Catalina 26
The Chris-Craft Capri 27 is a 26-foot cuddy-cabin cruiser that was produced by the legendary Michigan-based yacht-building company Chris-Craft between the years of 2015 and 2020. Directly inspired by the iconic Chris-Craft speed boats of the 1930s, this yacht boasts classic low-slung lines, a tumblehome feel to transom and a vertical bow for a timeless appeal. More heritage touches come in the form of demure leather surfaces, teak and mahogany accents and steel fixtures throughout, while a more modern hull-shape and high-tech engines deliver an up-to-date riding experience like no other.
To aft there is a triple-width sunpad in demure cream-toned leather just a single step up from a full-beam, teak-lined bathing platform with a swim ladder, a transom shower, a pop-up ski pylon for watersports enthusiasts and a flagpole for patriotic sailors. Heading into the teak or seagrass-lined cockpit you will discover a trio of comfortable leather seats with cushioned backrests and cup-holders close to hand, where you can idle for hours and let the marine air sweep across your brow.
Up front there is a starboard helm with a pair of diamond-stitched leather helm seats sitting behind a curved and tempered glass windscreen with steel frames for a stylish and dry piloting experience. A classic dashboard with sinuous lines, a steel mesh frame, a walnut-lined fascia, a trumpet horn and metal-framed gauges completes the old-school look at the helm, while a mahogany-lined steering wheel adds a dash of undeniable elegance. Yet there are also modern interventions up here, including an active trim-system, room for a touch-screen device and a stereo system linked to the boat’s speakers. Also on offer up here is an in-sole locker and a glove-box that can be exchanged for an ice-cooler, ideal for keeping those drinks chilled and fresh. A companionway door leads down to a spacious lower-deck retreat with a V-shaped double bed that can also be used as a lower seating lounge or as a set of twins, while an open head facility proves ideal for freshening up.
Stylish enough to turn heads as it rounds the island after which it is named, this boat will also be found impressing the locals down in Miami Beach or traversing hard-to-reach inland lakes. Powered by a stern-drive motor, you can pick between a 380HP Volvo Penta V8 OceanX or Duoprop or even a 300HP Mercruiser 6.2L Bravo 3 engine for top speeds that can reach up to 50 knots in fine conditions, with cruising speeds in the high-20 knot range. A robust hull with an 18-degree deadrise and a wave-piercing bow entry boasts a category C rating optimized for pristine coasts and estuaries, while a fuel tank holding 82 gallons of juice will keep you exploring all weekend.
