Cutwater C242 SE

The Cutwater C242 SE offers a starting price of $109,837. Complete with a single Yamaha 250-hp outboard with hydraulic steering and combined with Cutwater’s patented Laminar Flow Interrupters to ensure smooth and accurate cornering, the double-stepped hull brings the boat on plane faster and increases speed and performance.

Designed to provide buyers with a lot of boat for their money, Cutwater C242 SE features a large cockpit equally suited for fishing or entertaining with rod holders, a transom fish box, cockpit seating, and a ski pylon. The galley includes a microwave, refrigerator/freezer, and a stainless-steel sink.

A private cabin forward includes a head with a shower, sink, and vanity. The dinette converts to a berth, and there is a single cabin aft.

28’10” LOA, 8’6″ beam

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Viking 58C

The Viking 58C became a sportfishing powerhouse with 110 models sold from 1991 to 2000. The second generation Viking 58C comes on strong with Viking’s signature walkaround, center console flybridge helm and spacious cockpit and observation mezzanine.

Ideal for the owner/operator family man or hardcore tournament competitor, the three-stateroom, two-head layout maximizes the vessel’s 17-foot, 9-inch beam, and the salon and galley arrangement provide the perfect mix of amenities for entertaining, relaxing or dining.

The 165-square-foot cockpit is outfitted with an arsenal of fishing equipment, such as fish boxes, a transom livewell, rod holders, freshwater and seawater washdowns, and freezer and cooler space in the mezzanine. Powered by twin MAN 1,400-hp diesel engines, the 58C runs to a top speed of 40 knots and cruises at 34.5 knots.

58’11” LOA, 17’9″ beam

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Norfolk In-Water Boat Show Returns

It’s back, baby! The Norfolk In-Water Boat Show returns in September.

After a 10-year hiatus, the Norfolk In-Water Boat Show returns this month to the Waterside Marina at Town Point Park September 13-15. The show runs from noon to 7 PM each day.

The last show was in 2008 during a downturn of the economy, and many reasons have prompted its return. Boat show chairman Chuck Guthrie, president/owner of Lynnhaven Marine in Virginia Beach, says, “The upturn in the boating market, availability of year-end boat deals, display of quality pre-owned boats, the renovation of The Waterside District, the new first-class Hilton, great restaurants, and improvements in Norfolk’s downtown area make for a perfect environment for a regional boat show.”

Mariners and interested buyers can expect to see a wide variety of new and used powerboats on land and in the water from dealers across the state and surrounding region. At the Norfolk In-Water Boat Show, styles of boats will include luxury motor yachts, sport fishermen, personal watercraft, and inflatables.

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By Chris Knauss, Southern Boating September 2018

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The 33rd Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show

The 33rd Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show: you’ll come for the boats but stay for so much more!

The Palm Beach Boat Show is generally considered the final boat show in the seven-monthlong boat show season. This year marks its 33rd and will once again be held along Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach, FL from March 22nd to March 25th.

The upscale setting with its luxury homes along the ICW and a bevy of dining options for all budgets is fitting to commemorate making it through the busiest time of year, but it’s a special show for many other reasons as well. “The Palm Beach International Boat Show holds a special place on many boating and yachting enthusiasts’ calendars,” says Mary Bender, vice president of marketing for Informa, the show’s producer. “It’s the last major international yacht show of the yearly boat show season and, therefore, is well attended by serious shoppers as well as many key industry executives.”

Yet while the Palm Beach Boat Show attracts many high-level boat buyers and yacht charter clients, all boating enthusiasts, cruisers, and anglers will find something
of interest here. In addition to boats of all sizes at the docks and on land, educational activities include fishing clinics and seminars offered by the non-profit Hook the Future as well as the IGFA School of Sportfishing. Need to brush up on your boating or docking skills? Sit in on classes for long-range cruising or on-the-water boat handling. In between classes and boat shopping, enjoy live music and refreshments at one of the show’s floating cocktail lounges.

If receiving more personal attention is your style, in keeping with the high profile location and venue, a new option for 2018 is the VIP Experience, a private club that provides guests with fine food and refreshments in a climate controlled space with comfy seating. Concierge services for yacht tours, dining reservations, private transportation, and other personal services are arranged by Delmay and Partners, a dedicated concierge service. Parking is plentiful and options are listed on the show’s website pbboatshow.com.

But if you’re local to the area, come by boat and tie up for free at the docks located south of the in-water boat displays at the Palm Beach Boat Show.

By L.N. Evans, Southern Boating March 2018

41st Annual St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show

The boat show season is in full swing and continues with the 41st Annual St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show November 29th through December 2nd.

Billed as the largest boat show on the Gulf Coast, the event takes place at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts, Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park in St. Petersburg, FL.

The show is located directly across from the City Marina South Yacht Basin off Demens Landing and will feature a comprehensive selection of power boats and sailboats in water and on land. The latest in large yachts, family cruisers, fishing boats, runabouts, and sailing yachts are sure to delight the crowd, and the 40,000-square-foot enclosed tent will show off almost every type of marine gear available—perfect for upcoming holiday shopping.

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If that’s not enough, kids and adults will find a variety of activities to learn about and enjoy the boating lifestyle. The IGFA School of Sportfishing hosts four free seminars on Saturday: Master the Flats for Redfish, Snook, and Trout; Targeting Gamefish on Nearshore Wrecks and Reefs; Bluewater Pelagics off Florida’s West Coast, and Pro Tips for Tampa Tarpon. Hook the Future, a program that revolves around fishing to spend quality time with your children, will host hour-long fishing clinics for kids ages 4-16 on both Saturday and Sunday.

Head to the Duke Energy Center/Mahaffey Theater and the Dali Museum if arriving by automobile. Plenty of parking is available at the municipal parking garages and at the Albert Whitted Airport alongside the show grounds; onsite parking is $10. The Downtown Looper Trolley is also a convenient option. The City Marina has transient dockage as well as a mooring field, so call now to check on available space.

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By Steve Davis, Southern Boating November 2018

Boat Show Schedule

Thursday, November 29: 10AM-6PM
Friday, November 30: 10AM-6PM
Saturday, December 1: 10AM-7PM
Sunday, December 2: 10AM-5PM

General Admission

FREE: “Kids Experience” for ages 15 and younger
FREE: Veterans and active duty military with ID/proof of service
$17 for ages 16 and older (valid for one day)
NOTE: No pets allowed except guide dogs and licensed working dogs

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Hatteras 90 Motor Yacht

The Hatteras 90 Motor Yacht (91′ 9″ LOA, 22′ 6″ beam) joins the Hatteras fleet making its world debut at the Fort Lauderdale show. The sleek exterior is matched by a light-filled interior courtesy of signature skylights. The builder’s first-ever hydraulic balcony is an option for either port or starboard in the salon, opening it to the outdoors.

The 90 also introduces the HattCON ship management system that integrates navigation, monitoring and automation systems into a touchscreen. Hatteras’ first 45 Express with Bridge (44′ 7″ LOA, 16′ 6″ beam) debuts as well. With the same proven hull and interior layout as the 45 Express and Express Sportfish, this option adds to the fishability with a flybridge helm and optional half or full tower.

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Prestige Yachts debuts 520 and 460S models

It’s hard to believe the new Prestige 520 (52′ 9″ LOA, 14′ 9″ beam) is only 52 feet. A full flybridge, pop-up lounge chairs on the foredeck, oversized swim platform, integrated passerelle, tender garage, and private entrance to a large owner’s cabin are a few of the features that belie her size.

Prestige Yachts other debut is the sporty 460 S (46′ 10″ LOA, 13′ 11″ beam), which shows the builder’s emphasis on flexible spaces: The main deck can be a protected living area, or by opening the large sunroof and vast aft sliding glass door, it can be part of the outdoors. Volvo IPS drives offer easy maneuverability and a 33-knot top speed.

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Cruisers’ Cantius 42

The seventh addition to Cruisers’ Cantius line is packed with the features that make this series so livable and stylish. The new Cantius 42 ’s (43′ LOA, 13′ 8″ beam) salon is crowned with an opening sunroof. With the wide salon door open, the space flows into the ample L-shaped cockpit seating. At the bow, the foredeck sunpad features a chaise lounge that converts to a seating area with table, and aft offers a barbecue at the transom. The two-stateroom, two-head cabin includes a master with a private head. All of this is powered by Volvo Penta IPS 500 drives.

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Canados Gladiator

Designed by Marco Casali as a luxurious day-cruiser, the Canados Gladiator 428 (42′ 9″ LOA, 13′ 9″ beam) may be the smallest option from the custom Italian yard, but it has big-boat DNA. Clean, minimalist lines prevail with a single level extending from the swim platform to the cabin door. A carbon-fiber hardtop shades the extensive outdoor area, while inside, the cabin can be custom-designed. The standard electronics package includes a “crystal cockpit” integrated dashboard, which is a touchscreen that handles all boat systems. A highly flared bow ensures a dry ride, even when speeds reach their max—37 to 55 knots, depending on the power option chosen.

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Jupiter 25 Boca Grande

For its new Jupiter Boca Grande Edition (26′ 1″ LOA, 8′ 6″ beam), Jupiter started with the amenities of a traditional bay boat then added more functionality with higher gunwales, flush deck, tournament livewell, and the storage capacity of larger center consoles.

The Jupiter Boca Grande features a carbon fiber laminate construction throughout to reduce weight for skinny water accessibility and offshore durability. Teak adorns the cockpit, complementing the black acrylic glass panel console which includes triple flush-mounted Garmin 7610 screens. Up top is a single Garmin 7608 and carbon fiber Edson steering wheel. A 91-gallon fuel tank offers excellent range and a top speed surpassing 50 mph with a single Yamaha F300 outboard.

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Formula 430

The latest from Formula, the 430 All Sport Crossover (43′ LOA, 12′ beam), is a study in space utilization. Designed using what Formula calls the “SmartZone” concept, there are separate activity areas for almost anything one would want to do on the water.

From the roomy swim platform with fold-down seat to the bow lounge featuring electrically actuated tables with filler cushions, each space is used to the max while showing great versatility. Features include cockpit air conditioning, motorized glass sunroof, 55-gallon livewell that doubles as dive tank storage, an outdoor galley, and no less than 32 drink holders. The cabin below has berths for four, another galley and a head. Quad Mercury 300 Verado outboards come standard.

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Sirena Yachts

Sirena Yachts—the new Sirena Marine motoryacht brand—called upon some of the best names in the business to design its first models: Germán Frers for naval architecture and Tommaso Spadolini for interior design. The result is the Sirena 64 (68′ 1″ LOA, 19′ 3″ beam) with voluminous interiors and a low-drag hull capable of planing at high-speed or cruising or semi-displacement ode with great fuel efficiency. Space is a hallmark of the refreshing, light-filled interior with the owner’s cabin offering an industry-leading 260 square feet. With the standard 850-hp CATS, she reaches 27 knots; at 10 knots, she has a 1,000-nautical mile range. High fuel and water capacity adds to her credentials as a serious world cruiser.

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Ranger Tugs

This isn’t your father’s tugboat. It’s the next-generation of Ranger tugs.

As the latest of the next-generation Ranger Tugs, the 2018 R-27 (27′ LOA, 8′ 6″ beam) follows the design cues of her big sister, the R-29S, with a curved front window and overhead glass atrium that brighten the interior. It offers a fast, dry ride, courtesy of a single Yahama F300 outboard making it the second Ranger Tug model to look outside the hull for power. A bow thruster comes standard to ease docking. Plenty of accommodation space also distinguishes the brand, and the R-27 features a private double cabin forward and an additional salon berth by converting the dining table opposite the galley.

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MJM 43z

MJM is tapping into the allure of the outboard market citing easier maintenance, advances in technology and controls, better performance, quiet running, and less risk of damage in a grounding. This has led to the 35z (37′ 11″ LOA, 11′ beam) and MJM 43z (46′ 3.5″ LOA, 12′ beam) powered by Mercury eradoV outboards. The new models combine 50 mph performance with all-weather family boating.

Joystick docking with GPS station-keeping eases maneuvering. Options include a full-length bimini and a Seakeeper gyrostabilizer. Both models feature hulls designed by Zurn Yacht Design with a modified deep-V and long waterline.

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Vicem V46

The V46 IPS (46′ LOA, 14′ 9″ beam) built in fiberglass represents a departure for the experienced cold-molded Turkish builder. Behind the classic exterior, Vicem designers set out to create a comfortable and luminous interior. The lounge flows into the cockpit when the sliding door is open, and the lower deck benefits from the petite IPS drives for which the model gets its name.

These allowed for a smaller engine room, hence, more space for the two- or three-cabin layout. The deep-V hard chine hull moves through the water at close to 30 knots with the 435-hp Volvo Penta IPS 600s wide open, but what impressed most at sea trials was the level of quiet; at 25 knots just 62 decibels were detected.

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