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Riviera 46 Sports Motor Yacht

Flybridge Access Made Simple

RIVIERA YACHTS 46 SPORTS MOTOR YACHT

OWNER-FRIENDLY SIZE Riviera’s 46 Sports Motor Yacht brings a flybridge layout into a size many owner-operators can handle. Twin Volvo Penta IPS drives with joystick control ease close-quarters work, while interior stairs and a raised mezzanine keep movement simple. Three staterooms below extend her beyond day use.

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Formula 360 Crossover Bowrider

A Layout That Changes With The Day

FORMULA 360 CROSSOVER BOWRIDER

OPEN DECK LOGIC Formula’s 360 CBR builds on the 350 with a cleaner layout and more usable deck space. Twin 380-hp sterndrives pushed her close to 48 mph, with steady response through turns. The cockpit seating reconfigures quickly, and the cabin below adds the option to stay aboard when the run doesn’t end at sunset.

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US Coast Guard Captain's License

Practice Questions 

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towing astern and her tow are severely restricted in their ability to change course. When making way, the towing vessel will show ONLY which of the following light configurations?

A. sidelights, stern light, and towing light
B. the masthead lights for a towing vessel
C. the lights for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
D. all of the above.

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Pre-Owned Yacht Spotlight: Moonraker

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47 METERS, 3,500 NM Delivered by Bilgin in 2019, Moonraker is a 47.4 m full-displacement yacht with a 3,500-nm range at 11 knots. She accommodates 10 guests in five staterooms and was recently through her 5-year survey, with extensive mechanical and interior updates completed through 2025. Stabilizers, beach club, and multiple open decks shape how she’s used underway and at anchor.

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Buyer's Guide to Boats

What Drives The Final Price

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DEALER MATH MATTERS Boat show discounts sound straightforward, but most of the margin sits elsewhere. Dealer options, aged inventory, and timing can quietly reshape the final number. This guide breaks down how deals are structured and where buyers have room to push without guessing.

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Medjet Coverage

When Getting Home Matters the Most

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PLAN FOR THE UNPLANNED Travel arrangements rarely include what happens in case of an emergency. Medjet fills that gap, providing air medical transport to a hospital of choice back home whenever hospitalization occurs over 150 miles away, with no deductibles or claim paperwork.

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Boneheaded Boaters of the Week

Shortcuts That Backfire Fast

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PROP STILL SPINNING Drain plug amnesia, a sailboat that meets a yacht at the dock, and someone standing next to a running prop while trying to get off a sandbar. This week's compilation has a little something for everyone. 

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US Coast Guard Captain's License

Practice Question - Answer 

D) All of the above.

A towing vessel with a tow that severely restricts maneuverability must display both standard towing lights and the additional lights for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.

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