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SBC Introduces a New Schaefer V33

Based in St. Petersburg, Fla.

CLUB DAYBOATING has never been better than on a new Schaefer V33, fully equipped with a cabin below, electric head, shower, wet bar and al fresco dining/cocktail table aft. She's a hardtop with a sun shade forward. Enjoy a little bit of the French Riviera right off St. Pete Beach. Start your boating adventure today. Visit SovereignBoatClub.com or contact us at 352-457-5314.

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Aquila 28 Molokai

Inshore/Offshore Fishing Machine

PERFORMANCE VIDEO. The Aquila 28 Molokai combines the shallow draft of a bayboat (about 13”/0.34 m drives up) with the sea handling capabilities of a much larger monohull thanks to her catamaran construction and 9' 8.5" (2.96 m) beam. Twin outboards give her get-home redundancy.

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YACHTWAVE Introduces AI Mechanic

Like having a seasoned mechanic aboard with you—at no charge!

Boattest AI Mechanic Placement - revised

FIRST LOOK. A new YACHTWAVE feature simplifies boat ownership by providing instant diagnostics and troubleshooting, making it easier and more cost-effective for boat owners to maintain their vessels. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, AI Mechanic™ provides real-time diagnostics and service recommendations for a wide range of marine equipment and mechanical devices.

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New Axopar 29 Sun Top

A Remarkable Dayboat/Sleeper

NEW AND GREATLY IMPROVED. In this video, Jan-Erik Viitala, CEO of Axopar and co-founder, goes into detail to explain the improvements of the new 29 Sun Top over the previous 28' (8.5 m) design. He shows in graphic detail how a very good boat was made much better. It's not often that a CEO of a boat company does such a thing.

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Beneteau Gran Turismo 45

Express Cruiser Overnights 6

PERFORMANCE VIDEO. The Beneteau 45 fits accommodations for up to six below, depending on layout choices. She has a full galley and dinette below in the two-stateroom version, plus added dinette in the salon. She fits a tender garage aft above the engine room.

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It All Starts at Cannes

9 New Motoryachts Debut

A COMING OUT PARTY. This year's Cannes Yachting Festival is the showcase of choice for a dozen builders specializing in very large motoryachts — more large motoryachts will be on display than ever before. Here are just a few of them.

NEW MOTORYACHTS AT CANNES

NOAA Releases Pacific Right Whale Data

ET TU NOAA? Our friends at NOAA have recently released data letting us know where the endangered Pacific right whales swim. Could a West Coast speed limit be in the works?

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How Does the Moon Affect Fishing?

FISHING WITH MOONSHINE. The moon influences tides and saltwater fish feeding and it may affect freshwater fish as well. Check out these tips for maximizing your catch during key lunar phases.

THE SILVERY MOON

Basics of Boat Design, Part II

Keep It Simple, Stupid!

FEXAS FRIDAY. More pearls of nautical wisdom from yacht designer and humorist Tom Fexas, who ruminates that even in his time, yachts had gotten just too complicated — which also made them too expensive and hard to maintain.