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Formula 360 Crossover Bowrider

Formula’s 360 CBR carries forward the company’s stepped-hull performance tradition with a single-level cockpit that runs bow to stern without interruptions.

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Boating Without Breaking the Bank

 With fiberglass boat prices soaring, it’s reassuring to know that some brands are still affordable. Join us as we visit 5 boats built by Carolina Skiff for sale for less than $100,000. 

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NX Boats 41 Horizon

NX Boats of Brazil has gained attention for sleek hardtop dayboats built for entertaining and quick coastal runs. The NX41 Horizon carries that formula into a 39'8" platform with twin Mercury V10 outboards capable of speeds over 50 mph.

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Garmin Quatix 8 

Garmin’s quatix 8 pushes the idea of a “marine smartwatch” much further. Voice commands can control compatible chartplotters, navigation tools, and onboard systems, while the screen shows real-time boat data underway.

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Regal LX4

At 24'4" with a 21° deadrise & 74 gallons of fuel, the LX4 has wraparound bow seating, a sliding aft lounge, & an enclosed head. Cockpit or swim platform space shifts depending on lounge position. Dual Garmin displays and digital switching are standard. 

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Superyachts & Megayachts

Twelve flagship launches, from Lürssen's 134-meter Project Deep Blue in Germany down to a 26-meter Azimut out of Brazil. A Dutch build is set to become the largest motor yacht ever built.

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NX Boats 350 Maximus

At 33'4" with a 10'4" beam, the NX350 Maximus centers on social space under cover. An enclosed cockpit sits beneath a convertible hardtop, with two large L-shaped lounges around a table and direct access to the bow sun pad. 

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Sharrow Enters the Wake Market

Sharrow is bringing its loop-blade propeller design to wake, ski and tow boats with the new VX-PRO. Built for single-inboard watersports boats, it’s designed to deliver stronger low-speed thrust, steadier control around the dock, and improved efficiency.

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Boston Whaler 365 Conquest

Boston Whaler’s 365 Conquest shows how far the offshore center-console platform has evolved. A 19-gal livewell, deep cockpit, and wide side decks support fishing days offshore, while the enclosed helm deck, convertible dinette, and two berths below.

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Key Cause of Bridge Collapse

The NTSB says the collapse of the Key Bridge began with something almost invisible: a single loose signal wire inside the Dali’s electrical system. A second power loss followed due to an improperly configured pump.  

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