Stop Making This Fender Mistake | The Prop Test | Stern Beach Boat - 12/4/25

WEEKENDER HAS LEGS They’ve built her solid since '68, but the Nimbus W11 is all about how she lets one use the water. That standard twin-engine setup is efficient, hitting 46.1 mph at WOT, but the real star is the optional hydraulic bathing platform. It wraps right around the outboards, making boarding, swimming, and just walking around the stern feel easy and safe.
 

OPEN AIR COASTAL CRUISER You wouldn't think a 47-footer could feel this huge. Galeon's builders managed to fit three proper, sun-drenched staterooms in here! She's sturdy, ready for coastal trips, and great for entertaining. Plus, she has serious range—fill up the 396-gallon tank, dial back the speed, and you can cruise over 370 nm. She’s built solid,  so you can be a confident owner-operator ready to take on the whole coast.
 

PILOTHOUSE Powered by twin Mercury Verado V10 400HP outboard engines and built on MJM’s advanced epoxy composite, vacuum-infused hull, the MJM 3 sets the standard for efficiency, handling, and durability. Enjoy a smooth, dry ride and impressive fuel economy while taking advantage of open-bow flexibility and the protection of a convertible all-weather pilothouse.

60% BOOKING DROP Marinas in the southern Bahamas are reporting bookings are off by 60% for winter, and it’s directly linked to the new fees. We detail why boat owners are choosing the Southern Caribbean or the Keys instead, reporting the Bahamas is "not worth it anymore." This article pulls straight from the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show floor, detailing how regulation changes and a lack of notice led to industry backlash. 

FASTER AND MORE EFFICIENT We ran the numbers on the Sharrow XO against conventional props on a serious offshore boat. This report reveals where the continuous-blade design shows off its stuff: over 100% less slip in the critical mid-range. That translates directly to an impressive jump in efficiency, plus superior thrust and less vibration across the board. The math is simple, the results are not. 

DON'T TIE THERE! Think you know fenders? Most of us are making at least one small mistake that leaves gelcoat vulnerable. This quick video refresher shows the right way to set fender height, what parts of the vessel to protect, and the one place you should never tie a fender line. Keep your topsides clean and your rig safe, regardless of tide or wave action.