2007 Formula 45 Yacht

The 45’s cockpit really shines on long weekends: that massive hardtop sunroof turns the helm from climate-controlled to open-air at the touch of a button, while the extended port lounge and aft sun lounge keep everyone together underway or at anchor. At night, the separate shower and head compartments for the owner mean you’re not doing the “shuffle” with guests, and the twin-to-queen conversion in the mid-cabin makes it easy to host another couple or the kids. The wine showcase in the galley, central vac, and thoughtful storage tucks gear away so the yacht actually stays as clean as it photographs, even on an active cruise.

This 45 Yacht is particularly well-suited to warm, high-sun cruising grounds where you’re dealing with strong rays, sudden squalls, and plenty of sand and salt. The coupe-top with walk-through windshield and big sunroof lets you run comfortably in everything from blazing heat to afternoon showers, while the nonskid side decks and robust rails make bow access safe when the breeze kicks up. Twin diesel IPS with joystick docking are a gift in tight, current-swept marinas, and the hydraulic platform easily handles a sizable tender or personal watercraft for exploring skinny-water coves and sandbars that bigger yachts can’t reach.