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Galeon 405 HTS:


Styling Panache Plus Cruising Practicality

The Galeon 405 HTS.

The Galeon 405 HTS gets lots of natural light through a sun roof at the helm, skylights in the staterooms and master head shower, the large hullside windows below deck, and the huge, single-piece windshield.

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NITRO® Z21:


Bassing Platform w/ 71.1 MPH WOT

The NITRO® Z21.

The large foredeck of the tournament-ready NITRO® Z21 has plenty of space for two anglers to swing a rod, while carefully-engineered storage below decks puts tackle out of the way but within easy reach.

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Rotax iNR:


Intelligent Neutral/Reverse for Jet Systems

The Rotax iNR.

Rotax iNR, Intelligent Neutral and Reverse, combines electronic actuation of the reverse gates, BRP’s Lateral Thrust Control system, and the ability to adjust the neutral position at the helm, giving a captain better control than in most jet propulsion systems. These engines are installed in Chaparral jet boats.

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Cruisers Yachts 390 Express Coupe:


Euro-Styled Coupe Sleeps 4

The Cruisers Yachts 390 Express Coupe.

Smart engineering in the salon of the Cruisers Yachts 390 Express Coupe allows converting the dining area to sleeping accommodations for four, including a pair of Pullman berths.

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Sea Ray L590 Fly:


Triple-Diesel Flybridge Cruiser Sleeps 6

The Sea Ray L590 Fly.

Powered by three 600-hp Cummins 8.3 diesels with Zeus drives, the Sea Ray L590 Fly had a top speed of 31.1 knots in our tests, and cruising range is about 300 NM at a wide range of planing speeds.

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How to Trim Outboards & Sterndrives

Trimming an outboard or sterndrive boat can be problematic unless you know exactly what is going on. We make it simple.

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