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Hargrave 100 Sassy:


Custom Interior in a Premium Yacht

The Hargrave 100 Sassy.

The sleek lines of the Hargrave 100 include five luxurious staterooms, as well as an elevated pilothouse with the same high-gloss cabinetry and furnishings found in the rest of the yacht.

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Chaparral 230 SunCoast:


Outboard Runabout w/ Integral Swim Platform

The Chaparral 230 SunCoast.

With the broad bow of a deckboat and a performance-oriented "Extended Vee Plane" hull, the Chaparral 230 Suncoast combines abundant seating and lounging areas along with hole shot times under 4 seconds, making her a good tow-sports platform.

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Bavaria Virtess 420 Coupe:


Express-Style Coupe w/ Sunlounge Bridge

The Bavaria Virtess 420 Coupe.

The Bavaria Virtess 420 Coupe includes broad sunlounges both on the bow and on the top of the coach roof. She also has a power sunroof to bring light and air into the helm and salon area.

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MAKO® Pro Skiff 21 CC:


Roomy Skiff Design w/ 10" Draft

The MAKO® Pro Skiff 21 CC.

The MAKO® Pro Skiff 21 CC has much more freeboard than many skiff-type CCs, yet she floats in just 10" (0.25 m) of water, a big plus for flats fishing as well as for jumping shallow areas.

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Beneteau Oceanis 62:


Sleek, Gracious, Spacious & Fast

The Beneteau Oceanis 62.

The Beneteau Oceanis 62 is a state-of-the-art sailing yacht with smooth sailing lines, generous accommodations on deck and below, easily managed sail plan and careful attention to details, large, and small.

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Sportboat Buying: 10 Point Check List

#1 Match Performance to the Mission

In this report we look at different missions and the performance they require for owner satisfaction.

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