Crossing the Gulf Stream | Plastic Found in Oysters | Tying Up Your Boat the Right Way - 07/14/24

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Most Popular Boats of the Week

MONDAY #1

Riviera 58 SMY

The Riviera 58 SMY was inspired by a wish list from experienced Riviera owners and the expertise shows in operational details. She has a fuel capacity of 1,585 gal. (6,000 L), giving her a 437 nm range at a cruise speed of 22 knots and an over 1,100 nm range at a displacement speed of 9.5 knots. That's the beast, now see the beauty inside. 

TUESDAY #1

Tiara EX54

Stylish, Stable and Fully-Loaded

2024 marks Tiara's 50th anniversary and the expertise of building boats for half a century shows through in the new Tiara EX54. She has a complete outdoor galley on the transom, fold-out balconies enlarging the aft deck and three well-appointed staterooms below. 

WEDNESDAY #1

NEW XO Boats DFNDR 9

She's a Mini Explorer Yacht

The 28'11" (8.8 m) DFNDR 9 is new to the U.S. Like other XO models, she has a heavy gauge marine aluminum hull and GRP interior and deck. She's designed as a dayboat/weekender for two — but we can see her doing much more for adventurous boaters. The forward cabin has access from the helm and the bow.  

THURSDAY #1

Eastern Boats 27 Tournament

Offshore Ready

One of our favorite boats in the Eastern line is the 27 Tournament. The reason we like her is because she can do it all — inshore and offshore fishing, comfortable cruising in all weather conditions, and with her large cockpit, she has plenty of entertaining space. Find out how she handles and more.

FRIDAY #1

NEW Offshore Yachts 65 CE

The Offshore 65 CE can be built to the buyer’s specifications to a greater degree than we see with many other builders.  For example, this 65-footer has a 19'6" (5.94 m) beam, which we often find on 90' (27.43 m) vessels. Customized details include heated decks in the heads, four staterooms for a large family and even a special cabin for the owner's dog, Timber. 

Most Popular News Items of the Week

MONDAY #1

Tying Up Your Boat the Right Way

Seamanship

Sean Horsfall, owner of Len’s Cove Marina, walks us through the right way to secure a boat at a dock, whether it’s a rowboat or a 70-foot yacht. He also gives some reminders on use of fenders and buying the right dock lines for each job.

TUESDAY #1

We Compare 3 Boston Whalers

Capt. Trip compares three Boston Whaler center consoles, the 250 Dauntless, the 280 Dauntless and the 330 Outrage. Each boat has strong points and two have higher price points. See the trade-offs in this video — chances are, only one is best for your specific application. But, which one?

WEDNESDAY #1

Plastic Found in British Oysters and Mussels

A study by the Universities of Brighton and Portsmouth showed that GRP is breaking down, contaminating coastal waters and particles of it are ending up in food we love. 

THURSDAY #1

Planning a Gulf Stream Crossing

GPS systems have simplified navigation for short crossings like those between Florida and the Bahamas, but understanding current dynamics remains crucial. This is especially important when traveling at displacement speeds.

FRIDAY #1

Axopar 37 to the Bahamas

In 3'-4' Gulf Stream Seas

Two South Florida brothers transport a ton of watertoys from Ft. Lauderdale to a white sand beach in the Bahamas in an Axopar 37. Cruising at 30 mph, she crossed in 3-4 footers with a full cabin of passengers and a boat-load of water toys. Then the fun begins. 

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