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Nimbus 365 Coupe

The 365 Coupé leans into Nimbus’ Scandinavian approach: function first. A single Volvo Penta diesel delivers a 20+ knot top end with efficient cruise numbers, while a sound-insulated engine box keeps noise down. Two cabins, a separate shower, and a single-level flow. 

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Boating Lifestyle

A couple spent three years living aboard a 1989 Marine Trader Double Cabin and cruised thousands of miles on the Great Loop. She ran a single Ford Lehman diesel, stood 18.5 feet tall, and fit the budget.   The previous owner was a retired Coast Guard mechanic.

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Jasper Marine Defender 22

On display at the Palm Beach Boat Show, March 25–29, the Defender 22 brings a custom aluminum build into Florida waters. A 57° entry and stable hull form support runs through chop, while a 36-sq-ft cockpit and flexible layouts suit fishing. 

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Fix That Speed Mixmtach 

 Speed readings not lining up between screens? The issue often isn’t hardware, it’s a buried setting. This walkthrough shows how to access sonar overlay data, reduce clutter, and manually select GPS.

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Formula 380 Super Sport Crossover

With twin 600-hp V12 Verados, the 380 SSC adds a different feel at the helm, including automatic gear changes at speed to improve efficiency. She planes in about 7 seconds and runs to 59.2 mph.

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The Man Who Chased Speed

The late Aga Khan held the Atlantic speed record in a 68-meter boat capable of nearly 70 knots in 2.5-meter seas. He also commissioned the largest molded composite piece ever built.

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Tiara Yachts C44 Coupe

This 2016 Tiara C44 Coupe, powered by twin Volvo Penta IPS 600s with joystick control, is set up for straightforward handling and efficient cruising. She includes a hydraulic swim platform, cockpit docking station, sliding salon doors, and an opening sunroof.

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Sharrow vs Stock Props

 A prop swap on a quad-engine offshore machine added 90 miles of range and somehow made it faster too. Sharrow's loop-blade design has been around long enough to prove it's not a gimmick.

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Boston Whaler 330 Vantage

Boston Whaler’s 330 Vantage extends the builder’s dual-console line with a 33' platform built around Whaler’s foam-filled “unsinkable” hull construction. Powered by twin 300-hp Mercury Verado V8s, she carries up to 14 aboard.

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Ramp Fails and Bad Calls

Most ramp launches go smoothly. The ones in this Boneheaded Boaters episode do not. A vehicle slips into the water, a trailer meets terrain it was never meant to cross, and a boat roof crew forgets to check bridge clearance. 

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