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Sea Pro 245 Sandbar:

Built for Togetherness

Sea Pro 245 and it features

THE SOCIAL SANDBAR The Sea Pro 245 Sandbar centers around creating memorable days on the water. Her thoughtful design features, like rotating captain's chairs and a transom in-water table, are all about bringing people together. She rides on a deep-V hull, offering a stable experience cruising inshore or anchored at your favorite spot.

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Outboard Engine Buyers Guide

Vicem 95:

Sky-High Sanctuary

The expansice flybridge of the Vicem 95

ABOVE IT ALL The Vicem 95 honors classic yacht design, a hallmark of the Turkish builder's three decades of cold-molded construction. She features an expansive flybridge, possibly the largest in her class, offering vast space for entertaining and a clever dinghy dock. With a 2,000-plus nautical mile range, a "galley-up" layout, and a four-cabin interior, she's built for extended voyages and comfortable living.

DISCOVER HER CAPABILITIES

Pre-Owned Yacht Spotlight: "NAUTI GILLS"

2021 Sea Ray 320 Sundancer Coupe

2021 Sea Ray 320 Sundancer Coupe Outboard

OUTBOARD EXPRESS This 320 Sundancer is powered by triple 250hp V8 Mercury Verado JPO outboards with 505 hours, featuring upgraded Next Generation rigging. She includes a full glass coupe enclosure, an aftermarket Sleipner bow thruster, and SeaDek flooring throughout. Engine warranty is valid through June 9, 2026, and Brunswick Product Protection through September 6, 2029, both transferrable.

FULL LISTING & PRICE
BoatTEST Featured Pre-Owned Vessels

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US Coast Guard Captain's License

Practice Questions 

 

INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning lighting requirements for Great Lakes vessels?

 

A. The showing of a forward masthead light is optional for vessels under 150 meters.
B. An all-round white light may be carried in lieu of the second masthead light and stern light.
C. Great Lakes vessels are exempted from the requirement to show yellow towing lights
D. Sidelights for vessels over 50 meters are required to have only a two-mile range of visibility.

Solaris Power BoatTESTs

Sharrow Prop Advantage

Sharrow Tops In Multiple Tests

MORE SPEED, LESS FUEL Ever wonder if a simple change could transform your vessel's performance? Our Jupiter 43F test dives into how advanced propeller design puts a 26,000-pound fishing machine on plane faster, delivering up to 69% more speed at crucial mid-range RPMs and significantly better fuel efficiency across most speeds.

THE TEST RESULTS

New Search Features

Rightboat staff at a boat show

ANOTHER SEARCH OPTION Looking for your next boat just got smarter. We explore Rightboat.com’s new features, including instant filtering, enhanced geo-search, and AI-powered image categorization for detailed views. Plus, discover the transparent price history on listings, helping you navigate the market with confidence and quickly find your ideal vessel from over 33,000 options.

START YOUR SEARCH
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Tom Fexas' Nautical Thoughts:

Virtual Boating Is Here!?!

Virtual Boating

BOATING, NO BOTHER Ever fantasize about the open water without the pesky "sailing" part? This rediscovered 1998 article dives into the amusing (and perhaps disturbing) future of remote-controlled vessels, from "Muff Master" shore water valves to fully autonomous circumnavigations. Prepare for a humorous look at how technology aims to unburden the boatman, for better or worse.

IS IT STILL BOATING?
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Life is Better on the Water
Sunrise in the Crescent City

Sunrise in Crescent City, LA

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US Coast Guard Captain's License

 Answer

 B. An all-round white light may be carried in lieu of the second masthead light and stern light. 

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