Riviera’s 6000 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition is the flagship of the series that the Australian builder launched a few years ago. The lines of this yacht are at once modern and conservative, head-turning, but not garish, sleek without being Euro. The platinum roof and hullsides telegraph purpose and taste. We think she will always be in style, sort of like a man’s pinstripe business suit. Inside, Riviera has cranked up the level of luxury to a level even greater than before, which was not easy. She comes in both a four-cabin/three-head layout or the “Presidential” version with three cabins and three heads. She is powered by twin 725-hp Volvo Penta IPS diesels. Capt. Steve says that this 66,000-lb. (30,00 kg) boat is one of the most agile he has experienced in class with an IPS. And she goes fast, as well. More...
Iris Camera Systems has raised the bar for closed-circuit onboard camera systems with its latest wide-angle infrared, housed in 316 stainless steel for durability and corrosion protection. The camera has a convex lens with a wide-angle view. It easily connects to the internet and is compatible with Raymarine and Furuno MFDs. Best of all, it’s competitively priced. More...
The 2016 Ferretti Yachts 650, Lyan, is available in Miami Beach, FL. She measures 65’ (19.81 m) long with a 17’2” (5.23 m) beam and she draws 4’11” (1.5 m). She’s powered by twin Caterpillar C18s with 750 hours and the yacht can achieve speeds up to 33 knots and cruise at 26 knots. She carries 977 gallons (3,698.35 L) of fuel. The Ferretti 650 has three staterooms with en suites and her salon is laid out with the galley aft to easily serve the indoor and outdoor gathering areas. More...
The Everglades 253CC is a hybrid bay/offshore boat that can venture into shallow waters with just 16” (40.64 cm) of draft with the outboard trimmed up. Among the features that set her apart are the company’s patented Rapid Molded Core Assembly (RAMCAP) construction, the drop-down hydraulic windshield and the folding aft casting deck that provides access to the Optima batteries, circuit breakers and bilge pumps in an exceptionally neat, easy-to-reach layout. More...
Yamaha’s GP1800R SVHO takes dead aim at the high-performance personal watercraft enthusiast. The “R” in her name is a racing designation and SVHO stands for Super Vortex High Output, the most powerful super-charged PWC engine Yamaha makes. She’s built with light but strong Nano Xcell2 technology that gives an improved power-to-weight ratio. More...
NC stands for New Concept and the 29'3" (8.92 m) Jeanneau NC 895 Sport was the first brand we tested that had double-duty fixtures in more than one place, such as seats that could be used fore and aft. The concept went viral in the boating industry. On the 895 Sport, the combination of give and take works well. Another aspect of NC boats is that they are affordable, which is not a bad idea. Visit Jeanneau’s website for more...
Seamanship
Cat’s Paws to Grey Beards
Wave Theory & Practice
Waves can be the most beautiful and the most fearsome aspect of the sea. Whether you float above them or dive beneath them, you had better understand them and most certainly respect them. This report is about that. More...
This is the second winter that SBC’s Edgewater 370 CC will be open to membership in the West Palm Beach area – in Riviera Beach, FL. The boat is loaded with equipment including triple 300-hp Yamaha outboards, a Seakeeper gyro, sonar, bow thruster, joystick, fishbox freezers, underwater lights and a sleeper cabin with a head and shower. She turns into a pumpkin on April 30, 2022, when she is trucked back north. With just three months left to use her, memberships are heavily discounted. This is a great opportunity to experience this Edgewater Flagship and discover whether you like her or not. Learn more at SovereignBoatClub.com.
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"Our newly-restored 1968 Cole in the Florida Keys."
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