
Testing the Beneteau Swift Trawler 48
The team from Passagemaker, Power & Motoryacht and Soundings took the 48 to the Bahamas and learned how the boat fills a niche in the builder’s popular semidisplacement line.

The team from Passagemaker, Power & Motoryacht and Soundings took the 48 to the Bahamas and learned how the boat fills a niche in the builder’s popular semidisplacement line.

A slight hiccup in Beneteau’s journey down the Pacific Coast delayed the charge, but nothing that could stop the Swift Pacific Adventure.

Hometown heros and industry giants all took home awards for their products.


5 stories we missed bringing you during the Fort Lauderdale International Boatshow

AIS networks are a mighty addition to any onboard suite of electronics. They have significant value, but also limitations.

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If you give your engine and generators regular love and attention, they won’t let you down.

A loft-like open layout and a choice of power-train options let buyers choose their own adventure.

Dickie Walker stands proudly as a blend of rugged seaworthiness and luxury design.

Twin 1,000-hp Volvo Penta D13s and 285 nautical miles of range give the new Absolute 70 Fly the room and speed to roam.

After more than 500,000 nautical miles as yacht delivery captains, Assen and Nikolay Alexandrov are still bringing boats home.

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Windlass and ground tackle maintenance can make all the difference in an emergency.

Good seamanship means using every available tool, but never relying on any one alone.