Massive windows, a floating stairway to a huge sky lounge and the formal dining area of the new CL Yachts CLB80 check many important boxes for a decerning motoryacht owner. She has four ensuites, plus space for crew aft. See the Story ->
The Riviera 46 SMY is a well-equipped, comfortable cruising yacht for a couple and their children or friends. With a WOT approaching 35 knots, she can quickly reach distant bluewater angling locations. At displacement speeds of around 8 knots, range approaches 600 NM. See Our Video ->
The Jupiter 31 was first introduced in 1989 which means that hundreds of them are in the hands of owners who are possibly considering re-powering to get better fuel economy or more horsepower than their legacy engines. But there is another, less costly solution. Read More...
With a dry weight of 4,200 lbs. (1,905 kg) and a beam of 8’6”(2.6 m), the Chaparral 250 OSX is readily trailerable with a full-sized vehicle. She also has the deadrise, cockpit depth and freeboard to make her a safe, comfortable dayboat for large bays and lakes or occasional runs outside the inlet on the right days. See Our Video ->
With a specially designed impeller that prevents airlock, the Atwood Sahara MK2 is said to be one of the most dependable and durable bilge pumps on the market. See how it works here. See Our Report ->
Flushing multiple outboards after saltwater use can be time-consuming and tiresome. The Seamule Flushmaster does the job automatically, flushing each outboard in turn for the pre-set time you choose. See Our Video ->
Make safety aboard routine, a basic state of mind and odds are your family and crew will be ready to handle any challenging situations that arise. More ->
Seamanship
Heavy Weather Piloting
One secret of handling a cruiser at sea is to match the boat's speed to the conditions. The handling techniques for displacement and planing boats are quite different. Get tips here.
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