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Sea Ray Fly 460:

Loaded Flybridge Cruiser Sleeps 6

Sea Ray Fly 460

The Sea Ray Fly 460.

The scissors-type single berths in the bow stateroom of the Sea Ray Fly 460 are easily converted to a double, while the L-shaped lounge in the salon can also be converted to overnight accommodation. More...

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Cruisers Sport Series 298 Bowrider:

Big Water Sportboat w/ Twin V8 Power

Cruisers Sport Series 298 Bowrider

The Cruisers Sport Series 298 Bowrider.

The Cruisers Sport Series 298 Bow Rider is a comfortable sportboat that comes standard with an aerodynamic sport arch and twin sterndrive power to 430-hp each. The gray gel coat has become popular. More...

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Hatteras M90 Panacera:

Open Floor Plan, 4 Ensuites

Hatteras M90 Panacera

The Hatteras M90 Panacera.

With four en suite staterooms, a huge flying bridge, and entertaining venues all over the boat, the Hatteras M90 can handle a crowd for cocktails or formal dining as well as long cruises. More...

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Robalo 246 Cayman:

Bayboat w/ 9' Beam

Robalo 246 Cayman

The Robalo 246 Cayman.

The Robalo 246 Cayman is a roomy bayboat with a 9' (2.74 m) beam, 6" (15.24 cm) wider than many in class, providing more fishing and relaxing space as well as increasing beam stability. More...

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REGENCY® 254 LE3 Sport:

Luxury-Grade Tri-Toon w/ 48.7 MPH WOT

Regency 254 LE3 Sport

The REGENCY® 254 LE3 Sport.

Powder-coat paint, LED dock lights, upscale upholstery, and outboard power to 350-hp distinguish the REGENCY® 254 LE3 Sport from most competitors. More...

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Capt. Steve on Required Equipment

Capt. Steve on Required Equipment

The USCG requires certain equipment on all boats. Find out what it is so you can have it aboard when the USCG checks. More...

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