Jeanneau Leader 30

The Jeanneau Leader 30 (30’3″ LOA, 25’5″ beam) combines a bright interior with comfort and performance. The luxurious cabin features a dedicated bed, and the salon transforms into a double berth. Standard features include a private head, a galley and copious stowage including a large hanging locker.

Buyers can choose an optional lacquer finish for the furniture. Most owners will be lounging in the cockpit on the Jeanneau Leader 30 that features adjustable sun lounges on the bow. The L-shape seating in the rear can also be made into a sunpad. Access to the large swim platform is through a starboard walk-through. An integrated sink with refrigerator behind the driver’s spot comes in handy on warm days.
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HydraSports 38 Speciale

The HydraSports 38 Speciale is the perfect complement to HydraSports Custom’s model lineup, featuring the same Mil-Tough build technique as the classic 53 Sueños. Buyers of the HydraSports 38 Speciale (38’11” LOA, 11’6″ beam) can customize the bow either for fishing or with seating port and starboard. Features include an oversized cockpit with an aft-facing seat behind the captain’s helm that holds a rigging station, two 12-volt refrigerators, tackle drawers, and freshwater sink. Triple Garmin screens, a premium sound system, outriggers, radar, autopilot, and fiberglass T-top with a three-sided, tempered glass windshield comprise standard equipment. The interior of the console is outfitted with a marine head, sink and bunk. A vertical rod holding system inside the machinery room allows access to console switches and electronics. hydrasports.com

Horizon E75

Based on feedback from Horizon yacht owners, the Horizon E75 was designed with a multifunctional and customizable layout to maximize space. The yacht debuting at FLIBS will be the skylounge version but is also available in an open configuration.

The deck features a bar with refrigerator and barbecue grill and an optional Jacuzzi. The forward deck is fitted with sunpads and a dinette for eight guests, while the main deck aft features a dinette and a teak table for eight. The lower deck on the Horizon E75 (75′ LOA, 18’6″ beam) features three staterooms, each with an individual head. The full-beam master suite features a walk-in closet as well as a his-and-hers ensuite with separate shower and tub. horizonyacht.com

Hinckley Talaria 34 Runabout

At the 2015 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, Hinckley promised to introduce a yacht that would herald a new golden age of Hinckley runabouts. The sculpted lines of the Hinckley Talaria 34 Runabout made their debut in the spring in a stunning metallic color set off by signature teak and stainless accents, and nary a boater would accuse the company of overpromising. Inside the Talaria 34R’s sleek lines there’s a racy helm and co-pilot seating, a conversational U-shaped settee and all the amenities for entertaining.

On the dash and at the helm there is room for an oversized display, classic gauges, tilt steering, and side vents for when things really heat up. Don’t miss the beautiful Hinckley Talaria 34 Runabout.

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Glasstream 255 Pro-XS

The Panama City, Florida-based builder introduces the Glasstream 255 Pro-XS(25′ LOA, 8’4″ beam), perfect for tournament-style fishing and family boat rides. It features the first of the next generation, inverted stepped hull designed by A.L. Kirkland. Based on the successful 242 platform, the 255 Pro-XS is 15 inches longer in the rear cockpit and 4 inches higher in the gunwale. An aggressive forward deadrise transitions to the aft design and creates a smooth ride while delivering higher fuel economy.

The Glasstream 255 Pro-XS runs with a single 250-hp engine in the high 50 mph range and 60 mph plus with a 350-hp outboard. Forward seating and plenty of storage are now standard, and there’s also a full-sized walk-in head below the console. glasstream.com

Ferretti 850

The Ferretti 850 is one of two model introductions this year by Ferretti Yachts. The yacht’s strikingly bold profile and sharp angles give it a strong and aggressive personality. The main deck enhances the yacht’s dynamic presence thanks to a single-glazed window that cuts across the entire superstructure. The profile is completed by the flybridge with its optional fore-and-aft hardtop over the raised pilothouse. The Ferretti 850 (85’4″ LOA, 20’7″ beam) offers generous space below deck for owners and guests. The airy master stateroom was designed in the style of the main deck salon. The lower deck hosts two spacious VIP cabins, one amidships on the port side and the other forward. A fourth starboard cabin is fitted with twin beds. All the cabins have ensuite heads and separate shower. ferretti-yachts.com

Fairline Squadron 48

The Fairline Squadron 48 (50’8″ LOA, 14’2″ beam) premieres at FLIBS. The Squadron 48’s expansive flybridge creates a sociable environment with a large seating area around a dining table that can be lowered to convert into a sunpad. There’s also forward-facing seating alongside the upper helm and a submersible bathing platform which offers a spectacular way to enjoy the water and cool off when the day is hot. The Squadron 48 offers 870 horsepower for speeds up to 30 knots with a cruising speed of 26 knots for a range of 260 nautical miles. fairline.com/en

Evo 43

The Evo 43 (43’1″ LOA, 14’8″ beam) is the first creation of the new Italy-based Evo Yachts brand. Built out of resin-infused GRP, steel and glass, the Evo 43 offers reduced weight for greater fuel efficiency. Powered by twin Volvo Penta IPS 600 engines and drivers, she has a range of 300 miles at 38 knots. The design features a straight bow and high topsides that flow harmoniously toward the stern. The cleats and fenders disappear, leaving clean lines that fully comply with safety requirements on board. The straight-lined superstructure incorporates an 8mm wedge-shaped tempered glass windshield. Don’t miss this newcomer to the U.S. boating scene. evoyachts.com

Inshore, Offshore, All shores: the Everglades 273cc

The new Everglades 273 CC is a hybrid inshore/offshore boat. Her low-profile, powder-coated bow rails and pop-up cleats along with the casting platform and bow seating provide the space to make cast netting live bait easy. She comes ready to fish (27’3″ LOA, 9’3″ beam) with flush-mounted rod holders, standard under-gunwale rod racks, circulating livewell, and fishbox space. Everglade’s 360LXC also flaunts its spacious 100-square-foot lounging area at FLIBS. The 360LXC (35’4″ LOA, 10’8″ beam) comes standard with a 32″ retractable flat-screen, electric stovetop and outdoor cooking area, abundant food and cooler storage, and a fully equipped wet bar and mixing station. An aft bench seat comfortably seats six while the redesigned helm with ergonomic captain and companion seating has room for three. evergladesboats.com

A Can’t Miss Center Console: EdgeWater 248CX

Designed to perform with a single outboard, the EdgeWater 248CX (24’6″ LOA, 8’6″ beam) is equipped with a single, reliable Yamaha F300 four-stroke outboard. This new model features EdgeWater’s most ergonomic and sophisticated deck design for a dual console and offers redesigned bow seating with plusher amenities, including forward-facing seat backs with built-in armrests. The helm provides great sightlines and improved ergonomics for the captain and enough dash space for a 16-inch Garmin screen. The EdgeWater 248CX has a bait prep station who’s modern design offers many configurations, including a removable premium cooler storage, grill, sink, storage, and cutting board. These new additions create a more spacious cockpit with a full transom-width foldout seat while maintaining a large transom baitwell. The transom walkthrough provides easy access for watersports. Don’t miss the EdgeWater 248CX.

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Cutwater Sport 242

The Cutwater Sport 242 (23’11” LOA, 8’6″ beam) welcomes the outdoors with the removable enclosures of the roof, side windows and rear bulkhead. Features include a forward cabin with wraparound seating and a high-low convertible table, private head, two sinks with hot and cold water, drop-in barbecue grill, microwave, TV/DVD, Fusion stereo system, and optional air conditioning. The outboard version of the CS-242 comes standard with an aerated fish well integrated into the transom and room for a fishbox.

The Sport 302 (30′ LOA, 10′ beam) features a revised cabin top and a cockpit that’s ideal for fishing with a 30-gallon livewell, large fish box, rod holders, sink, Euro-style galley, a drop-in barbecue grill, and accommodates six in three separate berths. Twin counter-rotating Yamaha 250-hp outboards power the Sport 302.

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Cruisers 60 Fly

The Cruisers 60 Fly (59’10” LOA, 16′ beam) boasts exceptional space and comfort combined with easy handling thanks to joystick docking. The open cockpit with U-shaped dinette opens to the salon courtesy of full-length sliding glass doors. The formal dining area can be paired with a plush, U-shaped settee where guests can relax with a cocktail. The aft galley on the Cruisers 60 Fly is well equipped for easily serving both the cockpit and salon. A full-beam king master stateroom offers owners their own private oasis, café table and seats, large closet, and private ensuite; the forward VIP queen stateroom has a walk-in closet. The flybridge offers great views and exceptional piloting plus a spacious helm and lounge seating complete with a wet bar. cruisersyachts.com

Cranchi E56 F

Cranchi launches the Cranchi E56 F, part of the new Evoluzione line. It’s the second yacht that was developed with famed Italian architect Christian Grande. This collaboration resulted in new furniture designs and materials on the E56 F (56’5″ LOA, 15’10” beam) giving the yacht a modern feel. The E56 F will be available with a hardtop or an arch. Powerplants are two Volvo Penta IPS D11/800 engines, or buyers can upgrade to 725-hp Volvo Penta IPS 2 2xD11/950 engines. With room for 14 passengers and a 490-gallon fuel tank, the Cranchi E56 F can be out on the water for extended periods of time.

Just bring the fun. cranchi.com

Coastal Craft 65 Concord

The Coastal Craft 65 Concord is an (66’9″ LOA, 17′ beam) aluminum motor yacht makes that makes her East Coast debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show from Canadian builder Coastal Craft. Powered by twin Volvo IPS1200 engines, the Concord boasts a top speed of 33 knots, cruising speed of 27 knots and appreciated open water stability. The low displacement aluminum hull offers superior strength-to-weight ratio, fuel efficiency and improved range relative to other vessels her size. The ride in virtually any sea is soft, silent and secure.

Two helm stations plus two docking stations, three staterooms, three heads, a spacious main salon, and a full-height engine room complement the handmade joinery and Sapele interior finishes. E-plex® Multiplex switching and monitoring put all controls at the fingertips via an iPad. (See our full review in November.) coastalcraft.com

Chris-Craft Commander 42

The Chris-Craft Commander 42 marks the first step into the cabin cruiser market through a range of lobster-style boats thanks to a joint venture with Italian yacht builder Austin Parker. Chris-Craft designed the Commander with two cockpit areas for entertainment—one aft and a second under a hardtop that will be enclosed—a large sunbed on the bow and a galley. Sleeping accommodations below include room for five people and a head with a separate shower. From the teak floors in the cockpit to the expert upholstery, the Chris-Craft Commander 42 (42′ LOA, 12’11” beam) has every bit the look and workmanship of a Chris-Craft. Power is twin Volvo IPS 600 D6 435-hp engines. chriscraft.com