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De Antonio D32 Open

Deck Space Optimized

De Antonio D32 Open  Test & Features

SPORTS CAR FEEL De Antonio, a builder known for their commitment to modern, minimalist design, created this 32-footer for maximum functionality. She features a full exterior galley with a gas cooktop and fridge, plus extensive storage under the bow sunpad. On test day, she impressed with sharp handling, hitting a best cruise of 35.8 knots at 5000 RPM. Her concealed engine system and standard Flexteak decking deliver an aesthetic that truly sets her apart.

 

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Neptunus 750 SL

Cruising Without Limits

Neptunus 750SL

SKYLOUGE OR BRIDGE? Designed for serious offshore exploration, the 750SL blends speed and stability, hitting a 37-knot top end. Her 18'11" beam allows for a voluminous salon and a full-beam master stateroom with sweeping windows. Neptunus specializes in custom interiors, ensuring the walnut joinery and leather finishes align with an owner's specific vision. She features a three-stateroom layout, all with ensuite heads, and Naiad electric stabilization for a smooth journey.

 

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Practice Questions 

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If two sailing vessels are running free with the wind on the same side, which one must keep clear of the other?

A. The one that sounds the first whistle signal
B. The one to windward
C. The one with the wind closest abeam
D. The one to leeward

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2025 Robalo Boats 270 Center Console

CENTER CONSOLE This vessel is powered by twin Yamaha F250XSB2 Digital outboards. She features a Deepwater Black gel-coated hull, a Cayenne cockpit interior, and extensive electronics, including dual Simrad NSS9 EVO3S displays with NMEA 2000 networking. Key convenience options include a windlass system, dual-color underwater lights, stainless-steel boarding ladder, and a white SeaDek helm mat.

 

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The Starfish Mystery Solved

Decrypting the Sea Death

SeaStar wasting disease

THE BACTERIA DID IT After a decade of devastation, scientists finally isolated the specific marine bacterium responsible for the sea star wasting epidemic that destroyed up to 90% of the Pacific's starfish populations. This breakthrough discovery identifies the pathogen that causes the lesions and limb loss, which in turn triggered a trophic cascade of sea urchin overpopulation and kelp forest collapse. Read the full story on the pathogen's identity and the future of sea star recovery.

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Budgeting Your Audio

Boat Speakers

LESS SPEAKERS, MORE SOUND Is your boat's sound system underwhelming while underway? The problem may not be amplifier power or speaker quality, but physics. This article breaks down why having speakers below the gunwales often outperforms tower speakers on a performance boat. Plus, we cover the critical difference between tinned OFC marine wire and automotive wire, and why a separate battery should be non-negotiable for high-output systems.

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Boneheaded Boaters of the Week

Instant Regret

Boneheaded boater - Sinking Ship

SUBMARINE MODE ACTIVATED Witness the spectacular moments when docking attempts go sideways, captains forget the drainage plug, and questionable stunts meet the high seas. This compilation captures the best (and worst) of "instant regret" on the water. See who earns an induction into the "Drain Plug Mafia" and which vessel unexpectedly decides she wants to be a submarine. Don't worry—we also feature a few genuinely incredible boating feats amidst the chaos!

 

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Practice Question - Answer 

B. The one to windward

The rule governing this situation is COLREGS Rule 12(b) (Sailing Vessels). It states: "When two sailing vessels are running free with the wind on the same side, the vessel which is to windward shall keep out of the way of the vessel which is to leeward."

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