As you read eariler this month, a Silent Yachts 62 is making her way from Gibraltar to Antigua via the Canaries, a distance of over 3,000 nautical miles. This is a historic voyage because the 62 will make the entire passage with 100% renewable energy.
If you’ve ever wanted to know what it’s like swimming in the middle of the Atlantic in early December, then this video is made for you. On December 8, the Silent Yachts 62 had her twin electric motors turned off, and the ship's captain, Capt. Jason Bell and a crew member took the plunge.
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COCKPIT TO CRUISE This 65-footer is a masterclass in single-level living, blending a protected mezzanine deck and large saloon seamlessly via a window and sliding door. With twin Volvo IPS 1350s, she hits 34.9 knots at WOT and maintains a 420 nm range at a comfortable 23-knot cruise. Below, her three-stateroom layout includes a master suite and a utility space that easily converts to suit extended cruising needs.
The DEEP V-HULL design that launched Formula was revolutionary, setting records and spawning imitators for decades. But the true foundation of this high-speed name isn't just a design; it's a family. See how one family's 49-year ownership built an empire of quality—and why she was one of the first major builders to put curved tempered glass on her windshields back in the 80s.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning fog signals?
A. A vessel not under command sounds the same fog signal as a vessel towed. B. All fog signals for sailing vessels are to be given at intervals of not more than one minute. C. A vessel aground may sound a whistle signal. D. The identity signal of a pilot vessel is the only fog signal sounded by such a vessel.
Pre-Owned Yacht Spotlight: "Justice"
2020 Cabo 41 Open
FISHING MACHINE This 2020 41 Cabo is powered by twin 670hp Cummins QSM11 engines, providing a 28-knot cruise speed. Key features include a Seakeeper 6 stabilizer, helm deck air conditioning, a Bluewater watermaker, and a full Garmin electronics suite (new September 2025). The vessel has been recently updated with a custom Beachcomber swim platform and Starlink satellite connectivity.
STATE VS FEDERAL Planning to take her beyond U.S. borders? Learn why U.S. Coast Guard documentation acts like a "passport" for your vessel, easing customs clearance compared to state registration. We detail the difference in requirements, including the permanent name and hailing port on her stern, and help clarify the 5-net-ton rule for those considering international cruising or commercial use.
185 MILES - ZERO EMISSIONS That 185-mile Genoa-to-St. Tropez run on the Mediterranean is now officially the world's longest electrified coastline. This new corridor of DC fast chargers, including a fresh 75 kW installation at Marina Genova, means electric-powered boats—from tenders to dayboats—can actually plan real trips, reducing range anxiety and enabling seamless exploration of protected coastal parks.
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Under the US Inland and International Rules of the Road (Rule 35), a vessel aground is required to sound a specific bell signal, but she is also permitted to sound an additional identifying whistle signal (one short, one prolonged, one short) to alert approaching vessels.
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