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The redesigned 15.95-metre BENETEAU Gran Turismo 50 has secured the 2026 World Yachts Trophies award for Best Exterior Design (14–18m), with a lower roofline and dramatically expanded stern living area.
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Cobia’s 265 CC puts a wide 26-foot centre-console hull to work for fishing and family cruising, with a side-entry door and configurable helm and …
The Sea Fox 288 Traveler pairs a large family-oriented dual-console cockpit with fishing features, a substantial helm arrangement and built-in entertaining equipment.
Grady-White’s Freedom 307 combines offshore fishing space with the enclosed conveniences and social versatility expected of a family-oriented dual-console boat.
An in-depth Sea Fox 268 Commander assessment covering Carolina-flare hull design, cockpit equipment, family use and a crucial model-year power-rating discrepancy.
A practical assessment of the Regulator 25, including the difference between hull and overall length, deep-V specifications, fish storage and owner checks.
A detailed guide to the Sportsman Open 282, its boarding arrangement, livewells, useful fishing spaces and the difference between total and usable fuel capacity.
A comprehensive editorial assessment of the Cobia 280 DC dual-console dayboat and its transforming cockpit, bow access, passenger comfort, fishing features and fuel planning.
An original owner-focused look at the Cobia 285 CC, from its 28-foot-5-inch hull and fishing equipment to helm electronics, passenger comfort and operating considerations.
A detailed assessment of the Grady-White Freedom 275 dual-console dayboat, including its family layout, SeaV2 hull, fishing systems and everyday ownership considerations.
NauticStar’s 243 DC Deck pairs family-focused seating, bow and stern boarding access and a step-down privacy compartment in a 24-foot-3-inch deck boat. We look …
Aquila’s 32 Sport power catamaran is 9.86 metres long and 3.85 metres wide, with twin-outboard choices and a cabin suited to short stays. We …
The Pursuit D 266 Denali is an 8.33-metre dual-console powerboat that blends fishing features with generous family seating, protected helm positions and outboard performance.
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