The relatively compact Cruisers Yachts 46 Cantius is the ideal cruiser for a couple or a family of four or two couples. There are three gathering areas on the main deck, and standard joystick.
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BoatTEST Newsletter April 10, 2023

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Cruisers Yachts 46 Cantius

Mid-Size American-Built Cruiser

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The relatively compact Cruisers Yachts 46 Cantius is the ideal size for a couple, a family of four or two couples. There are three gathering areas on the main deck, and a standard joystick. More...

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Beneteau Antares 9:

Right-Sized for Weekending

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The 29’6” (9 m) Beneteau Antares 9 is an affordable small cabin cruiser that’s a good way for boaters moving up to get a taste of the yachting lifestyle. More...

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Nimbus T11:

Elegant Dayboat/Weekender

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The 40’ Neptunus T11 went 48 mph with twin 300s in our test, and got 1 mile to the gallon going from 28 to 36 MPH. She’s ready for most anything. They’re imported from Europe and there isn’t much inventory. More...

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Engine Maintenance

Tune Up Your Turbo

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Turbocharged engines punch far above their weight, but they occasionally need a bit of TLC - here’s what to look for. More...

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Boat Buying

Choosing the Right Small Boat

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Our friends at Len’s Cove Marina -- which is a dealership for a number of small boat brands -- has worked with hundreds of customers and knows how to steer them right. See the video...

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Memberships Sold Out!

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Memberships in the Saxdor 32 in Riviera Beach, FL are sold out. Now the Sovereign Boat Club is seeking boat owners on the Southeast coast of Florida to put their boats in the club. SBC’s program is the best way to earn income from your depreciating asset. We manage your boat, and you collect the income (and get a tax benefit.) For more information, go to www.sovereignboatclub.com, call 727.200.3474 or click here...

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Boating Business

Saudi Gov. Fund Buys 33% of Azimut/Benetti

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Paolo Vitelli built over the last 53 years the biggest recreational boat building company -- building big yachts -- the world has ever seen. At right with his daughter, Giovanna, who is now the CEO of Azimut/Beneti.

In 1969 Paolo Vitelli started a sailboat charter company. In the 1970s he started Azimut, a brand that at the time was built by third-parties. In 1985 he bought Benetti for pennies on the dollar. The next year C.N. Ray sold Sea Ray for $350 million and Orin Edson sold Bayliner for $425 million, both to Brunswick. In 2022, Azimut/Benetti’s order book exceeded $1 billion Euros. No wonder the Saudi Public Fund wanted to get part of this action. More...

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