If you haven’t heard of Galeon by now, consider this article a friendly wake-up call. The Polish builder — which has been wildly popular in Europe since its founding in 1982 — is making a serious push into the American market. Soon you should see these Euro-styled beauties sliding all over domestic waterways. That’s because Galeon offers its customers a potent blend of sophisticated styling and forward-thinking design at a palatable price point. It’s a tough combination to beat. At the forefront of Galeon’s play in the U.S. is the 385 HTS, an express cruiser that can do it all. 

Those are accommodations which make this boat more than suited to an overnight or long weekend away on the hook, not something every express cruiser in this size and class can boast. A guest cabin aft of the master has twin berths that slide on tracks to create another queen if need be. This makes the HTS well fit for a couple of, well, cruising couples. Fit and finish onboard is a point of pride for Galeon. When you get aboard, check out how the cabinets and drawers all fit snugly into place. Have a look at the woodwork, and in particular the joinery — and take note of the inlaid maple accents throughout. The boat’s stainless steel welding is done in-house and is exquisite, no small feat if you’ve ever known what it’s like to wield a blowtorch.