How to Dock Outboards Video | Princess X80 | Sirena 64 - 10/19/21

New Euro Styling

Princess X80

Spacious – Yet Stylish – Skylounge Yacht

The sculpted surfaces and flowing lines of the larger X95 are scaled down to the new X80 from Princess Yachts. She has what the builder calls a “super flybridge” that the company says she has 30% more useful interior space than a traditional flying bridge yacht. And she still has a large open lounge area abaft on the upper level. As we’ve seen with other yachts with enclosed flying bridges — or skylounges — removing the helm station from the main deck lets designers create more functionality there.  Belowdecks, she sleeps eight. Visit the Princess website and learn more...

New Launch

Riviera’s New 645 SUV to Debut

at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

Australia’s Riviera Yachts will introduce its 645 SUV to the North American market at the 2021 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show October 27-31. The express-style yacht is one of 10 models that Riviera will have on display. The largest yacht the company will have on display is the 72 Sports Motor Yacht while the smallest will be the 445 SUV. Riviera will also showcase the distinctive Belize 54 and 66 Daybridge models in their exhibit on C Dock, #335, in the Green Zone at the Bahia Mar marina. Following is the full list of yachts Riviera will have on display:

• Riviera 645 SUV
• Riviera 72 Sports Motor Yacht
• Riviera 50 Sports Motor Yacht
• Riviera 575 SUV
• Riviera 505 SUV
• Riviera 445 SUV

• Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition
• Riviera 5400 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition
• Belize 66 Daybridge
• Belize 54 Daybridge

Test Video

Sirena Yachts 64

Flying Bridge Yacht w/Expedition Feel

Naval architect Germán Frers and his team designed the Sirena 64 to have a low center of gravity. One of the things the manufacturer did to help create that attribute is use weight-saving Kevlar throughout the flying bridge and superstructure. A Seakeeper gyroscopic stabilizer helps ensure that passengers stay comfortable. When an owner wants to entertain friends closer to home, the flying bridge, bow, aft deck and salon offer inviting gathering areas. More...

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Axopar 37 Sun Top

Crossover for Sun-Bathed Adventures

There’s a practicality to the way Axopar names its boats. Take the 37 Sun Top, for example. She has an extra-large sliding canvas shade in the hardtop that can be opened to let the sun’s rays shine over all seven seats in the cockpit. Get the Brabus edition and the top opens with the push of a button. For more sun-worshipping options, there’s a lounge on top of the cabin with space for at least two to stretch out

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Outboard Engine Buyers' Guide

Suzuki DF300 and DF250

Choose Your Rotation

In its DF300AP and DF250AP outboard, Suzuki is the only engine manufacturer offering the ability to pick the rotation. The technology is called Suzuki Selective Rotation and it lets a builder or re-power center choose the direction in which the propeller spins. In the standard form, the engine spins to the right using the forward gear. Change the gear-shift mode and install a left-hand rotating prop and, voila, counter-rotation. This eliminates the need for a dealer or builder to order an engine that spins in a specific direction in advance.

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Grady-White Fisherman 236

Big-Boat Features and Still Trailerable

At 25’7” (7.80 m) with platforms and an 8’6” (2.59 m) beam, the Grady-White Fisherman 236 is a trailerable center-console with many of the design elements and attributes found on larger ocean-going boats. Her standard equipment list includes a livewell, large insulated fish boxes and a T-top with a full-height windshield. Cruising comforts include bow seats with available patented fold-away backrests. More...

Social Media

Facebook is So Yesterday –

Now There's a Social Network for Boaters

If you’re tired of getting notices from Facebook about people who want to friend you that may not be in your crowd, now is the time to think about joining Scuttlebutt, the social network for boaters. This is a new app that has been started by the publisher of Great Lakes Scuttlebutt, so he knows what boaters want to know about. In addition to sharing info with fellow boaters, the app has weather, wind and buoy data. Plus, discount offers are passed along. Learn more...

Boating Equipment

How to Keep Your Shore Power Humming

Keeping a boat shipshape at the dock pays dividends. Neat and clean looks great and passersby say what a “well-maintained vessel.” Feels good, doesn’t it? Yet every boat owner knows problems are just over the horizon and keeping shore power connections shipshape is a must. If a captain takes care of shore power connections, they will take care of him/her. For example, always power down before connecting or disconnecting cords. More...

Entertainment

2021 NMEA Awards

Multimedia Entertainment: Fusion Apollo MS-RA770

The world’s first touchscreen marine stereo with Apple AirPlay 2 and built-in Wi-Fi, the Apollo RA770 includes Fusion’s digital signal processing and enhanced PartyBus-Network capabilities. It has garnered numerous accolades since it was introduced and now adds to that collection with the 2021 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Award for Multimedia Entertainment. More...

How to Dock ANY Outboard Boat

This particular video covers docking single as well as multiple-engine outboard boats. In addition to the step-by-step instruction, there is some sage advice as to how to become proficient. See it Now...

Video Look at SBC’s

Robalo R317 in Bradenton

Sovereign Boat Club’s Robalo R317 located in Bradenton, Fla. was designed for entertaining, watersports and fishing. Comfortable ‘vista view’ seating with a power-adjustable aft lounge, an open cockpit and double swim platforms make this Robalo R317 family-friendly. Watch as Capt. Steve does a full test and inspection, and remember, this boat could be yours almost any time you want – if you’re a member of Sovereign Boat Club. Click here for more...

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