Ever see those boats at the marina that seem to never leave their slips? If the owners are aboard their vessels, they’re usually performing some sort of service or maintenance task to keep everything in tip-top shape.

The moderate deadrise at the stern allows the Albury to climb onto plane with virtually no bow rise. Increased deadrise amidships helps the boat charge through rough seas.

The bottom line is that it takes a lot of time, effort, and money to maintain larger boats, with their AC systems, generators, showers, heads, stoves, etc. Many big-boat owners have downsized to make their boating experiences easier. The goal is to spend more time on the water but not tied to the dock. …