Lumishore, just purchased by Garmin, adds a whole new capability to the electronics giant.
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Designed for Entertaining w/Brazilian Flare
NEW WALKTHROUGH. This 37' (11.27 m) outboard-powered Brazilian mid-size cruiser has three entertaining venues — a forward lounge for three on top of the trunk cabin, two L-shaped settees, port and starboard, with a table under the coupe roof and an extra-large swim platform for launching watersports and grilling. Below, she overnights four.
OUT-OF-THE-BOX DESIGN. Who said all center consoles are the same? Certainly not Capt. Trip, who can be seen in this image enjoying the best seat aboard — but where is it? Find out about this innovation plus many more in his walkthrough video of the Blackfin 400 CC.
WALKTHROUGH VIDEO. The CE Series, from 65’ to 72’ LOA, all share the same 19’6” (5.9 m) beam and the capability for extensive customization in build. All are powered by twin MAN i6 850s. With a 1,640-gallon (6,208 L) fuel capacity, these yachts are ready for extended cruising. The price might surprise you.
LET THERE BE LIGHT! Talk about out-of-the-box thinking: the folks at Garmin bought Lumishore last week in one of the most unusual acquisitions we've seen this year in the marine industry. What is a hi-tech company famous for its navigational MFDs going to do with a company that started with underwater lights? We'll all have to wait and see — but we're sure it will be anything but dull!
BOATING BASICS. Too few, too many, too small or in the wrong position? There are many wrong ways to go about “fendering” your boat to keep it from contact with the dock. Here are some tips from Sean Horsfall at Len’s Cove Marina.
BOAT HANDLING. Steering with your throttles, bumping in and out of gear — and having your lines ready in advance — make docking a snap, says Captain Frank from Regal Boats. See how he does it here.
CRUISING WITH THE BOOMERSHINES, PART XVI. The Boomershines reflect on leaving a comfortable home ashore to face the challenges and uncertainties of learning to cruise and live afloat. The highs are higher — and the lows lower — but in the end, they muddle through and continue the Great Loop with kids and cats.
Cruising with friends in Delta Coves on Bethel Island on the Solara S250 CW.
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