Tough Docking Tips | Sea Ray SLX 280 | 500-hp Supercharged Yamaha Jet - 07/23/24

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Formula 457 CCS

Speedy, Spacious and Seakindly

TEST VIDEO. The new 457 CCS is an all-around dayboat/weekender for the whole family with triple Mercury 600-hp outboards ready for a 60 mph run out to Nantucket for lunch or maybe to zip over to Bimini for a weekend. Formula, which is known for its remarkable build quality, has pulled out all of the stops on this one.

CAPT. SHELLEY AND TRIP LET HER RIP

Sea Ray SLX 280

A Sportboat with Flare

FEATURES & PERFORMANCE VIDEO. The SLX 280 Outboard focuses on premium accessories such as the dual 9” Simrad MFDs and handsome upholstery that looks like what one might find in $150,000 sports car. Our Capt. Shelley recorded speeds over 56 mph.

THIS VIDEO PROVES BLONDS HAVE MORE FUN

2021 Prestige 630 Flybridge

SUNSPACE

PRE-OWNED YACHT. This near-new Prestige 630 Flybridge is powered by twin IPS950 D11s with under 500 hours! She includes the Volvo “Virtual Anchor” for holding position, Seakeeper, five Axiom 16” MFDs, radar, autopilot, and more. She sleeps 6 guests plus 2 crew.

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Sharrow Propellers Meet Diesel Outboards

PRODUCT TEST. As we have seen in many other combinations, Sharrow propellers worked their magic on this 57’ catamaran powered by twin OXE diesel outboards. At 18 knots, the speed at which the boat is cruised most often, the Sharrow propellers were a remarkable 46% more fuel efficient.

SHARROW PROPS IN PARADISE

Yamaha 255 FSH

500-hp Supercharged Jet CC

TEST VIDEO. The Yamaha 255 FSH is well equipped as a fish boat and makes a great watersports platform, too. She cranks to a 55 mph WOT. The available Helm Master EX joystick makes slow-speed handling easy.

CAPT. TRIP LETS HER FLY

3 Rules for Tough Docking in Any Situation

CAPT. BOOMIES says you can manage just about any docking situation if you follow these 3 Rules — and, some special advice for women: Docking well is the best revenge.

HOW TO DOCK FOR WOMEN, TOO

Avoid Bubbles Offshore and Slow Down

BUBBLES OFFSHORE can only mean 1 of 2 things: either there is a gas leak, or there is a whale below about ready to surface. Either way, you want to avoid the area.