The new Sea Ray SLX 280 is powered by a single 350-hp 6.2 L MerCruiser sterndrive that combines the speed of an outboard with the fuel efficiency of an inboard engine. Her Bravo III dual prop makes her quick out of the hole, eliminates side-walk and provides better control at high speed.
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Northstar Orion 8 RIB
Big Center Console Feel in a RIB
The Northstar Orion 8 is a new 30' RIB built in Turkey and being introduced to the U.S. by Nautical Ventures, a multi-brand dealership in South Florida with 5 stores and a reputation for importing cutting-edge boats for the U.S. market. See our report on this exceptional RIB. It is just one of a new series of RIBs from Northstar.
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Axopar 37 XC Revolution
The cabin of the Axopar 37 XC Revolution features “gull-wing” doors that open it to sun and sea, or button down for privacy or a brisk run across open water. Twin 300-hp Mercury’s push her to better than 50 mph, and the stepped deep-vee bottom design delivers max performance. See Our Video...
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Vessel Vanguard Manages Boat Maintenance
With as many as 50 items of equipment on a large center console, and perhaps double that on a large motoryacht, staying on top of scheduled maintenance can be a full-time job. That's the beauty of Vessel Vanguard, find out more.
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Sovereign Boat Club
Brandenton Trifecta!
Join one or join all three! In Cortez/Bradenton, we offer the Robalo R317, the Axopar 28 Cabin, and the NauticStar 185 Bay. Can’t decide between them? Join all three. Seasonal options also available. For more info: Visit SBC or call 727.200.3474
Seamanship
How-To Tie Up a Boat Properly
Tying up a boat is simple in most locations, but you’ll still want to do it right, every time, so that your boat stays put and avoids damage even when conditions are challenging.
Azure waters, untouched sand beaches, great diving and sparsely populated islands are everywhere throughout the Bahamas, but no where more so than in the National Park sections. More...
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