The Back Cove 41, with more than 100 hulls delivered so far, has to be one of the most popular mid-range family cruisers to come out of Maine.  With its jaunty sheer, flared bows, attractive cabin with large windows, the 41 is a true Doowneast classic. But even a classic can benefit from a few significant upgrades and tweaks. Thus, the birth of the Back Cove 412, which takes all the great qualities from the first generation and makes them better. First generation 41s are remarkably versatile and many have plied the Intracoastal Waterway, crossed the stream to the Bahamas…

The Northwest Yachts brand has been around for quite a while but when the pandemic hit and their factory in China closed, owner Peter Whiting, who owns Seattle Yachts, moth-balled the line. Following the pandemic, the boat market was strong and the opportunity arose for Whiting to re-launch Northwest and renew its offerings. He turned to legendary trawler and motor yacht designer Steve Seaton who drew three models from 52 to 58 feet. The 55 that was introduced at this year’s Seattle Boat Show. It is hull number one and makes a solid statement about where Whiting and Northwest are…

At boot Dusseldorf in January, YOT power cats, a subsidiary of Catana Catamarans, will introduce their 41-foot sport cruiser with the all-new Mercury Verado V12, 600-horsepower outboards. While the YOT 41was launched at boot 2025, the new version is a technological breakthrough that will set a new standard in performance and maneuverability. The YOT 41 is an open plan cat with comfortable cabins with ensuite heads in each hull. The salon has a full hard top and opens onto the vast cockpit. On both sides of the cockpit, the bulwarks fold down to make balconies that double the area’s acreage.…

Nord Star, a family-owned builder of express cruisers and offshore yachts from 28 to 49 feet, has been building boats in Finland since the 1920s. To date they have launched over 4,000 fiberglass hulls and have a well-earned reputation for offering a wide range of options and customizations. The Nord Star 49 is the company’s flagship and demonstrates the builder’s commitment to an elegant combination of comfort, pilot house styling and performance. In the comfort department, the 49 is a three-cabin, two-head family cruiser with berths for up to seven. All three berths use the boat’s full beam. The salon…