Sea Ray 370
Jeff Truesdale at Clarks Landing Marina in Chester, MD, is thrilled to bring the Sea Ray 370 Venture to Annapolis this year. Sea Ray set her up with twin outboards, eliminating the standard inboard or sterndrive engine. This leaves more room for a spacious cockpit, fewer maintenance issues, a shallower draft, and a much quieter ride. “From an operator standpoint, it’s nice to only hear the sound of water splashing against your hull,” says Truesdale. Speaking of operating the boat, she has much more of a sportboat feel to her due to less junk in her trunk, so to speak. The 300 HP Mercury Verados trim about 622 lbs from her overall weight. Down below, look for a European-modern look with large windows, a big banquette, ample storage, and more.
Cabo 40 HTX
Cabo Yachts have a reputation for well-designed boats that catch fish. So when we saw the sleek and sexy Cabo 40 HTX would be coming to Annapolis, we got goosebumps. Belowdecks you’ll find comfort and storage are key, with cabinets and lockers for tackle storage interspersed throughout. In the bridge deck, an L-shaped settee and ample rod and tackle storage caught my eye. Hydraulic rams raise the bridge deck to expose the engine compartment, with a day hatch for easy access. A diesel propulsion system features Auto Tab trim tabs limit bow rise when you put the pedal to the metal.
Beneteau Gran Turismo 49
Beneteau introduces the Gran Turismo line as an “Italian-flavored lifestyle, inspired by the world of sports cars.” This is a somewhat altogether new concept for Bay boaters, whose vessels are generally as far from Italian sports cars as you can possibly get. But just one look at the Beneteau 49GT and we were hooked. The boat is spacious with 3 staterooms, two heads with full showers, and all the little design elements you’d expect to find on a Mediterranean cruiser. Best of all, the IPS system keeps the 49GT more fuel efficient than other cruisers of its size. Make sure to find the Annapolis Yacht Sales team and carve out some time on this boat; she’s a real gem.
Oh, and did we mention the sunroof?
Azimut 55S
Marine Max in Grasonville is bringing the Azimut 55S to the boat show, and we should send them a personal thank you note for doing so. Built using a fiberglass-carbon composite and pure carbon fiber in some areas, the boat is considered stronger yet lighter weight. Three 435 HP Volvo IPS 600s with pod drives take up less space, leaving room for a tender garage (you’ll love talking about the garage door on your boat, trust us). And while push-button gadgets abound on the boat, we love the practicality of placing the owner and guest cabins amidship, where there’s more stability. And in the cockpit, you have to appreciate a Mediterranean-style boat for its celebration of outdoor space. Long bench seats surround a teak deck table that lowers to convert into a huge, cushioned sunning platform.
We’re going to need a moment with this boat.
Sea Ray 370
Jeff Truesdale at Clarks Landing Marina in Chester, MD, is thrilled to bring the Sea Ray 370 Venture to Annapolis this year. Sea Ray set her up with twin outboards, eliminating the standard inboard or sterndrive engine. This leaves more room for a spacious cockpit, fewer maintenance issues, a shallower draft, and a much quieter ride. “From an operator standpoint, it’s nice to only hear the sound of water splashing against your hull,” says Truesdale. Speaking of operating the boat, she has much more of a sportboat feel to her due to less junk in her trunk, so to speak. The 300 HP Mercury Verados trim about 622 lbs from her overall weight. Down below, look for a European-modern look with large windows, a big banquette, ample storage, and more.
Cabo 40 HTX
Cabo Yachts have a reputation for well-designed boats that catch fish. So when we saw the sleek and sexy Cabo 40 HTX would be coming to Annapolis, we got goosebumps. Belowdecks you’ll find comfort and storage are key, with cabinets and lockers for tackle storage interspersed throughout. In the bridge deck, an L-shaped settee and ample rod and tackle storage caught my eye. Hydraulic rams raise the bridge deck to expose the engine compartment, with a day hatch for easy access. A diesel propulsion system features Auto Tab trim tabs limit bow rise when you put the pedal to the metal.
Beneteau Gran Turismo 49
Beneteau introduces the Gran Turismo line as an “Italian-flavored lifestyle, inspired by the world of sports cars.” This is a somewhat altogether new concept for Bay boaters, whose vessels are generally as far from Italian sports cars as you can possibly get. But just one look at the Beneteau 49GT and we were hooked. The boat is spacious with 3 staterooms, two heads with full showers, and all the little design elements you’d expect to find on a Mediterranean cruiser. Best of all, the IPS system keeps the 49GT more fuel efficient than other cruisers of its size. Make sure to find the Annapolis Yacht Sales team and carve out some time on this boat; she’s a real gem.
Oh, and did we mention the sunroof?
Azimut 55S
Marine Max in Grasonville is bringing the Azimut 55S to the boat show, and we should send them a personal thank you note for doing so. Built using a fiberglass-carbon composite and pure carbon fiber in some areas, the boat is considered stronger yet lighter weight. Three 435 HP Volvo IPS 600s with pod drives take up less space, leaving room for a tender garage (you’ll love talking about the garage door on your boat, trust us). And while push-button gadgets abound on the boat, we love the practicality of placing the owner and guest cabins amidship, where there’s more stability. And in the cockpit, you have to appreciate a Mediterranean-style boat for its celebration of outdoor space. Long bench seats surround a teak deck table that lowers to convert into a huge, cushioned sunning platform.
We’re going to need a moment with this boat.