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Hunt Yachts Ocean 63

A Modern Classic

Hunt Yachts tells us its new Ocean 63 was designed for an experienced owner/operator. She’s powered by twin 1,000-hp Volvo Penta IPS1350s, has an 18’ (5.48 m) beam and had a 66% fuel load for a tested weight of about 84,683 lbs. (38,411 kg). During our sea trials, we hit a top speed of 31.8 knots at 2470 rpm. We found best cruise at 2200 rpm, where she ran 26.5 knots and had a range of 329.6 nautical miles. She has upper and lower helm stations and her engine compartment is among the most spacious in class.

Her 20-degree deadrise at the transom and hull was designed specifically for offshore work by C. Raymond Hunt Design, the firm that developed the deep-V concept more than 50 years ago. Located in Portsmouth, RI, Hunt Yachts embraces the traditional Downeast look with its own interpretation of the genre, which should never go out of style. The long experience of the Hunt corporate infrastructure ensures a knowledgeable build – she is built to American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) standards with only the highest quality equipment and materials used and her craftsmanship is world-class. More...

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Prestige 460 Fly

Mid-Sized Cruiser with Big Ideas

Prestige Yachts scaled down features of its larger boats and incorporated them into the 460 Fly. This is not as easy as it sounds because while the yacht is smaller, its occupants are not.  Motoryachts can only be shrunk down so far because people don’t scale. This detail puts a premium on innovation, double-duty functionality and sensible compromises. Virtually every consumer will quite naturally compare this boat with the Prestige 420, which has 15% less displacement but only 6" (15 cm) less beam. Virtually all builders of cruisers stop at 42' (13 m), as going smaller requires a completely different type of boat and mission. More...

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Formula 500 SSC

A Boat That Does Most Anything

There are few boats that have garnered more interest around the world as the 500 SSC, Formula’s new flagship that was introduced 6 months ago. She is powered by quad Mercury Racing V12 Verados and the 2,400 hp drove the boat to a top speed of 66.4 mph at 6400 rpm. Because the engines have dual props, lower units that articulate 45-degrees in both directions and can be mounted 4” (10 cm) apart, the boat has excellent handling characteristics both offshore and at the dock. But that is only part of the story. She is remarkably designed for fishing, watersports or cruising, as a day boat entertaining platform or an offshore express cruiser. More...

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Tahoe 1950

Affordable Deck Boat

On the 1950 deck boat, Tahoe carries much of her 8’6” (2.59 m) beam all the way forward to the boat’s bow. This adds seating space and increases the overall size of the bow swim-deck, creating enough space to add a beach boarding ladder. An owner can opt for a fishing package with swivel seats on the bow and stern platforms, a bow-mounted trolling motor, a livewell and a fishfinder. More...

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New Lithium Batteries Promise 10x Life

Discover Battery, which is headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, has been in business for more than 70 years and has been making Lithium batteries for 20 years. The new Discover Lithium batteries cost about twice as much as conventional batteries but have ten times the useful life, according to the company.  Plus, you can check on its charge, volts, condition and temperature with a free app on your smartphone. More...

Cruising Destinations

Cruising Beaufort, North Carolina

Often referred to as the Inner Banks of North Carolina, the “Crystal Coast” offers an abundance of pleasures for anyone seeking adventure or serenity on, under or simply near the ocean. Beaufort, NC is one such pleasure.  The broad, sandy beaches stretching out from the dunes are legendary. Surfcasting and offshore fishing are some of the best in the world. With more than 2,000 shipwrecks, “the graveyard of the Atlantic” provides scuba divers with warm water and 75' (22.86 m) of visibility as they explore the depths. More...

“Today, you have 100% of your life left, don’t waste it.” – Tom Landry

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