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Last Week's Top Boats and News Items

Boston Whaler 160 Super Sport

Freshly arrived, this new 2026 Boston Whaler 160 Super Sport pairs a 90-hp Mercury FourStroke with a simple, open layout for cruising, beach hopping and watersports. 

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Cruising Recommendations

Five Waterway Guide editors each nominate one cruising destination they keep returning to. Their picks range from Mackinac Island and Maine's Seal Bay to the St. Johns River. 

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Riviera 505 SUV

A covered mezzanine sits between the salon and cockpit on the 505 SUV. Below deck, she carries a full-beam master with a private ensuite. A VIP cabin sits forward, with a second guest cabin sharing a day head and Twin 725-hp Volvo Penta IPS950s.  

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Preparation Beats Panic

Running beam-on to steep seas is one of the quickest ways to lose control. This video reviews the preparation that matters before leaving the dock, then explains how to handle the boat once visibility disappears and the weather turns. 

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MJM 38X 

The MJM 38X pairs twin 300-hp Mercury outboards with an HVAC pilothouse that closes up in rough weather or opens wide on a calm afternoon. Joystick control and Skyhook station keeping.

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New vs Used PWC

How much did boat prices actually change this year? Using prices recorded from 427 boats at the Miami International Boat Show, this comparison video looks at where prices held steady...

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Galeon 375 GTO

The Galeon 375 GTO blends dayboat speed with weekending capability. Convertible seating, opening side platforms, a bright cabin for four, and a cockpit that changes layout in seconds.

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The Used Boat Checklist

A used boat's engine bay can tell on itself. Mismatched paint shades around an engine often mean a repair happened there, whether the seller mentions it or not.  

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Valhalla V28

Located in Charleston, SC, this 2025 Valhalla V-28 Bay comes with twin Mercury 300-hp outboards, Optimus steering, and a Garmin helm with dual 19-inch displays. 

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Boats Versus Rocks

This week's countdown is built entirely around boats meeting land they had no business meeting. A missed channel at Black Point Marina, a river full of hidden rocks, and a beach tractor launch straight into breaking surf all make the cut. 

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