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Buying a New Offshore 65

A 5-Stateroom Motoryacht

NEW VIDEO. Suzette and George Hamilton live in the Pacific Northwest and were very happy with their 62-footer — except for one thing. That's why they commissioned a new Offshore 65. Capt. Boomies interviewed the couple to find out.

An Offshore 70 Becomes a 66 — But Why?

Sunseeker Predator 75

40-Knot Yacht Sleeps 8!

HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO. Twin 1,900-hp MAN V12 diesels make the Predator 75 an impressive performer, with a reported top speed of 40 knots and the capability to cruise at 30 knots. She’s available in three- or four-stateroom layouts.

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Boston Whaler 420 Outrage

Fast to the Fish, Comfortable for Overnights

FEATURES VIDEO. Powered with triple 600-hp Mercury V12 Verados, the 420 Outrage delivers the fishability of a large diesel sportfisher but with much greater speed and far lower cost. WOT was 53.5 in our tests. The air-conditioned cabin welcomes overnights.

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New VoltX Dayboat from Vision Marine Technologies

A Practical e-Powered Dayboat

NEW ELECTRIC OUTBOARD BOAT. Vision Marine Technologies, developer of the E-Motion electric 180E outboard, has launched the VoltX dayboat, powered by a 90 hp (≈65 kW) VMT outboard motor. According to the company, she has an estimated run time at 20 to 25 mph of about 90 minutes.

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Dock & Tie Up Like a Pro

Boating Basics

Check out this very helpful video from Grady-White on docking using wind and tide. Plus, learn the right way to tie up your boat so that it’s safe for the night.

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Sharks High on Cocaine

The Environment

Thirteen sharks caught off the coast of Brazil have all tested positive for cocaine, researchers said in a study published in the journal Science of the Total Environment.

WE COULDN'T MAKE THIS UP

Getting Ready to Cast Off for the Great Loop

Cruising with the Boomershines

EPISODE #2. As the Boomershine family faces the first days of Great Loop cruising in their 56' Ocean Alexander, there are many unanswered questions, unfinished tasks and the usual issues with settling into life afloat. See how they deal with them.

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