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Galeon 435 GTO:
The Transformer Dayboat
THE SHAPE-SHIFTER The Galeon 435 GTO is a dayboat that just feels a whole lot bigger. Galeon is a Polish builder known for its groundbreaking features like those fold-down gunwales. Bringing the beam so far forward gives her an incredible amount of interior space, including a roomy master and a second stateroom that's surprisingly large for a boat her size.
FROM CUSTOMER TO FAMILY What makes a boat brand so great that customers become lifelong fans? For Formula, it's about more than the boat itself. A personal designer, direct access to the engineers who build her, and a two-day, on-the-water delivery process are just some of the reasons her owners call themselves part of the Formula "family."
What is an advantage of the magnetic compass aboard vessels?
A.All points on the compass rose are readily visible B. Compass error is negligible at or near the earth's magnetic poles C. It is reliable due to its essential simplicity. D. It does not have to be checked as often.
Sharrow Props:
More People, More Speed
PROP TEST Every boater wants more speed and better efficiency. A recent test on a Duckworth 30 XL shows how a different type of propeller can unlock both. We put a set of revolutionary new props to the test against conventional wheels to see if they could improve performance, and the numbers speak for themselves.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW Go behind the scenes with Pearl Yachts' Managing Director to hear about their latest model, the Pearl 63. Get an inside look at the new vessel's features, from the full-beam master suite with a private staircase to her four distinct interior themes, and find out when she’ll make her U.S. debut.
A SUDDEN FLIP A new vessel's maiden voyage was an instant disaster. Minutes after her launch in Turkey, she began to list and sank. An investigation into the cause revealed a startling breakdown in safety. Find out what went wrong with the new vessel and how this tragic event is impacting the shipbuilding world.
HIGH SEAS HILARITY The seas are calling, and so are the shenanigans. This compilation video is a reminder that some boating adventures are a real head-scratcher. From questionable techniques by boaters trying to get a few extra miles an hour to a car in a completely absurd spot, these are the blunders that will leave you speechless.
Sold the house in 2020, and moved aboard a Nordic Tug 42 CODA and never looked back
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A magnetic compass is a fundamental and reliable tool for navigation because it doesn't rely on complex electronics or external power sources. Its operation is based on a simple, physical principle: the alignment of a magnetized needle with the Earth's magnetic field. This simplicity makes it a dependable backup even if a vessel loses all power or experiences a system failure.
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