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Hatteras 100 

This 2003 Hatteras 100 Raised Pilothouse in Fairhaven, MA, comes off a 2021-2023 refit of the interior, electronics, and mechanical systems in one coordinated push. 

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To Close for Comfort

A UK-registered private sailing yacht came under warning fire from a Russian frigate about 150 to 500 meters out (depending on the account), some 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight and outside UK territorial waters.  

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World Cat 265 DC-X

The 265DC-X carries her beam well forward, creating a bow seating area that feels larger than most 26-foot dual consoles. Twin hulls keep the deck steady at rest.

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When Fillers Aren't Enough

Not every crack needs the same repair. This walkthrough explains why a cosmetic crack on an engine cowling can be fixed with fairing compound, while cracks in high-stress areas require fiberglass reinforcement if the repair is going to last.

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Riviera 645 SUV 

Riviera has unveiled the 645 SUV Series II, the next generation of one of her best-known offshore cruisers. Building on the model introduced in 2021, the Series II promises refinements aimed at blue-water cruising, while retaining the enclosed helm.

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MarineMax Adds Ducari Yachts

MarineMax has struck an exclusive deal with World Cat to bring a new power catamaran brand, Ducari Yachts, to market. The first model, the Ducari 37XIV Sport, launches this year.  

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Valhalla Boatworks V-41

Built for long runs offshore, this 2022 Valhalla V-41 carries quad Mercury 400s, a custom Palm Beach Towers marlin tower, Seakeeper stabilization, and premium Garmin electronics. 

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Center Console Complaints

Before buying a center console, it pays to understand the compromises. Based on owner feedback and BoatTEST experience, this roundup looks at ten recurring complaints.

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Saxdor 400 GTS

At 40'8", the Saxdor 400 GTS is arranged around life on deck. Fold-down terraces expand the cockpit, the seating converts into multiple social spaces & below is a forward cabin plus an aft berth. 

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Cruising the Abacos

The northern Abacos reward slow cruising more than long passages. Historic settlements, protected anchorages, classic Bahamian waterfront bars, and a few traditions that return every summer,  make this chain of cays easy to revisit without following the same itinerary twice.

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