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BRABUS Shadow 1500 Cross Top

Axopar Hull, BRABUS Vision 

Brabus Shadow 1500 engines

CAR TUNER LOGIC Known for turning Mercedes performance cars into tightly engineered, high-output machines, BRABUS brings that same design discipline to this collaboration with Axopar. The Shadow 1500 Cross Top pairs Axopar’s offshore-running hull with triple Mercury Racing 500R outboards and a protected helm. Modular deck zones, gullwing access, and a cross top keep her focused on speed without giving up day-to-day usability.

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Practice Questions 

INLAND ONLY You have made your vessel up to a tow and are moving from a pier out into the main channel. Your engines are turning ahead. What whistle signal should you sound?

A. One prolonged blast
B. Three long blasts
C. Five or more short rapid blasts
D. One prolonged and two short blasts

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Formula 457 CCS

More Than a Day Run

Formula 457 CCS (2024) Features Review _ BoatTEST-low

MADE FOR MILES Formula’s 457 CCS is built around moving people comfortably and quickly. Triple 600-hp Mercury Verados deliver serious offshore range and speed, while the deep-V hull, Seakeeper 6, and bow thruster support control when conditions turn. Wide walkways, powered weather doors, and a real cabin with 6’6” headroom make her feel ready for long days that turn into overnights.

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Sovereign Boat Fleet

Eight Days, Locked In

SBF Robalo Bradenton

THE MATH WORKS For boaters who want time on the water without long-term ownership math, this limited Sovereign Boat Club offer stands out. A 12-month program delivers eight full boating days per month for as low as $695. The Robalo R317 shown here is part of the Bradenton/Cortez, FL fleet, ready when the calendar says it’s time to go boating.

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Up to $75,000 Off

Savings, Right Now 

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STACKED SAVINGS WINDOW Factory-backed discounts are now in play across every Boston Whaler lineup, with savings ranging from $3,000 on Super Sports to as much as $75,000 on select Outrage models. On qualifying new-boat packages, Mercury adds seven years of factory-backed coverage. Together, the incentives create a rare buying window that runs through March 29, 2026.

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Boats, Printed

Beyond Prototypes

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NO MOLDS REQUIRED A new Dutch yard isn’t talking about 3D printing boats someday. They’re already doing it. Founded by engineers behind large-format industrial printers, Dutch Boat Factory is using automated printing to turn out small boats, hulls, and workboats now. Faster builds, fewer molds, and materials designed for reuse point to a very different production playbook.

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Fueling Made Clear

Why Pausing Helps 

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THE 90-SECOND PAUSE Modern fuel systems are less forgiving than many realize. This video explains why opening both fills matters, how much fuel tanks actually hold versus what pumps show, and how rushing the last minute can strain seals and valves. The advice is simple, measurable, and easy to miss at the dock.

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US Coast Guard Captain's License

Practice Question - Answer 

A) One prolonged blast

Under the Inland Rules, one prolonged blast is sounded by a vessel leaving a dock or berth to warn other traffic that she is getting underway and entering the channel.

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