News Focused on Activity in our Coastal Waters

Bayliner downsizes lineup

Bayliner has stopped building and selling cruisers from 24 to 35 feet in the United States to focus on new categories. This year the builder has introduced four new boats: two 21-footers, plus 19- and 16-footers.

BENZ BOAT

The Granturismo, a prototype 46-foot luxury day cruiser by Silver Arrows Marine, was designed in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz Style. The British builder is aiming for a 2014 U.S. debut at the Miami International Boat Show. www.silverarrowsmarine.com

March 2013 issue

Timeless

Camera: Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

Lens focal length: 168 mm

ISO: 200

Aperture: f/4.5

Shutter speed: 1/1,000 second

1918 Lawley motoryacht

March 2013 issue

Talkin’ boats with Paul Spencer founder, Spencer Yachts

Under a tin shed in Manns Harbor, N.C., with no power or plumbing, Paul Spencer in 1996 founded Spencer Yachts. Today, his Wanchese, N.C., company builds handsome custom sportfishing boats from 37 to 87 feet, blending Carolina flare with Florida styling, and ranging from $1.3 million to $9 million (www.spenceryachtsinc.com).

Miami show will feature 3,000 boats

The Miami Beach Convention Center is one of the boat show's three locations.

The Feb. 14-18 Miami International Boat Show offers something for most budgets and interests, from personal watercraft and family cruisers to high-performance and luxury yachts — as well as marine art, swimsuits, even meeting the National Geographic Channel’s “Shark Men” Chris Fischer and Capt. Brett McBride.