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Last Week's Top Boats and News Items

Monday

EVO-R4-ICONE

Evo Yachts R4 Icone

Evo Yachts is celebrating ten years of pushing boundaries, and their new R4 Icone shows how far they've come. See how this boat combines a longer hull and an entirely enclosed deck. 

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Houseboat

Could a Houseboat Be Home?

The appeal of living on the water is undeniable, but can a houseboat truly feel like home? This article breaks down the surprising facts of this lifestyle.

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Tuesday

Riviera 4300

Riviera 4300 Sports Express

After almost a decade, a new Riviera Express Cruiser has landed, and she’s a showstopper. The 4300 Sports Express combines a massive, single-level entertaining space with the feel of a much larger vessel. Her transom lowers to become a "sea deck."

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Navigation Debate

Purists vs Tech Adopters

What do sailors from 400 AD and a 2014 Volvo Ocean Race team have in common? Both were able to cross vast oceans, but only one of them experienced a disastrous crash. 

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Wednesday

Bartletta Lusso 25

Barletta Lusso 25 UCA

Barletta started with a blank page after a long stent in the RV industry and the Lusso 25 UCA is what they came up with. She's all about that smooth, quiet cruise, thanks to her special Vibration Isolation Pads (V.I.P.) that kill all the noise and rattle.

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Gene Machine and Gene Chaser

Floating Laboratories

On one vessel, a scientist tested a medical device now bound for space. On another, the same scientist developed a game-changing diagnostic test that kept his crew Covid-free.

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Thursday

Pardo GT75

Pardo Yachts GT75

With over 50 years of Italian shipbuilding heritage, Pardo Yachts knows a thing or two about making a statement. The GT75 is designed as a "villa on the sea." 

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Sunken boat

The Big Cleanup

Our waterways have a problem, and a new initiative is tackling it head-on. A historic partnership will remove over 300 derelict vessels across the country, improving safety & the environment.   

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Friday

Fromula 360 CBR

Formula 360 CBR

You know how we usually do things? Well, we did something a little different this time. We sent Captains Trip and Boomies on a full-on weekend trip to Miami and the Keys aboard the new Formula 360 CBR.

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Marthas Vineyard-1

The Island's Harbors

Thinking of heading to Martha's Vineyard? This guide takes you beyond the postcard-perfect images and into the unique character of each of the island's four distinct harbors. .

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