New Cruiser Boats - Built to Order

The modern cruiser is a great new boat option for those seeking a versatile design with priority given to accommodation and practicality.

What defines a cruiser is as much about how it is used as how it looks. That said, those looking to buy a new cruiser will find a good deal of wheelhouse designs, offering living and deck space on one level, making access around the boat so easy.

Cruising is about spending time onboard, so any cruiser should be highly accommodating and designed to be used, making the most out of the space at hand. Decks should be easily and safely accessible, with some wheelhouse models offering deep one-level walkaround decks that are some of the safest you will find.

Serious owner operation

Today’s cruisers stay focused on owner operation and rarely push past 15m. A new breed of cruiser is now coming through, fuelled by the idea of weekend adventure with a performance edge. Bike racks adorn the roof, glass wraps around the wheelhouse and more luxury is added to the decks. Appealing to owners who want to explore as well as cruise, it is an exciting evolution and one that joins the existing fast Scandinavia walkaround cruisers that are often referred to as the 4x4 of the seas.

Design

Most commonly, terms such sedan and coupe are used to describe the mix of cruiser models types out there, but they will all feature an enclosed salon with a seating area, dining options, a galley and a helm position. Sleeping quarters are found below decks, with a 12m boat offering two or three cabins, moving to three or more cabins around 14m. Aft cabin cruisers are very rare, but offer an extra and very spacious cabin.

A cruiser can be fast or slow with a wide range of hull types from sedate displacement to fast planing. This means you can find the boat to suit your tastes and makes cruisers one of the few boat types that are ideal for inland use, with smaller shaftdrive engines, displacement hulls and lower air draft.