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Riviera 4300 Sports Express

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OCEAN ACCESS EVOLVED The 4300's aft platform that lowers to create a water-level 'sea deck.' The design offers multiple access points, and the platform transforms for water activities.

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Fleming 65

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ENGINEERED WITH PURPOSE Anchoring precision takes center stage. She offers a foredeck designed for serious cruising. Dual anchors, dual windlasses and substantial chain capacity that is easy to access. The central hatch reveals a collision bulkhead, a detail often overlooked. 

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Sovereign Boat Fleet

6 Boats in 4 Florida Locations

Membership, Charter, or Hand-On Instruction

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HAVE IT YOUR WAY The Sovereign Boat Fleet is now available for crewed day charters, evening cruises, hands-on boat-handling instruction by our certified captains -- in addition to 3-month, 6-month and 12-month boat Memberships.  Our locations are: Destin, Palm Beach/Riviera Beach, Bradenton/Cortex, and Tampa/St. Pete. 

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2023 Viking 72 Convertible

Powered by MTU Series 2000 V16 engines, under warranty until 12/2027 or 3,400 hours. Equipped with Furuno Omni Sonar and Seakeeper. Refrigerated fish box, dual ice makers, four-stateroom, five-head layout.  CHECK OUT "FREE SPOOL"

USCG Question Header - Rules - Narrow Channels

INLAND ONLY A 150-meter vessel is proceeding down the course of a narrow channel in the Great Lakes system. A 60-meter vessel is starting to cross the channel. Which statement is true? 

  • If the smaller vessel is engaged in fishing, she shall not impede the passage of another vessel. 
  • The vessel and the channel must slow to her steerage way.
  •  The crossing vessel has the right of way. 
  • The larger vessel is considered to be a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.

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Docking Without Damage

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PERFECT MANUVERS Frustrated with docking? Even experienced boaters can struggle! This video from Born Again Boating reveals the secrets to perfect docking. Learn essential techniques and avoid common mistakes that could damage your boat. But, will he succeed in every situation? PRO TIPS

Megayacht Etiquette--When & If You're Invited!

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CRINGE-WORTHY FAUX PAS. We all wait for the invitation from our multi-millionare friends to join them aboard their megayacht -- but what to do once there? And, how do you handle the crew if you charter one of these floating palaces? This article unveils the unspoken etiqutte rules. MASTER CHARTER LIFE

USCG Answer -If the smaller vessel is engaged in fishing, she shall not impede the passage of another vessel.

Life Is Better On A Boat

That is my daughter,  Lauren Biagi at Lake Powell on a Bayliner 288 cabin cruiser. Terry Biagi
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