The all new Leader 46 is a signature Jeanneau incorporating elegant modern design, living spaces open to the outside, and reliable performance. She is a true open express and her overall design is the definition of a leader with many classic and innovative features. With several other models on the market, the 46 stands out first as a Jeanneau, known for world class construction and quality of fit and finish, and also as a design statement breaking the traditional perceptions of what an express can look and feel like. Comfort was a major factor in the design which started with the hull, for a stable smooth handling ride, and continued into the interiors. Unlike most offerings in North America, the Leader 46 can handle big water and do it with a level of handling that is exemplary.

Jeanneau Yachts 57 Elegant Offshore Cruiser
The Jeanneau Yachts 57 is an elegant offshore cruiser that offers an exceptional interior and deck plan designed by Vittorio Garroni with ease of handling in mind: every detail has been conceived to provide a world class cruising experience. She is now offered with a beautiful, all new interior design. The styling of the contemporary interior reflects a long nautical heritage with rich materials found throughout including leather, blond teak flooring, and stainless steel. Her sleek windows allow plenty of natural light to bath the interior. To ensure the feeling of luxury and comfort, she has finely appointed cabins, a spacious galley, and luxurious lounging and dining areas. And being a cruiser, she also has a tender garage.

Jeanneau NC 9
The Jeanneau NC 9 is a remarkably spacious 30 express cruiser. Her design provides a remarkable amount of usable space for socializing, entertaining, relaxing, and having fun on the water with the family. Now add to this a world class hull design that ensures a stable smooth ride even in big water and offshore conditions. She is ideally suited for both coastal cruising and inland lake boating. Her ride and handling ensure that your family and guests can enjoy more time on the water. The design of the NC 9, like her bigger sisters the NC 11 and NC 14, incorporates large windows and a sport top helping to bring the outside in. Her layout maximizes topside space, while still creating spacious and comfortable accommodations below. The team at BoatTEST.com put her through a full test and review.
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CY Virtual Video Boat Tours
We all love boats and nothing can break us up! So, what better way to spend our time than looking at interesting boats and going aboard in a virtual ride or tour. We have asked our friends at various dealers and manufacturers to help us assemble a one-stop online resource to experience some of the most interesting boats on the market today. Where the CY Team has done a review, we connect you to that expert viewpoint. If you can’t go boating, you can almost experience the thrill via your screen. Not quite the same, but we hope you enjoy our fine tour collection.
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By Andy Adams
Once again, Cruisers Yachts is leading the market for day boats with their new 42 GLS model that premiered at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show at the end of October. The concept of a large day boat is now a very well-established trend made possible by the amazing new power and efficiency of the latest four stroke outboards.
Buyers are looking for a different boating experience and we think that the 42 GLS nails it. Fast, handsome and versatile, the 42 GLS is designed for fun and adventure.
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In Part I, Sheryl Shard ended the story at June and the start of Hurricane Season when they were once again joined by friends.
This time it was Noel and Tracey Dinan, whose new shallow-draft Allures 49.5 was in build at the time, we headed north from the Exumas across the expanse of the Great Bahama Bank, dodging coral patches as we sailed to Eleuthera then Marsh Harbour, Great Abaco. Another commercial centre in the islands, we cleared out of the Bahamas here after provisioning for our offshore passage up to the Chesapeake Bay on the US mainland and out of the Hurricane Zone until mid-November...
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By Andrew McDonald, Lakeside Marine Services
“They don’t make ‘em like they used to”, is a phrase that many of us are familiar with. Most of the time it is in reference to a bygone era of better, and it’s used to lament the sorry state of what we have today. It is a phrase that can be applied to many areas of our lives: architecture, art, furniture, tools. Boats? I would argue that they don’t make them like they used to. But, is that lamentable, or is it progress?
Progress, I think. With this concept in mind, as we enter another season of putting boats to bed for the winter, why do we winterize as we always have?
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