On the cover of Power Cruising this month (Jan-Feb 06) -- as well as on page 82 with a short sea trial article -- is the new Island Pilot 39 which uses twin Volvo-Penta 350-hp Duoprop sterndrives. Reuben Trane deserves credit for boldly going where others fear to tread. I thought the IP-39 was one of the most interesting and appealing new (non-cats) at the Annapolis show last fall. I'm sure Reuben would argue strongly in favor of the stern-drive option -- he was very persuasive in the short conversation I had with him. (His website is: _http://www.islandpilot.com/_ (http://www.islandpilot.com/) ) Also, a recent article entitled "I/Opener" can be found at: _http://powerandmotoryacht.com/boattests/1205islandpilot395/_ (http://powerandmotoryacht.com/boattests/1205islandpilot395/) Henry Clews (http://powerandmotoryacht.com/boattests/1205islandpilot395/index2.html)