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Hargrave 118 Tri-Deck

The Hargrave 118 Tri-Deck provides 19'6" of interior living space from bulkhead to bulkhead. Our Cannes walkthrough explores five staterooms for 10 guests, a skylounge with the helm one deck below the top deck, and a jacuzzi.

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West Marine Chapter 111 Update

West Marine filed Chapter 11 in May. Now a Delaware bankruptcy court has confirmed its reorganization plan, moving the marine retailer closer to emerging from bankruptcy. 

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Yamaha 255 FSH Sport

Yamaha gives the 255 FSH Sport H a full-width aft casting platform that converts to cushioned seating, plus a 30-gallon livewell and more than 25 rod-storage positions.  

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Summer Storm Planning

Summer thunderstorms tend to peak during afternoon heating, making departure time part of the safety plan. Check forecasts the night before, set a firm go/no-go rule and plan passages with an early return when conditions warrant. 

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Riviera Yachts 5000 SY Platinum 

Riviera's new 5000 Sport Yacht Platinum drops a hydraulic swim platform down to water level, complete with cascading steps, so it doubles as a private beach spot at anchor.  

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Superyacht Down Off Sardinia

A 98-foot Amer F100 superyacht sank off Sardinia's Costa Smeralda on August 11, days after being delivered to its newest owner. All 14 aboard got off safely. 

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Regal 38 XO

This 2025 Regal 38 XO in Destin, FL has a private forward stateroom plus an aft cabin with berths that convert from twins to a king.  The enclosed helm opens up with a retractable sunroof.

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Captain Trip's Log

Capt. Trip heads off Steinhatchee for three days of solo boat camping as scallop season opens. Shallow, rock-strewn water leads to an island anchorage, followed by an approaching storm.

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Scout 275 LXF

This 27-footer in Pompano Beach, FL has 700 hours on her twin Yamaha F200s, listed as fully serviced. The cockpit carries two aft livewells and a fold-out transom bench built around a helm wet bar. 

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Maybe Try That Again

A crew misses the trailer and then tries to muscle the boat into place, another launches down a muddy bank, and a big center console gets seriously stuck on a sandbar.  

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