72 More Miles | Fly 82 Flagship | Raft-Up Tips - 7/16/2026

MORE COCKPIT The Fly 82 is Azimut's new flagship, following the Fly 78 at 81'4" overall and 63,200 kg at full load. She carries triple 900-hp Volvo Penta IPS1200 engines standard, with an optional 1,000-hp IPS1350 upgrade reported to reach over 32 knots and a 25-knot cruise. Four en-suite cabins sit on the lower deck.
 

OFFSHORE PACKAGE Built for long runs offshore, this 2022 Valhalla V-41 carries quad Mercury 400s, a custom Palm Beach Towers marlin tower, Seakeeper stabilization, and premium Garmin electronics. With just 395 engine hours and located in Jupiter, FL, she's been maintained and equipped for serious fishing.
 

Rental Boats Are the Future Sovereign Boat Fleet is a "fleet" -- not a "club." Clubs have high initiation fees, monthly payments, 12-month contracts, and half-days on weekends (because they have too many members). Why go to that expense and commitment only to find that the boat is not available when you want it? At Sovereign, boats are available, they are premium boats (generally much better than club boats), and you only pay for the days you use them. Locations are in Bradenton, St.Pete, and Palm Beach, FL.
 

BUYER BEWARE Before buying a center console, it pays to understand the compromises. Based on owner feedback and BoatTEST experience, this roundup looks at ten recurring complaints, including wet rides, limited storage, fuel costs, and mechanical access that can become frustrating after purchase.
 

72 MORE MILES Sharrow Marine tested its continuous blade propellers against conventional three-blade props on a Cape Horn 34 XS running twin Yamaha 425 XTOs. At a 30 mph cruise, the Sharrow props added 72 miles of range, while top speed came in 3 mph higher than the stock setup. 
 

LAST IN, FIRST OUT A raft-up looks simple until it's time to break it apart. The order matters: the last boat to arrive should be the first to leave, backing down and away before the next crew unties. Tide and current get a mention too, since either can complicate an otherwise simple exit.