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Cruisers Yachts 50 

Cruisers Yachts all-new 50 Fly has a long, sloping windshield that reminds us of an atrium for the captain, with thin mullions and nearly 360-degree unrestricted visibility.  

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The Smarter Loop Start

The Great Loop has become a magnet for first-time boaters, but buying a six-figure yacht before learning the basics can be an expensive education. 

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YOT 41

The YOT 41 splits its two staterooms with private companionways and ensuite heads instead of stacking them below a shared salon.  Aft, standard electric terraces fold out on each side to widen the cockpit for entertaining.

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Beneteau Discontinues Building

The Beneteau Group announced yesterday that it was discontinuing the Four Winns, Glastron, and Scarab Jet brands as of the third quarter of this year. 

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Brabus Shadow 900 ST

The BRABUS Shadow 900 ST starts with Axopar's twin-stepped 37-foot platform, then adds 900 horsepower, carbon-fiber detailing, a glass helm, and a cabin.  

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The Biggest Yacht Afloat

 At nearly 591 feet, Azzam stretches longer than many city blocks and reportedly costs about $65 million a year to maintain. 97,000-hp from a combined diesel-and-gas-turbine propulsion system. 

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Pursuit DC 365

With 220 hours on her triple Yamaha 300s, this North Palm Beach 2020 Pursuit DC 365 pairs Helm Master joystick control with a Seakeeper 3 gyro for stability underway.  

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Propeller News

Sharrow Marine will be taking its demo boats around America this summer, making live demos and taking custom orders for its revolutionary props in SS, aluminum, for outboard engine props from 6-hp to 350-hp.   

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Sea Doo Switch Cruise 21

The Sea-Doo Switch Cruise 21 puts a 10-person pontoon deck behind motorcycle-style handlebars. The iDF pump clears debris from the jet intake at the push of a button.

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Smart Boat Buying

Boats are one of the most complex things you'll ever buy -- and you need all the help you can get.  Don't count on the salesperson. BoatTEST's captains have been testing boats for several lifetimes.

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