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BOAT TEST > SNAPSHOT

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