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Most Popular Boats of the Week

MONDAY #1

Leopard 40 Power Catamaran

Small Cat, Big Living

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The Leopard 40PC is the smallest in the company's lineup but is still large enough to be an efficient liveaboard cruiser for a couple, according to Capt. Shelley, who lived aboard a similar-sized cat for three years.

IS SHE BIG ENOUGH FOR YOU?

TUESDAY #1

Maritimo S60:

Single-Level Sophistication

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The Maritimo S60 is a masterclass in proportion and space. Her profile conceals an expansive mezzanine, adventure deck, and tender garage. Her aft galley joins the salon and exterior, creating an indoor-outdoor haven.  

EXPLORE THE SEDAN SERIES

WEDNESDAY #1

Riviera 72 SMY:

FL Keys to Panama on One Tank

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Picture yourself embarking on an epic voyage from the Florida Keys, across the vast expanse of the Caribbean, to the Panama Canal. The Riviera 72 SMY can make this journey possible without a single fuel stop, thanks to her 3,333 nautical mile range at 8.5 knots. She's the real thing.

DELVE INTO THE DETAILS

THURSDAY #1

Aquila 42 Yacht Power Catamaran

Deep Accommodations, Shallow Draft

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Designed as a power catamaran (not a converted sailboat), optimizing hull shape and performance for motor propulsion. She is one of the few recreational power vessels out there with bulbous bows and fine entries of the twin hulls, providing fuel efficiency and a smooth ride, even in choppy waters.

CHECK THIS CAT OUT

FRIDAY #1

Regal 36 & 38 XO:

24 Hours of What Happens Next?

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Dream of island hopping in the Florida Keys? Join Capt Trip for a 24-hour trip aboard the Regal 38 XO and 36 XO, from Key Largo to Marathon. Find out what happened when things didn't go as planned.

ADVENTURE IN THE FLORIDA KEYS

Most Popular News Items of the Week

MONDAY #1

Whaler 280 Tested w/3 Engine Packages

3 Boston Whaler 280 Outrage center console boats viewed from the stern, showcasing three different outboard engine configurations side-by-side.  On the left, twin 250-hp Mercury

Don't overpay for power! Boston Whaler's tests on the 280 Outrage with 3 different engine combinations reveal the sweet spot between speed, range, and fuel efficiency.  She can make any captain happy. Find the best engine package for your application.

FIND YOUR MATCH

TUESDAY #1

Secret Weapon of America's Elite Forces

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These aren't ordinary outboards. Crafted for elite forces, a certain line of outboards can endure saltwater submersion up to 65ft for over 24 hours, aerial deployment, and run on various fuels. It's lighter than others in class, ready for use in under 30 seconds after surfacing, and might one day be sold to the public.

RADIER OUTBOARDS

WEDNESDAY #1

I Learned About Boating From That

Disaster Narrowly Avoided

_A realistic, wide, nighttime photo on the water showing a 40-foot boat under power, heading towards an dark small skiff with two fishermen aboard. The skiff is very low in the water

A 40'  Tiara nearly collided with an unlit skiff on a moonless night. Radar, not eyesight, revealed the danger lurking just 50 yards from a breakwater. Her captain's vigilance averted tragedy. This chilling encounter underscores the vital role of marine radar.

LEARN 5 LESSONS

THURSDAY #1

Piece of History Awaits a New Owner: Auction

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The 102' Weatherbird's history is as rich as her Art Deco interior. Built in 1931 by the renowned French yard Chantelot & Lemaistre, she has entertained a who's who of the Jazz Age, including F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Coco Chanel, and Louis Armstrong.

SEE A BIT OF HISTORY

FRIDAY #1

BlueNav Secondary Electric Propulsion:

Inspired By Nature

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Inspired by the fluid dynamics of cetaceans, BlueNav's innovative electric motor -- with the stator on the ourside and the rotor on the inside connected to the 3 prop blades -- utilizes a design that mimics whale flippers. According to the maker, this creates quieter, more efficient propulsion. But there is more to the story!

DIVE DEEPER
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