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Dayboats Over 30':

Which One Suits You?

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CHECK THESE OUT! At the 2025 BOOT Düsseldorf our 200-Ton Licensed  Captain (but Capt. Charlotte is light as a feather) inspected the Chris-Craft Launch 35 GT, Quarken 35 Sport Tourer, and Invictus GT320. See what your missing!

JOIN CAPT. CHARLOTTE ON ALL 3

The Sovereign Fleet:

Pursuit DC306: Best of 2 Worlds

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SHARED ACCESS 2 WAYS The beauty of the Sovereign Fleet Program is that you can own the boat (at special club pricing), or you can have Membership in the boat for 3, 6, or 12 months -- whatever suits your lifestyle and purse. Either way, you will get hands-on operating and boat handling instruction from our Certified Captains. 

DETAILS ON THE DC306
MEMBERSHIP IN THE DC306
DETAILS ON OWNERSHIP

Leopard 40 PC:

This Powercat Packs Space!

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CAPACIOUS CAT. Derived from larger Leopard powercats, the 40 PC delivers on interior volume. Her beam means ample living space and storage support for extended cruising when compared to her monohull cousins. 

STEP ABOARD VIRTUALLY

Pre-Owned Yacht Spotlight: "Harbor Lights"

2021 Greenline 39 Hybrid

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GREAT LOOP VETERAN. The Greenline 39 was built with attention to design, technology, and environmental impact. Harbor Lights is extremely fuel efficient, can run on diesel or electric, and has been very well maintained.

FULL LISTING & PRICE

Sharrow Props: 

Make Toons Easy to Dock

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PRODUCT REVIEW In our testing, Sharrow props typically boost efficiency on pontoons versus old-school props. Equally important, they make docking much easier because they really grab the water.

SEE THE TESTS
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Stop Anchor Dragging: Pro Ground Tackle Tips

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DRAGGING NIGHTMARE Anchor dragging isn't just inconvenient—it's dangerous. Explore key factors: choosing the right gear for the seabed, understanding anchor types, proper scope/setting, and bad-weather techniques. Learn how to prepare and react to anchor with confidence.

MASTER YOUR HOLDING

Tougher Than Metal?

Composite Hull Testing

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EXTREME HULLS What goes into ensuring hull integrity against impacts at sea? This piece offers a look inside the rigorous testing of Gurit Corecell™ structural foam.  Observe the material's impressive resilience and watertightness compared to traditional materials under extreme force.

SEE THE IMPACT TESTS

Boneheaded Boaters:

Boating Blunders Galore

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Boating blunders ahead! Chuckle (and cringe) as sailors hit bridges and cargo ships cause slow-mo chaos. These face-palm fails show why practice matters (unless you want viral fame!). Watch now & share your own 'oops'!" 

WATCH THE FAILS
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Friday Fun Fact

Friday Fun Fact

Did You Know This?

Life is Better on a Boat - Photo Contest

Most days, we feature a new Life is Better on a Boat photo and we even sometimes share on social media. Submit yours for the chance to win a coveted BoatTEST hat! Winner announced the last Sunday of the month.

 

(Bonus points for showing people enjoying life on a boat.)

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