Farther forward you'll find mirror-image double cabins with over-under berths, though on our test boat the lower berth in the starboard compartment featured a washer/dryer replacement. A large VIP guest stateroom with an island double bed sits all the way forward. And, of course, all staterooms boast Davis' old-world carpentry that showcases the exquisite glossy teak for a rich ambience.

Another especially nice feature places separate heads with showers for each guest cabin, assuring that whether cruising with couples or family, everyone still enjoys some privacy.

Engine Room
Below a large mezzanine hatch, a stainless-steel bulkhead door dampens noise from the engine compartment. Between the big C32 ACERTs, I marveled at the plentiful elbow space and six-plus feet of headroom. Stainless-steel thru-hulls complement the chrome on the engines and overhead mirror. A pair of Caterpillar generators sit outboard of the engines, and Davis still affords crew easy access to all pumps, fuel filters, batteries and other items that require routine maintenance.

Cockpit
Our test boat sported gorgeous teak decking, mezzanine and covering boards, accentuating the richness of this basketball-court-size cockpit. The lack of a bridge ladder and spiraling steps to each side add to the cockpit's dramatic appeal. A huge in-deck fish box, transom livewell and tons of freezer space for food and bait ensure that long-range fishing excursions will be a breeze for your crew. And if you prefer to eliminate the extra bait cooler sliding around the cockpit sole while you troll the troughs, Davis' insulated drink box comes with bait trays that keep your rigged baits cool and dry. A built-in tackle-prep station also makes rigging those baits amazingly convenient.

Another great feature protects your interior from slimy, salt-laden crew and guests. The Davis 70 sports an optional day head that's accessible from the cock-pit — and it even includes a shower.

Design and Construction
The Davis 70 strives to retain the sharp entry, sweeping flare and gracious tumblehome that made its predecessors legendary. Each 70 boasts an all-glass hull and advanced composite coring from the keel to the waterline. Davis constructs the boat from a two-piece split-hull mold, with lami-nates forming the solid fiberglass bottom and a Divinycell-cored topside. A one-piece fiberglass cabin house and the separate flybridge top off the deck, and the one-piece fiberglass cockpit drops into place. But make no mistake, the owner has tremendous say in the design layout and construction on every one of these 70-foot, semi-custom builds. With that said, there is only one thing that Davis will never let a prospective owner change: Davis will never sacrifice comfort and style.

LOA......72'10"
BEAM......19'6"
DRAFT ......4'6"
WEIGHT......117,000 pounds
FUEL......2,100 gallons
WATER......300 gallons
MAX POWER......T 1,825 hp Caterpillar C32 ACERT diesels
PRICE......$4,209,773 (base boat)

Davis Yachts / Egg Harbor City, New Jersey / 609-965-3877 / www.buddydavis.com