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Sovereign Boat Fleet

Summer's Almost Here -- Time to Party!

Low-Cost 3 and 6-Month Memberships

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BOATS WERE MADE FOR FUN. Sovereign will provide the boat and the water, and all you need do is invite a few of your closest friends. All boats are Yacht Certified which means bring a big crowd. Sovereign boats are all fishing and sandbar-ready.

Pick your location and discover the SBF boats available.  Limited Memberships.

DESTIN & THE PANHANDLE
PALM & RIVERA BEACHES
BRADENTON & CORTEZ

Trawler Spotlight:

American Tug 435:

Built in the USA and Good Value

American Tug

The American Tug 435 fills an important niche between smaller, relatively inexpensive recreational coastal tugs and much larger expensive ones. This is a well-equipped pilothouse cruiser ready for the Great Loop or much more. Take a look because we think you'll be surprised by what you find (as we were).

WATCH CAPT. BOOMIES' WALKTHROUGH
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Connoisseurship:

Riviera 6800 Sport Yacht

Find Out Why She's Sold Out Until 2027

Riviera 6800 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition

FOR OWNER/OPERATORS The Riviera 6800 Sport Yacht is a 71' 7" (21.8 m) motoryacht that makes a statement about her owner: knowledgeable, experienced, and practical, who expects luxury, redundancy and reliability, not gimmicks. In our book  -- and evidently we're not alone -- she's a benchmark with which to judge other boats; see what our two boat-owning captains have to say and point out. 

TESTED BY CAPTAINS GREGG & SHELLEY
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USCG Question (Friday)
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USCG Gets Fast Electric

RIB (Don't Tell the Pres)

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OPS ADVANCEMENT The U.S. Coast Guard takes delivery of an advanced high-speed electric RIB. This vessel offers significant operational advantages, reduced noise signature and fuel savings. Its carbon fiber deep-V hull ensures robust performance in demanding maritime environments.

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How to Take Good Care of Your Bottom

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BOTTOM PAINT IQ Thinking of skipping your annual haul-out? This article dives into the crucial factors determining bottom paint longevity. Discover how your boat's location, usage, and even the type of paint itself drastically impact effectiveness. 

UNCOAT THE ANSWERS
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Boneheaded Boaters of the Week:

Escape Boating Infamy!

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NAUTICAL NO-NO'S We all love a day on the water, right? But what happens when good times turn into…well, a comedy of errors? This video reveals the hilarious (and sometimes horrifying) truth about boating etiquette…or the lack thereof.

HOW TO AVOID THE SHAME
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USCG Answer (fri)

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