A Welcome Addition
Introduced at the 2017 Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show, the new 42 Cantius by Cruisers Yachts exemplifies the Oconto, Wisconsin builder’s prowess in merging bold, tasteful design and smooth performance. This strategy began with the 48 Cantius in 2011 and now includes the flagship 60 Cantius, a 54, 50, and 45. Stepping aboard the 42 at Galati Yacht Sales in St. Petersburg, Florida, I immediately picked up on the family resemblance.
The first impression is one of completeness. “Each new model is designed around a full-size mock-up assembled in the plant. The process shows us how all of the boat’s features and accommodations will function in real-life conditions, under way and at the dock,” says Matt VanGrunsven, Cruisers’ marketing director. The design process is not about cramming things into the boat, but rather making all of the details useful and practical. After a few hours aboard the boat, putting it through its paces on Tampa Bay, I can report that from the forward lounge area—conveniently
