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NEW NX Boats NX41 Horizon 

Brazilian Dayboat Concept 

NX41 Horizon

TWO CABINS BELOW NX Boats of Brazil has gained attention for sleek hardtop dayboats built for entertaining and quick coastal runs. The NX41 Horizon carries that formula into a 39'8" platform with twin Mercury V10 outboards capable of speeds over 50 mph. A social cockpit with outdoor galley connects to the swim platform, while below are two cabins, a real shower, and space for overnight stays.

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World Cat 235TE

Catamaran Offshore Fishing

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TWIN-HULL FISHER World Cat has been building catamaran center consoles since 1998 and the 235TE is the fishing-focused version of that formula. Twin 150-hp Yamahas pushed her to 48.5 mph in testing, with a best cruise of 23 mph and 265 nm of range. The cat hull means a 9-inch draft, a centerline swim platform, and deck space a 22-foot monohull cannot match. Standard hardtop, 30-gallon livewell, 150-qt fishboxes.

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US Coast Guard Captain's License

Practice Questions 

INLAND ONLY Signals shall be sounded by a power-driven vessel intending to overtake __________.

A. any vessel when within half a mile of that vessel
B. another power-driven vessel when both power-driven vessels are in sight of one another
C. another power-driven vessel only when within half a mile of that power-driven vessel
D. any vessel when both are in sight of one another

Nimbus T8

From Tender to Family Boat

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46 KNOTS ON ONE ENGINE Built in Sweden, the Nimbus T8 traces its roots to megayacht tenders but works just as well as a capable dayboat. Her full walkaround layout, convertible cockpit seating, and open deck plan keep traffic moving easily while the forward sunpad and compact cabin with a two-person berth support relaxed overnights. Single-outboard power up to 300 hp pushes her to about 46 knots.

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Sovereign Boat Fleet

All the Boat, None of the Boatyard Bills

SBF Robalo Bradenton

EIGHT DAYS GUARANTEED Sovereign Boat Club members get guaranteed access to boats eight days every month starting at $695 per month with a 12-month program. No hauling, no yard bills, no maintenance. The Robalo R317 dual console pictured here is available in the Bradenton/Cortez, Florida fleet and shows the kind of serious dayboat included in the lineup.

 

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Garmin quatix 8

Next-Gen Marine Smartwatch

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WRIST-HELM CONTROL Garmin’s quatix 8 pushes the idea of a “marine smartwatch” much further. Voice commands can control compatible chartplotters, navigation tools, and onboard systems, while the screen shows real-time boat data underway. With a sapphire lens, titanium bezel, 40-meter water rating, and battery life measured in weeks, this wearable starts to feel like part of the helm.

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US Coast Guard Captain's License

Practice Question - Answer 

B) another power-driven vessel when both power-driven vessels are in sight of one another

Inland Navigation Rule 34 applies when two power-driven vessels are in sight of one another, requiring specific sound signals to indicate an overtaking maneuver.

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