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On the cover: Beneteau Gran Turismo 46
FEATURES
18 Mini-Cruise
A daytrip to Catalina Island can be a cruise unto
itself. BY MIKE WERLING AND STEPHANIE SHIBATA
44 Rendezvous Roundup 2017
We have almost 30 boat gatherings sure to be a fit for
boat owners all along the West Coast.
COMPILED BY SEA STAFF
54 Gettin’ Better
On an upward trajectory since roughly 2012, marine
lending is as strong as it’s been in a decade. Find out
more from a cofounder of NMLA.
INTERVIEW BY MIKE WERLING
NEW BOATS: SEA TRIALS
36 Beneteau Gran Turismo 46
The new GT model blends outside and inside seam-
lessly. BY ZUZANA PROCHAZKA
40 Galeon 420 Fly
The Polish builder premieres a solid boat with a few
neat tricks up its sleeve. BY ZUZANA PROCHAZKA
SNAPSHOT
34 North Pacific 62 Explorer
The builder’s new flagship is a departure from
tradition: a motoryacht without a pilothouse.
DEPARTMENTS
6 From The Helm
How the editors see things
8 West Coast Focus
Tidbits from the world of boating
14 Mexico Report BY CAPT. PAT RAINS
Plan a better Baja Bash by avoiding the worst
conditions
24 The Experts Products, tips, Q&As and
expert advice to make your boat more livable
30 Dock Box Gear and accessories for your boat
61 Ask A Broker
Tips on buying and selling a boat
104 Name The Boat
Reader contest: Win an Airis Sport Kayak by
Walker Bay Boats
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MFDs Get OMGs
Outstanding optics, mind-boggling func-
tionality and flexible installation options
define new multifunction displays.
BY ZUZANA PROCHAZKA