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New Test Video

Leopard 40PC:

3 Cabin Yacht Ready for Adventure

With a 21'8" (6.60 m) beam she's ready for long trips offshore or living aboard. Her 3 staterooms below and large entertaining areas on deck and on the bridge, are ideal for cruising and chartering.

Breaking News

Talos Lightning Detector

Now Available on MFDs

The Talos system can now be integrated with Garmin and other brands of MFDs in the aftermarket. The location of the lightning strike will be pin-pointed on the screen, plus a warning alarm will activate. It can be easily hooked up to an MFD’s digital switching network. More...

Pre-Owned Yachts

2006 Cabo 40 Express

"Buzz Catcher"

This boat was fully refitted in 2021 and is powered by 2x CAT C12 710-up diesels with 1935 hours, bow thruster, 550 gal. fuel capacity, watermaker, Viking life raft, and much more. She sleeps 4. More...

Case History #2

Sharrow Props Extends Range

and Safety Margins Offshore 

When it's rough offshore the engines have to work harder to produce the thrust necessary to punch through waves. Sharrow props produce more thrust in the midrange than legacy props and gave this Twin Vee greater range and a fuel safety factor in snotty conditions. More...

Electronics

Raymarine Axiom 2 Pro RVM:

Chartplotter, Sonar, Radar, Autopilot, Video + Bundle

The Axiom 2 Pro RVM is a remarkable integrated package of a full navigation suite of equipment. It has a touch screen keypad experience with many bells and whistles.

New Boat Model

Cranchi 67:

Next Gen Italian Flybridge Cruiser

Distinctive Italian lines, huge salon and hullside windows and an impressive bow lounging area assure the Cranchi 67 will be admired entering any harbor in the world. Below are three guest ensuites plus a crew suite. See this impressive and innovative yacht. More...

Cruising

Cruising America’s Great Bridges

Here are the stories of nine of our country’s famous bridges that span America’s frequently traveled waterways, along with fascinating facts that you can share as you sail under or drive over them. More...

Seamanship

No-Stress Docking a Twin Screw Boat

See how it’s done in this excellent video—without a joystick or bow thruster and never touching the wheel—on a Viking sportfish with twin 1,000 hp diesels, courtesy of Elevate Yacht Management. More...

PWC's

How to Handle a PWC Rollover

If you ride PWC’s much, sooner or later you’ll experience a rollover. Don’t panic—here’s what to do to easily get back in the saddle. (Just be sure you’re wearing that PFD when it happens.) More...

Photo Of The Day

Man's Best Friend Enjoying a Day Out (In Their PFDs, Of Course)

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