June 1, 2016
Cruisers Yachts 54 Cantius
It’s been said that you only have one chance to make a first impression. In the case of the Cruisers Yachts 54 Cantius, they had two chances to impress me.…
June 1, 2016
Four Winns HD270
After sampling boats at winter boat shows around the country, an emerging trend is the renaissance of the deck boat as an alternative to pontoons.
May 1, 2016
Jeanneau Leader 36
With a name that starts with the word “leader,” you might expect Jeanneau’s Leader 36 to do a number of things well. You might assume the Leader 36 has a…
May 1, 2016
Grand Banks 44 Eastbay SX
Let’s face it: We all want the best. When it comes to boating, we want smooth seas, calm winds, cold drinks and slips that are easy to get in and…
April 1, 2016
Absolute Navetta 52
When I received the assignment to sea trial the Absolute Navetta 52, I started thinking about how I would begin this story.
April 1, 2016
Sea Ray 310 SLX
Lowering fiberglass swim platforms into the water is a welcome feature that larger vessels have offered for nearly two decades. What I didn’t expect during my sea trail of the…
March 1, 2016
Premier 310 Encounter
Every so often, there’s a company that takes a chance in an attempt to change the game. Each year, manufacturers introduce new models, new graphic colors and new layouts. As…
March 1, 2016
Pursuit OS 355
When you test boats nearly every week for a living, you become leery of formulaic advertising boasting “new features,” “improved performance” or “innovative design.” But when Bruce Thompson, vice president…
February 1, 2016
Beneteau Gran Turismo 40
History is a lovely destination for the mind to wander. Despite my best attempts to blow up the 11th grade chemistry lab, I didn’t realize that we have the French…
February 1, 2016
Crownline 270 SS Bowrider
My mother has a theory about quality in cars. The sticker price, the promotion, the bluster and bombast of the salesperson preaching the vehicle’s virtues — she says any buyer…
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