Boat Reviews
In-depth power cruiser reviews that give you an inside look at new and used boats of all cruising styles, shapes, and sizes. PassageMaker Magazine, the cruising under power authority, covers the boats, owners, gear, and destinations of those interested in seaworthy, ocean-going motorboats— traditional full-displacement or faster semi-displacement trawlers, efficient lobster-style Down East boats, leading-edge multihulls, spacious pilothouse motor yachts, trailerable pocket cruisers, or even bluewater motorsailers.
Chris Caswell Examines the Leopard 53 Powercat
Whether the goal is family fun, longer-distance cruising or charter service, the Leopard 53 Powercat is worth a look.
Step Inside the Marlow Explorer 58E Hull No. 16
The newest 58E sports a new beach club feature and modern interior design, and has top and cruising speeds almost 3 knots faster than her predecessors, using similar-output engines.
Sea Trial Report: Aspen Power Catamarans C108
The Aspen Power Catamarans C108 adds subtle improvements to its predecessors in a multifunctional boat that refuses to compromise.
Peter Frederiksen Sea Trials the Kadey-Krogen Summit 54
The all-new Summit 54 by Kadey-Krogen brings fresh features to fast cruising.
The Allure of a Motoryacht. The Advantages of a Catamaran.
Spend more time on the water. Visit the world's most spectacular cruising grounds.
EXCLUSIVE Interview: Fleming 85 Unveiled
Fleming's Duncan Cowie and Adi Shard discuss the all-new flagship Fleming 85 with Passagemaker editor-in-chief Andrew Parkinson.
Northern Marine 57 (Hull No. 6)
Checking in on Northern Marine's 5706, on pace to arrive in early 2021.
6 Pocket Cruisers Ready to Hit the Road
Here are six capable cruisers you can strap down and take with you virtually anywhere.
The Top Catamarans of 2020
Our annual review of the most significant new power catamaran models to hit the market this year.
Soul Of A Workboat
A wooden Canadian classic makes an elegant transition to yacht life.
A Tale of Two Trawlers
As a flybridge or a sedan, the Beneteau Swift Trawler 41 weaves performance with practicality.
Family Fun on the MJM 43z
This high-tech performance outboard day & cruising yacht is perfectly sized for couples and younger families.
Ultra-Performance MJM 53z Outboard Day-Yacht
The MJM 53z is a high-performance luxury outboard day-yacht, ideal for entertaining large groups, weekend cruising or live-aboard journeys.
Burger Delivers Sun, Speed and Fun in a Luxurious New Concept
The new concept from Burger combines it all for adventure seekers who demand control.
Vicem 67 Cruiser
The customizable Vicem 67 Cruiser moves (quickly) beyond one-size-fits-all.
Refit or Ruin: The Story of the Arthur Foss
The 131-year-old tugboat Arthur Foss rushed for Klondike Gold, starred in a 1933 Blockbuster and dodged the attack on Pearl Harbor. Now, she needs us.
Outback 50
The Outback 50 combines the cruising sensibilities of a trawler with a 20-knot Michael Peters hull.
Cutwater C-32 Command Bridge
An award-winning new model from Cutwater Boats combines outboard power with cruising versatility.
Marlow Yachts 53E
The Marlow Yachts 53E shows how the builder continually improves on existing models.
Ranger Tugs R-25
The Ranger Tugs R-25 combines get-there-fast speed with cruise-anywhere creature comforts.
MJM 53z
The latest dual-capability cruiser from MJM balances the scales between small-boat exploration and yachtlike comfort.
Greenline 48 Coupe
The Greenline 48 Coupe has kilowatts to spare, so much so that the Great Loop beckons.
Atlantic Motoryachts A500
The Atlantic A500 is a capable cruiser with a fresh take on comfort at sea.