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NEW TEST Saxdor 400 GTS 

From Europe’s Fastest-Growing Boat Brand 

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OPEN AT 55 One of Saxdor’s hottest new models combines mid-50-mph performance with a deck layout built around the water. The new BoatTEST video highlights fold-out terraces, a protected helm, retractable roof, and a two-cabin layout below.

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Aquila 45 Sport Power Catamaran 

New Performance Review 

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54 MPH CAT The new test and performance review shows what happens when Aquila pairs a 15-foot cat beam with twin 600-hp V12 Verados. The 45 Sport reached 54.3 mph in testing, stayed level in hard turns, and uses the cat layout to keep visibility forward even while cornering aggressively. 

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Axopar 38 Sun Top 

First Look at the Open-Air 38 

Axopar 38 Sun Top

TWIN-STEP SUN TOP The Axopar 38 Sun Top rides on a twin-stepped V hull with twin Mercury Verados pushing speeds past 50 mph. A sliding canvas roof opens or closes the cockpit in seconds, while the seating shifts from helm chairs to a U-sofa and sunbed with optional bulwark seating for up to 10 aboard.

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Formula 387 CCS

58 MPH Center Console Crossover

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FORMULA GOES CC The Formula 387 CCS combines a center console layout with the company’s long-running crossover philosophy. Twin Mercury 600s pushed her to 58.4 mph in our tests, while below deck there’s standing headroom, a convertible berth, galley, and enclosed head for overnight trips that stretch beyond the sandbar.

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Practice Questions 

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A traffic separation zone is that part of a traffic separation scheme which __________.

A. separates traffic proceeding in one direction from traffic proceeding in the opposite direction
B. contains all the traffic moving in the same direction
C. is designated as an anchorage area
D. is located between the scheme and the nearest land

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NO PLUG, NO PLAN A boater tries to beat a closing drawbridge. Another launches without the drain plug. Someone straps wheels onto a boat instead of using a trailer. This week’s collection of shortcuts, rushed decisions, and “good ideas at the time” goes from mildly painful to full commercial shipping chaos.

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Practice Question - Answer 

A) separates traffic proceeding in one direction from traffic proceeding in the opposite direction

The purpose of that part of the scheme is to keep opposing streams of vessel traffic apart and reduce collision risk.

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