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MONDAY #1

Kadey-Krogen 58 EB:

Bluewater Capable, Coastal Comfort

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The Kadey-Krogen 48 AE is a sturdy, long-range trawler yacht designed for couples. With her folding mast in the down position, she is capable of completing the American Great Loop, even the Erie Canal portion.

WATCH CAPT. TRIP'S WALKTHROUGH

TUESDAY #1

Formula 310 Bowrider Outboard

Gilded Lilly on the Lake

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The 31' (9.45 m) Formula 310 BR is loaded with premium features and has a fit-and-finish without peer in class. The metallic paint job is optional -- and the best in the industry -- go for it!  We rate her 5 Stars.

SEE HER IN ACTION

WEDNESDAY #1

CL Yachts CLX96

Modernizing the Long-Range Cruiser

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The CLX96 is built to roam.  She's got the lines of an explorer, the functionality of a haute couture motoryacht, and the build reliability of an industrial workboat. That's because CL is both a yacht and a commercial builder. 

BOARD THE CLX96

THURSDAY #1

Tiara Yachts 56 LS: 

Tiara Yachts Unveils New Luxury Sport 

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The largest outboard-powered vessel in Tiara Yachts’ history, the 56 LS will debut at the Miami International Boat Show on February 12-16, 2025. Schedule a private walk-through aboard the 56 LS or any of Tiara’s 2025 models by visiting TiaraYachts.com.  

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FRIDAY #1

Bayliner V20 

New Bowrider, New Hull

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Bayliner brought boating to the masses by making its boats affordable, simple to operate, and stable. The new V20 series carries on the tradition with a low-cost, compact design -- but most important of all, she now has a conventional V-bottom which makes her far more comfortable in a light chop.

EXPLORE THE V20

Most Popular News Items of the Week

MONDAY #1

Essential Emergency Procedures

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Imagine a 92'  vessel, suddenly powerless, adrift, and grounding. Or a sailboat swallowed by sand after electrical and mechanical failures.  This article reveals critical steps when facing a total power loss. Preparation is paramount; panic is the enemy. 

STAY AFLOAT

TUESDAY #1

Tom Brady Joins Electric Boat Racing

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Icons Tom Brady, Rafael Nadal, and Sergio Perez are launching teams in the E1 World Championship. Witness their RaceBirds, hydrofoil speedsters capable of 58 mph fly across the water. This is the future of boat racing, and she's electric! 

FEEL THE RUSH

WEDNESDAY #1

Feadship's "One" Hits the Water:

A New Era of Superyacht Design

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Feadship's newest lady just splashed. At 249' (75.8 m), this titan of the sea, formerly Project 825, is a masterpiece of masculine elegance. Her glass-bottom pool and wellness center are just the beginning. A private owner's oasis awaits, complete with a touch-and-go helipad.

SEE ALL FOUR LEVELS

THURSDAY #1

NOAA Capitulates on Atlantic Speed Limit

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The proposed 10-knot speed restriction for boats 35' to 65' is dead in the water, thanks to a well-organized congressional lobbying effort led by Viking's Pat Healey and the NMMA. This is a significant victory for boaters' freedom offshore. but what about the future, and what about boats over 65'?

DISCOVER WHAT'S NEXT

FRIDAY #1

New Foiling Marvel is Under Development

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As demonstrated in last year's America's Cup, foils on boats can hit remarkably high speeds with relatively low energy input once foiling speeds are reached. Now, Walter Schulz, CEO and naval architect of Shannon Boat Company in Bristol, RI promises a new world of power boating.  See the video. 

3-WAY FOILING
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Every day, we feature a new photo. Submit yours for the chance to win a coveted BoatTEST hat! Here is this week’s winner. 

BoatTEST Photo Contest
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