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Ranger Z521L Comanche:


Premium Tournament Bassing Battlewagon

The Ranger Z521L Comanche.

The Ranger Z521L Comanche is a full-sized, fully-equipped tournament rig with a 21'7" (6.58 m) LOA and a 98" (2.49 m) beam, aimed at taking on big water for long, fast runs that can exceed 70 mph with the standard 250 Mercury OptiMax Pro XS 250.

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Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht:


A 4-Stateroom Cruiser w/ Style

The Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht.

The sleek and contemporary Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht has a flexible four-stateroom layout with full-beam master, three bathrooms, stylish hull windows and portholes, dual sliding sunroofs and fixed skylights as well as a large, open cockpit with grill.

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Yamaha SX190:


Single-Engine Jet w/ 3.3 Second Hole Shots

The Yamaha SX190.

The squared off bow of the Yamaha SX190 gives added seating space up front, and her single 1.8 liter H.O. jet power delivered 3.3-second hole shots and WOT speeds over 43 mph.

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Azimut Verve 40:


Advanced Design, 3x Outboard Power

The Azimut Verve 40.

The Azimut Verve 40's modernistic styling is an eye-catcher, and her triple 350 Mercury Verado's can push her to speeds of 40 knots according to the builder.

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Beneteau Gran Turismo 49:


Spacious Express w/ Layout Options

The Beneteau Gran Turismo 49.

The VIP stateroom in the bow of the Beneteau Gran Turismo 49 is well-lighted thanks to the large hullside windows, while the master is amidships in both the two- and three-stateroom layouts.

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Sterling Associates:


Fast, Full-Service Yacht Financing

Sterling Associates Marine Finance Specialists.

Fall boat shows are a convenient way to investigate marine finance institutions. One of the largest, oldest, and most dependable in the U.S. is Sterling Associates, which will be a part of many major shows this fall. The company specializes in boat financing for new and used purchases, refinances for boat loans, Coast Guard Documentation, and boat insurance.

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