Galeon’s 560 SKY is an interesting combination of two designs that seem to come together quite nicely. On one hand, she’s a low and sleek hardtop express cruiser with an opening sunroof that lights up the salon and helm area. On the other, she’s a flybridge yacht with an elevated command station and gathering area.

The Chaparral 257 SSX is the company’s largest single-engine outboard-powered bowrider. It has versatile seating throughout and there’s a private head compartment.

The Boston Whaler 405 Conquest is a versatile boat that can take a family fishing or cruising with a spacious cockpit, convertible seating on the helm deck, and a cabin that can sleep up to six. Power is provided by quad Mercury outboards up to 400-hp each.

Designed, engineered and built to be a luxury expedition yacht of the highest caliber. With a boat of this nature, several considerations come in to play, safety, strength of build, and enough storage for spending weeks onboard without visiting a grocery store, or for that matter, even seeing dry land.

With the Blazer Bay 1900, it is apparent that the designers are experienced anglers. Blazer Bay engineered two baitwells, one in the forward console bench and one in the aft casting platform. The Blazer Bay 1900 has proved to have a comfortable, dry ride. Combined with the 115-horsepower Evinrude E-TEC G2 HO the Blazer Bay 1900 demonstrated plenty of power for getting everyone to the bite quickly.

By introducing the 45 Divergence, Ocean Alexander whose previous smallest vessel was a 70' yacht, delivers an uncharacteristic outboard-powered, open boat they describe as a “day yacht.” As would be expected from Ocean Alexander, it inherits many yacht-like qualities. It is available in two base configurations, Coupe or Sport. BoatTEST.com tested the Sport version.