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World Cat - Catamaran Advantages:
Are Two Hulls Better than One?
Catamaran hulls have many advantages, as thoroughly detailed here by BoatTEST.com Test Captain Dave East. The twin hulls provide a smooth, dry ride in a chop, great stability in beam seas, and easier planing on a single engine. The wide-beam design is carried nearly all the way to the bow, adding usable space on deck. And, the twin hulls provide added buoyancy, reducing draft and allowing safer operation in shallow water.
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Tahoe 215 Xi:
Seating for 12, 51.2 MPH WOT
The Tahoe 215 Xi is a 21'6" (6.55 m) deckboat with seating for 12. The tri-tone upholstery includes heavy marine-grade vinyl covering multi-density, quick-drying foam seating that has lots of stowage underneath. Note the dedicated spot for the carry-off ice chest. She also includes a refreshment center with sink, pullout sprayer, and an on-demand 15-gallon (56.8 L) freshwater tank. Powered with a 260-hp MerCruiser 5.0 MPI, she had a top speed of better than 50 mph.
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Fleming Yachts 58:
Ready for World-Ranging Cruises
The Fleming Yachts 58 looks ready for a world-ranging cruise, and she is: her 1,450-gallon (5,488 L) fuel tankage gives her a range of better than 1,000 NM at 10-knot displacement speeds. The high, peaked bow stem, Portuguese bridge, and stepped-down bulwarks aft present a shippy appearance, but also make her safe and seaworthy when operating far offshore. She's equipped to accommodate a couple for long-range cruising, or four for shorter vacations and weekends.
Get a closer look at her systems here...
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Features Video
Sea Ray Sundancer 400:
Exceptional Fit and Finish,
Accommodations for 4
The helm of the Sea Ray Sundancer 400 has the same level of fit and finish as the rest of the yacht, with a leather-wrapped wheel and padded dash, large multi-function displays, and a pair of A/C registers to keep the captain cool when the sunroof overhead is closed. Digital throttle and shift (DTS) and joystick control of the twin 480-hp Cummins are both standard, simplifying docking.
See all of her features here...
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Test Video
Robalo 246 Cayman SD:
Shallow-Draft CC w/SkyDeck Command Post
The tower on the Robalo 246 Cayman SD not only gives the skipper a great view of likely fishing spots and shallow areas, but also provides an anchor for outriggers – which, as shown here, can support a shade for the cockpit seating. With a 16-degree deadrise and a draft of just 12 inches, she's well suited for prowling the flats, but has high enough topsides and bow flare to get outside the inlet for some trolling in calm weather.
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