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New Riviera 645 SUV Series II

World Premiere Announced 

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SERIES II Riviera has unveiled the 645 SUV Series II, the next generation of one of her best-known offshore cruisers. Building on the model introduced in 2021, the Series II promises refinements aimed at blue-water cruising while retaining the enclosed helm and indoor-outdoor layout that define Riviera's SUV line.

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Nimbus W11

Weekender With Two Cabins

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MOVE EASILY Instead of squeezing in a narrow side deck, the Nimbus W11 carries a wider passage to starboard, making it easier to move between the helm, bow, and cockpit. Below, two private sleeping cabins fit into a 40-footer without sacrificing the open feel on deck.

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Pre-Owned Yacht Spotlight: Thunder

2021 Fountaine Pajot MY4S

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NEVER BEEN CHARTERED Docked in St. Petersburg, FL, this MY4.S runs the three-stateroom, two-head Owner's layout with a custom fold-down anchor light built for extra bridge clearance. The broker lists her as never having been chartered, and her running gear has stayed lift-kept since new.

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Electric Outboard Goes Global

Replaces A 115-HP Outboard

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FAST CHARGE READY Flux Marine's FM115 electric outboard just cleared EU certification, with the company citing more than 50,000 kilometers logged by customers in salt and fresh water. Its European debut comes on an Austrian-built RIB from i-RIB, offered with 56 or 84 kWh battery packs.

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Trip Prep Essentials

Ten Tips For a Smoother Charter

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SMOOTH SAILING The difference between a smooth charter and a stressful one often comes down to preparation. This collection focuses on practical ideas that save time, reduce hassle, and help the crew spend more time enjoying the destination.

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MarineMax Adds Ducari Yachts

World Cat's Newest Venture

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EXCLUSIVE TO FLORIDA MarineMax has struck an exclusive deal with World Cat to bring a new power catamaran brand, Ducari Yachts, to market. The first model, the Ducari 37XIV Sport, launches this year at nine MarineMax locations across Florida, marking the retailer's first standalone catamaran brand.

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Life Is Better on a Boat: America's 250th birthday, viewed from the bow deck of a Meridian 44 moored at The Wharf Marina in Washington, D.C.

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