The Ocean Alexander 35R is a 116’9” (35.6 m) expedition yacht that is at once an owner’s boat and an excellent candidate for charter. She surrounds guests in luxury and outstanding views. Her beach club has an adjacent exercise space and sauna and the foredeck seems to go on and on with ample space for relaxing and lounging. The jacuzzi on the flying bridge deck is the cherry on top. For chartering, she has separate guest and crew quarters with a hidden entrance from the crew space to the guest accommodations. More...
At the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Capt. Steve came across the re-introduced center-console lineup from Aquasport Boats. The 2100CC, 2300CC and 2500CC all had some of the highest freeboard and largest consoles we’ve seen in class. Take a closer look here...
Keep your running gear and any other underwater metals free of marine growth and protected against corrosion with Propspeed®. Propspeed, the original and best performing foul-release coating in the industry, has been tried and tested around the world for over 21 years. With an ultra-slick topcoat, Propspeed is specially formulated to prevent marine growth from bonding to metal surfaces below the waterline. It is proven to increase boat efficiency, reduce drag and save fuel and maintenance costs. More...
The Catalina Yachts 315 welcomes guests with a teak-rich cabin, lots of port lights and hatches and a high overhead that gives a feeling of space despite her relatively compact 31’11” (9.49 m) LOA. All Catalina Yachts longer than 30’ (9.1 m) are built to CE Category A and American Boat & Yacht Council standards and all are Yacht Certified by the National Marine Manufacturers Association. Catalina warrants the hull against gelcoat blistering for two years and the structural warranty is five years. More...
Like all Formula boats, the 240 Bowrider is premium priced, but you get what you pay for, someone once said. Standard features include painted graphic choices with cockpit accent striping, dash panels with wood or brushed graphite and metallic finish, tilt steering wheel with wood or silver brushed metallic accents and a Clarion stereo with six speakers and a 400-watt amplifier. The dash has digital controls and high-end gauges. More...
A new ultra-high-performance waterjet offers the benefits of an outboard without the propeller. Developed by Jet-Tech Propulsion and OXE Marine AB, the outboard’s performance is reportedly equal to or better than propeller versions. The company sees huge potential for the outboard waterjet in the recreational market. More...
Naval architects have spent decades designing hull bottoms for improved stability and efficiency. The delicate line between the center of gravity and center of buoyancy can be easily upset if there is, for example, too much weight on the flybridge. Keeping weight balanced and not overloading the hull will make for a stable and safe ride. More...
Fishing in the passes and Gulf stream of the Atlantic Ocean is accessible and affordable with the Sovereign Boat Club. Just bring your gear and step aboard. Fully outfitted with the latest equipment, this Edgewater 370 CC can take you to some of the best fishing action on the east coast. A side entry door provides anglers an easy way to boat that big catch. Fish as a member, or even charter this wonderful boat for the day, with access lastingly only until April 30, 2022, in Riviera Beach, Fla. Check them out at SovereignBoatClub.com or call 727-200-3474.
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