46 Cantius
The Cruisers 41 Cantius is a 42-foot express cruiser yacht that was produced by renowned Wisconsin-based boat-building firm Cruisers Yachts between 2011 and 2016. Undeniably sporty looks with a sloping profile to transom and sleek lines are matched by agile at-sea performance and innovative pod-drive engines to make this a must-buy for thrill-seekers. Modern living spaces, meanwhile, combine the sort of style, comfort and space ideal for families who enjoy long weekends cruising the Great Lakes or Florida Keys.
Entertaining in the sun is at the heart of this yacht’s appeal, and a double-width sunpad out on the foredeck comes with cup-holders and pop-up backrests so that you can soak up the rays in supreme comfort and convenience. It is towards the stern, however, where larger groups will congregate, listening to music piped through the yacht’s integrated JL Audio speaker system. The first thing to catch your eye back here will be an extended, full-beam swimming platform with a bathing ladder, a shower and, unusually, a cabana-style bar that faces two stools to aft. A transom gate leads to a partially shaded aft-cockpit with an L-shaped sofa in marine-grade upholstery surrounding a pair of cocktail tables, while a wet-bar station to starboard includes an optional grill for cooking up fresh shrimp and tasty cheeseburgers.
A set of sliding glass doors lead into a tastefully appointed salon with a glazed sunroof, white leather furnishings, dark timber surrounds and cresting wave side windows. There is a U-shaped dining sofa to port with an attached table, while to starboard there is a wet bar with a sink and refrigeration along with a piloting chair facing the helm station. This wood-lined dashboard features a Penta joystick, a leather-clad steering wheel, Raymarine display screens, VHF radio, a high-speed compass and throttles, not to mention superb forward visibility.
No mere dayboat, this vessel boasts the sort of lower deck living space that puts rival yachts in this class to shame. An open galley with speckled countertops, a sink, a two-zone hob and a combination microwave is surrounded on two sides by a pair of staterooms. Up by the bow is a master cabin with a queen-sized bed, hanging storage and a skylight, while to aft there is a cozy double cabin with portholes, a wall-mounted HDTV and an en-suite toilet and sink. The master head, meanwhile, impresses a ceramic sink, a mirrored cabinet, fine-grained timber cabinets and an enclosed shower cubicle.
Equip your 41 Cantius with a pair of 400HP Volvo Penta 550G IPS pod-drive gasoline engines for top speeds of around 34 knots and cruising speeds of 24 knots. Alternatively, stick with a pair of Volvo Penta D6 stern-drive diesels for similar top speeds. Either way, your vented, stepped hull will promote a smooth ride even on choppy waters.
