CL Yachts CLX96: Expedition Yacht w/Techy Build

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CL Yachts CLX96:

Expedition Yacht w/Techy Build

With a reverse-angled house and plumb bow the CLX96 has an expedition yacht-style superstructure, but an on-deck and hull-sides look of a contemporary motoryacht. Under the skin she’s a high-tech build with a floating frame to minimize vibration and all tankage is integrated with the bottom to increase rigidity, strength, and lower the CG. More...

First Look

HyFoil Catamarans:

RIB's Ride on Hydrofoils

HyFoil Catamaran RIB’s are built with hydrofoil wings between the twin hulls to make them fast, fuel efficient, and easy-riding according to the company. The hulls are available in fiberglass or carbon fiber composites and in lengths of 22’ (6.7 M) and 28’ (8.5 M). More...

Test Video

Scout 377 LXF:

Generator-Free Premium Build

Scout’s “S Class” boats, including the 377 LXF, carries a lithium-ion battery bank so powerful that there’s no need for a generator to power AC, stabilizer and other gear. She’s the only production center console we know of that is built with 100% epoxy resin encasing carbon fiber and E-glass. More...

Start Boating Today for Less!

Sovereign Boat Club has affordable membership options for busy families in Tampa, Riviera Beach, Bradenton and St. Pete, Florida. Entry levels boats are available at very attractive rates. Inquire now before the peak boating season begins. More...

Captain's Tips

Inverter vs. Generator

Which is Best For You?

Both inverters and generators have their advantages and disadvantages for supplying power aboard - check out this quick guide to which might work best for your boating needs. More...

Kids on Boats

Bring Them Up Right:

Safety Drills Can Save Lives

Kids love on-board safety drills. Repeated practice and rehearsal of emergency situations not only protects your guests and kids, but they are the owner’s responsibility. More...

Adults on Boats

BUI - Staying Sober Saves Lives 

A glass of wine a loaf or bread and thou makes for good times on a boat, but it can turn into an accident in less time than it takes to pop a cork. Check this video for strategies. More...

8 Bells

A Shipmate Who Had the Right Stuff

Peter Bowker, savoring a drink after a hard-fought ocean race.

If Tom Wolf had known Peter Bowker, who died last week at age 95, he would have recognized him as the Chuck Yeager of sailing -- Peter had the right stuff.  And, like Yeager, he was a quiet man, and handled any challenge offshore with a laconic, calm demeanor and wit. He is the only man we know of who could go quip-to-quip with Ted Turner and come out a winner.  More...

“Accidents of the Week,” relates the major U.S. boating accidents designed to alert responsible boaters to boating hazards. It's for VIP Subscribers only, and is well worth price of admission. More...

Photo of The Day

Half Moon Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica.

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