Yacht, Yachting, Trawler, Luxury Yachts

YachtAid Global Turns 20 and Shifts Its Focus Ashore

A yacht crew of 15 who live and work together is a powerful team. YachtAid Global has known this for 20 years.

Oyster P60 Brings Bluewater Cruising to Power Cats

The British builder's first power catamaran targets 3,500 nautical miles of range, with expansive living spaces and the support of Oyster's established ownership network.

GX Superyachts Introduces the Hybrid-Powered GX42

Designed by Marco Casali, the 138-foot yacht pairs an efficiency-focused hull and integrated energy system with five-stateroom accommodations.

Maritimo M50 Reviewed

Bill Barry-Cotter built his philosophy in offshore powerboat racing. The M50 is where that philosophy lives at 52 feet.

Patrone Debuts 45 Convertible

The Italian builder’s new flagship pairs traditional gozzo character with a brighter interior and a galley-down layout.

Galeon’s New 420 Fly

The new flybridge model pairs a flexible deck layout with expanded outdoor entertaining spaces and a choice of sterndrive or shaft-drive propulsion.

Aerial View of Biscayne Bay and Miami Skyline from Virginia Key

A Marina May Be Coming to the Old Miami Seaquarium Site

The aquarium closed, the site sat and now a developer sees 90 slips where the dolphins used to be, if regulators agree.

Azimut Grande 30M Wins Best of Show at FLIBS

A first-time collaboration between Alberto Mancini and m2atelier brings Azimut's barefoot-luxury concept to its 94-foot Grande Series yacht.

Yacht Reviews

Maritimo M50 Reviewed

Bill Barry-Cotter built his philosophy in offshore powerboat racing. The M50 is where that philosophy lives at 52 feet.

Azimut Seadeck 9 Reviewed

The Azimut Seadeck series set out to reimagine the motoryacht. The 84-foot flagship makes the strongest case yet.

Beneteau Gran Turismo 50 Reviewed

Beneteau gave the GT50 30 percent more exterior space than before and then designed the interior around what was left.

Bluegame BGX83 Reviewed

The new Bluegame has triple 900 hp Volvo D13s, a fold-down beach club and a lower-deck lounge at the waterline.

Galeon 520 Fly Reviewed

This 56-footer from Galeon has twin 725 hp Volvo Penta D11s, a 29-knot top speed and 6 feet 6 inches of headroom in the salon.

Absolute 70 Fly Reviewed

Twin 1,000-hp Volvo Penta D13s and 285 nautical miles of range give the new Absolute 70 Fly the room and speed to roam.

Cruisers 50 Fly Reviewed

The Wisconsin-built Cruisers 50 Fly has a beam of 15 feet, nine inches, making it one of the largest in its class.

Riviera 5600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition Reviewed

Australia's Gold Coast produced a 61-footer based on owner feedback, with twin Volvo D11 IPS950s and a 31.6-knot top speed.

Aquila 45 Sport Reviewed

Twin 600 hp Mercury Verado V12s, 0 to 30 knots in eight seconds and 242 miles of range on a 46-foot performance catamaran.

Brokerage

For Sale: Viking 80 Skybridge

Aussie Rules has a sought-after skybridge configuration, Furuno CSH8L sonar and a Seakeeper 40 gyrostabilizer.

For Sale: Sea Ray L590

On the Move is a rare Sea Ray L590 with straight shafts and a Seakeeper gyrostabilizer.

Winter Custom Yachts 75 Open Convertible Miss Carrie

For Sale: Winter Custom Yachts 75

Miss Carrie is a custom sport-fisher designed and built by a knowledgeable captain and owner team.

The Hunt 80 Ocean Is a Rare Brokerage Find

Hunt 80 Oceans almost never come up for sale. When they do, experienced buyers already know why they should pay attention.

For Sale: Princess V50

Crown has a two-stateroom, galley-down layout with a full-beam master suite.

For Sale: Ferretti Yachts 860

5 Palms features advanced stabilization systems including zero-speed fins and a Seakeeper NG18.

Electronics

Furuno's Smallest MFDs Pack More Capability Than You'd Expect

The TZMap and TZtouchE offer AI routing, Doppler collision avoidance and more, with prices from $1,600 to $3,010.

The Reefilla Voltab Delivers Portable AC Power Without Emissions

The Reefilla is a 42-pound lithium-ion battery that looks like a giant smartphone and delivers 4.2 kW of peak AC power.

Simrad’s AutoCaptain Takes Autonomous Docking to the Next Level

Simrad's AutoCaptain pairs stereo cameras with machine learning and Mercury joystick control to dock a boat autonomously.

Charters

Why Superyachts Are Heading to Croatia for Charter

Private bays near Dubrovnik and Split, plus vineyards and organic restaurants, are drawing superyachts to the region.

Azimut and JHSF Bring Seadeck Fleet to Sardinia

Five customized Seadeck yachts will serve as floating extensions of the Fasano Al Mare Hotel & Beach Club experience in Sardinia beginning next summer.

A 181-Foot Superyacht Rebuilt Around the Charter Guest

Eleven million dollars in upgrades turned Holdin' My Own into a purpose-built charter platform in the 55-meter segment.

Destinations

A Marina May Be Coming to the Old Miami Seaquarium Site

The aquarium closed, the site sat and now a developer sees 90 slips where the dolphins used to be, if regulators agree.

Charleston Makes Its Case as a Superyacht Destination

A Megadock that welcomed a 454-foot Lürssen, 15 high-speed fuel dispensers and a historic district steps from the slip.

Why Superyachts Are Heading to Croatia for Charter

Private bays near Dubrovnik and Split, plus vineyards and organic restaurants, are drawing superyachts to the region.

Cruising St. Kitts and Nevis at Their Own Pace

Moorings for yachts up to 250 feet, rainforest trails and a volcanic peak at 3,232 feet reward those who are willing to slow down.

Aerial view of Abaco Beach Resort in the Bahamas

The Bahamas Reduced Fees and the Anchorages Are Emptier

The government reversed its fee increase after a 40 percent drop in boat traffic. The beaches are the same. The crowds are not.

Newport Gets a Grand Banks Marina at Spring Wharf

Mark Richards has spent 40 years racing in Newport. Buying Casey's Marina at Spring Wharf is his way of staying.

Gear

Mustang Survival Upgrades Kids' PFDs for Watersports Use

The Rev line is now towable and water-sports rated, with a new dual-buckle system, segmented foam and no added PFAS.

Bajio's Palehorse Sunglasses Were Built for Fishing

Removable side shields and polarized lenses, inspired by offshore fleets, make the Palehorse some serious working shades.

Gill OS1 Ocean System: Offshore Foul Weather Gear

The OS1 is Gill's answer to losing PFAS, refined with Arctic cruising sailors down to the zip guard sitting under your chin.

How Volvo Penta Brought IPS Efficiency to Superyachts

Volvo Penta's IPS Professional delivers Eco Mode and 40-degree pod articulation to superyachts from 82 feet and up.