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New Riviera 58 Sports Motor Yacht

Lux-Class Interior

FEATURES VIDEO. The new Riviera 58 SMY was recently inspected by Capt. Boomies and Capt. Gregg, the former who captained megayachts for 20 years and the latter who owns a 56' premium motoryacht. In other words, they know a good fit and finish when they see it. Join them on a fun trip through a large motoryacht.

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Chaparral 250 OSX

Upscale Features, Priced Right

TEST AND FEATURES VIDEO. The Chaparral 250 OSX includes upscale features like two-tone upholstery, leather-wrapped wheel, power-assisted steering and two 7” SIMRAD displays on the helm. She has more interior cockpit depth than many in class, giving a safer, drier ride.

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Yamaha VX Cruiser HO

Exhilarating Performance, Easy Docking

PERFORMANCE VIDEO. The 1.9 L Yamaha 16-valve engine is a tiger on the water, but at the dock, she’s a pussy cat with Yamaha's intuitive forward and reverse system. The Ride® Throttle Control System on the handlebars allows for seamless operation while underway at speed, docking or in close-quarters situations.

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Evoy & Platypus Explore the Future

Marine Exploration w/ Zero-Emissions

PLATYPUS, inventor of the semi-submersible boating concept, and Evoy, Europe's leading maker of large electric outboard motors, have joined forces to provide responsible underwater eco tourism.

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Insurance for Your "Seasoned" Boat

INSURANCE. While it’s no problem to insure a new or slightly used boat, you may have to do some looking to insure an aged classic with a few blemishes and quirks — here’s where to start.

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A Boater's Guide to Preparing for Hurricanes

BE PREPARED. As we enter the heart of the hurricane season, smart boaters will have a plan and the necessary tie-down or tie-up equipment, plus hopefully a storage location inland and away from the flood zone.

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Expensive Boats are Your Fault — Part I

Fexas Friday

BREAK OUT ANOTHER THOUSAND — otherwise known as BOAT — is actually the fault of the consumer, not the builder, much less the innocent designer slaving over the drafting board (in those days), according to this episode of Fexas Friday.