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Best Full-Size Cruiser 50-54 Feet

Three French boats of similar size and price points came together to form the Best Full-Size Cruiser 50 to 54 Feet class, but the Dufour stole the show.

By Herb McCormick

December 12, 2017

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While in Spanish Wells, Bahamas, a cruiser debates whether or not to get a pilot to navigate the infamous Devil’s Backbone.
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For 2021 NOAA Predicts Another Active Atlantic Hurricane Season
But the good news is that experts do not anticipate the historic level of storm activity seen in 2020.
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Chartering your yacht provides extraordinary value in terms of carefree luxury sailing. So, why charter a yacht and how does yacht charter work?
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They may take a little elbow grease and require a few new parts, but here’s a look at some of the best cruising sailboats that can sail afar for less than $100,000.
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Sailing a Sea Pearl in the Exumas
A young family chooses a different sort of cruising experience when they charter a 21-foot Sea Pearl for a week in the Bahamas’ Exuma Islands.
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The Totem crew has their work cut out for them during this stint at the boat yard.
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The Dos and Don’ts of Boat Wiring
There are plenty of great ways to route wiring and cables through your boat—and, unfortunately, plenty of horrible ways too.
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