NEW TEST & FEATURES VIDEO. Not many CCs under 35’ long offer overnight accommodations for three including a standup head/shower, but the SeaWell 345XL does, along with all the hardcore fishing amenities expected in an offshore fishing platform. Capt. Trip is impressed — and you might be too.
PERFORMANCE VIDEO The Aquila 42 provides the space of a larger monohull yacht in a compact footprint thanks to her 21’ (6.4 m) beam. She has long legs at displacement speeds with an 8-knot range of over 600 NM. Three or four cabin layouts are available.
PRE-OWNED. This Schaefer 400 Coupe has just 100 hours on the triple 300-hp Mercury outboards! Her 12’7” (3.8 m) beam provides lots of space below for four to overnight and she includes a 7 kW generator to power the AC and house lights. She has a nice package of Simrad electronics including radar and joystick steering makes her very easy to dock.
Next-generation system offers boaters an enhanced user experience
PRODUCT REVIEW. The NEW ElectroStrainer® Pro incorporates all controls seamlessly into a single, compact system and features a Remote Display that can be conveniently mounted at the helm or in the salon. The Remote Display provides you with real-time data on your ElectroStrainer Pro status and seawater flow rate, eliminating the need to visit the engine room for monitoring. The integrated Control Head features a bright, easy-to-read LED screen and intuitive controls, and saves space in the engine room.
YACHT CHARTERS. Catamarans in the superyacht range over 100’ long offer spectacular space and design features rarely seen in monohulls. They’re pricey to charter, but provide every conceivable luxury for a host of guests.
TECH TUESDAY. Replacing the outboard bracket on a powerboat is not something most of us want to tackle at home. But here’s a video from Born Again Boating on how it’s done so that you’ll have an idea of why the yard is charging you so much.
BOATING SAFETY. Anything that can go wrong on a boat probably will, at the worst possible time. Here’s a checklist to guide you through many challenging situations afloat. When all else fails, there’s always Sea Tow or TowBoatUS.
TRAWLER TUESDAY. Diving spectacular reefs, exploring an Indonesian archipelago, shopping native markets and getting to know their new trawler are all part of a maiden voyage these experienced Fleming owners will never forget.
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