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Formula 350 Crossover Bowrider

Fast Premium Bowrider Overnights Two

The sleek Formula 350 Crossover Bowrider looks and runs like a sportboat with a top speed of 60.7 mph in our tests. She also sleeps two below and includes a galley and standup head and shower.

Sneak Peek

Cutwater 288 Coupe

A Cut Above the Ordinary

This handsome Pacific Coast build has inventive reversible cockpit seating and very clean rigging on the double Yamaha outboards. She includes a grill on the swim platform, a 6’4” (1.93 m) hideaway berth amidships and a swing-up cabin window that opens an aft-facing seat to the cockpit.

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The Truth About Re-Propping

With Sharrows

The big question many boat owners face — particularly those with older boats — is if they should replace, re-power or re-prop. Who better to ask that question than people who have done it? No matter what brand of outboard or type of boat, we are hearing the same remarks. Here’s what they say. 

Test Video

Fountain 38 LS

Very Fast, Very Fishy

Yep, she runs 75.7 mph because — hey, she’s a Fountain, what did you expect? Cut her back to 60 mph and the range is greater than 400 SM! Time to plane is just 3.3 seconds with triple 400-hp Mercury Verados.

Pre-Owned Yacht

Tony Soprano’s Yacht is For Sale

The Stugots, the boat made famous by the cult-classic series The Sopranos, has been listed for sale in Stamford, CT with United Yacht Sales broker Paul Ouimette. The current name of this 1999 Cape Fear 47 Sportfish is Never Enough.

Boating Safety

Prepare Your Passengers for the Unexpected

While boating accidents are rare, they do happen. You owe it to your passengers to give them a basic understanding of how to run the boat and how to deal with common challenges before you leave the dock. Here are some tips. Read More. 

Mega & Superyachts

Inside Incredible Celebrity Yachts

World-class celebrities own or charter world-class yachts. See some of the most amazing here, including Beyoncé’s $2 million per week charter and Michael Jordan’s 80-meter $80 million dollar Mr. Terrible, including a basketball court. Read More

Boat Buying

12 Tips for Choosing a Pontoon Boat, Part I

Pontoon boats are great for family and friends, but they work best if they fit the owner's needs for space, amenities and speed. More...

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Full moon lights up the marina in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard.

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