In addition to the striking graphics package and styling upgrades, the 63’4” (19.3 m) Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition has a powered sunroof and huge sliding glass doors that create a seamless flow from the cockpit to the interior. Other noteworthy features include a hydraulic swim platform, a cockpit bar with a grill and an opening opera window. Buyers can choose three- or four-stateroom layouts below. More...
Sea Ray’s SLX 310 OB is a 31’6” (9.6 m) dayboat designed for a variety of activities including watersports and entertaining friends. Standard equipment includes a power tower and premium Fusion stereo with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi streaming. Her helm is equipped to make life easy for the captain with twin 9” (22.86 cm) Simrad touchscreens, Mercury’s SkyHook digital anchoring system and available joystick piloting. More...
The 2015 Azimut 54 Flybridge, La Dolce Vita, has low hours on its twin 725-hp Volvo Penta D-11 diesel inboards that have undergone full maintenance service. She has a Seakeeper gyroscopic stabilizer and an upgraded generator to handle the load. Bottom paint is new and she is in true turnkey conditions. Below, she has three staterooms with two heads and crew quarters for two. More...
The 2022 edition of the MasterCraft XT23 premium wakeboat is designed to party — she’s rated to carry up to 16 passengers. The wave building is controlled by the SurfStar system and quick-fill tanks that can add up to 3,300 lbs. (1,496.85 kg) of ballast. Lounge seats are finished in cool-touch upholstery and a new Z8 tower features MasterCraft’s Hydro-Lock technology for easy manual operation. More...
At 29’11” (9.12 m), the Sport 900 is the flagship of the Highfield Boats line of rigid-hulled inflatables (RIBs). Highfield says she can run 60 mph with twin 300-hp outboards. She can be outfitted with a Vitrifrigo refrigerator, a small galley, a shower and a Sunbrella top, all features rarely found on a RIB. Her tough, powder-coated aluminum hull design can be traced to the Australian line of Swift Boats developed to thrive in the rough conditions of the Great Barrier Reef. More...
There are three primary types of marine engine — outboard, sterndrive and inboard. Which is best for your type of boating? Read what our experts have to say about the advantages, disadvantages and most popular applications of each. More...
Power catamarans offer several advantages over monohulls, including an impressive ride in choppy seas and excellent fuel economy. But driving them takes a somewhat different skill set than driving a single hull. Here are some tips for getting the most out of these stable, seaworthy designs. More...
Florida’s coastlines are no longer a secret. Offering some of the best and most affordable communities on or close to the water, Florida is business-friendly and a retiree’s paradise. It’s no wonder so many people young and old have relocated to the Sunshine State as of late. Why not enjoy what Florida living has to offer by joining the Sovereign Boat Club? Memberships are more affordable than boat ownership and there is none of the responsibility or hassle. If you are a Snowbird, ask us about special seasonal rates. Inquire now...
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