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Aspen C128 Reviewed: A 46-Foot Power Cat Built for Shallow-Water Adventures
Aspen C128 Reviewed: A 46-Foot Power Cat Built for Shallow-Water Adventures

With a 46-foot LOA, a beam of 13'11" and a listed draft of 2'6" (30 inches with twin 300-hp Suzuki...

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February 24, 2026
March offshore digest: Francesca Clapcich, a transatlantic climate cruise, Newport–Maine passages, and the Lagoon 38 review
March offshore digest: Francesca Clapcich, a transatlantic climate cruise, Newport–Maine passages, and the Lagoon 38 review

The Gulf Stream crossing north of the continental shelf creates a corridor of strong currents and shifting wind shear that...

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February 24, 2026
Practical Ice Fishing Tips, Safety, and Local Traditions in Maine’s Winter Lakes
Practical Ice Fishing Tips, Safety, and Local Traditions in Maine’s Winter Lakes

Safe ice thickness thresholds used by Maine anglers remain the operational baseline for vehicle access: 4 inches for a single...

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February 24, 2026
Fighting Lady Yellow Debut: Turtlebox Unveils Two Limited-Edition Marine Speakers
Fighting Lady Yellow Debut: Turtlebox Unveils Two Limited-Edition Marine Speakers

For coastal charter operators and private skippers, integrating onboard audio demands attention to IP ratings, mounting points, cable routing and...

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February 24, 2026
How an unusually cold winter could influence Chesapeake Bay striped bass recruitment and local tourism
How an unusually cold winter could influence Chesapeake Bay striped bass recruitment and local tourism

Frozen boat ramps across Maryland and Virginia have forced many charter operators to shift schedules, while marina ice has limited...

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February 24, 2026
Key Largo A‑Class Midwinters 2026: Winners, Conditions, and Visitor Notes
Key Largo A‑Class Midwinters 2026: Winners, Conditions, and Visitor Notes

Upper Keys Sailing Club’s launch and recovery operations relied on a coordinated shore team with RIB support and a beach...

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February 24, 2026
Sale and charter outlook for the 26.82m Azimut motor yacht Captain Morgan II
Sale and charter outlook for the 26.82m Azimut motor yacht Captain Morgan II

The 26.82-metre Azimut motor yacht Captain Morgan II, delivered in 2021, is driven by twin MTU engines giving a comfortable...

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February 24, 2026
MasterCraft and Marine Products Unite: Impacts on Boat Manufacturing and Coastal Tours
MasterCraft and Marine Products Unite: Impacts on Boat Manufacturing and Coastal Tours

MasterCraft Boat Holdings Inc.

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February 24, 2026
Marseille’s SNIM 2026: Sixty Years of Harbour Racing and Offshore Strategy
Marseille’s SNIM 2026: Sixty Years of Harbour Racing and Offshore Strategy

Port logistics for SNIM 2026 require coordination of berthing for roughly 560 boats across 8 pannes in the Vieux Port,...

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February 24, 2026
How Prestige’s PRESTIGE F6.7, M8 EVO and M6 affect charter fleets and marina planning
How Prestige’s PRESTIGE F6.7, M8 EVO and M6 affect charter fleets and marina planning

At the boot Düsseldorf press conference on January 19, 2026, Prestige Yachts confirmed delivery windows and production ramp-up that will...

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February 24, 2026
Aluminum Catamaran Finish Choices: Reasons Behind Leaving the Delos Explorer 53 Hull Unpainted
Aluminum Catamaran Finish Choices: Reasons Behind Leaving the Delos Explorer 53 Hull Unpainted

Choosing an unpainted hull** shortens scheduled haul-out and inspection time by up to 30% in routine maintenance cycles, a key...

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February 24, 2026
ABOFA — Aqaba Blue Ocean: Future in Action to Launch at AIEC in September 2026
ABOFA — Aqaba Blue Ocean: Future in Action to Launch at AIEC in September 2026

The Aqaba International Exhibition Center (AIEC) will host ABOFA — Aqaba Blue Ocean: Future in Action from 9–12 September 2026,...

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February 24, 2026