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MONDAY #1

New Wellcraft 38 T-Top

Designed for Versatility

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The brand-new Wellcraft 38 T-Top features an innovative swim platform and her aft cockpit lounge is suitable for entertaining. Dedicated fishing features include rod holders and a livewell. She'll debut in the U.S. at the Miami Boat Show. 

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TUESDAY #1

Aquila 47 Molokai

Fishing Cat w/69.5 MPH WOT

Aquila 47 Molokai

The 47 Molokai is purpose-built for long, fast runs to blue water fishing in challenging conditions with twin hulls, a 14’7” (4.45 m) beam, mezzanine seats for rod watchers and lots of freeboard forward. She can also double as a very spacious dayboat or a weekender for two.

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WEDNESDAY #1

New Aquador 250HT

Practical, Eco-Friendly Design

Aquador 250HT

With an extended see-through hardtop with a sliding sunroof and lounging areas fore and aft, the Aquador 250HT can fill the role of a spacious dayboat or button her up and she becomes a weekender or longer cruiser. Decking is a resin/teak sawdust composite.

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THURSDAY #1

Galeon 435 GTO

Innovative Sport Yacht/Bowrider

Galeon 435 GTO

The Galeon 435 combines the best features of a high-style express/bowrider and a family-sized cruiser with accommodations for four. The aft entertainment area expands with fold-out balconies and large hullside windows bring plenty of light below. She delivers a sporty ride — 52.6 MPH WOT in our tests with triple Mercury Verado outboards.

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FRIDAY #1

Horizon PC 60

She's a Comfortable Feline

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The Horizon PC60 is a premium-class power catamaran ready to entertain a crowd in multiple gathering areas for cocktails or to pamper the owners and guests on an extended cruise. Her sharp twin hulls deliver an efficient ride in choppy seas and her 24'6" (7.47 m) beam ensures stability. 

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Most Popular News Items of the Week

MONDAY #1

Time to Treat Your Fuel for Offseason Storage

Time to Treat Your Fuel for Winter Storage

If your boating season is coming to an end, don’t omit adding fuel stabilizer to your tank before the final shutdown of the year. Here’s a short Mercury Marine reminder video on how to do it right to ensure easy startup and smooth running in spring.

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TUESDAY #1

Using Seakeeper Ride and Seakeeper Gyro

SEAKEEPER

The Seakeeper Ride auto-adjust interceptors smooth the ride at speed, while the Seakeeper Gyro greatly reduces pitch and roll at trolling speeds or at rest. See how to make them work together in this short video from Sportsman Boats.

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WEDNESDAY #1

Serene from Italian Yard Fincantieri

World's Largest Superyachts: #24

24-Serene, from Italian yard Fincantieri

The 439’ (133.9 m) Serene has seven decks, two helipads and a hangar, carries a custom submarine certified to 100 m depth and has underwater viewing ports in her Nemo room. A "snow room" can make up to four inches of snow, while the impressive spiral staircase rises through six decks.

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THURSDAY #1

Family Ski Weekend via an Axopar 37

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Join Ben Knowles from East Coast Yacht Sales and his family as they cruise on an Axopar 37 to a cross-country skiing adventure. See the Axopar's versatility and comfort, making family trips even with tots and adventures. 

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FRIDAY #1

Tying Up to a Piling

Tying Up to a Piling

Tying to a piling can be tricky. The round turn with half-hitch or half-hitch-on-a-bight makes the process quick and secure. See how the experts from Grady-White tie this one and the clove hitch here.

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