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Axopar 29 Sun Top:
Designed By You
YOUR BLANK CANVAS When it comes to the Axopar Sun-Top, her personality starts with a simple choice: color. This isn’t just a boat; it’s a blank canvas for your personal story. Her highly customizable design allows owners to build a vessel that perfectly fits their vision, from the exterior aesthetic to the interior layout, making her an extension of their adventurous spirit.
THE BONUS ROOM The Riviera 64 Sports Motor Yacht was designed for extended, liveaboard cruising. She includes a dedicated utility room located right where owners wanted it: between the engine room and master stateroom. This ingenious space is big enough for a full-size washer and dryer, tools, or additional storage, proving that even a vessel her size can be a genuine home away from home.
New Props Make the Contender 30ST A Long Ranger - 118 Miles Longer
COMPARISON TEST Contender 30ST is used by meat anglers and big-game trophy hunters for canyon-running and down-island fishing. It’s here that the Sharrow props come into their own because they are much more fuel-efficient in the mid-range -- and produce greater range. See the results of a recent Sharrow comparison test pitting conventional wheels against its revolutionary loop props on a Contender 30ST.
Under the U.S. Aids to Navigation System, a special mark possesses which of the following characteristics?
A.Must be lighted with a fixed or flashing white light B. May show a yellow light with a flashing rhythm C. May show a light with the Morse code "A" rhythm D. Must be lighted with a yellow isophase light
Pre-Owned Yacht Spotlight: "KAT'S MEOW"
2004 Cabo 40 Express
EXPRESS FISHER The 2004 40 Cabo Express "KAT'S MEOW" features a Michael Peters hull design with a sharp bow entry and large flare. She has a wide beam and shallow draft. She is equipped with a full tower and Simrad electronics, and records of her MAN engine service are available.
THE FLYING FERRY The future of high-speed boating is here, and it's flying just above the water. A New Zealand company is opening its first U.S. office to meet demand for its hydrofoiling electric ferries. With a top speed of 30 knots and a quiet, efficient ride, this game-changing technology is now being explored for a leisure vessel variant.
THE COMEBACK STORY Good news from the Chesapeake Bay! A new report from the Department of Natural Resources shows that the oyster population has skyrocketed over the last 20 years. With lower disease rates and careful harvesting restrictions, this remarkable comeback is a testament to what's possible when conservation efforts pay off.
HANDSHAKE DESIGNS How do major boat designs go from an idea to a reality? Designer Tom Fexas argues it’s less about business and more about fate. This fascinating look back at his career reveals how chance encounters on the docks turned a potential lawsuit into a long-term partnership and led to million-dollar designs based on little more than a handshake.
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Under the U.S. Aids to Navigation System, special marks are used to indicate a special area or feature, such as a spoil ground or a traffic separation zone. These marks are always yellow in color. If they are lighted, they must display a yellow light with a flashing rhythm to distinguish them from other marks.
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