The C-302 has a top end in the low-40-mph range riding a single-step hull.

Best power yacht for world cruising. A Hallberg Rassy 42F powers to windward. From round-the-world adventures and ocean crossings to social cruising and island hopping there is something for everyone. Lars Hässler of Jennifer a Beneteau Oceanis 5000 suggested that cruisers double your diesel tanks and try to have a 1000-mile range.

This article was published in the July 2012 issue of Cruising World. Among them is the 50 which is powered by the award-winning Easy Hybrid System that couples diesel engines with electric motors. With twin 300hp Yamahas or upgrade to 350hp with optional Suzuki the performance of this cabin cruiser seems like a ski boat when it gets the chance to stretch its legs.

Among them is the 50 which is powered by the award-winning Easy Hybrid System. The company produces high-class power and sailing catamarans ranging from 60 ft. This will give you freedom of movement in less-populated areas of the world.

Dragonflys Trimarans are consistently considered some of the best boats in their class for sailing competitively or leisurely. For those looking for a more comfortable cruising yacht the Tofinou 10 Grand Soleil 46LC Dehler 34 and X-Yachts Xc45 are all set up to be run by a skeleton crew. Saugatuck is our favorite cruising destination.

Azimut is perhaps best known for its fashion-forward Med-style sport cruisers but this Italian builder also has a line of long-range boats that are clean and green cruisers. Sunreef is one of the worlds leading catamaran yacht brands. Weve been seeing the double outboard motor solution on bigger boats in the last few years and the Back Cove 340 does it pretty well.

If theres no space sacrifice one water tank because you can make water with a watermaker but you cant make diesel. With asymmetrical powercat hulls the Aspen C100 may be the most unique express cruiser in this bunch. Powering the C-302 with twin Yamaha F300 4-stroke outboards allowed Cutwater to open up the cockpit and underdeck stowage as well as enhance performance.