Capt. Steve checked out some noteworthy features of the Cobalt R8 (27’10”/8.48 m) and the R4 (24’3”/7.39 m) at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The company, noted for building premium-class boats, includes many standard features that would be extras on other brands. The R8 includes a sliding sunshade and a lounger that converts from standard seating configuration to a sun pad or rumble seat. Learn more here...
The Palm Beach 70, built by a division of Grand Banks, is constructed with lots of lovingly finished teak throughout the interior. But she’s also loaded with modern navigational and operational conveniences including a Seakeeper gyroscopic stabilizer, FLIR camera, Garmin autopilot, Twin Disc thruster and a fold-out helm station aft for easy docking. Powered salon windows bring the outdoors in. More...
The Everglades 455CC has a helm developed with Garmin Marine’s advanced electronics engineers to include three large multifunction displays. She has port and transom hullside doors handy for fishing and cruising. Premium features include triple Release Marine helm seats with SHOX rotating seat bases, a king-sized berth belowdecks and air-conditioning below and in the cockpit. More...
The Fairline F//Line 33 is a premium-class tender/dayboat that includes convertible accommodations below. Her bold profile is a head-turner and some of her engineering is impressive as well. For boarding from a larger vessel or seawall, the swim platform can be raised to maximum height. When it’s time to take a swim, the platform lowers to create a private beach. More...
The easier it is to change the oil in your inboard marine engine, the more likely it will be done regularly. One way to simplify oil changes is to install a permanently mounted changing system. Here’s a look at how to make that oil change as painless as possible. More...
After previewing her at the Cannes Yachting Festival, Finland’s Axopar Boats has unveiled its new flagship, the Axopar 45. The company calls the new model the “pinnacle of Axopar pedigree and DNA.” She was designed with customer input and will be available in five configurations. More...
Oddly enough, many boats are designed for just being on the water, but not for their occupants being in the water. That’s a shame because one of the most enjoyable aspects of boating is taking a dip in the crystal clear waters of the Florida West Coast. All boats in the Sovereign Boat Club fleet have ready access to the water. Shouldn’t you put a toe in the water with an SBC membership before taking the plunge to buy one? Check them out at SovereignBoatClub.com.
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