Author George Day

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The Bahamas Jacks Up Fees for Visting Cruisers

On July 1, the new Port Authorities Amendment Bill, which was passed by the Bahamian parliament earlier this year, went into effect and drastically increases the fees visiting cruisers will have to pay on entering the country. Plus, the authority has added new fees for anchoring, fishing and a new crew head tax. The new fees for private boats under 34 feet increase from $300 to $500; boats 34 to 100 feet will now pay $1,000 instead of $500; and, yachts over 100 feet will face a $3,000 fee.  The new crew head tax is $30 per person over the…

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Offshore Yachts Next Generation Designed by Baracuda Yacht Design

Offshore Yachts, one of America’s oldest and most respected boat builders, has launched a new series of modern cruisers under the CE series label from 65 to 72 feet.  For the first time, the Newport Beach, California, builder has partnered with a European design firm for the naval architecture of the new CE series. Baracuda Yacht Design, based in Spain, worked closely with the Offshore team to create a more modern and slightly European looking styling that also will improve fuel efficiency and seakeeping qualities. The new CE 65 has all of the Offshore DNA, based on a boat building…

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Stylish Riviera 4300 Sports Express Launched This Spring

This spring, Riviera, the Australian builder of fine, robust cruising boats, launched the all-new 4300 Sports Express at the big Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. A two-cabin, one head coupe, the new design looks like an ideal couple’s cruiser. We immediately thought that this new boat would be perfect for Great Loop or inland waterway cruises. It has a bridge clearance of only 15-feet, 4-inches which is four feet less than the lowest fixed bridge on the entire Loop. With twin Volvo D6 IPS drives, each rated at 440-horsepower, the new 4300 has all the moxie it needs for fast…

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Everything You Need to Know About Radar in 2025

Whether you are looking to add radar to your boat or it’s just time to replace an old and out of date unit, there are a lot of considerations that should go into the decision-making process. To start, you need to be certain that a new or replacement radar is compatible with your existing marine electronics. In other words, will the radar display appear on your multifunction display so you can overlay the images onto the digital chart.  For simplicity’s sake, it makes sense to stick with one brand for all electronics. The size of radar you choose depends on…

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Design Update: The Aiata Wayfinder 38 with Multiple, Modular Layouts

As we reported briefly ast March, the new Turkish builder Aiata launched their new Wayfinder 38 at the 2025 Dusseldorf Boat Show in Germany. The builder of these Finnish-designed, walk-around, center console express cruisers made a real statement by displaying three versions of the boat side by side. The most obvious innovation that Aiata is bringing to market is the unique square bow above the V-shaped entry that provides an expansive forward cockpit and deck area. Plus, the 38 has an indoor-outdoor salon with a large retracting sunroof. But the real innovation that sets the Wayfinder 38 apart lies in…

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Cruising the Mighty Mississippi’s Upper Reaches

As a Mark Twain fan and a lover of his memoir Life on the Mississippi, where he was for several years a river pilot, the charms of the river’s upper reaches have long held an allure. So, when we came across Paula and Paul Yantorno’s story of a week-long cruise from Dubuque, Iowa to Minneapolis, Minnesota and back, we knew we needed to share it. (Paula and Paul Yantorno) The Yantorno’s trailered their Monterey 27 Navetta from their home in Denver, Colorado to Dubuque, a trip of some 18 hours, where they launched at the public boat ramp.  Interestingly, a…

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MJM Renews the Brand and Redefines Sport Cruising for 2026, Offers Big Discounts

This week MJM Yachts, under the new ownership of Seolta Holdings since late 2023, took the bold step to reintroduce their entire line with new model names and a host of upgrades to the yacht finish of the boats, to the standard equipment list and to the owner’s option list. MJM also announced that new boats ordered by July 31, 2025 can qualify for up to $200,000 in discounts. So, if you are in the market for a sport day boat or family cruiser, now is the time to pull the trigger. The promotion MJM sent out emphasizes that their…

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What You Need to Know About In-Line Fuel-Water Separators

This is a down-and-dirty topic but fuel-water separators in your boat’s fuel lines are without doubt your first and most important line of defense in the war against contaminated diesel fuel. This is particularly true of you are cruising away from your home fuel dock and taking on diesel of unknown purity. Water in your fuel can come from several sources. First, it may be in the fuel dock’s own tanks that may have a leak or may not be well insulated and thus can sweat condensation in humid conditions Or, your own on-board metal tanks can sweat moisture from…

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Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Saves 165 Children During the Texas Flash Flood

Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan (pictured at the left in the photo) is being hailed as a hero for coordinating the rescue of 165 children from the Mystic Camp during the flash floods on the Guadeloupe Rive in Texas. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem singled out Raskin,26, for his efforts as the only triage coordinator in the area. “United States Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer and Petty Officer Scott Ruskin (Ruskan), directly saved an astonishing 165 victims in the devastating flooding in central Texas. This was the first rescue mission of his career and he was the only…

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Introducing the New and Extraordinary Van den Hoven Voyager 50 Coupe

Bart Van den Hoven has been building high quality steel and aluminum cruising boats for discerning owners since 1992.  In those three decades, the Dutch yard has launched only 55 boats or roughly two a year. The first five he built by himself. But, in 1999 Van den Hoven “professionalized” the yard and brought on a growing team of highly skilled craftsmen. Today, he has 80 people on staff yet still only produces a few boats a year. Not seeking a large production audience, Van den Hoven instead offers extremely well-built and finely finished semi-custom yachts for owners who are…

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