The new Galeon GTO is a prime example of the new breed of large outboard cruisers which need Sharrow props to improve mid-range performance about 1000 RPM.
For years boat builders have been trying to build cruisers with outboard power, but the trouble has been that conventional OB props can’t effectively deliver the engines’ power to the water. The most practical solution is not more horsepower, but more efficient props.
See this comparison test of standard props vs. Sharrow Marine propellers on a new Galeon 325 GTO. And, find out how much 1000 RPM in the mid- range is worth. Read more...
The Axopar 28 Cabin is one of the hottest boats on the U.S. market today. It’s a dayboat with a very open cabin that can seat five people for lunch and sleep two. Check them out SovereignBoatClub.com or call GM Greg Sweeney at 727-200-3474.
Captain's Report
Riviera 43 Open:
Beach Hopping or Fishing — Or Both?
A bottle of champagne, a secluded beach, a significant other . . . just a dinghy trip away with the multi-tasking Riviera 43 Open. More...
With a transom garage for the dinghy, the Galeon 485 HTS is an excellent choice for harbor-hopping, gunkholing and sight-seeing along any coastline. More...
This hundred-year-old technology — Single-Sideband Radio (SSB) — still displays some impressive advantages over sat-com and other methods of offshore communication — learn why. More...
The tilt is adjusting the outboard or sterndrive out of the water.
This is one of the best videos we’ve ever seen explain outboard or lower unit sterndrive trim. Watch it a couple of times and become an expert. More...
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