These Sovereign Boat Club members love the boating life style. Step up to a boat that you can be proud of. SBC memberships are available in Bradenton, St. Pete, Tampa, Tierra Verde, Tarpon Springs, Riviera Beach, and Palm Beach Gardens.
Best cruise of the new Tiara Yachts 43 was 4500 rpm and 38.3 mph (61.6 kph) in factory tests with 2x Merc 600s, the only engine option available. Capt. Steve takes a video look. More...
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BoatTEST’s Sovereign Boat Club has been operating one of the Robalo R317 DC’s for over 18 months and we can report that it has had fewer (almost none) problems in that time than any other boat in the fleet. If you would like to take a test ride in Bradenton, Florida, contact SBC. See Capt. Steve’s test More...
This sportfisher is all business on the exterior but her interior woodworking is a match for that on the finest luxury cruising yachts: have a look. More...
The National Marine Manufacturers Association’s promotional division called “Discover Boating” recently made a video showing African-Americans enjoying a boating outing in Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard. See the video and pass on the word. More...
SSB radio communication needs no satellite or cell tower, and has no subscription cost. Where can a high-frequency radio help offshore? It might be just what you need. More...
The 129’ (39.4 m) My Saga, registered in the Cayman Islands, sank off the south coast of Italy last week. There’s going to be some explaining to do. More...
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