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Most Popular Boats of the Week

MONDAY #1

Axopar 45 XC Cross Cabin

Engineered for Fun

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The Axopar 45 XC Cross Cabin, powered by triple 300-hp Mercury Verado V8 outboards, is not your typical recreational boat. She has the capability of being fully enclosed and yet is still a full walk around.  

HOP ABOARD w/ CAPT. BOOMIES

TUESDAY #1

de Antonio D32 Open:

New Alluring Dayboat Experience

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The de Antonio D32 makes a statement with her striking angular lines unobstructed by outboard motors hanging off the back.  But twin Mercury 300hp engines are there, hidden below the sunpad. She's like having a quiet inboard without the hassle of checking fluids in a dirty engine room. 

SEE CAPT. ERIC & CAPT. SHELLEY'S FULL REVIEW

WEDNESDAY #1

Hargrave 118 Tri-Deck:

Custom w/o the Price Tag

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Hargrave Custom Yachts defy the limitations of production yachts.  Built from scratch in a duty-free zone in Turkey, these yachts offer customization and value. This 118' tri-deck is said to have a 2800-mile range. 

CAPT. BOOMIES' VIDEO
HARGRAVE WEBSITE

THURSDAY #1

Formula 400 Super Sport Crossover:

Social Speedster

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Four social areas grace a single-level main deck. Below, a convertible dinette and an aft berth provide cozy accommodations.  She planes in a mere 4.7 seconds, with 4x 350-hp Mercs; top speed of 61.1 mph (98.33 kph)

EMBARK ON THE SSC

FRIDAY #1

Hanover 305

Extend the Weekend

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The Hanover 305 is a dayboat/weekender with huge entertainment capabilities. Her large cockpit, aft deck/swim platform, and two sleeping cabins below make her versatile, and she carries a competitive price tag. 

WATCH CAPT. TRIP'S WALKTHROUGH

Most Popular News Items of the Week

MONDAY #1

Paolo Vitelli -- Founder of Azimut-Benetti

Lion of Motoryacht Building Dies at 77

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Paolo Vitelli, who founded a business in 1969 that became Azimut-Benetti and the largest builder of motoyachts for the last 25 consecutive years, died on December 31, 2024. He started in business at 23 and changed the very nature of how virtually all motoryachts today are designed. He was a marketing genius who expanded the interest in yacht ownership far past anything that had ever been imagined, his story is one of planning, passion, innovation and sheer brilliance as he led an industry -- and it followed.

HOW HE BUILT AZIMUT
SEE VIDEO INTERVIEWS

TUESDAY #1

Tips to Sell Your Boat Fast - or, For More

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Sell your boat quickly and easily with expert tips on preparation, pricing, and market navigation. Discover why pricing below market value and a pre-sale engine inspection can lead to a faster sale.

SHOW ME THE MONEY

WEDNESDAY #1

Learn from this: Don't Become a Statistic

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The worst nightmare any boater could have is to be overboard in icy water with no help in sight. It happens. But it doesn't need to. The best preventive is one hand for the ship and one hand for yourself.  Essential safety measures, and planning for the worst could save a life.

READ THE WARNING

THURSDAY #1

Pre-Departure Checklist & Departure Guide

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From checking vital fluids and firing up powerful engines to mastering the art of leaving the dock with finesse, this video is a great resource to watch before you leave the dock.

WATCH THE VIDEO

FRIDAY #1

Loon Superyacht Tender Accident Injures Six

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Imagine a Caribbean escape turning into a harrowing ordeal. A 221' superyacht's chase boat, a 53' HCB, met a rocky demise.  Eleven Americans were aboard, injuries were sustained, and one airlifted to Miami. 

WHAT WENT WRONG?
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