Fastest 10 Motoryachts in the World | BoatTEST’s Design Innovation Award | Lightning Protection - 09/29/21

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Wally WHY200:

Winning the Space Race

The Wally WHY200 was awarded the "Best Avant-Garde Yacht" at the Cannes Yachting Festival and little wonder as she is full of innovations at every turn – which is why she has won the coveted BoatTEST “Motoryacht Innovation Award of the Year.” Interior deck space measures 2,153 sq. ft. (200 sq. m) and the exteriors decks, virtually all of which can be used for entertaining, are 1,550 sq. ft. (144 sq. m). Now, while she might not be everyone’s cup of tea, the fact remains that Wally has once again pushed the envelope and this time her designers were thinking in the box instead of out of it. We hope that designers of all types and sizes of boat give this vessel a good look, because we see many ideas here that can be stolen. Remember, Picasso once said, “A great artist is never too proud to steal.” More...

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Leopard 43 PC:

Bluewater-Bound Power Cat

While she is certainly capable of island-hopping, the Leopard 43 PC is an ocean-going catamaran designed for long-range cruising. She’s powered by twin 320-hp Yanmar 8LV320 diesel inboards and during our tests, she hit a top speed of 24 knots at 3730 rpm. Back down to 1500 rpm and 8.3 knots and she wrings 3.0 nautical miles out of a gallon of diesel and has a range of 713 nautical miles. If a captain needs to cover less distance in a shorter time, at a fast cruise of 16.7 knots at 2800 rpm, she still gets more than 1 mpg and can cover 254.4 nautical miles. More...

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Yamaha EX Limited:

Full-Featured, 50-mph PWC

The flagship of Yamaha’s EX series, the EX Limited has the features enthusiasts want without all the bells and whistles reserved for the higher-dollar luxury touring craft. The EX Limited comes with two fenders, pull-up cleats, an improved towrope attachment point, a tube with a cover, a 12-volt air pump and portable stereo speakers. She’s also a three-up machine that tops 50 mph. More...

Pre-Owned Yacht

2018 Lagoon 63':

Mare Blu

This 2018 Lagoon 63MY is the newest model available from this side of the Atlantic. Mare Blu has five cabins and heads belowdecks so she can accommodate a large family or be used as a charter platform. Her bronze hullsides are a vinyl wrap and she’s powered by twin Volvo Penta D4 diesel inboards. The current charter business can be sold with the yacht as a package for future bookings. More...

New Product

FLIR Introduces Raymarine YachtSense to North America:

FLIR Systems has made Raymarine’s YachtSense, a digital control system for a vessel’s electrical systems, available to the North American market. The modular nature of the YachtSense system makes it easier to automate a vessel for builders and technical installers. It’s engineered for reliability, flexibility and ease-of-use and is scalable and customizable, offering intuitive control of on board systems through a Raymarine Axiom multifunction display. More...

Need for Speed

10 Fastest Motoryachts in the World

In 1988 Long Island car dealer John Staluppi’s quest to break the 50-mph barrier was accomplished in his 143’ (43.62 m) Octopussy in a river not far from the Heesen yard where she was built in Holland. Since then, large yacht owners have tasked their designers to come up with much faster motoryachts. In the meantime, Staluppi has traded in his radar gun for a fishing reel and a 92’ Viking convertible, named Miss Moneypenny. Today we present a video that shows the fastest 10 large motoyachts in the world, a quest promoted by Staluppi. More...

Cruising Destinations

A Venice Without the Hordes

When someone mentions a trip to Venice, it’s probable that the famous Italian city comes to mind. A close second would be Venice, CA, with its beachy, boardwalk vibe. But in the Venice on Florida’s southern Gulf coast, you’ll find artistry of another kind and beaches that rank among America’s top rated. Once you see it for yourself, you’ll find this Venice remains all at once mysterious and inviting.

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Safety Equipment

Elna Lightning Protection

For several years now, the damages caused by lightning strikes on yachts have been increasing. Reported incidents, up to and including total losses, have tripled and experts expect the numbers to continue to rise. ELNA GmbH, based near Hamburg, Germany, offers a lightning-protection system that large yacht owners have already had installed on the masts of their vessels. More...

Outboard Engine Buyers' Guide

Pop Quiz:

How Many 100-HP Outboards Are There?

We all know by now that there is only one 600-hp engine on the market, but there is also only one 500-hp outboard and one 400-hp outboard. This makes sense because these engines are expensive, so the markets for them are small. But, when we get to 300-hp engines there are 10, and there are no fewer than 11 200-hp motors. The question is: How many 100-hp engines are there — 15, 10, 8, or 6? Click here to find out...

Safety Video

What is Missing in this Picture?

According to United States Coast Guard statistics, more than half of the fatalities that take place on the water could be prevented if the victims had been wearing a personal flotation device or life jacket. It’s not enough to simply have enough on board for everyone. More...

"The Greatest Danger in Life is that We Aim Too Low and Reach It." - Michelangelo

Members of the Sovereign Boat Club aim high in life. That's why they have chosen to be members of a very exclusive boat club: one that has only the highest-quality boats ready for sea and travel. Annual memberships in boats ranging from 23' to 37' (8.2 m to 10 m) are now available in St. Petersburg, Bradenton, and Jupiter, Fla. Check them out at SovereignBoatClub.com or call 727-200-3474.

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