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Fleming Yachts 78

The Fleming 78 carries 3,000 gallons of fuel and averaged 11 knots at 1250 rpm in our test, giving her the range serious passagemakers look for. At 81'6" LOA with a foam-filled, sealed keel and solid fiberglass below the waterline.

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Koru, Up Close

Harking back to the golden age of sail, at 125.8 meters Jeff Bezos' Koru isn’t just big, she’s occasionally too big. Too tall for bridges. Too long for marinas. Spotted everywhere from Caribbean anchorages to Cannes.

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Hatteras 100 Motor Yacht

This offering is for a 1/4 share of the 2004 Hatteras 100 Motor Yacht Magnum Ride, professionally managed by Naples Nantucket Yacht Group with an established charter program providing expense offset. Powered by twin 1,800-hp MTU 16V-2000 diesels. 

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How Trailers Are Made 

Most boaters focus on the boat and give little thought to what carries her. This behind-the-scenes tour of AmeraTrail’s 100,000-sq-ft facility shows how OEM CAD files, robotic drilling, precision welding, and corrosion barriers come together.

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Beneteau Flyer 8

The Beneteau Flyer 8 rides on a 26'10" hull with sharp entry and broad bow flare, offered in two layouts. The Spacedeck center console suits fishing and water sports with 360-degree access, livewell, and prep space. 

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A 117m Superyacht

German superyacht builder Lürssen has launched the 117-meter Boardwalk, a six-deck build commissioned by an American owner. With two helipads, a beach club, pool and spa, gym and putting green, she spans nearly 384 feet.

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Boston Whaler 365 Conquest

For owners of large convertibles and motoryachts ready to shed the hassle of large-boat ownership, yet still want to fish and cruise most anywhere, the Boston Whaler 365 Conquest is an excellent option. Our test boat was equipped with 2x Merc V12 600s. 

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Find Out The Truth

From Feb 22 to March 1, 2026, you can test the difference between conventional props and Sharrow props at the Miami Marina in Miami Beach, Florida. This is a great chance for Snowbirds and local residents alike to see what everyone is talking about.

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Ocean Alexander 28L

This 2026 Ocean Alexander 28L is an 88’ fiberglass motoryacht powered by twin 1,600-hp MTU diesels. Designed by Evan Marshall for the Legend series, she features a main-deck forward dining room connected to an open galley.

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They Messed Up

This week’s Boneheaded Boaters takes aim at “fuel-saving” logic gone wrong. From boats dropped short of the ramp and sketchy sandbar tows to jetskis drafting working tugboats, the theme is simple: shortcuts can get expensive fast.  

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Thumbs-Up for the Axopar 29

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