AUGUST 2018 • VOLUME 110 NO. 8
24 SEA TRIAL
Overblue 58
This Italian catamaran/ houseboat’s capabilities go beyond its first impression. BY CAPT. TOM SERIO
F E AT U R E S
After a long winter of repair, maintenance and systems replacement, a summer cruise puts everything to a real-world test. BY RICHARD SOTO
38 Security Call
N EW B OATS
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Modern boat and yacht security is light-years ahead of where it was a few short years ago.
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The newest Krogen opens up the main deck and retains the builder’s seaworthiness and range.
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57 Palm Beach 70
Customer demand and input lead to a new flagship from Down Under.
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I N E V E RY I SS UE:
Find a cool dive spot near a hurricane hole.
14 Dock Box
Products, tips, Q&As and expert advice to make your boat more livable
59 Ask A Broker
Tips on buying and selling a boat
S N A P S H OT
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BY CAPT. PAT R AINS
16 The Experts
BY ARNIE HAMMERMAN
A new builder aims for affordability and longdistance cruising. BY ZUZANA PROCHAZK A
8 West Coast Focus
Gear and accessories for your boat
20 Kadey-Krogen 50 Open
28 SeaPiper 35
How the editors see things
12 Mexico Report
42 8 Qualities of a Yacht Sales Professional
N E W B OATS : S E A TRIALS
6 From The Helm
Tidbits from the world of boating
BY LENNY RUDOW
Buyers and sellers should know what to look for in a good broker. BY ZUZANA PROCHAZK A
D E PA R T M E N TS
96 Name The Boat
Reader contest: Win a pair of Costa Sunglasses
On the cover: Kadey-Krogen 50 Open by Billy Black
32 All Systems Go(ish)
IN-DEPTH LOCAL BOATING NEWS AND EVENTS CALENDAR STARTS AFTER PAGE 56
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