UNTIL RECENTLY, SMALLER ALUMINUM PLEASUREBOATS in the lessthan-
50-foot range looked like water taxis and crew boats — and
because most evolved from that genre, that isn’t surprising. Builders
produce these types of pleasureboats in response to the demands
of experienced boaters who know that such vessels are tough, fast
(if necessary) and easily maintained. However, few of them could
be classified as “yacht-