Can you live on a 40' cat? Capt. Shelley thinks a couple can on this Leopard cat.
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Solara S-250:
Shallow Draft and Easy Trailering
VALUE FOR THE MONEY. Is your adventurous spirit calling? The Solara S-250 is ready to answer. Her trailerable design means you can chase the sun, explore new waterways, and create lasting memories -- on your own schedule. Pack your gear.
MIAMI WALKTHROUGH. The Brazilian NX 340 is a dayboat ready for the sandbar, but also has a cruising component with a large sleeping area both forward and amidships. Our favorite feature is the cockpit which is made for entertaining.
FLOATING HOME. The Leopard 40PC is the smallest in the company's lineup but is still large enough to be an efficient liveaboard cruiser for a couple, according to Capt. Shelley, who lived aboard a similar-sized cat for three years.
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A mishap in the engine room and a failed bow thruster challenge their navigation in the Dismal Swamp. Emerging in Norfolk's Navy shipyards, they encounter warships, a local band, and a closed bistro. Will the Boomershines overcome these hurdles? Tune in to find out!
San Diego Bay, where the sunrise is so stunning, even the seagulls pause to admire it.
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