SINGLE-LEVEL LIVING The Leopard 46 Powercat stretches 46'4" with a 24'1" beam and draws just over 3'. Twin 370-hp Yanmars push her to 22 knots, with a best cruise of 16.8 knots at 3000 RPM. The entire main deck sits on a single level, stern to bow, with a full-size refrigerator in the galley and three or four stateroom layouts below.
4 OUTBOARDS, 4 MISSIONS She’s a 40' luxury crossover bowrider that can cruise overnight, be a watersports platform, entertain in style, and be a fishing boat, as well. The hardtop and wraparound windshield add real protection underway for the coupe and cockpit. Best of all is her industry-leading build quality and warranty.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway at night you are approaching a vessel from astern. Which light(s) would you expect to see?
A. A stern light only B. Sidelights only C. Both sidelights and the stern light D. Two masthead lights
Pre-Owned Yacht Spotlight
2019 Stingray 192SC
93 HOURS ONLY This 2019 Stingray 192SC is powered by a 140-hp Suzuki with just 93 engine hours and is listed at $33,350 in Huntersville, NC. At 19 feet, she’s a simple, trailerable outboard bowrider suited to lake days, sandbar stops, and easy storage. A Venture trailer is included, and the seller is encouraging offers.
200 ISLANDS, FEW BOATS Part of Indonesia’s Riau Islands Province, the Anambas archipelago lies about 150 miles from Singapore and is quietly moving onto cruising itineraries. Clear water, reef-lined lagoons, and jungle anchorages are part of the draw, along with streamlined clearance procedures and easier access. Remote on the chart, increasingly practical in reality, the Anambas are getting serious attention from passagemakers.
STALLED IN A SHIPPING LANE What happens when a PWC dies mid-channel with commercial traffic bearing down? This week’s compilation also includes launch-ramp mishaps, trim mistakes that spiral fast, drifting rental confusion, and a high-powered river setup that demands serious coordination. A reminder that small decisions on the water can escalate quickly.
When approaching a vessel from astern, you are viewing it from behind, where only the white stern light is visible. The sidelights (red/green) face forward and would not be visible from that angle.