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Last Weeks Top Boats and News Items

Monday

De Antonio E23

De Antonio E23

De Antonio Yachts is known for giving outboard boats a sleek, inboard look. The E23 takes that a step further with a revolutionary catamaran hull and an integrated foil.

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Bowline Knot

The Bowline Knot

Can you tie it? Every boater knows a handful of essential knots, but what if one small mistake could lead to a catastrophic failure? This guide shows how to tie the "king of knots."

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Tuesday

Aquila 32 Sport Power Catamaran

Aquila 32  Sport Power Catamaran

Aquila believes two hulls are better than one, and the Aquila 32 Sport Catamaran is a testament to that . With so much open space, you’ll be planning your next on-the-water party before you even leave the dock. 

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Tidal Spheres

A New Kind of Turbine

The slow-turning, spiral-shaped turbines on this seagoing vessel not only generate power for coastal communities, they're also designed to let fish swim right through them. 

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Wednesday

Yamaha 252 SD-2

Yamaha 252SD 

Built with a focus on both power and fun, the new Yamaha 252SD's updated 1.9L engine and wider throttle body get her on plane in a hurry. Our favorite feature is the intuitive DRIVE X system for slow-speed maneuvering.

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Sunken LoveBug

The Lovebug Mystery

The capsizing of a 122-foot vessel in the Chesapeake Bay last year was a head-scratcher, with many theories as to why it happened. The NTSB's final report reveals the probable cause was a simple yet catastrophic mistake. 

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Thursday

New EdgeWater 250CC

Edgewater 250 CC

The new EdgeWater 250CC is built to handle anything. With her Single-Piece Infusion® hull, she's an all-water battlewagon that’s also surprisingly refined, offering a massive footprint.

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New Chapter in drug War

A U.S. military drone strike on a suspected narco vessel has raised questions about the new, more militarized approach to counter-narcotics operations.

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Friday

Glaeon 435 GTO

Galeon 435 GTO

The Galeon 435 GTO is a dayboat that just feels a whole lot bigger. Galeon is a Polish builder known for its groundbreaking features like those fold-down gunwales. 

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Sinking superyacht

The Sinking Superyacht

A new vessel's maiden voyage was an instant disaster. Minutes after her launch in Turkey, she began to list and sank. An investigation into the cause revealed a startling breakdown.

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Sovereign Boat Fleet:

Our Boating Course is Included in Your Membership

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If you are looking for a manageable boat that is an affordable way to get out on the water — consider the Sovereign Boat Fleet’s Pursuit 26DC. For just $20,000 spread out over 12 months, you can get started on a lifetime of boating. In the second year, you’ll be ready to move up to SBF’s 317 Robalo. By then you’ll be an expert able to handle any boat you want. Contact Jim Noel at captjim@boattest.com

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