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Boat Review Videos

Mainship 32 Trawler Video Review

In this video Universal Yacht Sales president Joel Lipton takes us on a guided tour of the all-new Mainship 32. The boat is available with

Outer Reef 860 CPMY Video Review

Here Outer Reef’s president and CEO Jeff Druek takes us on a personal tour of the company’s newest model–the 860 Cockpit Motoryacht. This vessel has

Ranger Tugs 31 Video Review

Don’t let those traditional lines fool you! The 31–the newest and largest model in the Ranger Tugs fleet–has some real get-up-and-go capability. Top speed during

Cutwater 30 Video Review

Innovation abounds on this sport-utility cruiser. With a single 370-hp Volvo D6 diesel for power, we recorded a top-end speed of 20.8 knots, and a

Diagram showing how AIS signals travel from ships via satellites and shore stations to a central database server.

Power and Perils

AIS networks are a mighty addition to any onboard suite of electronics. They have significant value, but also limitations.

Close-up of a white marine diesel engine heat exchanger with a metal cap during routine preventive maintenance.

System Crashers

If you give your engine and generators regular love and attention, they won’t let you down.

A white Jeanneau Sea Loft 480 monomoran yacht cruising across blue open water, showing its solar-panel roof, open deck salon, and sunbed on the bow.

Jeanneau Sea Loft 480

A loft-like open layout and a choice of power-train options let buyers choose their own adventure.

Absolute 70 Fly

Absolute 70 Fly Reviewed

Twin 1,000-hp Volvo Penta D13s and 285 nautical miles of range give the new Absolute 70 Fly the room and speed to roam.

Twin delivery captains Assen and Nikolay Alexandrov standing on the bow deck of a motor yacht docked alongside a pier.

The Twins

After more than 500,000 nautical miles as yacht delivery captains, Assen and Nikolay Alexandrov are still bringing boats home.

Alt Text: A close-up view of two polished stainless-steel windlasses and anchor gypsies mounted on the white foredeck of a yacht under a partly cloudy sky.

Anchors Aweigh

Windlass and ground tackle maintenance can make all the difference in an emergency.

A Garmin marine chartplotter display screen showing a digital nautical map with AIS vessel tracking, route waypoints, and navigation data overlay.

Understanding AIS

Good seamanship means using every available tool, but never relying on any one alone.

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