10 Dream Machines For Boaters

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Beneteau Swift Trawler 48Beneteau Swift Trawler 48

Beneteau Swift Trawler 48

French yacht builder Beneteau knows a thing or two about enjoying the good life as evidenced in its all-new Swift Trawler 48. Loads of comfy cockpit seating outside seamlessly merges into the indoor living space. On the foredeck there is the option of a sun pad with forward seating, creating the ideal spot to curl up with a drink and a good book while inside, a spacious salon leads to comfortable overnight accommodations below.

Boston Whaler 360 Outrage

Boston Whaler 360 Outrage

All-new for 2022, Boston Whaler’s new Outrage 360 was designed from the keel up with an eye to maximizing interior space to make it a real dream machine in spite of its more compact dimensions. That includes an intuitive glass helm and a first-of-its-kind Fathom electrification system that runs all the onboard goodies from a basement battery pack. Standard power is triple Mercury 300 outboards, with options including triple 450s or twin 600 V12s if you want a little more get up and go.

Evo R6

Evo R6

Blending the sporty performance and sleek lines that typically define day boats and fast tenders with the interior space and refined appointments of a luxury yacht, Evo’s new R6 offers drop-down gunnels that nearly double the size of its sun terrace. Add a fully articulated hydraulic swim platform, stunning good looks and PWC-like handling and there’s a lot to like here. Did we mention the gourmet kitchen and luxurious overnight accommodations below with up to three double staterooms?

Ferretti 720

Ferretti 720

At nearly 75 feet long and 19 feet wide, Ferretti’s magnificent 720 is a big boat with a grand sense of style. Pushed by a pair of MAN V12 diesels that crank out 1,400 horsepower and push this bad boy to a top speed of nearly 40 mph, the 720 is no show boat – it can go with the best of them too. With accommodations for eight guests in four luxurious staterooms, this three-deck luxury cruiser sits in a class of its own.

Invictus TT460

Invictus TT460

Some dream machines shine with their classic styling, while others take a more tactical approach – like the remarkable Invictus TT460. This ultra-luxury 47-footer puts superyacht luxury in a sporty frame, including goodies like a fully hydraulic swim platform, a full glass dash, ultra-luxurious Italian furniture with magnificent upholstery work, posh overnight accommodations in its spacious master suite and twin Volvo Penta D6 IPS engines that push this rig to over 40 mph.

Palm Beach GT60

Palm Beach GT60

Long, low and lean, the Palm Beach GT60 has the power to get where it’s going in a real hurry thanks to twin Volvo Penta IPS 1350 diesels that churn out 2,000 horsepower, for a top speed approaching 50 mph. That’s pretty quick for a two-stateroom luxury yacht that comes with every imaginable amenity – including a garage in the stern for parking the dinghy out of sight.

Pershing GTX116

Pershing GTX116

From Pershing Yachts comes the stunning Pershing GTX116, with its all-composite construction – truly a dream machine for anyone who feels the occasional need for speed. With its 115-foot overall length and 24-foot beam, the GTX116 features acres of seamlessly connected outdoor spaces for maximum sunning opportunities. Standard power is twin MAN 1,800 hp diesels driving Kamewa jets. Like to make a statement and arrive in style? This is the ticket.

Regal 39 FXO

Regal 39 FXO

Regal enters 2022 with a trio of new models topped by its 38 FXO. This outboard-powered weekender provides elevated 360° open-air views when captained from the bridge, or a climate-controlled environment surrounded by panoramic windows when captained in the upper salon. Standards include a bow thruster, an automatic fire suppression system, an aft cockpit grill station, a hidden drop-down TV, a Garmin glass cockpit dash and a huge option list offering endless opportunities to personalize the yacht as the owner wishes.

Scout 400 LXF

Scout 400 LXF

Constructed with a cutting-edge carbon epoxy, Scout’s all-new 400 LXF is masterpiece dream machine with every technological innovation including a Seakeeper stabilizer system, a unique leaning post that includes a Kenyon grill, sink and cutting board, a hydraulic port-side beach platform, articulating rocket launcher-style fishing rod holders on the top that collapse to allow deployment of a cockpit sunshade, a patent-pending, electronically-actuated hideaway entertainment station and fully digital helm are just the start of what this premium day boat has to offer.

Sunseeker 90 Ocean

Sunseeker 90 Ocean

The name Sunseeker has been tied to dream machines forever, and never more so than in the case of the all-new 90 Ocean. Stretching 90 feet long and weighing in at around 150,000 pounds, the big Sunseeker sleeps 10 in obnoxious comfort. Standard features include virtually anything imaginable, right down to an expansive stern beach club for flaking out in true Mediterranean style. There’s even a bow movie theatre with a 140-inch screen.