Catalina 26
The Chris-Craft Calypso 27 is a 27-foot luxury sport boat that was launched by the iconic Michigan-based yacht firm Chris-Craft in 2022. Blending together purpose and panache, this yacht boasts signature Chris-Craft good looks, the amenities of a heavy-duty sportfisher and the sheer luxury of an elegant bowrider in one sporty yet stylish package. A roomy lay-out with an unobstructed corridor from bow to stern and a dual-console helm promote both sociability and fishing utility, while a plethora of plush seating and only the most lavish of materials add a touch of class. A rugged deep-V fiberglass hull with a category B certification for offshore exploration and a set of powerful outboard engines deliver a modern seafaring experience optimized for fish-fighting and island-hopping alike.
The compact bow lounge is accessed via an opening pane in the tempered glass windscreen, and this space is lined with cushioned backrests and plush, U-shaped seating in hand-stitched leather-effect upholstery for a convivial and cozy vibe. Integrated speakers linked to the boat’s stereo system and a set of four cupholders enhance convenience out here, while hidden compartments under the sofa can store your sports gear.
Head into the teak or seagrass-lined self-bailing cockpit to discover yet more deluxe room to relax. Back here there are flip-up sofas to transom and port that can seat up to four guests, as well as a removable timber-lined dining table ideal for exquisite lunches or sophisticated at-sea soirees. An aft-facing rumble seat with a sliding backrest and a marble-topped wet-bar station are located further forward, and the wet-bar features goodies like an outdoor grill, refrigeration, a sink, an ice-chipper and a prep counter. This cockpit also boasts a double identity in the form of a focused fishing space, with steel-lined rod holders peppering the gunwale, a set of transom rocket launchers, a dive-door to starboard, a transom lift-gate, a transom livewell with an aquarium-style glazed lid, a capacious fish-box and in-sole lockers. The lift-gate leads out to a bathing platform to stern safely clear of the outboards with a swim ladder and a wash-down hose.
At the helm there are two diamond-stitched helm seats facing a classically-themed dashboard with a mahogany steering wheel, a mahogany-lined fascia and a steel trumpet horn. Modern navigational tech includes power-assist on the wheel, digital throttles, joystick handling, a depth-sounder, VHF radio, a high-speed mounted compass and a 12-inch Garmin MFD touch-screen with bundled instrumentation. Hidden behind the helm itself is a head compartment with a flush toilet, a sink and a mirror, perfect for freshening up.
Powered by twin 300HP Mercury Verado gasoline outboard engines, you can expect competitive top speeds of around 52 knots that will keep up with the feistiest top-water tuna around, and fuel-efficient cruising speeds. A 160-gallon fuel tank will keep you out on the water all day long as you close in on your Moby Dick, while an offshore deep-V hull with a flared bow guarantees a dry and agile ride.
