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Fleming Yachts 78

Extended cruising shaped nearly every decision aboard the Fleming 78. Wide side decks, five control stations, a protected pilothouse & a centralized monitoring system support short-handed operation.

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Stretching Every Gallon

Fuel economy isn't just about slowing down. Hull condition, trim, engine height, propeller choice, and even weight distribution all affect what comes out of the tank.    

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Riviera Yachts 5600 SYP

BoatTEST clocked the Riviera 5600 Sport Yacht at 31.5 knots wide open and 17.3 knots at her most efficient cruise, good for 437 nautical miles with a 10 percent fuel reserve.

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Aspen's New 38-Foot Cruising Cat

The C110 keeps Aspen's patented asymmetric hull but now lets buyers choose between the company's hull-matched 175/225-hp outboard setup or twin 225s for more speed.

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YOT Power Catamaran 41 

Her aft deck seats twelve without crowding. Fold both wings open and the space nearly doubles into a waterside terrace, with twin tables that convert from dining to sun pads at the push of a button. 

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World Cat's New Hybrid

World Cat built the 235HB Hybrid to erase the line between fishing boat and family cruiser. A nine-inch draft gets her into shallow flats, while an 8-foot, 6-inch beam and twin 150-horsepower outboards. 

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Freeman 43 Center Console

Located in Long Beach Island, New Jersey, this 2025 Freeman 43 has just 40 hours on quad Mercury 400 V10s. Her equipment includes dual 24-inch Simrad displays, FLIR night vision, etc.

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Sharrow on a Leopard 46

A Leopard 46 owner swapped conventional propellers for Sharrow Props by VEEM, then spent a year comparing the results.   He reports lower fuel burn at 18 to 20 knots, noticeably less noise and vibration, and improved control around the dock. 

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Palm Beach GT60

Palm Beach builds the GT60 on a carbon fiber V-Warp hull that keeps her level past 40 knots on twin 750-hp IPS950s. The salon and cockpit share one uninterrupted deck level.  

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Storm Waves Hammer Haulover Inlet

An approaching storm turns Haulover Inlet into a washing machine. Some captains time the waves well. Others discover just how quickly a routine inlet run can become an expensive lesson as bows launch clear of the water and land hard. 

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