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Hanover Yachts 447

The Hanover 447 runs triple Mercury 400 V10s and carries 396 gallons of fuel. Below, she has an island berth forward with an en suite head, two aft cabins sharing a second head, and a small galley. 

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World's Largest Battery Ship

Incat’s latest launch is not a concept sketch but a working 130m ferry powered solely by batteries. She carries 250 tons of energy storage, feeds eight electric waterjets, and moves up to 2,100 passengers between Argentina and Uruguay. 

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De Antonio D36

The De Antonio D36 reflects the Barcelona builder’s design-first approach: wide walk-around decks, low profile lines, and outboards tucked under the aft sunpad. 

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Wet vs Dry Exhaust 

Most recreational boats run wet exhaust. A clogged strainer or failed seawater pump can destroy the engine before a temperature alarm registers. Dry exhaust pipes surface at up to 900°F and need slip joints, bellows, and insulated lockers.

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Hanover Yachts 415

Hanover Yachts builds in Brazil and has been growing its U.S. presence with outboard cruisers that put cockpit space first. The 415 stretches 41'4" with room for 14 by day and five overnight.  Her outdoor galley, retracting roof panel, and convertible seating keep the main deck active.

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67 Meters, Gatsby Interiors

Lady Estey is 67 meters of Art Deco afloat. The second hull in Benetti's B.Now series has a rectangular elevator, widened guest corridors, two custom pools including a 40 cm reflecting pool at the bow, and an entire upper deck. 

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Sea Ray Sundancer 320 OB

This 2022 Sundancer 320 OB runs triple Mercury outboards on a sport cruiser hull with a cabin below and a hardtop overhead. She's 32 feet, 10-foot beam, with 158-gallon fuel capacity, and sitting in Hollywood, FL, 

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Real World Prop Test

A Galeon 325 GTO running twin Verado 400s gave Sharrow’s loop-blade props another real-world test. Compared with conventional four-blades, the continuous-blade design delivered notably stronger mid-range fuel economy, and quicker time to plane.

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Fountaine Pajot Power 80

Fountaine Pajot has built recognizable power cats since 1976, and the Power 80 is their largest to date. Introduced at the Cannes Yachting Festival and making her U.S. debut this spring.

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22m Build, Part 5

Construction continues on the Bill Upfold-designed Elite 22m at Weber Marine in Auckland. Hull windows are cut, exterior fairing is complete, and the first coat of Interprotect undercoat is on. The boarding platform is now in place at the stern, integral fuel tanks are installed and awaiting pressure testing.

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