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Beneteau Antares 11 FLY

At just over 36 feet, the Antares 11 Fly follows the builder’s practical cruising approach with a layout focused on time outside. The saloon opens onto the cockpit, and a compact flybridge adds a second helm and seating above.

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Boating to the Bahamas

Despite the Bahamas being one of the best cruising grounds in the world, when the government raised the cost of permits to "soak-the-rich" levels, boaters simply stopped going there. 

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Cruisers Yachts 38 VTR EC

Part of Cruisers Yachts’ new VTR series, the 38 VTR EC blends an enclosed cockpit with the open feel of a modern outboard cruiser. Sliding glass doors, expansive windows and flexible seating.

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What Active Trim Does & Does'nt 

Small trim changes can transform how a boat runs. This video explains how adjusting engine trim affects speed, fuel burn, and ride comfort, and looks at Mercury’s Active Trim system that does the adjustments automatically.

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Aquador 400HT

The Aquador 400HT is the largest model in the Finnish builder’s line, extending a series known for enclosed helm stations and practical cruising layouts. Her 39’8” hull carries a wide salon.

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New Jet Tender

A new partnership between McConaghy and ZeroJet produced an electric jet tender that rethinks how a small boat is laid out. With propulsion hidden below deck and no engine boxes.

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YOT Power Catamaran 41

Built by France’s Catana Group, long known for offshore sailing catamarans, the YOT 41 carries that multihull experience into power. Her wide beam and forward-carried hull volume create a large, single-level deck,and twin private cabins below.

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Propeller Showdown

An Everglades 253 with a Yamaha 300 ran two propellers under the same conditions. The Sharrow design pushed the boat farther per revolution and cut slip through the mid range.

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Chris Craft 34

Chris-Craft’s Catalina 34 combines the builder’s traditional teak accents with the layout of a modern center console. A wide 10'10" beam allows generous seating forward and aft, with a grill and wet bar for entertaining.

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Knots, Rocks & No Lanyard

A jet skier got tossed and watched his ski circle him because he skipped the kill switch lanyard. A crew at Hillsboro hit the rocks that already had a boat on them.

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