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Sirena Yachts 78 

Home-Style Main Deck 

Sirena 78

BUILT LIKE A CUSTOM The Sirena 78 reflects the Turkish builder’s focus on lower-volume production and in-house craftsmanship. Her plumb bow extends waterline length for added interior volume, while the main deck integrates galley, dining, and salon into a single, open-plan living space. Variable dining configurations, generous natural light in the VIP, and larger U.S.-market heads reflect a design aimed at experienced owners seeking a personalized layout.

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Scandinavian Weekender

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CRUISE AT 41.5 Since 1968, Sweden’s Nimbus has built boats around safety, practicality, and restrained Scandinavian design. The W11 carries that forward in a 40'7" walkaround with wide starboard passages and a side boarding platform for water access at anchor. With twin 300-hp Verado V8s she reached 46.1 mph and ran 0–30 in 14.4 seconds, while still offering two cabins below for extended time aboard.

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2018 Formula 350 Crossover Bowrider OB

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LIFT-KEPT IN FORT LAUDERDALE This 2018 Formula 350 Crossover Bowrider OB pairs Formula’s deep-V hull with triple Mercury Verado 350-hp outboards and joystick piloting. A Seakeeper 3, Kohler 5 kW generator (approx. 92 hours), SureShade aft sunshade, and Garmin electronics round out a strong equipment list. Open bow seating meets a compact cabin below for overnight stays. Mocha hull, new exterior upholstery, and synthetic teak decking complete a well-maintained, second-owner package.

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Axopar 28: Nothing Like Her in Club Boats

Axopar 28 Cabin

ALL-SEASON CRUISING The Axopar 28 Cabin is virtually the only cabin boat in a club fleet anywhere in Florida.  This premium vessel has side doors and a sun roof that opens up for the outdoor feeling, but can be buttoned up for rainy days or when there's a chill in the air.  Like all SBF boats she has an electric head that mom and the kids will like. Bradenton/Cortez -- just 10 minutes from the bay or gulf.  A premium boat at low rates.

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Charter Captain’s Choice

Sharrow Props Made the Difference

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BOUGHT FOR SHARROW When Captain Will Sanchelli set out to launch his own offshore charter operation, one factor stood out: the boat already had Sharrow props. After sea trialing, he says the fuel numbers sealed it. For a guide running long Gulf Stream trips, reduced fuel burn, quieter trolling, less white water, and no cavitation in hard turns translate directly into operating savings.

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Return to the Spray

Living the Legend

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LET GO THE LINES In 1895, Joshua Slocum became the first sailor to circumnavigate the globe singlehandedly, later capturing it in Sailing Alone Around the World, a book that has shaped generations of sailors. Inspired by that story, Bill Hicks spent 23 years building a 43-foot wooden re-creation of Spray. Today he lives aboard Wildwood II, still balancing her sails by hand and letting her steer herself, just as Slocum once did.

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