Here’s a boat or water toy that looks like a lot of fun, an electric foiling canoe. This one-man craft called the Pegasus is powered by an electric motor that drives a prop on the bottom of the back foil and runs silently. When the boat is sitting still in the water is is quite stable, unlike a canoe, because the foils are deep uinder the hull and the t-foils act a stabilizers.  Once you start getting underway, the sensation is much like that of riding a bike. It takes just a couple of minutes to get the hang of…

The British boat builder Rustler Yachts has been creating finely finished and classic-looking sailing boats for five decades and is one of the U.K.’s most respected yacht companies. So, it is with some anticipation that we waited for their first-ever motorboat to hit the water and show us what it can do.  The wait was worth it. The new Rustler 41, like its sailing sisters, has a subdued and elegant look deeply rooted in the finest yachting traditions. Nothing trendy here. The stepped hull, designed by Tony Castro, has very full sections forward for buoyancy and interior volume. The sheer…

In an era when most boatbuilders disdain customizing their products,  Hunt Yachts invites clients to bring it on. “By the time you get to considering a boat of 56 feet or more,  (Hunt’s model range is 56 to 76’) you likely have enough experience to know what it is you want, and you certainly have an idea of how you’ll use the boat.  We want to accommodate that completely, and that drives us to offer a custom-building experience.  We will alter the layout, engineer different systems, add the amenities that make life aboard comfortable,” says Peter Truslow, Hunt’s Managing Director.…

Italian builder Azimut has long been a style leader among Mediterranean yacht constructors with new models reinventing what it means to exude marine brio and duende.  The new Fly 82, which is the flagship of the Azimut Fly series, does just that. With shapely lines and a strong sheer, the 82 looks like it is in motion even when tied to a dock. The stepped bow design, which is an Azimut staple, not only looks good it deflects spray and eases the hull up onto a plane. The cabin has a severely angled wind screen and the line of that…

This week, Tiara Yacht, the family-owned builder based in Holland, Michigan, announced that the company was introducing the all knew 39LE to its LE (Luxury Express) line. “We are advancing both our brand and the Luxury Express series with the introduction of the 39 LE,” said Tom Slikkers, CEO at Tiara Yachts. “Rooted in innovation and versatility, this cabin cruiser is a timeless model at the intersection of legacy and luxury. We are excited to introduce a new LE model to our customers, and we’re confident that the 39 LE will be as enduring as it is innovative.” The new…

This week at the Annapolis Powerboat Show Washington state builder Aspen Power Cats is introducing their all new 44-foot, C128 outboard-powered cruising cat. The company’s new flagship, with rakish good looks, defines what can be created in a 44-foot, flybridge cat. Aspen’s patented, award-winning designs are built on the asymmetrical proa hull configuration, with the starboard hull being full size and the port hull being narrower. This combination provides for a very stable ride while cutting fuel consumption significantly. With twin Suzuki 300-horsepower outboards with stainless steel, three-blade, counter rotating props, the C128 will have a cruising speed of 20…

The Helmsman family of cruising trawlers, now numbering  seven models from 31 to 54 feet, has remained true to the trawler ethos from day one. They build semi-displacement cruisers, based on working trawler designs, that are seaworthy, simple to maintain, easy to handle and possess very long range capabilities. The 43E which is now in a second generation, evolved from the highly popular Helmsman 38, hence the E in its branding. By adding almost seven feet and increasing the beam, the new 43 had a much more spacious salon and bridge and enough volume forward for two full cabins with…

At the Newport International Boat Show, Hinckley Yachts of Portsmouth, Rhode Island introduced their new 39 Picnic Boat with a large forward lounge. It’s a first for the company that has nearing 100 years in the boat building business. The addition of forward seating in the 39 creates three distinct social areas on the boat. Aft you have the spacious cockpit with wrap-around sofa seating for six or more people. The stern door opens to the full-beam swim platform that will be easily accessed when boarding the boat from a dinghy. The salon has an L-shaped settee along the port…

The Swift Trawler 37 sedan replaced the venerable 35 and has established itself as a leader in the mid-size trawler market around the world. With top speeds of over 20 knots and efficient cruising speeds in the mid-teens, the 37 has proven that trawler cruising does not have to be equal to slow cruising. This year, Beneteau is debuting their new Swift Trawler 37 Fly which adds a bridge and upper lounge to the design. This new feature effectively increases usable social spaces by about 30 percent and gives the navigator a raised helm for eyeball conning and docking. The…