 FLY (55′ 6″ LOA, 16′ 5″ beam) sets a new standard in water interaction, featuring an exceptional flybridge and a modernized interior design, all infused with the latest evolution of Cruisers Yachts’ signature style. The flybridge boasts breathtaking views, cutting-edge helm controls, and abundant seating. A state-of-the-art helm, spacious seating arrangements, and a fully equipped galley with convenient beach doors elevate onboard entertainment on the main deck. Additionally, luxurious accommodations—three staterooms, two heads, and crew quarters—and the generous bow and swim platform promise an indulgent experience at sea. cruisersyachts.com
Palm Beach
Set to become the new flagship of the renowned Palm Beach Motor Yacht brand, the Palm Beach 85 (90′ 5″ LOA, 22′ 2″ beam) surpasses all industry standards in luxury, onboard comfort, and performance. Each model is unique, customized to its owner with a three- (or four) stateroom, four-head layout (with a full-beam master amidships), options for a skylounge or sedan model, and twin or triple engine packages. Built upon Palm Beach’s proprietary V-Warp hull, the sociable living and entertainment areas stretch from the helm to the covered cockpit. Even the crew quarters are spacious and well-appointed. palmbeachmotoryachts.com
Sunseeker
The all-new Sunseeker Predator 55 (56′ 3″ LOA, 16′ 2″ beam) was the showcase at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival and is the latest performance yacht in the Predator range. Her distinctive curved silhouette and sloping hardtop design distinguishes her from other 55-foot yachts, and with the Volvo Penta IPS 950 engines delivering 1,450 horsepower to achieve speeds up to 36 knots, she really is a stunner. Fun for every outing, the yacht boasts an integrated tender garage for a Williams TurboJet 325, a hydraulic swim platform, and a large sunpad aft and on the bow. A customizable interior layout for the galley and accommodations will make this your personal getaway. sunseeker.com
Solaris
Solaris Power’s priority when designing the new 52 Coupé (53′ LOA, 16′ 3″ beam) was behavior at sea, safety, and functionality with unmistakable elegance. Safe and comfortable in any condition, Solaris invested scientific and technical resources to determine the perfect weight balance and load index to ensure the boat’s seaworthiness. The 52 Coupé is powered by twin Volvo Penta D6 IPS 650 engines that cruise at 22 knots. Standard accommodations include two ensuite cabins. The main deck offers a wide cockpit with plenty of seating above a tender garage, a salon with full galley, and a large sunpad on the bow. solarispower.com
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Tiara Yachts
The redesigned Tiara Yachts 43 LE (43′ 6″ LOA, 13′ beam) offers refined interior amenities as well as an updated aft cockpit. Below, a private owner’s stateroom is forward while a mid-cabin guest stateroom and private head accent the space. The atrium and steps lead up to a fully equipped central galley in the salon. A glass enclosure with sliding door and electrically actuated window open seamlessly to the cockpit, complete with a fold-down hullside terrace. Customize the cockpit with your choice of aft modules focused on entertaining, cruising, and fishing. Additionally, the 56 LS (56′ 2″ LOA, 16′ beam), which will expand the legacy of the Luxury Sport series, is set to make her debut at the 2025 Miami International Boat Show. tiarayachts.com
Marex Boats
Marex Boats has redefined family cruising with the introduction of the Marex 440, its new flagship model. This cruiser (44′ 9″ LOA, 14′ beam) combines contemporary design with innovative features. Developed in partnership with VOM Creations and Nikl Design, the 440 offers two versions: the Gourmet Cruiser, with a large U-shaped kitchen, and the Scandinavia, featuring additional dining space. Key highlights include a spacious cockpit with flexible seating, an advanced canopy system for quick weather protection, and luxurious lower decks with multiple cabin layouts. Powered by twin Volvo Penta engines and equipped with solar panels and stabilizers, the Marex 440 promises exceptional performance and comfort for extended family adventures. marex.no
Grady-White
The Canyon 386 (36′ 6″ LOA, 13′ 2″ beam) perfectly balances rugged fishability with luxurious cruising features, resulting in a versatile boat packed with style, performance, and more creature comforts than other center consoles of her size. The extra-wide beam leaves space for four adjustable deluxe helm chairs strategically positioned behind the full-height wraparound windshield. In the console, that extra space equates to a large area for relaxing or overnighting, with a cherry dinette table that converts to a berth, a full galley, and an enclosed head with a sink and shower. Other impressive standard items include air conditioning and a Seakeeper 4.5. gradywhite.com
True North
The True North 39 Outboard Express (44′ LOA, 13′ 6″beam) is a modern take on a classic yacht design, blending style with performance. Powered by triple outboard engines that can max out at 1,200 horsepower, she delivers impressive speed and agility, perfect for coastal cruising or weekend getaways. The spacious cockpit features ample seating for entertaining, while the luxurious cabin provides cozy accommodations for overnight stays. With a well-appointed galley and modern amenities, the True North 39 is a favorite among boating enthusiasts who seek both comfort and capability on the water. truenorth.yachts
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Delta Powerboats
Swedish builder Delta Powerboats is renowned for its craftsmanship, efficient hull designs, and cutting-edge technology. The Delta 48 Coupé (49′ 4″ LOA, 13′ 1″ beam) exemplifies this legacy with its lightweight, all-carbon construction. This sleek sports cruiser has generous deck layout, offers multiple lounging areas, and an enclosed salon with panoramic views. Sliding doors enhance the connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. Belowdecks, six guests enjoy three cabins, including a master stateroom with ensuite amenities. She performs exceptionally well with either Mercury Marine V12 600 outboards or Volvo Penta D6-440 inboards, offering a powerful combined 1,200 horsepower that enables cruising speeds of 46 mph and a range exceeding 500 miles. deltapowerboats.se
Riviera
Riviera’s latest flagship, the 6800 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition, embodies timeless styling, luxurious single-level living, effortless blue-water performance, and ease of operation. Perfect for family adventures or weekend getaways, she offers superior appointments, refined aesthetics, and a choice of three or four staterooms, plus three heads, and a crew cabin or utility laundry. The 6800 Sport Yacht (72′ 9″ LOA, 18′ 3″ beam) boasts an expansive aft deck under an extended hardtop, great for entertaining, with a lounging area and an alfresco galley equipped with a grill, two drawer fridges, an icemaker, and a sink. The salon’s galley features a full-height refrigerator with freezer, microwave, and dishwasher. The innovative Volvo Penta Assisted Docking system enhances maneuverability. rivieraaustralia.com
Boston Boatworks
The Boston Boatworks 44 Offshore Express Cruiser (49′ 3″ LOA, 14′ 10″ beam) fits well as a day boat, but the large forepeak cabin with walkaround queen berth and ensuite head and a roomy U-shaped galley amidships to port with an L-shaped settee and dinette to starboard, will keep you comfortable for a nice weekend cruise. The BB44 unites Zurn Yacht Designs with the interior mastery of Winch Design and through Boston Boatwork’s artisan craftsmanship. Appealing features owners will appreciate include a functional engine room space, clean lines of sight from the helm, and a living area that is bright, spacious, and elegant. Twin Volvo Penta D6 engines take her up to 36 knots and a range of 325 nautical miles at a 32-knot cruise. bostonboatworks.com
Beneteau
The Antares 12 (42′ 7″ LOA, 12′ 5″ beam) has taken Beneteau’s Antares line to another level in terms of comfort on board, the feeling of space and elegance, innovations, and attention to detail. The owner’s cabin is spacious and bright with detailed trims and its own ensuite head, as is the VIP guest cabin. A highly modular third cabin can be used as single or double berth or easily as extra storage space. With the wheelhouse’s convertible salon, the boat can accommodate up to eight people for a pleasant night on board. Powered by twin 400-hp Mercury Verado V10 engines with an integrated joystick, the Antares 12 has the power and agility you need on the water. She has three outdoor lounge areas and a fold-down terrace so everyone has a place to enjoy the surroundings. beneteau.com