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The Sea Ray SLX 350 OB is an up-market day boat with a 10’6” (3 m) beam powered by twin 350-hp Mercury Verado, the company’s new V10 outboard. She is designed and equipped for long, sunny days on the water.
Docklines are often overlooked when it comes to properly equipping a boat — but they can be critical when conditions turn nasty, even in the most protected harbors. See details from one of the best-known makers of marine lines here.
This 54 Cantius is powered by twin 750-hp Volvo Penta IPS drives with 200 hours on them and has three cabins and two heads. She was kept in freshwater in a covered slip until Nov. 2022. According to J.D. Power, she is priced right.
The flying bridge is as spacious and luxurious as the salon on the Pearl 72 MY. Belowdecks, she offers two full-beam masters, a VIP stateroom and a guest stateroom — all with en suite heads. Plus, room for one crew.
The surprisingly large and luxurious cabin of the Pursuit OS 355 express includes a dinette with a power pedestal for effortless conversion to a V-bunk, while an amidships berth sleeps two more. She’s fast — see our test with triple 300-hp Yamahas.
For those who think environmentally-friendly boats have to be slow and dull, this year’s Monaco Energy Boat Challenge presented some startling performers. Fifty boats entered the event. More...
Cruising
Where to Dock & Dine on Long Island Sound
Historic waterfront villages and some great waterfront eateries make multiple stops on Long Island Sound a must for boaters cruising through the region as well as for weekend boaters.
The Fuel Supply Module on every outboard engine is a delicate system that performs a number of functions. If it goes bad, you’re stuck. Here’s how you can fix it — or have your dealer do it. More...
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