As Hinckley Yachts celebrates the 30th anniversary of its iconic Picnic Boat — which has become emblematic of American yachting — the brand has solidified its reputation as an industry pioneer. Regardless of your preference in boat style or size, Hinckley is famous for beautiful boats handcrafted by generational craftsman using only the finest materials and technological innovation. Whether you prefer to tackle open seas in a Talaria 48 MKII or cruise remote coastal coves while running a Picnic Boat 37 S, form meets function on every Hinckley adventure. An afternoon aboard any Hinckley yacht? Poised for barefoot happy hours and cruising playlists. Ultimately, a Hinckley represents freedom. Freedom to transcend daily pressures. Freedom to explore and celebrate nature. Freedom to connect with cherished family and friends. And the liberty to live life to the fullest. Afterall, the life aquatic is, by nature, an expression of a maverick spirit. Explore what’s possible below—only on a Hinckley.
ZERO DRAFT, MAXIMUM PLAY
“Hinckley’s shallow draft innovation defines how we use our boat. Given only a few feet of water surrounds our dock at low tide, our Talaria 43 was the only boat we could store and utilize right from our house — and home is where life aboard our Hinckley begins. We can quickly skim across shallow areas, anxiety-free, and sneak ashore at a forgotten beach. Our kids can step right off the swim platform and easily explore remote areas where most captains wouldn’t dare venture. To this day, I often can’t believe we’re the only ones exploring such beauty. Only on a Hinckley.”
“There’s nothing like connecting with loved ones aboard a Hinckley. As experienced boat operators, we’ve owned several boats, and I quickly discovered not all technology is created equal. Before owning a Hinckley, joystick “control” often meant lack of control and unwanted distraction. Yet today, Hinckley’s JetStick 4 has become an extension of my boating intuition. I no longer consider every move. With just the right amount of assistance and automation, JetStick 4 allows me to be in the moment and create indelible memories. Spending time on the water is what I live for. Now I’m truly free to celebrate my love for the life aquatic. Only on a Hinckley.”
“Disrupting the mood with the sound and smell of diesel engines? Not aboard our Hinckley Picnic Boat 40. Once everyone is onboard and settled into the settees, conversation settles into normal volumes. With the waterjets engaged, I can depart the marina with only the sound of water passing by and fun family chatter. When cruising to our favorite shallow cove — just 10 miles from the harbor and where prop and pod boats don’t dare navigate — I maneuver the boat in silence until reaching open water. As I push the throttles forward, the light vibration of diesels come to life as the sound of waves and water take over. Only half an hour of runtime can charge the batteries back to 100 percent, allowing for a peaceful, generator-free visit to the shallow-entry cove. No buttons or modes to select. No technology for the sake of it. Seamless, minimal impact. Only the water. My family. And a Hinckley poised to create the finest memories life has to offer. Only on a Hinckley.”
Teamwork is the brushstroke that made the Marlow 100V a work of art.
By definition, a masterpiece is “a work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship” (thanks Oxford). Additionally, it can be considered as the greatest work of a person’s career.
Now, take a renowned yacht builder, David Marlow, who was basically born with saltwater in his veins, add an owner who has been around all kinds of boats for almost 60 years (from cruisers to center consoles to a 100-plus-foot Burger) with various propulsion systems (power and sail) while cruising the Great Lakes, U.S. East Coast, and the Bahamas/Caribbean extensively, and the result is a yacht designed and built on a master level.
The collaboration of these two forces produced the new Marlow 100V (Voyager). With a classic lapstrake-style hull, timeless lines, and tri-deck design that is pure Marlow, the 100V stands apart from the fleet on its own merits.
Acting as curators of sorts, the Marlow Yachts team of more than 400 artisans brings the canvas, tools, and know-how. The client brings inspirations, dreams, styles, and desires that the Marlow team works with to create the masterpiece. In this case, it all blended to develop the 100-foot yacht that feels bigger, has craftsmanship that exceeds larger yachts, and the seaworthiness that the owner can safely set sail to any destination.
Let’s Begin on the Main Deck
Stepping into the carpeted salon, it’s apparent that the owners wanted a yacht they could call their own. The sheer vastness of the main deck is accented by large salon windows and controlled lighting to set the mood. With a super-plush L-shaped sofa to starboard and individual chairs and ottomans, the owners opted for freestanding furnishings versus built-ins to allow for future redesign and furniture swap-outs. Dual movable coffee tables (that stack for space savings) ensure each seat has a spot to place drinks or food.
Just forward is the formal dining area. No bulkheads or columns separate this area, as
the owners wanted an open layout. Adding to the unimpeded flow of light, reduced shadows, and just a splash of panache, the owners chose a Lucite acrylic glass dining table with eight Lucite low-profile chairs. The table is art itself, with three intertwined rings of wood for legs, which are bolted to the floor as well as the table. Burl wood accentuates the artwork on the forward bulkhead. Above, the light fixture has its own contemporary take on a three-ring, interlock theme. Art indeed!
The amount of storage Marlow builds into the 100V is noteworthy. The marble-topped credenza that surrounds the dining area is full of cabinets and drawers, easily holding dinner service for 24 guests. Details in the wood are exceptional, including radius edging and router-cut channels to accentuate the fit, finish, and details of the hand-selected Burmese Teak.
Collaboration abounds in the country kitchen. With the helm up in the Command Bridge, the chef gets the five-star views with this full-beam galley tucked up to the forward windshield. A honeycombed, marble-topped, oversized island contains four pull-out SubZero fridge/freezer drawers. With what seems like a mile of counter space that runs across the front and sides, there’s a Dacor flat cooktop with pot rails and a deep sink. Four additional fridge/freezer draws are located under counter, as are dual Fisher & Paykel dishwashers, Dacor microwave, and separate convection oven. Keeping the crowd close by is an aft split table, suitable for morning coffee, informal meals, or socializing.
The owner wanted a way to separate the kitchen from the salon, so the team at Marlow Yachts made a few adjustments to the bulkhead and installed a pocket door. One key reason was for the owner’s grandkids to be in the kitchen while the adults relaxed in the salon. Accommodations to the design like this are what impressed the owner and trusting that Marlow could deliver.
Going Up
The Command Bridge offers great visibility and protection as it’s fully enclosed. With four Garmin multifunction displays, navigation and ship monitoring is a breeze. Controls including CAT engine monitors, thruster controls, throttles, and more are on the dash, while an array of switches and lights are found on the overhead console. To starboard is a flat storage bin with the cover sufficiently sized to layout paper charts.
A twin Stidd guest chair is to starboard of the Stidd helm chair, both made with diamond-stitched Ultra leather. Just aft is an L-shaped settee, a great spot for relaxing and taking in the sights. The captain’s quarters has a desk and ensuite head with shower stall. To port is a day head, wet bar, and wine cooler. All windows have electric blinds, and there’s access to the aft deck that can house a 17-foot tender, davit, and four-person hot tub.
Up top is the open Flybridge deck with pod-style helm station, twin displays, aft settee and table, integrated hardtop, and a double sunpad.
Down But Not Out
While heading below to the accommodations, take note of the curved teak wall, seamless joinery, and rich satin finish that is found here and all throughout the yacht. Mitered edges, dovetail joints, and teak-and-holly flooring are evidence of the high-end craftsmanship for which Marlow Yachts are famous.
The large foyer leads to four staterooms with ensuite heads. Aft is the full-beam master with center king berth, more than a dozen drawers and lockers, and his-and-hers head with center shower.
The forward VIP suite has one of five watertight bulkheads built in, a safety feature to thwart any flooding. Guest rooms are to port and starboard, each with ample storage for, as the owner told me, “When we get on the yacht, we unpack once.” Cedar-lined closets, heads with shower stalls, TVs, and portholes adorn each room.
Marlow designs a mechanical space below the accommodation deck. Entered via a floor hatch, there’s access to pumps, water lines, tank fittings,
plumbing, and more. It makes sense to have the machinery that supports the staterooms close to them—not an easy feat as weights, balance, and accessibility all have to be considered. Noteworthy is that each hose is double clamped.
When asked which is their favorite spot on board, the owners couldn’t decide on just one. They did point out areas where one can have a quiet oasis or private gathering other than the main salon. Have a mini party at the foredeck/Portuguese bridge split settee with table. Or go up to the lounge pads or covered table on the Flybridge deck. There’s always the settee on the Command Bridge deck. Or a favorite is in the galley, a typical congregation point.
Power Up
More into a cruising lifestyle than go-fast, the Marlow 100V is still no slouch on the speed curve. Wide open, this 220,000-pound (dry) yacht tops out at 24.6 knots with a reciprocal average of 22.4 knots, a good cut of speed to beat a storm or bridge opening. Pull back to 8.1 knots to cruise about 5,254 nautical miles. Powered by a pair of Caterpillar C32 ACERT engines delivering 1,900 horsepower each, they are snug in the engine room but have full access for serviceability.
A separate mechanical room houses two Kohler 65kW 3-phase generators and ancillary systems, and there are crew quarters for two with head and access to the lazarette/garage.
For the build, Marlow’s Full Stack Infusion process ensures a solid and safe hull with fiberglass, Kevlar, and carbon fiber. Titanium parts, CuproNickel piping in place of hoses, and 316L stainless steel ensure longevity of parts, and the honeycombed backing reduces weight while maintaining rigidity.
The owners have been out of “big boat” yachting for 10 years and now step back into a 100-footer. With grown kids and grandchildren on the scene, the owners want to be able to share different experiences with each of their families.
“We have flown kites with the kids from the top of our boats to trolling up dinner on the way to the Bahamas,” they explained. Now, they want to do that with their grandkids. “The boat is a great bonding experience. It really brings us together.”
From finalizing the design to turning the keys over, I asked the owner if there were any surprises during the build process. Other than a little delay in getting his yacht due to COVID, he said that there was one surprise. “It came in on budget!”
The Sea Force IX 41.5 Sport Center Console is a tournament-ready boat that is equally suited to be a yacht tender.
Big center consoles often must fill many roles—one day a serious sport fisherman, the next a shuttle tender to a yacht, then a pleasure cruiser and, after that, a dive boat with easy reboarding access. Fortunately, owners of the Sea Force IX Sport Center Console have everything they need for those multiple roles already built into the boat.
Designers of the 41.5 Sport are accustomed to drawing up much bigger vessels for the team to build at the Palmetto, Florida, facility. The Sea Force IX model lineup starts with the 41.5 Sport (41’8″ LOA, 12′ beam) as the first in the new Performance Sport Outboard center console line and climbs up to the 131.5 Luxury Performance Skybridge Sport Yacht (131’8″ LOA, 26’10” beam).
“This is the smallest boat we have ever built,” explains Rick Hyer, design engineer at Sea
Force IX, during the launch of the boat at the 2017 Fort Lauderdale International Boat
Show. “Our primary market is from 81 to 94 feet with inboard sportfishing boats. Now we have ventured into this larger center console market, with a 55-footer next. The construction is all composite, all vinylester resin.”
Powered by triple Yamaha 350-hp four-stroke outboard engines, the Sea Force IX 41.5 Sport is a wave crusher and offers a smooth ride in rough conditions. She also carries some heft at more than 21,000 pounds. However, with a full load and five passengers, she still can run to the 55-plus-mph top speed and cruise comfortably in the 40-mph range.
“This is a bottom design that Sea Force IX has proven to be successful with,” says Todd Albrecht, sales and marketing manager for Sea Force IX. Prior to his current position, Albrecht had long been with Jupiter Marine, and his experience with larger center consoles helped guide Sea Force IX with its new center console line. “It has been modified to get a little more deadrise, from a traditional 17-degree deadrise to a 23-degree bottom. The boat creates lift for the entire running surface with twin lifting strakes on both sides, no steps, and large chines. The faster you push the throttles, the higher it gets out of the water, and reduced wetting surface increases the fuel efficiency.”
A boat this big is a prime candidate for both the Yamaha Helm Master system and the Seakeeper 5 gyro stabilizer. Both are options, but neither product was on this boat, which was hull No. 1 of the 41.5 Sport line. However, Yamaha’s service network can now add the Helm Master system after the boat is purchased. While the joystick control may be what everyone talks about when discussing Helm Master, there’s much more to the system.
Because Helm Master now works with twin, triple and quad engine setups, it’s suitable for a variety of boat types and sizes. For 2018, Yamaha added a new feature with Helm Master called SetPoint. The feature’s three modes— FishPoint, DriftPoint, and StayPoint—provide even greater control for situations such as fishing, waiting for a bridge and controlled drifting.
The Sea Force IX 41.5 Sport Center Console is equipt with an elegant Edson wood steering wheel and twin Garmin GPSMAP 7616 multi-function displays.
Ride in style and comfort with these Llebroc helm chairs with footrests on the Sea Force IX 41.5 Sport Center Console.
Paying homage to the builder’s fishing background, the 41.5 Sea Force IX Sport Center Consolehas twenty (yes, 20) rod holders and rocket launchers. There’s also a 60-gallon livewell, custom outriggers, icemaker, abundant tackle storage, and a cockpit nearly big enough for a fighting chair. “We installed a diesel generator with a 30-gallon fuel tank,” Albrecht adds.
“For a weeklong trip to The Bahamas, that’s going to be enough fuel to power the generator so you can run everything, including the 16,000-BTU air conditioning, which offers two additional vents plumbed to the helm area.”
The two front-seat passengers and the captain ride in style on Llebroc helm chairs with footrests, while the captain looks forward to an elegant Edson wood steering wheel and twin Garmin GPSMAP 7616 multi-function displays. The Yamaha throttles and shifters are in a comfortable position and teak wood lines above decks. The helm is protected by an expansive hardtop. “The hardtop arch is an aluminum frame, and then the top is cored fiberglass,” says Albrecht. “We then paint the aluminum in house. The only way to give it this custom look was to do it ourselves.”
Below, the cabin of the Sea Force IX Sport Center Console has teak woodwork and a cabin that features a dining table that lowers on an electric actuator and converts the dinette to a queen berth. The cabin also features UltraLeather for all the fabric surfaces and Staron countertops. Accessories include an AC/DC stainless steel drawer-style refrigerator, microwave and freshwater sink. A stand-up head is much appreciated as is the abundant storage. In addition, access to the air conditioner and other ship’s systems is all easily achieved down below. A Bomar deck hatch allows for plenty of natural light and ventilation.
“We considered how someone is going to use this boat. They are going to fish, but they are also going to cruise, so it needs to be a yacht-style boat,” says Albrecht. “Here in
the bow, you have two big, comfortable lounge seats and a nice clean anchor setup.” Sea Force IX went with the shoot-through-the-bow-style anchor design that offers a crisp look
as well as shaving off overall length. “It started with our clients up north who are paying by the foot for dock space. “Having that anchor hanging is an extra foot of cost to them
at the dock. It’s a cleaner look to tuck it into the bow.”
The design of the Sea Force IX Sport Center Console includes a removable swim ladder, deployable from either side of the aft teak platform. The ladder attachments are built directly into the hull. “We built a boat that can be customized and used for many different activities,” Albrecht states. “That’s the goal with this center console line, and we’re looking forward to offering boats with even more utility and performance.”
SPECIFICATIONS
LOA: 41′ 8″ Beam: 12′ Draft: 2′ 8″ Displacement: 21,000 lbs. Fuel/Water: 500/60 gals. Power: 3x Yamaha
350-hp outboards Cruise/Top Speed: 41/55 MPH Range @ cruise: 375 nm MSRP: Price upon request Contact: Sea Force IX
(941) 721-9009 seaforceix.com
Social Networking: Expanded bow seating, raised dock access, and luxurious appointments…the Tiara Sport 38 LS connects guests to the water.
Getting comfortable requires little effort and even less time aboard the new Tiara Sport 38 LS whether you go fore, aft or down below in the air-conditioned cabin. The boat screams performance machine with new outboard motors. But make no mistake, it is still the luxurious Tiara of builds past. From teak flooring and plush upholstery, it’s obvious the 38 LS is all about luxury, style, and comfort.
In other words, this is a Tiara through and through. In every way, the Sport 38 LS complements the Tiara Yachts line that offers boats up to 53 feet.
“We were looking for a win-win-win with this design,” explains Andrew Bartlett, Tiara Sport director of design. The 38 LS has a raised platform to the port of the center console, providing enough volume for or a two-person berth. While you can’t walk entirely around the exterior, the port-side platform allows you to get on and off raised docks.
The Tiara Sport 38 LS is not a fishing boat. So, no grumbling from anglers about a center console where you can’t walk all the way around. It’s a dayboat that puts passenger comfort at a premium as well as offering a generous nod toward performance.
Power Forward
The 38 LS is powered by three Yamaha 350-horsepower outboard engines. That’s enough power to propel the boat to a top speed of 55.6 mph. Back it down to 34.8 mph and you can safely cruise for 253 miles with a full tank of 331 gallons—with 10 percent of the fuel held in reserve. The triple Yamaha engines are controlled by the Yamaha Helm Master system, which utilizes joystick control for easy maneuvering at low speeds and around the docks.
“We are shifting our focus to day boating; the 38 LS is for people to have fun and connect to the water,” said Bartlett. “Our smallest boat is the 31 Coronet, which is powered by twin diesels and is more of a boutique boat. The Tiara Sport 38 LS is helping us become relevant in the 30- to 40-foot category.”
Innovation is found throughout the 38 LS, a big reason why it won a 2018 Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show Innovation Award. One example is the rotating U-lounge in the aft cockpit. The big, comfy sitting station includes a U-shaped couch and folding teak table on a platform that rotates 180 degrees that dramatically changes the layout of the boat. In the forward facing position, the seatbacks are against the transom. Rotate the lounge 180 degrees and the view is aft toward the water.
An elevated lounge looks over the outboard engines. A table lowers to seat height and a fill-in cushion converts the lounge into a huge sunpad. “It rotates easily and then is engaged in the lock position using a simple mechanical latch,” Bartlett reveals. “Once the latch is disengaged, the seat rotates easily back to the secured, latched position. You gain three feet of cockpit space when the seat is rotated.”
Tiara also put an emphasis on engineering and maintenance: a large mechanical space lies beneath the teak deck and contains the generator and other systems with enough room designed to fit a Seakeeper gyro stabilizer.
Yacht Amenities
Forward of the rotating U-lounge is a mid-cockpit outdoor galley that includes a freshwater sink, barbecue, refrigerator, and Corian countertops. The galley features a fit and finish reminiscent of a Tiara Yacht with its thick countertop, high gloss teak cabinetry, and hardware. In addition, the stitching and upholstery used throughout are high-grade—again the Tiara legacy shows through.
A full-beam hardtop covers the helm and expansive, high-tech dash with twin Garmin 7616 multi-function display screens. Guests enjoy deluxe seating from bow to stern with comfortable armrests and a wide choice of vibrant accent colors.
“Our goal was to elevate the status of the helm beyond what you would traditionally see in a center console,” says Gabe Rose, senior product designer for Tiara Sport. “We added stainless steel and teak to the dash, but everything is watertight. The tried-and-true switches are robust.”
A notch above: the Tiara Sport 38 LS
Enjoy aft-deck breezes on the stern of the all new Tiara Sport LS 38.
Triple Yamaha outboards power the Tiara Sport 38 LS.
Bright lights, big boat.
You’ll find lots of lounging space on the Tiara Sport LS 38.
The center console on the Tiara Sport LS 38 is clean and easy to use.
The driver’s steering wheel is on the centerline. A Yamaha Helm Master joystick is to the left and the throttles and shifters to the right in an advantageous position. Thanks to a power middle seat that can raise or lower, the captain can sit or stand. The two outside bolsters on the Tiara Sport 38 LS have a step bar that locks while underway.
The foredeck is accessible from the starboard side and features a full U-shaped lounge that rivals any day boat in the market. It doesn’t rotate but does convert to a sunpad. There’s easy access to the anchor (that snugs up to the bow) and power windlass as well as a freshwater washdown connection and receptacles to mount a custom shade on sunny days.
Style Seeker
To port of the helm console is the sliding cabin entry door. The sliding door, a carryover from Tiara’s Yacht line, provides civilized access to the luxuriously air-conditioned cabin. The cabin features a double berth, an enclosed private head, and a flat-screen TV. There are also lots of storage spaces as well as access to the distribution panel.
“We use real wood veneer at Tiara, and this is teak and beechwood,” says Jeremy Sturgeon, who is responsible for all the interior design at Tiara. “You will also see here we have full RGB (red-green-blue) lighting. You can control it with an app on your phone. Just put your finger on a color wheel and basically choose any color you want—there are RGB lights hidden all over this boat. It really lights up at night and is exciting to see with music playing and lights changing.”
Comfort, luxurious appointments, mood-setting lighting, an overnight for two, all in under 40-feet LOA? If this is what the first model looks like in Tiara’s new line, then we can’t wait to see what else they have in store.
The Sea Force IX 41.5 Sport Center Console (41’8″ LOA, 12′ beam) comes loaded with features like dual transom dive/boarding doors and an electric head. Other features include the 16,000 BTU air conditioning in the cabin/console, which also is plumbed to the helm area, refrigerator and 440-pound-per-day ice chipper with above-deck dump.
Stay comfortable in three-wide helm seating with flip-up bolsters and armrests, recessed seating across the transom and additional lounge seating in the bow. Intended to get
you there in style, this tournament ready sportfish will be equally well suited to the yacht tender and Caribbean cruising markets. Powered by triple 350-hp Yamahas, she runs to a top speed of 55 mph and cruises at 35 mph with a 400-mile range.
The Adler Suprema Hybrid (75′ 10″ LOA, 19′ 10″ beam) is a semi-custom, carbon fiber, hybrid motor yacht from Swiss-based Adler Yacht. Built in Italy, the new HMS hybrid
propulsion system offers transatlantic range. Powered by twin Caterpillar C18 1,180-hp diesels and twin HMS E-Unit 100kW electric motors, the yacht has a top speed of 30
knots and cruises 3,400 nm at 8 knots.
Under battery power the Adler can stay a full day in a bay, offering all amenities on board without generator or engines—no noise and fume and vibration free. Designed by Nuvolari-Lenard, the layout is elegant and spacious, combining interior comforts with the large exterior space and different layouts between three and five cabins.
The Regulator 34 (33’10” LOA, 10’11” beam) offers a design that maximizes space to the point of rivaling its 39-foot competitors. Regulator’s signature deep-V hull, designed
by Lou Codega, is matched by low bow rise and peak performance. The 34 runs to
a top speed of 56.7 mph and its optimum cruising speed is 35 mph powered by twin
Yamaha 350-hp engines.
Fishermen’s favorites include a 42-gallon transom livewell, 220-quart transom fish box, and 3X Deluxe Tackle Center with rigging station. Let out your lines with optional Taco Grand Slam 380 outriggers with carbon fiber poles, and keep the fish on ice with an optional refrigerated chill plate for the transom fish box. A berth features sleeping accommodations for two and abundant rod rack storage, and there are a starboard boarding and dive door and removable watersports tow bar.
The Horizon Yachts PC74 (73’9″ LOA, 28’4″ beam) is in the series of luxury catamarans designed, engineered and built for cruising yachtsmen. The PC74’s design was optimized from data obtained from extensive tank testing and CFD analysis (computational fluid dynamics).
The PC74’s layout includes a gourmet galley, formal dining, grand salon, full-beam master stateroom with walkaround king bed, two ensuite VIP staterooms, a third ensuite guest cabin for couples or singles, and comfortable crew quarters for three. Powered by twin Caterpillar C18 ACERT 1,150-hp engines, this boat runs to a maximum speed of 22 knots.
The Grady-White Freedom 325 (33’1″ LOA, 10’9″ beam) offers versatility, ease of use, and friendly features including a port-side cockpit door, accessible roomy head and standard hardtop with self-contained retractable SureShade. The 325 is equipped for a full day offshore with signature Grady-White details like large bow boxes (a 180-quart starboard insulated box and extended dry storage to port for rods), a 32-gallon livewell and a 254-quart aft insulated fish box.
The Freedom 325 rides on Grady’s exclusive SeaV2® hull and is powered by twin Yamaha 350-hp engines. Top speed is 48.5 mph, and cruising speed is 29.3 mph with a range of 443.5 miles.
The Marlow Explorer 75E (86’1″ LOA, 20’6″ beam) is an enclosed command bridge model
selected by a cruising couple who wanted comfort, style and entertainment flexibility while on board. A spacious salon with satin finish teak and holly flooring features double ultra-leather settees with an elegant teak, large built-in bar. Forward of the galley is a large custom-designed dining area.
With four staterooms in addition to crew quarters, there are no crowded spaces. On the upper aft deck, beautiful sunsets will be enjoyed from the custom built-in bar and exquisite settee. The Explorer 75E achieved over 30 knots on sea trials and can cruise from West Palm Beach to Newfoundland at 10 knots average speed.
The Cobia 320 CC (32′ LOA, 10’3″ beam) builds on the company’s success in the center console segment with a combination of advanced styling, a smart double-duty fishing and family layout, and big-water running performance.
With a maximum horsepower of 700 and a 275-gallon fuel capacity, the Cobia 320 CC is a spacious fishing platform with a range that can still be easily trailered to fishing tournament locations or inland lakes. Twin 35-gallon pressurized livewells, more than enough tackle storage, and holders for more than 20 rods mean you’ll be ready when you reach the long-distance fishing grounds where the big ones are biting.
For those looking for the finer touches, the 320 CC has a hidden bow table with electric lift, an elegantly featured step-down head with 6’2″ of headroom, and a deluxe cushion package available in four color styles.
Hatteras Yachts introduces two models: Hatteras M90 and GT45X Flybridge (44’7″ LOA, 16’6″) and (91’9″ LOA, 22’6″ beam).
Starting with the GT45X model’s proven offshore hull, large cockpit and full overnight interior accommodations, Hatteras added a flybridge for 2018. The flybridge features a Palm Beach-style upper helm with captain and companion chairs, next-generation electronics, comfortable seating and cavernous storage. Twin 1,150 diesels produce top speeds over 40 knots and a range of 334 nm at a cruise speed of 35-37 knots.
The M90 Panacera is the newest in Hatteras’ series of luxury motoryachts from 60 to 100 feet. Distinctive features include panoramic views through huge windows and a fold-out balcony off the salon. The generous beam makes for spacious living, including four ensuite staterooms accommodating up to eight guests and crew quarters for four. Top speed with optional twin 1,900-hp Caterpillar C32As is 24.7 knots, and range is 428 nm at 22 knots.
See the Grand Banks 60 at MIBS. The GB60 (65’4″ LOA, 19’2″ beam) features leading-edge construction, reliable propulsion, and state-of-the-art maneuvering systems. The yacht is relatively light yet strong due to the carbon fiber-infused deck and cabin house. The Grand Banks 60 sports two 800-hp Volvo Penta D13 diesel engines that give the yacht a top speed of 36 knots and a range of 2,500 nm at 10 knots.
The large, well-protected flybridge, wide side deck with high bulwarks and handholds and an extended boat deck are built for ocean voyages and ensure protection from the elements. The large salon with electric windows provides space for families and friends, with an interior helm station designed for long-distance passage making. Three large staterooms and space for optional crew accommodations are well suited for adventure.
The Bonadeo 37 Walkaround (LOA 37′, beam 9’10”) is built of composite, resin-infused Kevlar carbon fiber. Built as a collaboration between Bonadeo Boat Works and a client from Long Beach, Calif., the boat is rich in woodwork with teak decks, coamings and high-gloss Imron-coated teak toe rail and helm pod.
The air-conditioned cabin offers 6’5″ of headroom and includes a queen berth, galley, and head. Forward of the helm is a large sunpad with an aft facing teak seat for two that includes a built-in cooler and livewell.
The helm seat hosts four custom tackle stations with an abundant amount of storage. The
cockpit features two oversized fish/storage deck boxes, and the transom has a built-in
50-gallon livewell. Powered by triple Mercury Verado 350-hp engines, this boat hits a top
end of 55 and cruises in the mid 40-mph range.
The EVO 43 (43’1″ LOA, 20’7″ beam) is the first model from the EVO brand and built by Blu Emme Yachts. Twin Volvo Penta IPS 600 engines offer a top speed of 38 knots, 30-knot cruise and range of 300 nm. The boat features a straight bow and high topsides that flow harmoniously toward the stern.
The cockpit, like the rest of the Evo 43, is entirely covered in teak and features an area that can be easily arranged through modular cube-shaped seats. The stern features the “XTension” bulwarks that open to increase usable space by 40 percent. Belowdecks accommodation is air-conditioned and features a double cabin to port, with its own entrance door, stowage area and wardrobe. The starboard head features a full-height shower and sink, and forward is a V-shaped dinette with a foldaway table that converts to another comfortable double bed.
