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Powered by twin Mercury 600 V12 outboards, the Tiara 39 LS pairs a walkaround layout with convertible bow seating, a portside terrace, and adaptable aft seating for entertaining or fishing.
For skippers used to narrow channels and bridge schedules, Tampa Bay feels expansive. Protected by barrier islands yet open to the Gulf, it connects urban stops like Tampa and St. Petersburg with anchorages, fishing grounds, and side trips such as Anna Maria Island and Egmont Key.
Formula’s 457 CCS is built around moving people comfortably and quickly. Triple 600-hp Mercury Verados deliver serious offshore range and speed, while the deep-V hull, Seakeeper 6, and bow thruster support control when conditions turn.
Modern fuel systems are less forgiving than many realize. This video explains why opening both fills matters, how much fuel tanks actually hold versus what pumps show, and how rushing the last minute can strain seals and valves.
Cutwater’s C-288 CB packs a lot into a compact footprint. Twin Yamaha 250s, a deep-V hull, and joystick control handle day runs with ease, while the command bridge adds a second helm.
Manari Yachts is a new name, but not a newcomer mindset. Backed by long-time industry experience, the brand launches with a 52-footer designed around speed, IPS handling, and layouts inspired by much larger yachts. Including plans for superyacht chaseboats.
This 2014 Swift Trawler 44 combines practical cruising range with a layout that works day after day. Twin Volvo D4 300s with straight shafts, bow and stern thrusters, and a semi-displacement hull support confident handling and steady passage speeds.
Sharrow propellers have shown gains on single, twin, and triple outboard setups. This test pushes them further, bolted to an Everglades 435 running quad Yamaha 425 XTOs.
At 42’7” with a 12’5” beam, the Antares 12 Coupe is Beneteau’s all-season family cruiser now making its North American premiere at the 2026 Miami International Boat Show.
A boat anchored for months looked secure until a squall pushed her into a seawall. The problem was not the anchors. It was chafe below the waterline. Repeated stretch, small-radius bends, heat buildup, aging nylon, and fiber-on-fiber abrasion quietly reduced strength.
The Sovereign Boat Fleet costs about the same each year as a membership in a good yacht club. But there is one difference – a boat comes with the membership. You don’t have to worry about maintenance, hurricanes or cleaning the bottom. You also don’t have to worry about getting the boat when you want it because SBF has limited memberships in each boat. Shouldn’t you find out more?
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