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Invictus ST550:
A New Flagship
A DARING VISION Invictus has a reputation for building boats to order through its Atelier program, and the new flagship ST550 is no different. She flips the script by enhancing the bow lounge and tucking away a tender garage at the stern, all while using smoked glass in the high bulwarks to keep you connected to the water.
EXPRESS CRUISER If you’re exploring options in the late-model, 40-foot sterndrive cruiser segment, the Beneteau Gran Turismo 41 offers several noteworthy features to consider. One highlight is its expansive U-shaped settee—among the largest in this size range—which provides ample seating for guests. Additionally, the two-stateroom layout allows comfortable overnight accommodations for four.
DIESEL OUTBOARD IS KING An engine built from the ground up to be a marine diesel outboard. The Cox CXO300 provides the torque to get heavy boats on plane and stay there, all while sipping fuel. This engine is changing the way we think about outboard power and efficiency.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND, Which is TRUE for a vessel in a traffic separation scheme that is joining a traffic lane from the side?
A)the vessel should enter at as small an angle as possible to the traffic flow
B) the vessel should never enter the traffic lane except at termination points
C)the vessel should enter as nearly as practical at right angles to the general direction of traffic flow
D)the vessel should only enter in the case of an emergency or to engage in fishing within the zone
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A) the vessel should enter at as small an angle as possible to the traffic flow
This is because entering at a sharp angle would disrupt the flow of traffic, increase the risk of collision, and make it difficult for other vessels to predict your movements. Entering at a small angle allows for a smooth, safe transition into the lane
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