Yacht, Yachting, Trawler, Luxury Yachts

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A Charter Yacht with a Rock-Climbing Wall

The 262-foot Oceanco Batello is accepting bookings in the Mediterranean this summer with IYC.

Pit Stop features a Simrad all-glass helm, a Mabru air-conditioning system, a Siren monitoring system and extended warranties on its Mercury 300 hp engines.

Subsurface Fun: SeaNXT Elite Scooter

SeaNXT’s Elite scooters can top 11 knots at depths up to 130 feet while looking cool with outstanding aesthetics.

For Sale: Christensen 164

Silver Lining remains Christensen Yachts’ largest-volume superyacht ever built.

Advancing Maritime Safety

The integration of ProteusCore and Sea.AI merges data from optical, thermal, AIS and radar systems into one interface, simplifying operator decision-making and improving detection accuracy.

For Sale: 2017 Pershing 70

This low-hour, two-stateroom, 46-knot Pershing express cruiser is asking $1.99 million.

Tasmanian harbor of Little Oyster Cove Creek

Sailing in Tasmania

Australia's rugged island state some 150 miles south of its souteastern coast, Tasmania can make a sailor feel right at home.

Yacht Reviews

Benetti B.Now 50M Reviewed

Benetti's B.Now 50M is an ocean-crosser with 1,250 square feet of beach club and a private balcony off the master suite.

Ferretti Yachts 670 Reviewed

The three-stateroom, 32-knot Ferretti Yachts 670 is a stout and stylish cruising platform with several decor options.

Aquila 50 Power Catamaran Reviewed

The Aquila 50 Yacht Power Catamaran offers homelike volumes, 21-knot speed and a nearly 2,000-nm cruising range.

Princess Yachts S80 Reviewed

The sporty 35-knot Princess Yachts S80 has sleek lines, MAN diesels, and superyacht livability.

wallywhy100 Reviewed

The latest model in its semidisplacement series, the wallywhy100 seamlessly merges the interior and exterior zones.

Absolute Navetta 53 Reviewed

Absolute's Navetta 53 packs equal parts style, function and performance, with design cues including vertical bridge windows.

Bluegame BGM75 Power Catamaran Reviewed

The Bluegame BGM75 blends forward-thinking design, strong performance and versatile layouts into a supersize power cat.

Regal 50 SAV Reviewed

Regal's 50 SAV embraces versatility, luxury and performance on the water in this outboard-powered sport-utility vessel.

Uniesse Exuma HTC5P Reviewed

The 56-foot Uniesse Exuma HTC5P has Italian style, luxe amenities and speed that tops 50 knots, thanks to its outboard power.

Brokerage

For Sale: Axopar 37 Cross Cabin

Pit Stop features a Simrad all-glass helm, a Mabru air-conditioning system, a Siren monitoring system and extended warranties on its Mercury 300 hp engines.

For Sale: Christensen 164

Silver Lining remains Christensen Yachts’ largest-volume superyacht ever built.

For Sale: 2017 Pershing 70

This low-hour, two-stateroom, 46-knot Pershing express cruiser is asking $1.99 million.

For Sale: Outer Reef 650

Lumina aims to impress with a boatload of upgrades as well as a three-stateroom layout and Cat C-9 engines.

For Sale: Galeon 420 Fly

Bone Voyage is powered by a pair of 435 hp Volvo Penta D6 engines, which give it a cruising speed of 16 knots and a top hop of 30 knots.

For Sale: 2025 Princess Yachts F50 Flybridge

Twin Magic has 33-knot speed, three staterooms and is asking $1.995 million.

Electronics

Advancing Maritime Safety

The integration of ProteusCore and Sea.AI merges data from optical, thermal, AIS and radar systems into one interface, simplifying operator decision-making and improving detection accuracy.

Helm Upgrades With FLIR And Garmin

FLIR and Garmin each unveil helm-tech tools to help skippers enhance situational awareness.

FarSounder's Argos Collision-Avoidance System Reviewed

Custom software and firmware make collision avoidance and navigation possible, while bespoke hardware makes it feasible.

Charters

A Charter Yacht with a Rock-Climbing Wall

The 262-foot Oceanco Batello is accepting bookings in the Mediterranean this summer with IYC.

Florida and Bahamas Yacht Charter Options

Several yachts are promoting availability for getaways in the Abacos, Exumas and beyond.

Wheels Wins Big at Antigua Charter Yacht Show

This crew turned heads at the annual industry-only boat show, winning first place in the food and decorating competitions.

Destinations

Sailing in Tasmania

Australia's rugged island state some 150 miles south of its souteastern coast, Tasmania can make a sailor feel right at home.

Cruising Sardinia

Yacht owners set a course to see and be seen in Sardinia, this international hotspot off Italy’s mainland coast.

Palm Beach Marina Gets Upgrade

This popular destination on Florida's busy southeastern coast has enhanced transient space for visiting boaters.

Cruising Corsica

The natural wonders of Corsica, the island of Napoleon's birth, win over Mediterranean cruisers year after year.

Cruising Nova Scotia

Known as "Canada's Festival Province," Nova Scotia is a natural base for any cruising itinerary in the Canadian Maritimes.

Aqua Expeditions Charters to the Seychelles and Zanzibar

Aqua Expeditions is now offering luxury charters in the remote outer islands of the Seychelles and Zanzibar in East Africa.

Cruising Port Townsend, Washington

Port Townsend, Washington, wins over visiting yachtsmen with its historic Victorian architecture and delectable dining scene.

Destination St. Thomas

This gateway to the US Virgin Islands is a stellar jumping-off point for Caribbean cruisers of all skill levels.

St. Simons Island, Georgia, is a Coastal Cruising Gem

Part of Georgia's Golden Isles, this waypoint combines a beach lifestyle with golf, restaurants, boutiques and more.

Gear

Best Father’s Day Gifts For Boaters in 2025

Here are 12 must-get gifts for your boating-enthusiast dad.

Subsurface Fun: SeaNXT Elite Scooter

SeaNXT’s Elite scooters can top 11 knots at depths up to 130 feet while looking cool with outstanding aesthetics.

Riva's Yacht Speakers

Riva has teamed up with Bang & Olufsen to immerse the world of sound in Italian yachting style.

Beau Lake Paddleboards

Paul Lavoie and the team at Beau Lake thinks stand-up paddleboards should be just as beautiful as everything else on board.