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November 1, 2012New Propane-Powered Outboard IntroducedLehr, which last winter introduced two small propane-powered outboards to much acclaim at the Miami International boat show, has expanded its product line with a 9.9-horsepower model.
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November 1, 2012Seawind Cats Sails OnwardAfter undergoing a business restructuring in its base south of Sydney, Australia, Seawind Catamarans will likely be building its entire line of award-winning cats in Vietnam.
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November 1, 2012Protection from the ElementsProduct Review: Hand lotion and lip salve work when it’s raw outside.
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October 31, 2012The indikon k4: A Hybrid Cat for Cruisers and FishermenFive years ago, racing sailor and offshore fisherman Todd Berman came up with a novel idea for a new kind of boat: a hybrid vessel that would combine the pure, clean power of the wind with the comfort and convenience of a highly efficient, easily driven motor yacht—sort of a high-seas Prius that would give its owners the best of both worlds.
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October 26, 2012When the Wrong Sail is the Right SailCall it fate, karma, or kismet. Call it whatever you like, but some encounters, and the sails that turn up with them, are meant to be. From our October 2012 issue.
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October 22, 2012How to Buy a Boat: Your Own Elegant CompromiseIf you’re shopping for a boat, start by thoroughly disrupting your own assumptions about what constitutes the best one for you.
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October 22, 2012Aging Power Plants: Rebuild or Repower?Many sailboats built two decades ago or earlier still have plenty of life left in them. But their engines may not. Should you rebuild the existing engine? Or repower with a brand-new engine?
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October 22, 2012Marine Surveyors? Look Behind the ShingleHow can you find a reputable marine surveyor whose advice you’d trust with your investment and your family’s safety?
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October 22, 2012Marine Finance: Historically Low RatesNow, as we survey the field of marine financing, we find a smaller band of players humming a happier tune. “We’re seeing historically low rates in marine finance,” said Don Parkhurst, senior vice president of the Marine and RV Finance Division at SunTrust, in Virginia. Still, money doesn’t come easy.
Electronic Updates
The Vesper Marine WatchMate Vision is arguably the most advanced Class B AIS transponder ever built, and was honored with an Innovation Award in Miami.
