Being so far from home, it’s nice to see the familiar face of a Back Cove Downeast 37.
When the show ended each night, the entire Back Cove team would spend time hanging out in the cockpit.
It does take a while to get used to the Aussie flag behind flying behind a down east build.
The Elandra 53 features both a smart layout and a high-level of fit and finish.
The settee to port of the helm is raised,
allowing guests to easily see out the windows as the water passes by.
The master stateroom boasts an office forward of the berth.
Note: Glossy joinery work is everywhere.
Always pushing the bounds of traditional social spaces, the new 56 XO has a cockpit lounge
that rivals the cockpit seating on many yachts of this size.
You’ve heard of a caravan? Well this is a boat-a-van,
a tailerable houseboat of sorts that saw huge amounts of traffic during the Sanctuary Cove show.
Equipment manufacturers such as Blue Water Desalination
were on hand to offer a multitude of cruising solutions.
Underwater lighting is growing in popularity not just in the U.S. but abroad.
Aqualuma looks to make the most of that trend by answering customer questions at the show.
Battery-powered wakeboards might just take this water-loving culture by storm.
Australian builder Matilda Bay attracted many entry-level boaters.
The enormous engine room of the MCY 70 has beckoned boaters from around the world.
The social space on the MCY 70’s bow is a nice place to reflect on another great day
at the show. Don’t ask me how I know.
The Riviera 5400 debuted at the highly acclaimed Festival of Boating, which is held annually at Riviera’s factory, to much fanfare.
The bow of the 5400 sport must be one of the nicest places to relax when on the hook.
A sun shade makes it a pleasant spot even with the sun beating down.
Publisher Arnie Hammerman tries the Riviera 57 EB on for size. He didn’t want to leave.
Editor-in-Chief of Power & Motoryacht
One of the lucky ones who was born into boating, Dan grew up cruising aboard his family’s 33 Egg Harbor. Marinas and boatyards served as summer school and the foundation for a career on the water. When not chasing stories for Power & Motoryacht magazine he can be found cruising Long Island Sound with his wife, sons, and faithful (furry) first mate Salty.
