The Most Innovative Motoryachts in the World | Do You Know Your State’s Boating Laws? - 09/14/21

Cannes Yachting Festival

A Feast of Innovation

View of Le Vieux Port, one of two protected harbors that are part of the Cannes Yachting Festival, where the motoryachts were on display. The show ran from September 7-12.

This year’s Cannes Yachting Festival was a huge coming-out of COVID-19 party for the boating industry in Europe, plus a massive celebration of the best financial year that virtually all of the builders had experienced in decades. Other than the high spirits and bonhomie that swept the festival, the most notable aspect of the show was the large number of truly innovative motoryachts that made their European debuts. We think many of them point the way to the future direction of motoryacht design. Take a look at more than 30 yachts that caught our eyes for one reason or another. More...

Test Video

Palm Beach 50 Fly

Bring on the Rough Stuff

In 4’ to 6’ (1.22 m to 1.83 m) seas at nearly full throttle, the Palm Beach 50 Fly sliced through the seas with confidence. Her amidships engine installation keeps her sharp forefoot submerged so as to slice through waves, rather than pound through them. Her 6-degree deadrise at the transom keeps her stable in myriad sea conditions, provides lift and speed and leaves a relatively flat wake. The 50 Fly is one of the best handling boats we’ve ever tested with Volvo Penta’s IPS propulsion system. The video must be seen. More...

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Ocean Alexander 45 Divergence

Center Console w/Yacht Features

Ocean Alexander calls its first outboard-powered boat, the 45 Divergence, a day yacht for owners of larger boats from the company who want to stay in the family. The 45 Divergence could be a tender or just a second boat for someone who appreciates the build quality and luxury features that come in the larger offerings from Ocean Alexander. Those set the 45 Divergence apart from other entries in the crowded center-console dayboat crossover class. More...

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Sea-Doo GTX Limited 300

Premium Personal Watercraft

As personal watercraft become more sophisticated, consumers are looking for more modern amenities that they can find in their cars and even many boats. Sea-Doo’s GTX Limited 300 comes with standard Bluetooth display, 100 watts of stereo power, a USB port and a cover. She has one of the largest aft deck areas in class and she’s powered by a 300-hp supercharged engine with closed-loop cooling. More...

Boating Laws

New State-By-State Map of Boating Laws

If you’ve ever wondered what your state requires in terms of boat licensing, PFD age requirements and other state boating rules are – we have the answer. Check here for the requirements of your specific state. More...

Cruising Destination

Lighthouses of the Outer Banks

The Outer Banks of North Carolina are a string of barrier islands that jut out into the Atlantic Ocean and just beyond is the stretch of sea known as the Graveyard of the Atlantic. Lighthouses were built to help mariners navigate the dangerous passages. As time passed and modern navigation technology improved, many lighthouses no longer serve as navigation aids. They still stand as a reference to warn boaters to be vigilant. More...

Piloting

A Captain’s Guide to Better Boat Operation

As you can see in the image above, the passengers in this boat have been thrown to the deck. Find out why in this video that is all too real. More...

"Life is short and it’s here to be lived."

– Kate Winslet

Chilling out on a boat with family and friends is one of life’s great joys. SBC can put those experiences in your life at an affordable price in a premium boat.  Annual memberships in boats ranging from 27’ to 33’ (8.2 m to 10 m) are now available in St. Petersburg and Bradenton, Fla. Check them out at SovereignBoatClub.com or call 727-200-3474.

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