touches appear at the engine box, which also houses the galley sink. Cruising couples are skipper, navigator, chef, steward and engineer, so anything that complicates their lives should be exorcised from the design. Alizé III's engine box opens like an easily recalled puzzle box, allowing easy reach of all ...

and engineering. Silverton's demographics suggest these potential customers have owned at least four boats ... . Nonslip walking flats make moving about reasonably easy. Engines are mounted on vinyl-coated steel I-beams, which transmit the engine load to the bulkheads instead of the stringers. Bilges are finished ...

. With the appropriate code entered, there's a keyless engine start. If you're the forgetful sort, an idiot light warns of low fuel. Our test boat's wizardry was embellished with Caterpillar electronic engine monitors, Twin ... . Our test boat's Cats were coupled to Twin Disc V-drives. The configuration optimizes engine placement ...

, and the Caterpillar engines' electronic instruments are in the helmsman's line of sight. Tough, 12-volt breaker ... reached a top speed of 26.1 knots and should cruise in the low 20-knot range. Engine options include twin ... -up engineroom is a nice feature if extended cruising is in your plans. A wide walkway between the two engines ...

horsepower. Twin 825 hp MTU Series 60 engines lift her effortlessly from the hole and to top speed in about 18 seconds. Engine options up to 1,015 hp each are available. Her steering is responsive ... and one aft. As a result, the engines look lost in the abundant engineroom space. There is 29 inches ...

a reputation for high-performance engines and sportfishing boats. The 50's pedigree and performance were well ... for the usual complement of electronics, and Cummins electronic engine monitors are in an overhead electronics ... and an X-ChangeR oil change system. A door leads forward into the engine space. Access around and about ...

makes use of many engineering and design traits found aboard the 60C and 70C, including frameless side ... eyes closed. Our test boat also had the optional ($30K) Caterpillar Engine Vision System, which ... -colored bezels that report vital engine functions, but they literally hold the dash hostage by taking up too much ...

, roll or yaw. Part of this motion is undoubtedly due to the amidships location of the engine ... -edge, electronically controlled engine, but if your need for speed obviates your need for efficiency, there are two Yanmar twin engine options that can push the Legacy 42 closer to 30-knot top speeds. During our sea ...