Offshore Yachts’ new CE Series is a line of semi-custom cruising motoryachts that the company expects will have a broader market reach while maintaining the Offshore Yachts DNA of ride comfort, safety and reliability. The series consists of two models, the Explorer and Cruising in 65’ (19.81 m), 68’ (20.73 m) and 72’ (21.95 m) lengths, the latter being an Aft Cockpit version of the 65. They are built on a semi-custom basis as coastal cruisers and the three length choices are available in Explorer and Cruising models with a choice of Contemporary or Classic interior designs. More...
The Formula 430 All Sport Crossover (ASC) is a 43’ (13.1 m) long boat that has a dry weight of 28,000 lbs. (12,701 kg). The largest available engines when we tested her were quad 2.6-liter V6 400-hp Mercury Racing Verado 400R outboards. For the current model year, an owner can upgrade to quad Mercury Racing 450Rs that provide an extra 200 hp total, but more important is that the bigger engines are built on a 4.6-liter V8 that is also supercharged. A V8 has more torque and that should shorten the time to plane and provide more kick when maneuvering around the docks. On the other hand, we recorded 64.2 mph at 7000 RPM with the 400s. So, buyers must decide if the extra horsepower is worth the added expense. More...
Sea Ray took a pragmatic approach when it designed the new Sundancer 320. The company looked closely at how people use their boats in modern times. They have busier lives than they did in the past so getaway time is limited. The Sundancer 320 can serve as a weekender with sleeping space for four, but her primary mission is as a day boat with a spacious bow, cockpit refreshment center and a large swim platform. Owners can choose outboard or sterndrive power. More...
There are theories as to why so many boats have traditionally had the helm on the right or starboard side. Some say that the location is based on the rules of the road and that a starboard-mounted helm makes it easier to keep an eye on vessels to our right that have right of way. Others say the reason is more mechanical and to find out what that is, click here...
B&G says the Zeus 3S is an update over the previous version and has a next-generation iMX8 processor that the company says improves the speed and the smoothness of the display. Another difference is that the Zeus 3S is designed exclusively for sailboats. A sailor can navigate, plot routes, add waypoints and view key sailing or racing data. More...
This week, the Broncos Guru takes a look at runaway commercial vessels, boats that wind up on the beach and a boarder whose attempt to pass the towboat doesn’t work out so well. More...
Sovereign Boat Club is now expanding to Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Key Largo, Boca Raton and Palm Beach. This is a ground-floor opportunity because we will only have a few boats in Southeast Florida. Contact us at gsweeney@sovereignboatclub.com or 727-200-3474. Just say uncle sent you.
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“Vic enjoying her afternoon cruise in Fort Lauderdale.”
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