Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 54

The latest in Beneteau’s Oceanis Yacht series is a 54-footer packed with the same elegant interior finishes and performance characteristics that sailors have come to expect. High tech features such as the Dock & Go automatic docking assistance, Ship Control, a interface between all the boat’s systems, and Harken’s AST automatic sail trim system take the stress out of shorthanded sailing.

LOA 56’2”; LWL 50’6”; Beam 16’5”; Draft. 8’2”; Ballast 9.918 lb.; Displ. 36,586 lb.; Sail area 1,227 sq. ft. www.beneteau.com

Catalina 545

Catalina owners are an enthusiastic bunch, and when they said they were yearning for a big offshore cruiser, the company responded by using their wish list to design the company’s flagship, the Catalina 545.  Head designer Gerry Douglass added robust construction, clever interior layout and shorthanded sailability to the company’s new flagship which is sure to make new fans of those cruisers looking to sail over the horizon in comfort and safety.

LOA 56’2”; LWL 50’6”; Beam 15’6”; Draft 6’6”; Displ. 42,500 lb.; Ballast 13,600 lb.; Sail area 1,317 sq. ft. www.catalinayachts.com