ELEVATED PERSPECTIVE The Bennington R Bowrider series puts a fresh spin on pontoon design. Her lowered forward seating not only enhances passenger comfort but also provides the captain with a commanding view, boosting safety and docking confidence. Riding on a triple-pontoon package, she handles like a runabout.
BEYOND THE OBVIOUS So, you've been thinking about stepping up to a serious yacht? You might want to take a closer look at the Sanlorenzo SD90. BoatTEST Co-Founder, Jeff Hammond, thinks this 90-footer hits a real sweet spot for big-boat ownership. She’s built for those long-range cruises, offering an impressive amount of space and fuel capacity without feeling over the top. Her semi-displacement hull and that commanding high bow mean she’s truly at home offshore, all wrapped up in a smart, refined package.
THE SOVEREIGN BOAT FLEET'S captain was born on Christmas Day, is a 100-ton licensed captain, is a SaferBoater-certified instructor, teaches boat handling for the U.S. Navy, and was an instructor for the state of Connecticut for 25 years. He makes sure that all SBF members receive the proper hands-on instruction, and as much of it as needed. Confident skippers have more fun!
You are sailing south on the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) when you sight a red nun buoy with a yellow square painted on it. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. The yellow square is in error and it should be a yellow triangle. B. This buoy marks the end of the ICW in that geographic area. C. You should leave the buoy on your port hand. D. The yellow is retro-reflective material used to assist in sighting the buoy at night.
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Payton and his son Lincoln, en route from Ship Bottom, New Jersey, to Atlantic City, to watch the 2025 Air & Sea Show.
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