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Last Weeks Top Boats and News Items

Monday

Kadey Krogan

Kadey-Krogen 48AE

Kadey-Krogen has built her for a singular purpose: to take you anywhere you want to go. She is a true full-displacement trawler providing a seaworthy ride. The interior is all about livability.

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VoltSafe shorepower

A Safer Shorepower Connection

For decades, shore power has relied on an outdated design. Now, an award-winning company has a new magnetic plug and pedestal that eliminates common issues like corrosion and fire. 

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Tuesday

Schaefer V44-1

Schaeffer Yachts V44

Hailing from Brazil, a nation that knows its way around a coastline, Schaefer Yachts has been building seaworthy vessels for decades—and it shows.

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image of a small power boat with a red sold sign on it

A Strange New Trend

A new report reveals why so many boat dealers are still working to sell through older stock. As consumers take a "wait-and-see" approach to the economy.

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Wednesday

Formula 457 CCS - 3 images

Formula 457 CCS

Think of the 457 CCS as two boats in one. She's all sport on the outside, ready for all-day runs with the kind of performance Formula is known for. But below deck, she's a comfortable cruiser, with all the right amenities for a cozy evening on the hook.

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Nordhaven 20 Year search

The 20-Year Dream

It took a couple 20 years to find the perfect Nordhavn, and the journey was anything but ordinary. Their story includes a 5-year build, a trip to China to see her being made, and a new life of deep-sea fishing after retiring. 

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Thursday

North Pacific Yachts 590

North Pacific Yachts 590

North Pacific Yachts, born from a father-son duo in British Columbia, channels 20 years of owner feedback into the 590 Pilothouse. She cruises at 10.9 mph with 1484-mile range, powered by twin 405-hp Cummins.

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North Atlantic Right whale saved by AI

Whale-Safe Navigation

Can AI save endangered whales? Rutgers researchers use underwater gliders and smart algorithms to map where North Atlantic Right whales roam, helping skippers avoid fatal collisions.

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Friday

Soalris 60 turning to port

Solaris 60

Hailing from a sailing heritage, the Solaris Power 60 Open is a testament to solid engineering and elegant design. She features an expansive cockpit with two fold-down side terraces.

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loopers

Great Looper's Layover

Don’t skip the “Forgotten Coast” on your next trip through Florida. This area is packed with walkable historic towns, fresh seafood, and peaceful anchorages—a welcomed change of pace for loopers and anyone who loves to explore.

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Sovereign Boat Fleet:

Meet Captain Jim Noel, General Manager

Jim

Sovereign Boat Fleet’s GM Jim Noel know how to make the most of a beautiful day out on water — whether he is providing hands-on instruction, working with naval personnel, or riding around in his own Intrepid 34. Give Jim a call and make that boat dream become a reality. Jim can show you how.

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