CAN YOU TOP THAT? The designers at Galeon Yachts have once again thrown down the gauntlet to the boating industry, this time with starboard side double wings, and a port side door from the master to a portside terrace. This new yacht, along with the new 520 FLY (U.S. debut), will be at Collins Ave., at this year’s Miami Int. Boat Show, FEB. 11-15.
SPACE WITH PURPOSE Developed in collaboration with designer Jozeph Forakis, the CLX99 builds on the CLX96 with more interior flexibility and expanded outdoor areas. An extended Sky Lounge, aft sea terrace formed by folding bulwarks, and accommodation for guests and crew support a wide range of cruising plans. The result is a large yacht that prioritizes how space is actually used aboard.
Miami International Boat Show -- Feb. 11 -15, 2026
Sailor's Cove on Jungle Island
SAILBOATS See dozens of sailboats -- both monohulls and catamarans -- from the major brands, including the debut of a new Aquila 50 catamaran. Other brands on display include models from Lagoon, DuFour, Excess, Balance, Fountaine-Pajot, and others. The marina is located on the causeway connecting Miami with Miami Beach. Free seminars!
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What light(s), if any, would you show at night if your vessel was broken down and being towed astern by another vessel?
A. The colored sidelights and a white stern light B. None C. Same lights as for a power-driven vessel underway D. A white light forward and a white light aft
Boating Business
Axopar Debuts 38XC at Boot Düsseldorf
NEXT-GEN AXOPAR At boot Düsseldorf 2026, Axopar premiered the 38XC Cross Cabin, marking the start of a three-model lineup that also includes Sun Top and Cross Top versions. According to the builder, the new range reflects its largest R&D effort to date, targeting improved handling, reduced noise, and flexible onboard arrangements shaped by how owners actually use their boats.
MASTERCRAFT ACQUIRES/MERGES It was announced yesterday that MasterCraft has acquired Marine Products Corp., the holding company for Chaparral and Robalo in a cash and stock swap that leaves stockholders of both companies owners of four of the industry's strongest brands.
CHARTER-READY TRAINING Many boaters learn by experience, but NauticEd focuses on shortening that learning curve. With structured online courses covering navigation rules, large powerboat handling, coastal planning, and modern electronics, the program offers a clear path from day trips to multi-day chartering, backed by standards recognized well beyond the U.S.
WINTER WINS TIME Cold weather doesn’t mean hands-off season. In this first part of an off-season series, marine tech Andrew McDonald walks through under-the-hood checks that can be tackled now, from electrical panels and hoses to fluids and clamps. These are the quiet, unglamorous jobs that prevent breakdowns once the season starts.
CONFIDENCE MEETS PHYSICS Expensive mistakes don’t always start big. This latest Boneheaded Boaters roundup features launches that unravel quickly, jet skis testing their luck, boats riding wakes they probably shouldn’t, and a reminder that tow coverage costs far less than salvage. Equal parts entertainment and cautionary tale.
Charter days done right. Cruising the BVI on a power cat, November 2025
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A vessel being towed astern is considered a vessel underway but not making way, and must display her normal running lights: the colored sidelights and a white stern light.
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