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H U R R I C A N E P R E PA R E D N E S S S E C T I O N - PA G E S 1 6 - 1 7

CONTENTS 6 | INDEX TO ADVERTISERS

A categorized list of our advertisers

15 | ADVERTISING DIST. SERVICES

National and statewide classified ads

20-21 | CAPTAIN’S CORNER

Fishing reports from around the state

24 | CLASSIFIED ADS

First page of classifieds in this issue

10 | DISCOVER BOATING

PSA article courtesy of Discover Boating

20 | EVENT CALENDER

Upcoming tournaments, shows, & events

18-22 | FISHING SECTION

Fishing content based 5-page section

13 | GREEN BOATING

Featuring an eco-firiendly marine product

47-49 | MARINE SERVICE DIRECTORY Business yellow page section

14 | MARINER WORD SEARCH

A fun, marine based word search Answer Key found on page 45

9 | NEW BOATS

Featuring a new boat model

10 | NEWS BRIEF

Marine Industry News

22 | READER’S CATCH

Catch photos submitted by our readers

8 | RECIPE

A recipe you can make in your galley

46 | RECREATIONAL VEHICLES Featuring RV’s and Motorcycles

23 | SAFE BOATING COURSES

Upcoming safe boating classes & events

22 | SEMINARS

Upcoming fishing seminars

18-19 | TIDE TABLES

Gulf Coast & Atlantic Coast tide charts

45-46 | WATERFRONT PROPERTY Real estate section

12 | WHO’S WHO

A marine industry based biography

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Sea Tow Services International 24/7 Priority On-Water Assistance No one plans on needing help on the water, which is why you’ll often hear “when the unexpected happens…”

Having an on-water assistance membership gives boaters Peace of Mind on the Water™ every time they leave the dock. With Sea Tow®, boaters receivean unmatchedlevel of servicewith simple coverage and no claims to file.

Understand your boat insurance policy.

The common misconception out there is that boaters have Sea Tow with their insurance. Sea Tow is NEVER included with your boat insurance policy. And a Sea Tow membership will ALWAYS be more comprehensive than towing coverage through your insurance carrier. Without a yellow membership card and/or a yellow sticker on your boat… you DO NOT have a Sea Tow membership and therefore do not have priority service and the rest of the privileges that come with membership.

If you choose to take a chance and stick with only the coverage provided by your boat insurance policy, you can still call Sea Tow for assistance on the water. As a non-member you will pay for service by the hour. Industrywide the average cost of on-water

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assistance is $850 - $1,000 per incident. Also realize that Sea Tow members get priority service, as a non-member you will likely have to wait.

Some on-water assistance providers are better than others.

A membership to Sea Tow is a membership to first-class onwater support (with free towing included), without the hassles or expenses of filing insurance claims or not knowingexactly who is going to come to help you on the water.

•Does your insurance company manage towing claims the same as other claims?

•Will your towing claim impact future policy premiums?

•Will you need to be reimbursed for services performed?

•Are all the services you might need covered?

•Does your boat insurance company have a dedicated fleet of boats and captains standing by 24/7?

Quite simply, a towing membership, is premium level support that goes above and beyond what towing coverage under an insurance policy looks like. Sea Tow is Your Road Service at Sea® and members get priority.25% of Sea Tow’s service calls are resolved without towing. The goal is always getting amember’s problem

resolved quickly but safely and getting them back to boating as soon as possible. Sea Tow Captainsare also available 24/7/365, on the water and off, as a resource (not just towing provider) to members.

You pay for what you get.

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The Florida Mariner is published every other week and distributed free statewide at hundreds of marinas, yacht clubs, boat dealers, restaurants plus every West Marine dealer stores throughout Florida. Our digital edition is available on our website www.themariner.com, through our app, and by subscription.

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Ingredients 1 pound large or medium Florida shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 (14-ounce) package Florida guava paste 12 ounces Florida guava nectar ¼ cup Florida honey 1 onion, diced 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder 1 tablespoon cumin 1 tablespoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons black pepper 3 cups ketchup 2 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning (divided in half) Fresh herbs for garnish (such as parsley, cilantro, or thyme), finely chopped Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste Cooking oil spray 8 bamboo skewers (soaked in water for 1 hour) or metal skewers Preparation: In a medium sauce pot, combine all ingredients except for the shrimp and 1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning. Cook over low-medium heat until the guava paste is dissolved, about 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove guava BBQ sauce from heat and set aside.

Make skewers by adding an even number of shrimp to each skewer. Lightly season the completed skewers with the one tablespoon of unused all-purpose seasoning. Preheat the grill or a large sauté pan to medium-high heat. Lightly spray the skewers with cooking oil spray. Carefully add the shrimp skewers to the grill or sauté pan and cook until the shrimp are just done, about 2 minutes on each side. Glaze the cooked shrimp with the guava BBQ sauce. Remove from heat and serve warm with extra guava BBQ on the side. https://www.followfreshfromflorida.com/recipes/seminole-bbq-shrimp-spears

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SEA RAY® INTRODUCES TWO VESSELS BORN TO SHINE THE BRAND-NEW SLX™ 260 AND SLX™ 260 OUTBOARD

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NOXVILLE, Tenn. (May 11, 2022) — Sea Ray is proud to announce two new models that will redefine the brand’s premium SLX line – the SLX 260 and SLX 260 Outboard. The new vessels offer boaters next-level luxury through elevated design aesthetics, optimized cruising comfort and a seamless command center. Available in both sterndrive and outboard propulsion from Mercury Marine®, the SLX 260 meets the needs of the modern coastal or inland boater.

Leveraging tailored, sophisticated style and easy-to-use amenities, the SLX 260 models deliver an escape from the day-to-day. Everything on the two boats has been carefully considered by Sea Ray in response to feedback from consumers. “The SLX 260, from bow to stern, was designed to give boaters an ideal day on the water, making it easy to relax and focus on what matters most – like cruising with friends and enjoying time with family. This model represents the future of our SLX line and creates the most premium experience on the water,” said Carrie Fodor, Senior Manager of Design Engineering.

The SLX 260 and SLX 260 Outboard are the latest boats to

embody Sea Ray’s next-generation design, first seen on the Sundancer® 370 Outboard in 2021. “The SLX 260 is the first sport boat crafted with the new Sea Ray design language.

The goal is to create models that are instantly recognizable, with elements such as the S-sheer line, dynamic center crease, elongated bow and integrated Sea Ray badge,” said Fodor.

“Last year the launch of our Sundancer 370 Outboard was met with waves of positive feedback from the boating industry and consumers,” said Keith Yunger, Sea Ray president. “Now, we’re excited to announce the SLX 260 and SLX 260 Outboard, representing an evolution of Sea Ray’s SLX line and also our dedication to delivering best-in-class new boats to the market.”

The SLX 260 is equipped with sterndrive or outboard propulsion.

The sterndrive model is powered by a Mercury MerCruiser® 6.2L MPI ECT Bravo Three® engine with SmartCraft® Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS). The outboard model is propelled by a Mercury 300 Verado® engine with SmartCraft DTS. The SLX 260 models feature improved seating to promote ergonomics and comfort. The

deeper seats allow for a smoother, more luxurious ride. The cockpit’s L-shaped bench seating encourages socializing with cooler storage for up to two soft-sided coolers. The bow offers lounge-style seating with foldable armrests. As part of the Comfort bundle, a teak table and filler cushion can be added. The table can be used to share snacks, and the filler cushion converts the bow into a large sunpad.

Everything aboard the SLX 260 and SLX 260 Outboard has been thoughtfully designed to maximize space. At the transom, the expanded sunpad presents a relaxing place to take in the sights along the water’s edge. Convenient storage has been incorporated throughout the boat for an increase of 24 more cubic

feet than previous models, including an integrated cooler or dry storage spot under the transom sunpad and a transom locker for stowing gear, floating water mats and inflatables.

In addition, the ski compartment in the cockpit floor has been enlarged.

The optional next-generation Power Tower with an extended sunshade provides protection from the elements. It can be lowered or raised with the touch of a button, and removable canvas sections can be unzipped to reveal a T-top opening to let in the sun. The Power Tower can also be upgraded with Fusion® Signature Series speakers, part of the Entertainment bundle’s Premier Audio package, and LED RGB-W color changing lighting with a Sea Ray logo projection is available

with the Lighting bundle. Additional tower upgrades include a Bimini top.

The SLX 260 models present a host of technologies that provide intelligent and seamless control.

The helm is equipped with a Dual Digital Dash™ featuring 9″ Simrad® touchscreen displays with Mercury Marine® VesselView® Mobile, Active Trim control & monitoring and CZone® digital switching. As part of the Entertainment bundle, the helm can be enhanced to add an inductive charging station. For optimal stability and performance, the SLX models can also be enhanced with optional Dynamic Running Surface™.

For more information about Sea Ray, and to view the complete lineup, visit SeaRay.com.

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National Safe Boating Week, May 21-27: 3 Safety Changes You Need To Know

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NNAPOLIS, Md., May 9, 2022 – National Safe Boating Week arrives May 21–27 with an annual reminder for boaters to champion recreational boating safety all summer long. The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water suggests that boat owners need to know about three recent U.S. Coast Guard regulations that have changed, what’s needed to be carried aboard, and how a vessel is to be operated at higher speeds.

1. Fire extinguishers: As of April 20, the USCG enacted a regulation allowing them enforce fire extinguishers having a 12-year expiration date from the date of manufacture.

Additionally, while the new regulation does not change the type, quantity, or requirement for Coast Guard-approved fire extinguishers aboard, it does specify the minimum Underwriter Laboratory (UL) classification of extinguishers to be carried aboard certain vessels — depending on the boat’s model year.

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Vessels on the water today that are less than 26 feet and model year 2017 or older may continue to carry older, dated or undated “B-I” or “B-II” disposable extinguishers. However, when they are no longer serviceable or have reached 12 years of age since manufacture, they must be replaced with newer class “5-

B” or greater extinguishers. Boats less than 26 feet and 2018 model year or newer must carry unexpired “5-B,” “10B” or “20-B” fire extinguishers. Having older “B-I” and “B-II” types do not meet the new carriage requirements.

2. Engine cutoff switch: As of April 1 last year, boat operators have been required to use either a helm or outboard lanyard or wireless engine cutoff switch (ECOS) on certain vessels less than 26 feet when traveling on plane or above displacement speed.

These vessels include (1) boats that have a functioning engine cutoff device installed at the helm or on an outboard engine or have wireless ECOS, or (2) boats manufactured beginning January 2020.

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Exceptions to the ECOS requirement include if the main helm of the vessel is in an enclosed cabin or the vessel is not operating on plane or at displacement speed. Low-speed activities such as fishing or docking do not require use of an ECOS. The vessel operator is also exempt if the boat’s motor produces less than 115 lbs. of static thrust – or about the size of a 2-hp engine.

3. Electronic visual distress signals (eVDSD): Solving the disposal problem of expired pyrotechnic flares, newer electronic visual distress signal devices (eVDSD) use either a white or combination of orange-red/cyan LED lights with infrared (for rescuers with night vision) and are now U.S. Coast Guardapproved. However, for daytime distress situations you’ll still need to carry aboard an orange distress flag to avoid carrying pyrotechnic devices. eVDSD prices start at about $100 for the white light version.

Also keep in mind every visual distress signal requires regular inspection and maintenance. Batteries are an eVDSD’s potential Achilles heel, so replace them every season. Old eVDSD batteries can be cycled into a flashlight at home – where your life potentially is not at stake.

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Hurricane Preparedness - Tips to ensure a safe boating season

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• Double all lines and set up crossing spring lines fore and aft.

• Attach lines high on pilings to allow for rising tidal or storm surges.

• Use long dock lines in conjunction with chafe devices to ensure the well being of critical points.

• Look for strong trees, pilings and cleats that can be used to secure docklines.

• You are most likely going to use nearby or adjacent pilings, so it will take planning and cooperation from slip-neighbors and/or marina management.

an you believe it? Hurricane season is once again upon us, and if you own a boat now is the time to start preparing for the unthinkable. It doesn’t matter whether you store your most prized possession at a marina, on a trailer or in dry storage, everyone is susceptible to damage from heavy wave action, hurricane force winds, tropical downpours, storm surge, and collisions from nearby vessels/objects.

Remember that it doesn’t take a direct hit from a severe hurricane to send powerful winds and storm surge in your direction – you can experience serious damage even if the storm doesn’t pass as close as once predicted.

How to Prepare Hurricanes are extremely powerful and unpredictable cyclonic systems that deserve the utmost of respect. Even with today’s hightech communication and forecasting systems it is virtually impossible to predict the precise path of the eye. This means you must always be prepared for the worst.

Things to Do Before a Storm Approaches • Check your boat’s hatches, ports, windows and doors to make sure they are watertight. As an added precaution, enhance the seal with duct tape.

• Store your insurance policy and boat registration documents in a safe place off your vessel.

• Take pictures and/or videos to inventory your boat, equipment and gear.

• Top off your boat’s fuel and water tank(s) and

check to make sure all batteries are fully charged.

• Remove and/or secure all gear on deck including: outriggers, fighting-chairs, coolers, radio antennas and canvas Bimini-tops.

At the Dock If you own a boat that is too large to trailer, you have three options: Secure the boat at a dock, moor the boat in a safe cove or harbor often called a “hurricane hole,” or have the boat hauled and placed in dry storage which is likely your best bet. However, if you decide to leave your boat at a private dock or in a marina, you should devise a plan of action well before a storm is approaching.

Here are some general recommendations.

Trailer Boats If your boat is easily trailerable, it is highly recommended that you store your boat far away from the danger of rising storm surge. If at all possible, store your boat in a garage or warehouse.

If this is not an option, there are a few things you can do to ensure the safety of your vessel.

• Place your trailer where there is some protection from wind, falling branches, and flying debris.

• You can increase the weight of your boat by filling any fish boxes or livewells with hose water. If you decide to do this, you must remember to slightly deflate your trailer tires and place wooden blocks between the trailer’s frame to help support the added weight.

• Secure your trailer and boat to the ground with augers or anchors.

• Pick a location that enables you to lash your boat from all four corners, as storm winds can quickly rotate and change directions.

Boats on Lifts/Davits A boat lift is not the ideal place to store your vessel during a hurricane, as it is possible for the storm surge to rise higher than your lift. If your boat must remain on its lift, be sure to remove the drainage plug(s) so the accumulated rainwater/storm surge will not jeopardize the structural integrity of your lift. It is also extremely important that you securely attach your boat to the lift.

Remote Vessel Monitoring There are low-cost, remote vessel monitoring systems that can notify you of problems on your vessel when you are away from the dock. These systems can be delivered ready to monitor bilge and battery levels with three additional inputs that can be used to monitor security and fire hazards as well.

Things to Do After a Storm Passes If your boat is damaged from the storm, immediately contact your insurance agent and be sure not to sign any wreck removal or salvage agreements before acquiring approval from your insurance provider.

If you were fortunate enough to avoid any serious damage, be sure to help your neighbors and friends if assistance is needed.

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HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS Here is a list of the many things to consider before, during and after a hurricane.

PREPARE BEFORE THE STORM ARRIVES

WHEN A HURRICANE WARNING IS ISSUED

• Check your marine insurance carefully to see if you are required to take some action in order to make the claim valid.

A warning means sustained winds of 74 mph or higher are expected in the warning area within 24-hours or less.

• Check with your marina and find out their policy for handling hurricanes.

In some states marinas can order all boats to leave.

• If you are going to move your boat, determine where ahead of time.

• Learn the storm surge history and elevation of your area.

• Learn safe routes inland and make plans of where you will evacuate to.

• Take inventory of the property on your boat as video if possible. Plan what will be removed from the boat and what will stay.

• Keep all legal documents such as registration, insurance policy, marina rental agreement, radio license, etc. in one easily moved and secure container. Make an inventory of documents, photos, and other irreplaceable items that need to be taken in case of an evacuation.

• Closely monitor radio, TV, NOAA Weather Radio, or hurricane Hotline telephone numbers for official bulletins.

• Follow instructions issued by local officials.

LEAVE IMMEDIATELY IF ORDERED TO DO SO. • Plan to evacuate if you live on the coastline or an offshore island, or live near a river or in a flood plain.

If staying home in a sturdy structure on high ground: • Board up garage and porch doors.

• Move valuables to upper floors.

• Bring pets in.

WHEN A HURRICANE WATCH IS ISSUED A watch means hurricane conditions pose a possible threat to the watch area within 36-hours.

• Frequently monitor radio, TV, NOAA Weather Radio, or hurricane Hotline telephone numbers for official bulletins of the storm’s progress.

• Review needs and working condition of emergency equipment such as first aid kit, flashlights, and/or battery-powered radios.

• Move boats on trailers close to house. Weigh them down.

Lash securely to trailer and use tie-downs to anchor trailer.

• Anchored boats should be tied high, using a half hitch knot (loop knots slip). Anchor rigging should consist of new or good line and chain.

• Boats docked at marinas should have extra lines attached. Line lengths should be sufficient to accommodate excessive high water.

• Once your boat is secured, leave it and don’t return once the wind and waves are up.

• Fill containers with several days supply of drinking water.

Approximately one gallon per person, per day.

• Turn up refrigerator to maximum cold and don’t open unless necessary.

• Use phone only for emergencies.

• Stay indoors on the downwind side of the house away from windows.

• Beware of the eye of the hurricane.

• Bring in small hand tools to aid you should your home be damaged during the storm.

If you are evacuating: • Leave early in daylight if possible.

• Shut off water and electricity at main stations.

• Take small valuables and papers but travel light.

• Persons needing special foods or medicines should take them with them.

• Fuel your car.

• Take sufficient money in small bills to defray certain expenses you may incur.

• Stock up on canned provisions

• Lock up house.

• Check supplies of special medicines and drugs.

• Notify family members or friends outside of the warned area of your evacuation plans.

• Secure lawn furniture and other loose material outdoors.

• Tape, board, or shutter windows to prevent shattering.

• Wedge sliding glass doors to prevent their lifting from their tracks.

• Drive carefully to designated shelter or other evacuation location using recommended evacuation routes.

AFTER THE STORM PASSES • Stay in your protected area until announcements are made on the radio or TV that the dangerous winds have passed.

• Drive carefully - watch for dangling electrical wires, undermined roads, and flooded low spots.

• Report broken or damaged water, sewer, and electrical lines.

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• Use caution re-entering your home.

• If your home has structural damage, do not enter until it is checked by building officials.

• Check for gas leaks.

• Check food and water for spoilage.

HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS Brace yourselves. Forecasts call for an above-average 2022 hurricane season, Sea Tow urges boaters to start preparing now.

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Sea Tow, the nation’s leading on-water marine assistance provider, urges boaters to prepare now for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season. The major hurricane trackers are predicting 19 named storms - 9 hurricanes, four of which will be major.

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Captain Joseph Frohnhoefer III, CEO of Sea Tow®, heeds a strong warning, “Boaters should always be prepared for rough weather. While it’s hard to predict exactly how many named storms and hurricanes will form this season, all models are predicting a tremendous amount of activity. Make your storm plan now.”

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If it’s anywhere near consistent with 2020-2021 activitys, boaters need to prepare in advance. Sea Tow has offered up six tips to consider when making your storm plan.

GET STARTED NOW Ensure You’re Insured. A boat that is damaged by a hurricane can cost far more to fix than a marine insurance policy costs annually. Review your boat policy’s requirements and be sure to comply with them. Boat owners whose insurance requires them to relocate their vessels out of a hurricane zone should do so by the date specified in their policy.

Man with a Plan. Most insurance providers require a formal written storm plan detailing where and how your boat must be secured during a major storm.

Designate a responsible person to execute the plan if you are out of town when a hurricane threatens.

No Loose Cannons. Check with your marina, storage facility or the owner of the private dock where your boat is moored to be sure the vessel can remain there during a hurricane. If it can stay, know the procedure for securing not only your boat, but those docked around it, as well. Any boat that breaks loose in a hurricane could potentially damage your boat.

Smooth Move. If you must move your boat from its current slip in the event of a storm, decide where you are going to have it hauled before a hurricane is forecast. Check with your local Sea Tow operator to see what pre-storm haul-out services are offered in your area.

Shoot Your Boat. Make an inventory, preferably by video, of all valuable fixed items such as marine electronics that you cannot remove from your boat. Store all the boat’s documents, including your marine insurance policy, in a secure place not on the vessel.

Lastly, keep an eye to the sky and closely monitor local and national weather services, including NOAA Weather Radio and the National Weather Service’s National Hurricane Center (www.nhc.noaa.gov.)

About Sea Tow Services International, Inc. Sea Tow Services International Inc., better known as Sea Tow®, has been the innovative and premier leader of on-water assistance since 1983. Servicing the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, members are provided with a 24/7 direct connection with Coast Guardlicensed captains. The pioneering concept, founded by Captain Joseph Frohnhoefer, was established in Southold, NY when the United States Coast Guard ceased response to non-emergency assistance calls.

In addition to on-water assistance, the franchise network handles salvage and recovery missions, and responds to natural disasters, environmental hazards and oil spill cleanups.

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TIDES FOR FLORIDA’S GULF COAST: MAY/JUNE 2022 SUNDAY

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Add or subtract the amount of time from the charts to determine the time of the high and low tide at each location.

These tide tables and instructions are based on the 1999/2000 Tide Tables published by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. They are not designed as a navigational aid. The Florida Mariner assumes no responsibility for their accuracy.

Based on ST. PETERSBURG chart above __________________________________________________________

FT. MYERS-TAMPA Little Hickory Island Matanzas Pass Cape Coral Bridge Fort Myers St. James City Captiva Island Redfish Pass Matlacha Pass Pineland Boca Grande

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High / Low -0:58 / -1:05 -1:10 / -1:34 +1:15 / +2:02 +2:08 / +2:44 -0:30 / -0:44 -0:46 / -0:20 -0:55 / -1:14 +0:43 / +1:28 -0:19 / +0:26 -1:12 / -1:56

Punta Gorda El Jobean Placida Englewood Venice Inlet Sarasota Cortez Anna Maria Bradenton Egmont Key Skyway

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+1:06 / +1:27 +1:38 / +1:56 -1:27 / -0:59 -0:57 / -0:40 -2:02 / -1:38 -1:38 / -0:58 -2:00 / -1:25 -2:07 / -2:31 -1:24 / -0:55 -2:27 / -2:24 -2:22 / -1:58

Point Pinellas Hillsborough Bay Safety Harbor Pass-a-Grille Gulfport St. Petersburg Beach Johns Pass Madeira Beach PANHANDLE Carrabelle Apalachicola

-0:22 / -0:29 +0:07 / +0:26 +1:38 / +1:55 -1:34 / -1:30 -1:32 / -1:05 -1:18 / -0:44 -2:14 / -2:04 -1:40 / -1:18 High / Low +0:35 / +0:31 +2:00 / +2:44

Based on ST. MARKS RIVER chart below ______________________________________

NORTH Indian Rocks Beach Clearwater Dunedin Anclote Keys Tarpon Springs Indian Bay Bayport Withlacoochee River Cedar Key Suwannee River

High / Low -1:29 / -1:25 -2:20 / -2:07 -2:22 / -217 -2:19 / -2:28 -1:20 / -1:13 -0:46 / -0:09 -0:59 / -0:42 -0:25 / +0:23 -0:29 / -0:30 -0:26 / -0:14

Pepperfish Keys Steinhatchee River Aucilla River Shell Point Bald Point Panacea SOUTH Everglades City Cape Romano Marco Island Naples

-0:20 / -0:08 -0:15 / -0:03 +0:03 / +0:05 +0:05 / +0:03 +0:33 / +0:19 +0:16 / +0:20 High / Low +0:23 / +1:18 -1:17 / -1:03 -1:04 / -1:08 -1:59 / -2:04

TIDES FOR FLORIDA’S ATLANTIC COAST: MAY/JUNE 2022 SUNDAY

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Add or subtract the amount of time from the charts to determine the time of the high and low tide at each location.

These tide tables and instructions are based on the 1999/2000 Tide Tables published by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. They are not designed as a navigational aid. The Florida Mariner assumes no responsibility for their accuracy.

Based on MIAMI HARBOR chart above __________________________________________________________ Ponce De Leon Inlet Cape Canaveral Melbourne Sebastian Inlet Vero Beach Fort Pierce Jensen Beach Stuart Hobe Sound

High / Low +0:04 / +0:21 -0:43 / -0:40 +3:38 / +4:20 -0:26 / -0:19 +3:19 / +3:51 +1:06 / +1:02 +2:38 / +3:07 +2:35 / +3:34 +1:44 / +2:23

Jupiter Inlet North Palm Beach Palm Beach Lake Worth Pier Boynton Beach Delray Beach Boca Raton Deerfield Beach Hillsboro Inlet Lauderdale-by-the-sea

+0:13 / +0:02 +0:03 / +0:18 -0:23 / -0:17 -0:21 / -0:16 +1:24 / +2:10 +1:43 / +2:10 +0:45 / +1:14 +0:49 / +1:08 +0:06 / +0:07 -0:10 / -0:07

Bahia Mar Port Everglades Hollywood Beach North Miami Beach Miami Beach Dinner Key Marina Key Biscayne Key Largo Card Sound Tavernier

+0:17 / +0:39 -0:08 / -0:05 +0:58 / +1:09 -0:06 / +0:01 -0:02 / +0:01 +1:17 / +1:51 +0:47 / +1:03 +0:11 / +0:20 +3:10 / +3:16 +0:29 / +0:28

Based on FERNANDINA BEACH chart below ______________________________________ Amelia City Nassau River entrance Little Talbot Island Fort George Island Atlantic Beach

High / Low +0:21 / +0:43 -0:15 / +0:34 -0:36 / -0:12 +0:11 / +0:36 -0:41 / -0:23

Jacksonville Beach Tolomato River St. Augustine Flagler Beach Ormond Beach Daytona Beach

-0:49 / -0:26 -0:20 / -0:05 -0:18 / +0:04 +4:33 / +5:00 +3:17 / +4:31 -0:53 / -0:39

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with Captain Sergio Atanes Boca’s Traffic Jam Every May and June, sportsmen from all over the world travel to Boca Grande in pursuit of the silver king. Corporations gather their top accounts, and for many, their one and only chance in a lifetime to catch a tarpon.

We had decided it would be best to fish mid week to avoid the traffic jam caused by trying to fit 100 boats in a pass made to handle no more than 30. We were wrong in thinking we had beaten the rush. Here we were starting our first drift watching a beautiful sunrise when we noticed we were joined by at least 70 other captains and their crew with the same thought in mind of hooking into a tarpon.

Every year tarpon makes a grand entrance into Boca Grande Pass. No one really knows for sure why they come, but some say it’s for the bountiful supply of baitfish the pass holds, while others believe it’s their starting point for the mating season. One thing is for sure; they are here and in great quantities.

We had teamed up with Capt. Scott Roe, a good friend and guide for the area who fishes for tarpon during the tarpon season and guides the backwaters of Charlotte Harbor the rest of the year. Capt.

Scott had been keeping an eye for the best time for us to come down to tape one of our TV shows and we were ready to battle the silver king, a nickname for tarpon.

A typical tarpon trip is 6 hours, and you are basically fishing either an incoming or outgoing tide. The idea is to start your drift through

the pass without interfering with other anglers and keeping your bait or jig just off the bottom. The pass has 2 major drops, and it’s the captain’s responsibility to give the command on when to raise or lower you baits, or you can kiss your tackle goodbye on the jagged wall and rocky bottom of the pass.

In the old days, the fishing lines were marked with red or blue colored yarn, each color representing a certain depth and the captain would yell, “lower your lines!” New reels on the market have a built-in digital line counter, and other after-market attachments are available for making life easier.

So many fish, So little time to write!

INCREDIBLE!!! That’s the word that comes to mind as I try my best to describe the latest fishing action here along the Nature Coast. As the title of this report reads “So many fish so little time to write” its been truly hard to find the time to write a decent report as it’s way more fun on the water these days.

From Snook and Redfish in the backcountry to Spanish Mackerel and Cobia on the wrecks and reefs anglers have had a plethora of options fishing the coastal waters stretching from Crystal River to Homosassa.

On days featuring subtle winds and bluebird skies myself and the rest of the Reel Florida Fishing Charters crew have found it extremely hard to pass up the numerous schools of Jacks, Spanish Mackerel, and Bluefish that have been crashing the surface all over the flats.

These feeding frenzies have posed problems as most guides find it extremely hard to make it to spot number one on the itinerary when

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line to keep it from cutting itself around the prop. The fight continued as now the fish made its way into the open gulf away from the maddening crowd. The next challenge was a bull shark, and this time Capt. Scott put the boat into tight turns around the tarpon hoping to spook the shark. It worked.

I prayed in a long time for this battle to be over soon, and my prayers were finally answered.

After a 45-minute fight, a 165-pound silver king came along side. We took some quick pictures and released it to do battle another day. Capt. Scott Roe had done his job well.

We had our fish and a great show to boot.

Making the best choice in the bait to use is like tossing a coin. Some captains like small silver dollar size pass crabs, while others like large shrimp or shad. Our choice is the jig, which is preferred by most captains for its effectiveness. Many of the local tournaments have even banned jig fishing due to its great success in catching fish. That’s a new one, when jigs are banned instead of live bait.

We could see several schools of tarpon rolling on the surface, while the ones down under were the ones feeding. After several drifts we finally had one on, and the battle began. Remember, you are in the middle of 70 or more boats with a leaping fish while trying to make your way to the outside of the pass trying to get away from the group.

Our fish proved to be a worthy opponent as he managed to tangle the line around the prop of another boat. Thanks to some quick thinking, the other captain was able to spin the prop while I released the

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casting plugs to Jacks can be so much fun. Although these speedy fish are not the most ideal table fare in the Gulf they sure can put a bend in a rod. I have yet to see a child under the age of 50 grin from ear to ear while doing battle with these drag screaming fish.

Going into the rest of May and June the top targets of the Nature Coast will continue to be Redfish, Snook, Cobia, and Tarpon. Although all four of these species roam different areas of the Nature Coast this time of year it’s not unheard of to catch all four of these species within the same day. In fact many schools of Redfish will feature Snook in them and some of the largest migratory Tarpon schools of the season will likely have Cobia in them. Being ready for every species at any given time is a must right now, which is why having rods rigged with lures that appeal to multiple species is key. Rods rigged with nose hooked jerk baits or suspending twitch baits is ideal for both Reds and Snook and having a heavy rod rigged with a large 9-12” Hogy will surely catch the attention of a hungry Tarpon or Cobia.

Long story short: Don’t sit around watching fishing!!!

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LADIES, LET’S GO FISHING HOSTSTHE LLGF SCREAMIN’ REELSTOURNAMENT JUNE 24-26, 2022 ISLAMORADA, FL - Novice anglers are invited to fish the non intimidating LLGF Screamin’ Reels tournament June 24-26, 2022 in Islamorada, FL. Hosted by the nonprofit Ladies Let’s Go Fishing Foundation, the tournament kicks off on Friday with a presentation on offshore fishing and conservation, plus a meet and greet from 6-8 pm at The Tavernier Elks Club. Friendly fishing competition ensues Saturday and Sunday on inshore and offshore charter boats or private boats, departing from Whale Harbor Marina, Islamorada, FL and other locations. $1,000 in individual angler prizes include Penn combos, art prints, shirts and more, presented on Sunday upon the return of boats at Whale Harbor. Awards are made for Heaviest Fish Overall, Offshore Billfish Release, Junior Angler, Longest Inshore Fish, Wild Card prizes and more. This tournament offers easy rules designed for novice anglers, where anglers learn skills as they fish. Those with no boat can secure charter boat slots, which fill quickly so early registration is encouraged. Registration is $89 early entry, $99 regular per adult angler, $45 for teens and includes about $20 in gifts.

Optional charter boat slots are extra. Men and teens are also welcome to register and fish. Featured on national network television and more, the series is supported by major partners including Recreational Fishing and Boating Foundation, Take Me Fishing, Vamos a Pescar, Mercury, Magic Tilt trailers, Shearwater Boats, Power-Pole, Penn, TACO Metals, Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida and Fish Florida. Largest Annual Sponsors are Freedom Boat Club, ICOM, CCA Florida STAR, Lowrance, Bob’s Machine Shop, AFTCO, Costa, Smith Optics, Frogg Toggs, Hubbards Marina, Star Brite and Future Angler Foundation. Annual and class-specific contributors are listed on the website. Local sponsors are Breezy Palms, Jeanne Towne of Fidelity Real Estate and the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. Class-specific contributors are listed on the website. LLGF offers a second keys event Oct. 7-9 with full day fishing seminar, two days of fishing and casual prizes.

Remaining 2022 LLGF events, with optional or included fishing are: • Sept. 23-24 Guy Harvey Outpost Bass Seminar & Tournament Camp Mack, Lake Wales, FL • Oct. 7-9 Keys Saltwater Weekend Seminar, fishing and Fishing Fever tourney Islamorada, FL • Nov. 19-20 St. Augustine Surf Fishing Academy Additional: Several Virtual Meetings and more events in the works. The Tavernier Elks Club is located at 92600 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier, FL 33070, MM 92 Bayside.

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This has been one of the best years we’ve had fishing Lake Toho. We caught an absolute boat load of 8-12 pound bass this winter and it just keeps continuing. The core of engineers has lowered the lake to it’s low pool (which they do every year at this time to simulate the dry season) but with all the offshore hydrilla that is in the lake the fish have moved out into it and the bite has remained strong.

And that’s where they’re at right now, the summer offshore bite is in full effect and the big girls are holed up in the thickest of it.

Both the shiner and artificial bites have been effective. With the shiners of course giving you your best bet at a true giant.

We’ve been continuing to pull in consistent bass over 8 pounds.

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With the bulk of the bass moving offshore there’s a few different things that they’ll move too. Most of them are in off shore hyrdilla. But with all the hydrilla on the lake it can be overwhelming. Here’s how you decipher it. Most

As for wide-open fishing, this is the time of the year we see the peak of the dolphin (mahi-mahi) run offshore of Marathon. Large quantities of these colorful gamefish pile through the Florida Straits every day.

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of the fish will be on the outside edges of the it and in isolated patches that are off the main mats. Finding those isolated patches is the key to getting on them and staying on them consistently. That’s where the big girls sit. Reeling speedworms, swimjigs, and chatterbaits through the hydrilla has been the best bite on these areas with frogging and flipping coming into play when the wheather calls for it.

There have also been groups of bass schooling on shad in certain areas of the lake. While the areas they school in are kind of random, once you find one of the these areas they tend to chase bait there consistently everyday. These areas can be fun with topwater often being the best thing you can use, rattletraps, and jerkbaits have been boating good amounts of schooling fish also. Catching over 20 fish in a short amount of time in these areas is not uncommon.

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with Captain Chris Johnson June is the time of year to catch a wide spectrum of species in the waters off Marathon.

What the dolphin may lack in size, they make up for in quantity. So, if you’re looking to fill your freezer, you’ll be able to load up on schooliesize (five- to ten-pound) dolphin, with the occasional bigger fish in the 15- to 40-pound category.

All the standard dolphin fishing tactics work. Look for weed lines, birds working the surface or floating debris and troll your way through.

If you find some floating debris in these deep areas, you may luck into a wahoo or two.

For best results, troll lipped plugs past the debris or drop large bucktails or butterfly jigs to 200 feet and retrieve them to the surface as fast as possible.

Central Florida final spot fish have been moving too are brush piles. Most of the best brush piles are all unmarked.

The ones marked with buoys tend to be overfished and it can be tough to get a good bite on them. Finding the unmarked ones can be tough but it can pay off when you finally locate a few.

Now brush pile fishing can be very inconsistent. They’ll bite one day and the next, nothing. But the days they are biting it can be unforgettable. Catching multiple bass over 7 pounds in a day is not uncommon. What they’re biting can change day to day but common brush pile techniques are bullet weighted worms, shaky heads, crankbaits, and bottom jigs.

With no algae bloom happening at the time of year like previous years the fishing hasn’t slowed a bit from the winter. Now’s as good of a time as ever to be fishing Lake Toho, and it could be the time you catch your fish of a lifetime. After all you can’t do it if you’re not fishing!

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On the reef, it’s all about the snapper fishing, with yellowtails and mangroves providing most of the action. Large amounts of chum will keep the fish interested. We supplement our Bionic frozen block chum with a mixture of oats and YellowtailUp from Aquatic Nutrition.

Any cut baits, such as ballyhoo or bonita belly, work well.

The most productive depths typically are 50 to 80 feet of water.

The yellowtails eat cut baits or shrimp, while the mangroves take chunk baits or small live baits such as ballyhoo or pinfish.

Wreck fishing for mutton snapper is usually very good during June, with all depths from 100 to 250 feet worth investigating. There are lots of larger fish in the 12- to 18-pound range, plus we often find our heftiest muttons of the year at 20 pounds and greater.

Live baits, including pinfish and ballyhoo, work best for the muttons, although a butterflied ballyhoo will sometimes outproduce a live bait, so it’s always worth a try.

And, there are

still plenty of amberjacks, almaco jacks and we usually see some African pompano during June as well.

While there’s still some tarpon action at the bridges, it tends to wane dramatically by midmonth.

So, if catching a Silver King is on your bucket list, get out there early in the month for a shot at a mature tarpon in the 80- to 150-pound class.

Shallow-water, catch-and-release shark fishing in Florida Bay is redhot during June. Lemons are the primary shark species this time of year, but you may also see blacktips, bulls, hammerheads and more.

These sharks range in size from five to eight feet, and it’s not unusual to find yourself with a 200-pound toothy critter on the end of your line. They give you a good fight, with acrobatics, before you reel them in to the side of the boat for a photo opp and then release them to fight another day.

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Capt. Jason Bell, with SeaSquared Charters, put his guest on this nice bull dolphin. Capt. Chris Johnson, SeaSquared Charters, 305-393-2929, charters@ seasquaredcharters.com

Fishing has already improved over the last few weeks. Edible fish including King, Tuna, Wahoo and Mahi-mahi have all been boated and brought back to the dock. Capt. David Ide, Lady Pamela II, 954-761-8045.

Tarpon continue to strike live baits and DOA Terror Eyz along channel edges. Juvenile tarpon are active along mangrove edges. Big tarpon are being found in the inlets outgoing tide best time to target those fish. Capt. Craig Korczynski, Phlats Guide Services, 561-6444371.

We have had some nice catches as we move deeper into May. Blackfin Tunas just off the reef lines and over wrecks and on bait. Capt.

Rick Brady, Marlin My Darlin Sport Fishing, 954-761-8202.

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They do this by offering Junior, Teen and Lady “Angler of the Year” titles as a complement to our Club “Angler of the Year” title. Anglers will compete for points in an annual series of up to 10 tournaments to win these coveted titles Furthermore, we encourage a family environment by allowing Junior and teen Anglers to join in as an addition to our normal two-adult per boat limit. Guests are welcome to come and join our monthly meetings and listen to our guest speakers who discuss a wide variety of fishing techniques and helpful tips for all anglers. Meetings are held the last Monday of every month at the Mudville Grille located at 3105 Beach Blvd. Doors are open at 6:00 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.

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On Big Game from Fishing Headquarters, Estelle Wolfman, Tampa, FL caught a 40 lb. amberjack. L. to R. is Estelle Wolfman,Tampa, FL; Diane McGuerty, Fort Myers Beach, FL; Marion Iglecia, Ft. Myers, FL and Barbara Ryan, Pompano Beach, FL. At Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing South Florida Offshore seminar weekend.

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PEACE RIVER SAIL & POWER SQUADRON - 941-637-0766. www.puntagorda-boating. org Weather In-Depth Course - June 6, 2022 (Mon) 1:00pm. America's Boating Course (12 hr) - July 9, 2022 (Sat) 8:30am. Boat Handling In-Depth Course - July 10, 2022 (Mon) 2:00pm.

SAN CARLOS BAY SAIL & POWER SQUADRON - 239-466-4040, www.scbps. com America's Boating Course (8 hr) - June 4, 2022 (Sat) 8:15am.

SANIBEL-CAPTIVA SAIL & POWER SQUADRON - 239-233-7380, www.usps. org/localusps/sancap/ SARASOTA SAIL & POWER SQUADRON (941) 953-7565. www.sarasota-boating.org.

ST PETERSBURG SAIL & POWER SQUADRON - www.boating-stpete.org America's Boating Course (8 hr) - Aug 29, 2022 (Mon) 7:00am.

TAMPA POWER SQUADRON - 813-8106914, tampaPS.org // America's Boating Course - for information, contact us at the above number.

VENICE SAIL & POWER SQUADRON 941-244-8331. www.boatvenicefl.com America's Boating Course (8 hr) - June 18, 2022 (Sat) 8:30am.

A VESSEL SAFETY CHECK - STUART - Despite

www.TheMariner.com numerous COVID-19 restrictions, more and more boaters are taking to the water to alleviate at-home boredom while taking advantage of the open-air benefits and more pandemic-free aspects of recreational boating. But if you haven’t been out boating in a while, are your vessel’s lights operating properly? Do you have a sufficient number of life jackets for the number of passengers aboard? Is your engine’s ventilation system up to par? To get you started on a new year boating adventure, now may be a perfect time to consider getting a 2022 Vessel Safety Check (VSC) offered by certified VSC examiners from the St. Lucie River Power Squadron, also known as America’s Boating Club of Martin County. These trained VSC examiners from the local squadron will point out safety features such as minimum requirements required by the U.S. Coast Guard, examine fundamental mechanical aspects of your vessel, and answer questions how you can have more fun safely on the water. These are just a few of the many discussion points covered in this voluntary examination. As an added plus, Vessel Safety Checks are free to boat owners. And if you don’t “pass muster” with the thorough examination, the summary report is yours and yours alone. No record of any possible deficiencies will be reported to the USCG, state agency or any other authority. Want to know more about this complimentary Vessel Safety Check program? Contact Peter Burns at (772) 486-2684 or burnspet@aol.com. St. Lucie River Power Squadron, one of more than 300 squadrons nationwide, also offers safe boating classes to the public. Check on their website, www.slrps.org, when classes will resume. Information about the parent organization is available at www.usps.org.

BUSY, CLASSES DON’T FIT YOUR TIMETABLE? THEN ADJUST OUR SCHEDULE We understand BUSY. The Banana River Sail and Power Squadron teaches a large number of classes. They are regularly scheduled throughout the year. Sometimes your schedule and our schedule do not match. Rather than have you miss a class offering we will schedule and teach any of the classes listed below whenever five (5) or more students make a request for a class. To make a class request, please call 321-2207776 or email hofmanneg@juno.com for more information or to request a class. LIST OF COURSES: BASIC BOATING: America’s Boating Course 3rd Edition. ADVANCED: Seamanship (S), Piloting (P), dvanced Piloting (AP), Junior Navigation (JN), Navigation (N). ELECTIVE: Cruising and Cruise Planning (C and CP), Engine Maintenance (EM), Marine Electrical Systems (MES), Marine Communication Systems (MCS), Sail (Sa) 2009, Weather (Wx) 2012.

COAST GUARD AUXILIARY OFFERS VESSEL SAFETY CHECKS AND SAFE BOATING CLASSES - A Vessel Safety Check is a complimentary check of your boat conducted by members of the Auxiliary, confirming that it meets both federal and state requirements for safety. No citations are issued, and the results of the safety check are not reported to any enforcement agency, but a decal is awarded to display when the vessel has passed the examination. The Vessel Safety Check (VSC) is performed at your boat, whether in a slip, at the launch ramp, or in your driveway, by a certified Vessel Examiner, at a mutuallyconvenient time. It usually takes 20-45 minutes, depending on the size of your boat.

After successful inspection you are awarded a vessel safety check sticker which is affixed to your vessel near your state registration sticker. Call 727-898-1324 to find an inspector or go to www.cgaux.org/vsc/.

Boating skills and Seamanship Programs ae presented by the USCG Auxiliary, Flotilla 72 each Tuesday night, 7:30-9:30 pm, 1300 Beach Drive, SE, St. Petersburg. Call 727898-1324 for information or to go http:// flotilla72registration.info to pre-register.

Completion satisfies the state of Florida boater safety education requirement.

FLORIDA BOATER’S ID CARD- Don’t forget that “Anyone born on or after January 1, 1988 is required to either have successfully completed a National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) approved boating education course or have passed a course equivalency or temporary certificate examination and have in their possession a boating education ID card and a photo identification card before operating a vessel with a motor of 10 HP or more in Florida.” Identification cards for persons completing the course or the equivalency exam are good for a lifetime. Temporary

Certificate exams are made available to the public through contractors. The temporary certificate is valid for 12 months from the issue date. Boating Skills and Seamanship Programs are presented by the U.S.C.G. Auxiliary, Flotilla 72 each Tuesday night, 7:309:30pm, 1300 Beach Dr. SE, St. Petersburg.

Call 727-898-1324 for information or visit www.tampabaysafeboating.com “HOW TO USE GPS” - NEWEST ONLINE COURSE FROM THE BOATUS FOUNDATION - WWW.BOATUS.ORG/GPS - If you’ve ever wondered about all of the features and functions on your boat’s GPS or chartplotter, this is your chance to learn by taking the newest online course from the BoatUS and the US Power Squadrons, How to Use GPS. Available for a $30 course fee at www.

BoatUS.org/gps, the course makes learning easy as it can be taken anytime – at home, office, or the boat – and course takers to stop and return as their busy schedules permit. The course works well with any brand of marine GPS or chartplotter.

BoatU.S. Foundation The Courseline is a searchable database of current boating safety courses around the nation.

BoatEd Offers online boating safety courses with online certification tests for a number of states.

BoaterExam.com Offers online boating safety courses with online certification tests for a number of states.

Commander Bob An award-winning website that advances boating education NauticEd Offers a sailing course meeting the National On-Water Standards (NOWS) for skills based boater education PWC Safety School Offers online courses and certification for PWC operators in several states Safe Boating America Safe Boating America classes meet the State Educational Requirements for operating a Boat or PWC and also meet the requirements for a Youth Operator.

State Courses Many states offer boating safety courses.

The National Association of State Boating Boating Law Administrators' online Directory provides contact information for state boating agencies.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Local flotillas offer a variety of safety classes, including basic/introductory boating courses and safety courses, navigation, sailing and personal watercraft safety, among others.

U.S. Sailing Programs offer instruction in small and large sailboats, windsurfers, and powerboats. All levels of instruction are available around the country for beginner to advanced skills.

Information on courses and instruction is available on the web.

United States Power Squadron "America's Boating Course 3rd Edition" the most comprehensive boating safety course available. It includes a course book, a narrated student CD and a digital charting DVD. ABC 3 is available as a classroom, home study or online course.

American Canoe Association Comprehensive resource to find skills courses, assessments, and instructor certification courses for kayak, canoe, raft, safety & rescue, and adaptive paddling.

CLEARWATER COAST GUARD AUXILIARY TEACHING BOATING SAFETY CLASSES ONLINE - 2022 - A New Way to Learn … A New Crop of Safe Boaters. With the advent of COVID-19, the Coast Guard Auxiliary was advised to discontinue in-person classes for the safety of the instructors and students.

The good news is that the State of Florida (FWC) and the National Association of Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) have approved the Coast Guard Auxiliary to conduct online classes. These classes are not your standard webinar sessions where the students sit at their computers and are lectured at. And they’re not animated cartoon sessions where you have to keep pressing enter to get to the next topic.

Classes are $40 per student and include the books, supplemental materials and course completion certificates. The classes being offered by the Clearwater Coast Guard Auxiliary are conducted on Zoom with the same instructors the student would have had in the classroom and allowing lots of questions and answers. In addition, because the classes are on the Internet, there’s no commuting to a classroom – the

students can be anywhere in Florida! The boating safety class is also a requirement for many boaters in Florida. In the Sunshine State, anyone born after Jan. 1, 1988, must successfully complete a boater safety course approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) in order to operate any boat powered by more than 10 horsepower, and they are required to carry their boater education card with them when out on the water along with picture ID. Contact the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Clearwater Flotilla, for boating safety classes at: www.clwboatingsafety.com or by email at clwtr.auxboating@gmail.com or call 727469-8895.

BOATING SKILLS AND SEAMANSHIP CLASSES - ST PETERSBURG - Presented by the U.S.C.G. Auxiliary, Flotilla 72 each Tuesday night, 7:30-9:30pm, on a continuous rotation so you can start any Tuesday. Our building is located at 1300 Beach Dr. SE, St. Petersburg (U.S.C.G. Base). Go to www. tampabaysafeboating.com for information, pre-register at http://flotilla72registration. info or call 727-898-1324 and leave your name and number. Completion satisfies the state of Florida boater I.D. safety education requirements. Cost for books and materials are $60 for this 9 week program. You can pay by check or cash on the first night you attend.

SARASOTA FLOTILLA 82 OF THE USCG AUXILIARY Florida law requires that any person born on or after Jan. 1, 1988, may not operate a vessel powered by a motor of 10 horsepower or greater unless such person has in his or her possession, aboard the vessel, photographic identification, a Florida boater safety identification card (or any other state’s boating card), and the registration for their vessel. Regarding the above law, which has been in effect for over a year, Flotilla 82 of the USCG Auxiliary, based in Sarasota, Florida (at Mote Marine) offers a 1-day course held on the last Saturday of each month. It starts at 9:00 am and completes at 5:00 pm. The course includes the USCG exam which, if passed, results in a Florida lifetime boating card/license. The cost for materials is $40 for the first member of a family and $10 each per additional family member. For more information, please call C. William Myers, Public Education, Flotilla 82, at 941-388-1033. Mention you saw this announcement in the Florida Mariner, and receive 20% off!

SEA SCHOOL CLASSES: Jacksonville 904722-1400 or SeaSchool.com ST. PETE BEACH U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY FLOTILLA 78 - U. S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY, FLOTILLA 78, ST. PETE BEACH, FL. Flotilla 78 offers a 12-week repeating cycle Safe Boating Program every Tuesday at 7:00PM. You can start at any point in the cycle. The program is based on USCG Auxiliary Boating Skills & Seamanship 14th Edition, Federal and State Boating Requirements. We offer free safety equipment check for Power Boats, Sail Boats, PWCs and Human Powered Vessels. A Vessel Safety Check Decal is awarded upon successful completion.

Many boat insurance companies offer discounts to individuals who successfully complete this program. For more information call Tom at (727) 3671409 or Phil (727) 865-2226.

THE PORT ST. LUCIE ANGLERS CLUB THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH - The Port St. Lucie Anglers Club meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens 2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd. The entrance to the facility is at the first stop light south of the intersection of Westmoreland Blvd. and Port St. Lucie Blvd.

Each month we have a different topic about fishing the waters of the Treasure Coast.

These informative and educational meetings will enhance your knowledge of the most productive techniques to fill you fish box and ways to ensure the conservation of this wonderful natural resource. The Club provides arrangements for Anglers to be paired up with boat owners in order to facilitate fishing opportunities. Upcoming fishing trips and Tournaments will be discussed. Club members traditionally also give us their latest Tall Tales of their fishing adventures so there are sure to be some surprises for all. The Public is invited without charge. Free coffee and donuts are served. Call Dave Brigida 772 834-7599 for more information or visit our Website at PSLANGLERS.COM. The fun starts at 7pm.

THE USCG AUXILIARY FLOTILLA 72, ST. PETERSBURG: PADDLERS - Kayaks, Canoes, and SUPs are all considered to be vessels by the USCG and the State of FL and must follow all navigation and vessel requirements.

Life Jackets and sound producing devices (whistles) are required for all on board.

These water craft are low to the water & more difficult to see so bright clothing and paddles are recommended. Stay out of channels except to cross and mark your craft with your name & phone in the event that the get away from you, your dock or the beach. Boating Skills and Seamanship Programs are presented by the U.S.C.G. Auxiliary, Flotilla 72 each Tuesday night, 7:309:30pm, 1300 Beach Dr. SE, St. Petersburg.

Call 727-898-1324 for information or visit www.tampabaysafeboating.com BOAT TUTORS BOATING EDUCATION COURSE NAUTICAL KNOWLEDGE "101" Located At Gasparilla Marina in Placida, Florida.

• June 4-5 Englewood • June 25-26 Women at the Helm (Women's only Nautical Knowledge "101" Boating Education Class) Punta Gorda.

Weekend classes 8:30-5 at Gasparilla Marina in Placida, FL. Course Cost is $119.00 per person. This course is a blended, lecturebased, hands-on 16 hour course taught both during the week or on weekends. You can follow up this course with Course #6 "On the Water Training" on your boat (30' and less) where you can apply theory to practice.

Contact Captain Jack Sanzalone, USCG Licensed Master to schedule classes (941) 268-6622 or jack@boattutors.com; www. boattutors.com The Nautical Knowledge "101" class includes both lectures and hands-on training and covers: a. Boat familiarization and terminology b. Basic overview of rules of the nautical road c. Buoy and daymarker training including intracoastal waterway familiarization d. Chart familiarization e. Float plan familiarization and use f. Use of GPS and depth sounder and your magnetic compass g. Boat handling, including general navigation training to leave the dock and arrive at the dock without panicking. Basic line handling and securing a boat to a cleat h. Anchoring preparation and anchoring, includes best anchoring locations and bottoms I. Man Overboard actions j. Lifejacket familiarization and Florida Law requirements k. Trailering your boat including preps to launch and recover from a public boat launch l. Basic engine and trailer maintenance and troubleshooting m. Basic fire safety, including fire extinguishers and what to do in the event of a fire n. Use of the VHF radio including Digital Selective Calling and reporting emergencies o. Tides and currents and sunrise/sunset p. Boating under the influence q. Finding marina facilities and the use of boating guides r. Beaching your boat s. Emergency actions while underway or ashore t. Briefing your family or guests before leaving the dock • June 4-5 Englewood • June 25-26 W0omen at the Helm (Women's only Nautical Knowledge "101" Boating Education Class) Punta Gorda.

Weekend classes 8:30-5 at Gasparilla M (Includes use of charts and your own student manual for note taking and future quick reference). ** At the conclusion of each Nautical Knowledge "101" Class we can administer you the Florida Boating Safety Course at no charge, which will earn you your Florida Boating Safety Education ID Card (required in Florida if born after Jan 1, 1988)**Contact Captain Jack Sanzalone, USCG Licensed Master to schedule classes (941) 268-6622 or jack@boattutors.com www.boattutors.com

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YACHT AND BOAT SALES - Curtis Stokes & Associates, Inc. is interviewing experienced yacht brokers or new salespeople for our Southeast US area yacht sales operation. Candidate must be ethical, honest, hard-working and have boating experience. Training available for new salespeople. Curtis Stokes - 954 684 0218, info@curtisstokes.net DR959

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITH LITTLE YACHT SALES - Straight commission Yacht Broker positions with unlimited earnings at our Florida location in the St Pete and Sarasota areas to expand our brokerage business in both sail and power and sell our new True North Power Boat line in the state of Florida. If you are a ‘go-getter’ and can make things happen, talk to us about joining our team.

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This is a great opportunity to be a part of an organization that believes our team members are our most important resource and therefore take great pride in selecting individuals that help us to achieve our clubs’ mission. Must be available to work any day of the week.

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9500 WATT CUMMINS PORTABLE GENERATOR - Model A058U967.

P9500DF, 9500 Watt Portable. $1,115. In stock and available today. Southeastern Marine Power, 7398 46th Ave North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709. 727-545-2700.

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4500 WATT CUMMINS PORTABLE GENERATOR - Model A058U955.

P4500I, 4500 Watt Portable $1,269. In stock and available today. Southeastern Marine Power, 7398 46th Ave North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709. 727-545-2700.

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PAIR OF 3 BLADE NIBRAL PROPELLERS BY MICHIGAN WHEEL - 28’ x 32’ Nibral pair of Michigan Wheel propellers. High speed balanced by Frankie and Jimmy’s prop shop. Matched pair cost 14k new - Asking $3,600 for the pair. Contact for more info 954-658-7144. PAN959

25HP TOHATSU 4-STROKE MFS25CETS - With 15” Shaft, Power tilt & trim, electric start, Only $3,947 plus rigging choose remote or multifunctional tiller. Financing available at sheffieldfinancial.com Call Northeast Marine today 727-327-7341. PDR959

REBUILT D-3-150I-G LONGBLOCK ENGINE - $13,000. Newly rebuilt D-3-150I-G Volvo Penta longblock engine. Rebuilt by certified Volvo technicians. Offering 60 day warranty if installed by a certified Volvo Penta technician from Blue Water Marine Repair. 727-327-6512. PDR958

30HP TOHATSU 4-STROKE MFS30CETS - With 15” Shaft, Power tilt & trim, electric start, Only $3,947 plus rigging choose remote or multifunctional tiller. Financing available at sheffieldfinancial.com Call Northeast Marine today 727-327-7341. PDR959

4HP TOHATSU 4-STROKE MFS4DDL With 20” Shaft, Built in tank, tiller. Only $1,130 plus Sales Tax. Call Northeast Marine today 727-327-7341. PDR959

60HP MERCURY - Model 1F60453GZ. 60ELPT CT FourStroke 20” MFG. 10/2021 Remote. $8,010. In stock and available today. Southeastern Marine Power, 7398 46th Ave North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709. 727-545-2700.

PDR958 YAMAHA F6SMHA OR F6LMHA - Both motors are now in stock. The 15 inch and 20 inch shaft models. $1,695. 727360-0100, passagrillemarina@yahoo. com Pass A Grille Marina St.Pete Beach 33706. PDR959

9.9HP MERCURY - Model 1F10361BK. 9.9 EXLH CT FourStroke 25” MFG. Date 05/2021 Tiller. $3,225. In stock and available today. Southeastern Marine Power, 7398 46th Ave North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709. 727-545-2700.

PDR958 YAMAHA HIGH THRUST MODEL T9.9XPHB - Power Tilt / Electric start, Tiller handle, 25 Inch shaft. 3 year Yamaha warranty. For more info call 727360-0100 or email: passagrillemarina@ yahoo.com. Pass A Grille Marina, St. Pete Beach 33706. PDR959

9.9HP MERCURY - Model 1F10201BK. 9.9 MH FourStroke 15” MFG. Date 07/2021 Tiller. $2,680. In stock and available today. Southeastern Marine Power, 7398 46th Ave North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709. 727-545-2700.

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250 WATT CUMMINS PORTABLE GENERATOR - Model A058U944.

P2500I, 2500 Watt Portable. $855. In stock and available today. Southeastern Marine Power, 7398 46th Ave North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709. 727-545-2700.

PDR958 15HP TOHATSU 4-STROKE MFS15EEPTS - With 15” Shaft, Power tilt, electric start, remote model. Only $2,868 plus rigging. Financing available at sheffieldfinancial.com Call Northeast Marine today 727-327-7341. PDR959

50HP MERCURY - Model 1F51413GZ. 50ELPT FourStroke Outboard 20” MFG Date 08-2021 Remote. $7,430. In stock and available today. Southeastern Marine Power, 7398 46th Ave North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709. 727-545-2700.

PDR958 NEW YAMAHA F205MHB - Fuel injection, tiller handle, 15 inch shaft , manual start , 3 year Yamaha warranty. Call 727-3600100 or e-mail passagrillemarina@ yahoo.com, Pass A Grille Marina St.Pete Beach, FL 33706. PDN959

90HP TOHATSU 4-STROKE MFS90AETUL - With 25” Shaft. Power tilt & trim, electric start. Only $8,415 plus rigging. Financing available at sheffieldfinancial.com Call Northeast Marine today 727-327-7341. PDR959

NEW VF115XA SHO VMAX - Super high output, remote model, 25 inch shaft, 3 year Yamaha Warranty. Call for a repower quote 727-360-0100 OR e-mail passagrillemarina@yahoo.com, Pass A Grille Marina St.Pete Beach, FL 33706.

PDN959 2.5HP MERCURY - Model 1F02201KK. 2.5MH FourStroke 15” MFG. Date 02/2021 Tiller. $1,025. In stock and available today. Southeastern Marine Power, 7398 46th Ave North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709. 727-545-2700.

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NEW YAMAHA F25LWHC - Fuel injection, 20 inch shaft, tiller handle, electric start, 3 year Yamaha Warranty. Call 727-360-0100 or e-mail passagrillemarina@yahoo.com, Pass A Grille Marina St.Pete Beach, FL 33706.

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NEW VF90XA SHO VMAX - Super high output, remote model, 25 inch shaft, 3 year Yamaha Warranty. Call for a repower quote 727-360-0100 or e-mail passagrillemarina@yahoo.com, Pass A Grille Marina St.Pete Beach FL 33706.

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90HP WHITE TOHATSU 4-STROKE MFS90AWETL - With 20” Shaft. Power tilt & trim, electric start. Only $8,470 plus Rigging. Financing available at sheffieldfinancial.com Call Northeast Marine today 727-327-7341. PDR959

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DONATIONS FISHIN FOR HEROES WOUNDED WARRIORS INC. - Donate your Boat, Car, Truck to the Fishin For Heroes Wounded Warriors, Inc. We are a 501C-3 Non-Profit Organization. This way we make money to take the wounded veterans out on an all day fishing trip at no cost to them. (Has to be in decent running shape) Call Capt. Jim O’Brien 941-473-2150. CR949

24’ HARRIS 24 CLassic 2000 - Powered with a Johnson 90hp outboard. Equipped with a two bimini tops. $14,995. Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise.com 239-573-6256 Cape Coral. PDN959

22’ TAHOE PONTOONS LTZ QUAD LOUNGER 2021 - SOLD! Powered with a Mercury 150 with only 92 hours with factor warranty. $54,995. Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise.com 239573-6256 Cape Coral. PDR958

16’ FIESTA FISH-N-FUN DELUXE 2010 - Bimini top, rear swim ladder, seat cover, Garmin echo map, fishfinder, live well, 50hp Evinrude. (New overhauled engine for $4k.) $8,000. 239-728-8008. PDN959

21’ BENNINGTON SX21 2019 - 125hrs motor still under warranty, 115hp Yamaha outboard, last service in July 100hrs.

Bottom painted in March 2021. Includes an EZ load trailer and spare tire, Garmin depth finder and everything needed to go boating. $39,000. 910-515-0088.

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23’ LARSON ESCAPE DC TRIPLE TTT 2018 - Mercury 250HP Four Stroke with only 107 hours! Extras including the digital throttle shift, Lowrance GPS, Mat woven flooring, dual axle aluminum trailer, ski mount around the outboard, and more. This boat spent time in the freshwater of Colorado and a few months in Florida. $79,990. Call Josh Annarelli, 727-366-5980, MarineMax St. Petersburg. PDR959

24’ BENTLEY PONTOONS BENTLEY 243 CRUISE (FULL TUBE) 2022 Captivating comfort and luxury you can afford. The Bentley Cruise offers a traditional rear “L” Section seating and sun deck with plenty of storage beneath.

Call for price! Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise.com 239-573-6256 Cape Coral. PDR959

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25’ BENTLEY PONTOONS 25 ELITE 2022 - This Bentley Pontoon is a great boat at an affordable price, to provide an enjoyable time on the water for you and your family. Call for price! Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise.com 239573-6256 Cape Coral. PDR959

14’ GRIFF SKIFF 2022 - 20 Suzuki, elect start, Rocket galvanized trailer. $9,420. Vivian@EagleViewBoats.com, 239.910.5561. PDR958

15’ BOSTON WHALER 150SS 2009 SOLD! Powered with a 60hp Mercury outboard. Equipped with a bimini top. $14,475. Interested in this boat? Call (941) 979-5219, Request an Appointment above or visit our The Boat House of Port Charlotte location at 4295 Laura Street Port Charlotte, FL 33980. PDR958

16’ GRIFF SKIFF WIDE 2022 - 40 Suzuki tiller, elect/tilt. Continental Aluminum trailer. One package in stock for $16,190. Vivian@EagleViewBoats. com, 239.910.5561. PDR958

16’ GRIFF SKIFF WIDE BODY 2022 - 30 Suzuki (elec./tilt), Continental galvanized trailer for $13,200. Vivian@ EagleViewBoats.com, 239.910.5561.

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25’ MISTY HARBOR 25 2017 - The Biscayne Bay CU has four chaise lounges to allow every passenger the perfect spot to enjoy time on the water. The standard captain’s chair is a plush sport recliner which both swivels and slides, and when paired with its matching co-captain’s chair across the deck, conversations are easily enjoyed. $45,675. Call TJ Griner 813-323-5220, MarineMax St. Petersburg. PDN959

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18’ BAYLINER ELEMENT 2016 - We designed the evolutionary Bayliner Element to be the start of something new. It combines a stunningly affordable price, familiar automotive-style handling, and class-leading stability and safety features. $24,995. Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise.com 239-5736256 Cape Coral. PDR958

18’ BLAZER BOATS 18 1998 - Fantastic center console bay boat for fishing or cruising our backwaters and bays! She has been reconditioned with a new deck and much more. A great value to get out on the water! $9,995. Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise.com 239573-6256 Cape Coral. PDR959

16’ GRIFF SKIFF WIDE SIDE CONSOLE 2022 - 30 Suzuki (elec./tilt), Continental aluminum trailer for $14,298. Vivian@ EagleViewBoats.com, 239.910.5561.

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17’ BOSTON WHALER 17DA 2016 - 90HP Mercury. $42,500. Call TJ Griner 813-323-5220, MarineMax St. Petersburg. PDR959

17’ BOSTON WHALER 170 MONTAUK 2010 - Mercury 90 hp Four Stroke outboard. This engine has low hours, stainless steel prop, hydraulic steering.

Boat is equipped with a Power Pole, Minnkota 55 lb thrust trolling motor, on board battery charger, Garmin color GPS fishfinder, bimini top, livewell, swim ladder, tackle storage, flip helm seat, console cooler with seat cushion. $29,995. Call today for details. Lowes Marine Sales Naples 239-775-5693, lmsfl.com PDR958

18’ SEA RAY 185 SPORT 2008 - 4.3L Alpha I MCM Stern drive w/ Turn-key starting (TKS) system, which offers automatic fuel-enrichment instead of a traditional choke, only 225 hours. $25,000. Located in Port St. Lucie, FL. 916-591-0454. PBR959

17’ MAKO PRO 17 SKIFF CC 2013 With the Advanced Inverted V (AIV) hull design, wide beam and foam-filled construction, it provides a smooth, dry ride and stable platform through rougher conditions. And, the Pro 17 Skiff CC will do it all while carrying larger loads with power from a smaller-horsepower engine. $19,995. Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise.com 239-573-6256 Cape Coral. PDR959

18’ BLUE WAVE 180 V-BAY 2006 $18,500. Very Nice Condition, Very well cared For. Re-powered in 2019 and comes with a transferable engine warranty good to January 2025. Tunnel hull bay boat can run in 4” of water. She comes equipped with about everything you would want on a boat of this class and size but a trailer. She is lift kept and in very nice shape, sellers are reasonable, don’t miss out! Call Daryl Hall 941-6852399, PierOneYachtSales.com PDR959

18’ NAUTICSTAR 1810 NAUTICBAY 2017 - This 18 footer comes complete with a full fiberglass liner, 100% wood free construction, 2 aerated livewells, flip up jump seats along with many other standard features. Power match with a 90hp outboard and get to your favorite fishing spot in style. $36,995. Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise.com 239-573-6256 Cape Coral. PDR959

18’ PRO-LINE 18 2000 - Put yourself in the best position to spot fish, dolphins, manatee and more! Tower controls! This boat has been cleaned and detailed by our team of professionals and is ready for her next owner! $14,995. Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise.com 239573-6256 Cape Coral. PDR959

18’ SEA FOX DUAL CONSOLE 186 2005 - Powered with a Mercury 115 Optimax outboard. Equipped with a bimini top. $16,995. Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise.com 239-5736256 Cape Coral. PDR959

18’ SEAWAY SPORTSMAN 2019 Custom ordered for the owner. 70hp Yamaha. Flag blue gel coat hull with a light cream colored topside. At cruise the economy averages 4 NM per gallon!

The bottom job is epoxy primed and painted with Petit Vivid red. The boat has individual Stamoid covers as well as a full Sunbrella cover. Custom aluminum trailer is included with the price. $49,500.

Please call Brendon Goldstein 727410-7836, Sandy Hook Yacht Sales Clearwater. PDN958

19’ KEY LARGO 19 CENTER CONSOLE 2001 - Powered with a Johnson outboard.

Equipped with a bimini top. $9,995. Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise. com 239-573-6256 Cape Coral. PDR958

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19’ SAILFISH 1900 BB 2008 - The Sailfish 1900 has brought the bay boat into the 21st century. An aggressive 18-degree deadrise hull, 21” deep sides and enough storage to accommodate a full days needs, the 1900 is the most versatile 19’ boat in its class. $32,995. Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise.com 239-573-6256 Cape Coral. PDR959

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19’ STINGRAY 191 DC 2016 - Garmin electronics, powerpole, bimini cover, new seat covers, 115hp Suzuki engine. $27,495. Call TJ Griner 813-323-5220, MarineMax St. Petersburg. PDR959

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19’ SEA FOX 197 2004 - Powered with 115hp Mercury outboard and equipped with a T-top. $19,995. Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise.com 239573-6256 Cape Coral. PDR958

19’ SEA RAY 190 SPX OUTBOARD 2022 - Take a look at this lightly enjoyed 2022 Sea Ray 190 SPX Outboard. The boat was purchased originally at the end of 2021 and has 4 1/2 years of remaining warranty. Powered with 150hp Mercury outboard. $49,999. Call Josh Annarelli, 727-366-5980, MarineMax St. Petersburg. PDR959

19’1” STINGRAY BOATS 191DC 2017 - 115hp Yamaha 4-stroke. Do you love the open layout you get from a traditional deck boat but miss the full windshield of a standard bowrider? With the 191DC, you get the best of both. $32,995. Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise.com 239-573-6256 Cape Coral. PDR959

19’5” YAMAHA AR 195 2013 Freshwater boat until 2017, Wakeboard tower, galvanized trailer w folding tongue, bimini top, cover & OEM carpet set, very low hours, stereo w bluetooth/4 speakers.

This jet boat looks new - it has been kept on a lift in a covered slip & garage stored 7 months a year by Snowbird. $34,900.

423-943-1450. PAN958

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20’ SEA RAY 200 SUNDECK 2004 - This great looking sport boat has everything you need for a great times on the water.

Extremely clean, beautiful seats, power steering and extra cup-holders are just a few of the newly designed features you’ll enjoy on the 200! Call for more information. $26,995. Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise.com 239573-6256 Cape Coral. PDR958

22’ BOSTON WHALER 220 DAUNTLESS 2002 - 2015 Mercury 250 hp Optimax Four Stroke. 540 hours. She is equipped with a factory T-top, helm enclosure with wing curtains, hydraulic jackplate, power pole, trolling motor, Mercury Smartcraft gauges, Lenco trim tabs, new Simrad electronics. $53,800.

Call today for details. Lowes Marine Sales Naples 239-775-5693, lmsfl.com PDR958

20’ EDGEWATER 2015 - $59,000 – Steve Horinek – 239 887 0898 – steve@ curtisstokes.net – www.curtisstokes.net PDN958

21’ SEA CHASER 21LX 2022 - Choose your power. Equipped with a T-top. Call for price. Interested in this boat? Call (941) 979-5219, Request an Appointment above or visit our The Boat House of Port Charlotte location at 4295 Laura Street Port Charlotte, FL 33980. PDR958

21’ MAKO WALKAROUND 2004 - 225hp Honda. Low hours and is in great condition.

This boat is owned by its original owner and has been continually serviced and maintained. Call to schedule a showing now! $29,500. Nick Forte: 732.616.4760, Homestead, FL. SandyHookYachts.com PDN959

21’ SEA RAY 210 SPX OUTBOARD 2020 - 2020 Sea Ray 210 SPX Outboard powered by the Mercury 150 fourstroke and includes a dual axle trailer! $55,000.

Call Josh Annarelli (727) 366-5980, MarineMax St. Petersburg. PDR959

21’5” STINGRAY 215CR 2015 - 4.3 Mercruiser, Bennett trim tabs, 46 gal gas, 13 gal water, toilet with pump out, cuddy cabin, trailer, F & R anchor, transom shower, very clean, 2022 New ~Simrad 9” with map upgrade, Rockford speaker & amp, Kicker radio, full canopy from Stingray w/camper enclosure. $40,000.

Brandon FL 813-690-4400. PBN959

22’ GRADY-WHITE TOURNAMENT 225 2005 - Dual Console fishing boat designed to handle the whole family.

Powered by a 2011 Yamaha 225 hp Four Stroke outboard. $39,995. Call today for details. Lowes Marine Sales Naples 239775-5693, lmsfl.com PDR958

22’ HURRICANE SUNDECK 2200 0B 2011 - Powered with a Yamaha 150 hp Four Stroke outboard. 375 hours.

No trailer. Call for trailer availability and pricing. $29,900. Call today for details.

Lowes Marine Sales Naples 239-7755693, lmsfl.com PDR958

22’ NAUTIC-STAR 2200 SPORT 2019 - Powered with a 150hp Yamaha outboard. Equipped with a T-top. $54,950.

Interested in this boat? Call (239) 5492628, Request an Appointment above or visit our The Boat House of Cape Coral location at 1516 SE 46th Street Cape Coral, FL 33904. PDN958

23’ AQUASPORT OSPREY 2001 - $9,900. This is a very nice boat. Has a 200hp Johnson engine just serviced. New impeller-new thermostat- filters etc. Runs perfect.

Also has a galvanized tandem axle trailer. Call Rick for more details and showing at 954-325-8100. PDR958

20’ BOSTON WHALER 200 DAUNTLESS 2009 - Beautiful center console in excellent condition. The Mercury 200 Verado Four Stroke outboard is powerful, smooth and fuel efficient. 525 hours. $39,995. Call today for details. Lowes Marine Sales Naples 239-775-5693, lmsfl.com PDN959

20’ TRACKER 204 2006 - Equipped with inboard motor, a bimini top and twin axle Continental trailer. Call for price. Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise.com 239-573-6256 Cape Coral. PDN959

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21’ COBIA 214 CENTER CONSOLE 2006 - Powered with a 200hp outboard.

Call us for more information or come by to see this fantastic vessel. $39,995. Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise. com 239-573-6256 Cape Coral. PDR958

21’ GRADY-WHITE 215 2019 - 200hp 4-Stroke Yamaha. Reliable fuel efficient winner. Like new, ready to go. $85,950.

Contact Ken -office 239-774-0222, Cell 239-253-7357, Sandy Hook Yachts Naples Bay Resort office. PDN958

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22’ AQUASPORT 224 BAY 2021 - A serious fishing boat for yourself and room enough for your fishing partners.

This Aquasport features a hardtop with Minn Kota Terrova trolling motor, SeaStar jackplate and power pole for shallow water anchoring. Powered with a 200hp Suzuki outboard motor with extremely low hours. $69,900. Call Glenn Shallis 941-661-9686, PierOneYachtSales.com PDN959

22’ CHAPARRAL SSI 220 2003 - You hear the word multi-purpose a lot but it really comes to life in our 220. Skiers and kneeboarders will love the low-end pulling power, storage and picture perfect wake. $22,995. Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise.com 239-573-6256 Cape Coral. PDR958

22’ SEA HUNT NAVIGATOR 22 2004 Powered with a Yamaha Four Stroke 150 hp. Includes an Atlas Power jackplate, a factory T-top, Garmin GPS chartplotter, fishfinder, VHF radio, livewell. Does not include trailer. $17,900. Call today for details. Lowes Marine Sales Naples 239775-5693, lmsfl.com PDN959

23’ CLEARWATER 2305 2021 - Twin 150hp Suzuki Outboard engines (40 hours.) Available just in time for this beautiful Florida weather! Get out to the sandbars, restaurants or offshore 100 miles to catch the big one! $129,495. Call TJ Griner 813-323-5220, MarineMax St. Petersburg. PDN959

23’ COBIA 237 2015 - Fresh new listing of this lightly enjoyed 2015 Cobia 237 Center Console powered by the 300 Yamaha outboard! $79,990. Call Josh Annarelli, 727-366-5980, MarineMax St. Petersburg. PDN959

23’ HURRICANE FUNDECK GS 231 OB 2009 - Powered with a Yamaha 225 4 stroke with only 133 hours on it.

Equipped with a bimini top. $39,995. Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise. com 239-573-6256 Cape Coral. PDN958

23’ HYDRA SPORTS 2300 DC 2012 Fantastic center console bay boat for fishing or cruising our backwaters and bays! She has been reconditioned with a new deck and much more - a great value to get out on the water! $64,995. Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise.com 239-573-6256 Cape Coral. PDR958

23’ MAKO 232 CENTER CONSOLE 1999 - Call us for more information or come by to see this fantastic vessel. $34,995. Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise.com 239-573-6256 Cape Coral. PDR958

23’ NAUTICSTAR 230 SPORT DECK 2011 - Smooth running Yamaha 200hp Four Stroke Outboard. Only 136 hours.

One owner boat. A very nice family day boat in excellent condition. Interior cushions in like new condition. Indoor stored 6 months a year. Lift stored behind owners home 6 months a year. Does not include a trailer. $39,995. Call today for details. Lowes Marine Sales Naples 239775-5693, lmsfl.com PDN958

23’ PRO-LINE SPORT SERIES 23 2005 - Powered with a Mercury 225 4 Stroke. Rough and tough - if you’re a goall-day fisherman, this center console is for you, because the 23 Sport has the size and amenities that let you keep on fishing when others are heading back. $34,995. Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise.com 239-573-6256 Cape Coral. PDR958

23’ SEACRAFT 23 REPOWERED 2005 - $69,900. Clean 23’ SeaCraft, Repowered with 2016 Merc Verado 300, 2 livewells - New electronics including sound system, new battery charger and new batteries, fiberglass hardtop with e box and lights, ttandem axle Included.

Taylor Cook, American Marine, Cell: 941.704.4044. PDR958

23’ SPORTSMAN 231 HERITAGE 2018 - Powered with a 250hp Yamaha outboard. Equipped with a T-top. $82,000.

Interested in this boat? Call (239) 5492628, Request an Appointment above or visit our The Boat House of Cape Coral location at 1516 SE 46th Street Cape Coral, FL 33904. PDN958

23’ SPORTSMAN 231 HERITAGE 2022 - Powered with a 250hp Yamaha outboard. Equipped with a T-top. $82,000.

Interested in this boat? Call (239) 5580964. Request an Appointment or visit The Boat House of Naples. Located at 2068 Davis Blvd, Naples, FL 34104.

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24’ FOUR WINNS 240 HORIZON 2002 - SOLD! Beautiful bow rider with swim deck and ladder. Equipped with a bimini top. $14,995. Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise.com 239-573-6256 Cape Coral. PDR958

24’ HURRICANE SD 2400 OB 2013 - Powered with a 250hp Yamaha outboard and equipped with a bimini top. $49,995. Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise.com 239-573-6256 Cape Coral. PDR959

24’ MASTERCRAFT X45S 2007 - A small project boat, there are some issues with the motor, The Crusader Captains Choice 6.0 MPI, it needs a new computer it does not have spark. New manifolds and many new parts recently. All the boat systems work. The batteries are new.

The trailer has new tires and rims and new axels, road worthy. The seating is in need of new skins which you can still get from Mastercraft. This is a very good boat and has never been damaged. Location: Naples. $34,727. Contact Sandy Hook Yacht Sales for more details: sales@ sandyhookyachts.com PDN958

24’ MONTEREY 248 LS 2007 - Powered with a 350 MerCruiser. The 248 LS Monterey allows you to invite along a large group of people to enjoy the fun of such a well-designed, spacious craft. $34,995. Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise.com 239-573-6256 Cape Coral. PDR959

24’ SEA RAY 240 SUNDECK 2014 Take a look at this 2014 Sea Ray 240 SDX outboard powered by the Mercury 200hp with only 170 hours. This boat has extended Brunswick warranty that is effective through 06/23/2023! $57,500.

Call Josh Annarelli (727) 366-5980, MarineMax St. Petersburg. PDR959

24’ PURSUIT 2460 DENALI 2000 - Great boat for all your boating needs. Powered by a smooth running Mercruiser 5.7 EFI with a Bravo III duoprop outdrive. 893 total hours on boat. $27,500. Call today for details. Lowes Marine Sales Naples 239-775-5693, lmsfl.com PDN959

25’ EPIC E2 2500 2020 - Powered with a 250hp Suzuki outboard. Equipped with a T-top. $64,995. Interested in this boat? Call (941) 979-5219, Request an Appointment above or visit our The Boat House of Port Charlotte location at 4295 Laura Street Port Charlotte, FL 33980.

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24’ HURRICANE 2400 2014 - Very clean low hour 2400 SD Hurricane deck boat.

Yamaha F250 XA 4-Stroke motor, 125 hours. Large Garmin GPS and DF, S/S prop, bimini top, full cover, Tecma electric head, live well, swim ladders front and rear, showers sprayers fresh water, ski tow, carpet kit. Does not have a trailer. $62,900.

Location: Naples, FL. Contact Sandy Hook Yacht Sales for more details: sales@ sandyhookyachts.com PDN959

24’ WESTER ENGH 1999 - $39,500 - Brian Mouldey - 941 374 1697 - brian@ curtisstokes.net - www.curtisstokes.net PDR959 24’ REGAL 2465 CRUISERS 2002 Powered by 5.7 Litre EFI MerCruiser inboard. Call to come see this fantastic vessel. $29,995. Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise.com 239-573-6256 Cape Coral. PDR958

24’ SEA CHASER 24 2004 - Equipped with a T-top and powered with twin Yamaha 115hp outboards. $41,995.

Interested in this boat? Call (239) 5580964, Request an Appointment above or visit our The Boat House of Naples location at 2068 Davis Blvd, Naples, FL 34104. PDR959

24’ SEA CHASER 24 HFC 2019 Powered with a 250hp Suzuki outboard.

Equipped with a T-top. $74,995.

Interested in this boat? Call (941) 9795219, Request an Appointment above or visit our The Boat House of Port Charlotte location at 4295 Laura Street Port Charlotte, FL 33980. PDR959

25’ PROLINE 1997 - New 350 MerCruiser MPI Bravo three outdrive with brand new manifolds and risers. Garmin chart plotter, VHF radio, live bait well, wash down hose, trim tabs, automatic and manual pumps, two fish boxes. V berth with head. Asking $23,900. Call Fritz 631-487-7659. PCR959

26’ BAYLINER 2010 - $43,500 - Crystal Hanley - 407 247 8733 - crystal@curtisstokes. net - www.curtisstokes.net PDR959 25’ PURSUIT 2550 CUDDY 1989 Twin 200hp Mercury Optimax engines. $44,900. Contact Sandy Hook Yacht Sales for more details: sales@ sandyhookyachts.com PDN958

25’ SEA PRO 259 DEEP V CC 2019 Deep V series T-top center console powered by twin 200hp Suzuki outboards. $129,995. Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise.com 239-573-6256 Cape Coral. PDR959 25’ SCOUT BOAT COMPANY 255 LXF 2017 - Powered with twin Yamaha 200.

305 hours, 12” and 9” Garmin units, VHF, auto polit, windless and much more. $159,995. Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise.com 239-573-6256 Cape Coral. PDN959 25’ BLACKJACK 256 BAY 2022 - With its larger size, you can take the 256 Bay into bigger, rougher water and still get the exceptionally smooth and dry ride that’s come to be expected from the BlackJack brand. Call for price! Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise.com 239-5736256 Cape Coral. PDR959

24’ SEA CHASER 24HFC 2022 - Blue Hull and equipped with a T-top. Call for price. Interested in this boat? Call (239) 558-0964. Request an Appointment or visit The Boat House of Naples. Located at 2068 Davis Blvd, Naples, FL 34104.

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25’ SEA HUNT GAMEFISH 25 2013 This model features updated electronics, windlass anchor, and more! Twin Yamaha F150 with 530 hours. $89,999. Call Josh Annarelli, 727-366-5980, MarineMax St. Petersburg. PDN959

26’ BAYLINER 2609 RENDEZVOUS DECKBOAT OUTBOARD 1997 Powered with a 2018 Mercury 200 hp Optimax Outboard. Only 83 hours. Nice roomy deckboat with a very stable ride.

Includes a custom aluminum tandem axle trailer. $26,900. Call today for details.

Lowes Marine Sales Naples 239-7755693, lmsfl.com PDR959

26’ CROWNLINE 260 XSS 2022 Powered with a 250hp Mercury outboard.

Equipped with a sport arch with sun shade. $122,995. Interested in this boat? Call (239) 558-0964. Request an Appointment or visit The Boat House of Naples. Located at 2068 Davis Blvd, Naples, FL 34104. PDN959

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26’ FORMULA SUN SPORT 260 2005 Sun Sport 260 Sportboat with extended swim platform. Equipped with a bimini top. $54,995! Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise.com 239-573-6256 Cape Coral. PDR958

26’ FORMULA 260 SS 2005 - This is a one owner boat. Mercury Seacore 377Mag/6.2L engine with fresh water flush. Offered at $45,000. Call Bobby Brown at Little Yacht Sales 214-7047750. PDR958

26’ PACEMAKER WAHOO 1976 - This is a great fishing platform and classic design. The Wahoo Center Console is a sought-after hull. Don’t miss this one... she is ready to go! Take a look and make an offer! Location: Melbourne, FL. Taking Bids. YachtSalvage.com 401-732-6300.

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26’ SEA RAY 260 SUNDANCER 2000 - Powered by an updated 383 Stroker (2005) with only 120 hours. This boat can power through any challenge family boating demands - and with a comfortable cabin, the fun can continue long after the crowd has headed for the dock. $35,000. Call Josh Annarelli, 727366-5980, MarineMax St. Petersburg.

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26’ STONER 26 CENTER CONSOLE 2016 - Beautiful custom-built Stoner 26 with tower, her hull was laid up in 2016 but wasn’t finished until during Covid.

Delivered in November 2021. 2 Garmin 8612s at helm - 1 Garmin 8610 at 2nd station, Garmin autopilot and radar bow and stern jet thrusters, 315 Yanmar, cruise at 24 kn at 4.5 GPH. $239,000.

Taylor Cook, American Marine, Cell: 941.704.4044. PDR958

27’ CROWNLINE 270 XSS 2022 Powered with a 300hp Mercury outboard.

Equipped with a sport arch with sun shade. Call for price. Interested in this boat? Call (239) 549-2628, Request an Appointment above or visit our The Boat House of Cape Coral location at 1516 SE 46th Street Cape Coral, FL 33904.

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27’ MAXUM 27 CRUISERS 1998 - White Hull, bimini, call for more information. $22,995. Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise.com 239-573-6256 Cape Coral. PDR958

28’ SEA RAY 280 SUNDANCER 2004 - Powered with twin Mercruiser 4.3L very low hours. Equipped with a bimini top. $64,995. Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise.com 239-573-6256 Cape Coral. PDR9579

27’ SEA RAY 270 SUNDANCER 2009 Not only is the Sea Ray 270 Sundancer one of the most popular boat models on the market, this one has some nice upgrades, including SeaDeck on the swim platform and in the cockpit. You will not find a better Sea Ray in the area. $79,995. Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise.com 239-573-6256 Cape Coral. PDR959

29’ CROWNLINE 290 XSS 2022 Powered with a 400hp Mercury Verado outboard. Equipped with a bimini top.

Call for price. Interested in this boat?

Call (239) 558-0964. Request an Appointment or visit The Boat House of Naples. Located at 2068 Davis Blvd, Naples, FL 34104. PDR958

28’ BOSTON WHALER 280 OUTRAGE 2014 - $169,500. Twin 300hp Mercury Verados. The good ones are going fast!

Don’t miss out on this clean and well maintained 2014 Boston Whaler 280 Outrage. This low hour 28-footer is in excellent condition, dry stored when not being used and ready for its next owner. Contact Nick Hay 941-626-9886, PierOneYachtSales.com PDR959

29’ SEA RAY 2001 - $40,000 - Crystal Hanley - 407 247 8733 - crystal@ curtisstokes.net - www.curtisstokes.net PDR958

28’ PURSUIT 2870 WALKAROUND YAMAHA F225 2005 - This boat has been lift stored out of the water by original owner. Does not have a trailer.

Twin Yamaha 225 hp Four Strokes with 377 hours. $79,000. Call today for details.

Lowes Marine Sales Naples 239-7755693, lmsfl.com PDN959

28’ REGAL 1997 - $21,000 - Steve Horinek - 239 887 0898 - steve@ curtisstokes.net - www.curtisstokes.net PDR958

29’ MASTER MARINE TRUE WORLD MARINE 2001 - This is a diesel powered fishing boat with new Bravo 3 drive and triple-axle trailer. The boat is ready for use and will get your where the fish are. Solidly built and strong running.

This boat can be seen by appointment only. A trailer is included in this sale.

Location: Montuerde, FL. Taking Bids.

YachtSalvage.com 401-732-6300.

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29’ WELLCRAFT 290 COASTAL 2003 Powered with twin 2009 Mercury Verado 275 hp Four Stroke outboards. 800 hours.

Boat is in great condition. equipped with a factory hardtop with enclosure. $79,900.

Call today for details. Lowes Marine Sales Naples 239-775-5693, lmsfl.com PDR958

30’ COBALT 30 SC 2020 - Powered with twin 300hp Yamaha outboards.

Equipped with a sport arch with sun shade. $254,995. Interested in this boat? Call (239) 549-2628, Request an Appointment above or visit our The Boat House of Cape Coral location at 1516 SE 46th Street Cape Coral, FL 33904.

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31’ SEA RAY SLX 310 OB 2021 Powered with twin 300HP Joystick Mercury Verado V8. $349,000. Call Justin Lindhorst, 239-770-7096, MarineMax St. Petersburg. PDN959

30’ CUTWATER BOATS C-30 CB LUXURY EDITION 2018 - SOLD! $289,000. Dealer demo never titled. Kept on lift in covered boathouse, boat is in stellar condition. Owner is anxious for offers, selling due to health issues. Owner will entertain including boathouse rental option in private marina in Tarpon Springs if needed. Comparable boat is over $400,000 to purchase now! 813-500-0566. PAR959

30’ LUHRS TOURNAMENT 300 EXPRESS 1992 - A good looking boat, deep V hull, large cockpit, in-deck fish box, tackle drawers, bait prep center, baitwell on transom.

Cabin includes a dinette, converts to double berth, small galley, stand-up head with shower, with generous walk-around. Engines OMC 350 fresh water cooled, 270hp, 700 hrs, 2 Garmin GPS’s, 25 mile radar, flow scans, air condition. 3-Axle aluminum trailer. $48,000. Call Jim 727-244-4995 palmharboryachtsales.com PCN956

32’ LUHRS TOURNAMENT 320 OPEN EXPRESS FISHERMAN 1996 - Just reduced to $59,900! V-berth / dinette, sofa makes into 2 berths, galley has Corian countertops, separate head with shower, a/c, wtr heater, ref, microwave and tv. Cat 3116 diesels, port is new engine, fuel flow gages, 2 Simrad GPS’s and radar, a/p, Kohler gen. Call Jim 727-244-4995, palmharboryachtsales.com PCN957

30’ SEA RAY 300 SLX 2011 - Optional twin engines up to 600 horsepower (combined) propel this gorgeous, ablebodied boat through big water while surrounding you in unmatched elegance. $104,995. Call Justin Lindhorst, 239770-7096, MarineMax St. Petersburg.

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31’ FOUNTAIN 31 SPORTFISH OUTBOARDS 1999 - $84,900. St. Augustine, FL. Cruises at 36 MPH with a stingy 3mpg fuel burn. Tops at 54mph.

Stored under cover, 2016 Verado 250’s with 450 hrs, Express top, Garmin Radar/ GPS, outriggers. 2013 tri-axle trailer refit to this boat in 2018. Lance Lane, American Yachts, Cell: 941.626.1264.

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31’ RANGER TUGS R-31CB 2013 This Ranger 31 Command Bridge has all the options including a dinghy. Only 491Hrs on the 300HP Volvo Diesel, Onan generator, 2 air conditioners, full Garmin electronics, auto pilot, radar and more. Needs TLC on interior cushions.

Priced to sell! $169,900. Capt Scott Slater, American Yachts, 813.928.3820.

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32’ ALBERMARLE 325 CONVERTIBLE 1999 - New 330 Cummin’s Diamond Series engines! Attractively decorated and plenty of headroom and a transom door and lift out fish box added in the cockpit. See to appreciate. $89,900. For further details please contact Shirley Nelle at 727-639-2862 or e-mail inquiries to Shirley.nio.WYS@gmail.com. or Jerry Joseph at 602-320-3670 JerryJWYS@ gmail.com, Windswept Yacht Sales.

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32’ ALBIN SPORTFISHER 1989 $34,000. 270HP Cummins Diesel with a bow thruster. Large fishing cockpit with livewell, bait rigging center. U-shaped dinette will sleep two and a unique midcabin fitted beneath the bridgedeck has a double berth and a single berth to port.

For further details please contact Shirley Nelle at 727-639-2862 or e-mail inquiries to Shirley.nio.WYS@gmail.com. or Jerry Joseph at 602-320-3670 JerryJWYS@ gmail.com Windswept Yacht Sales.

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32’ BOSTON WHALER 320 VANTAGE 2022 - Brunswick Product Protection valid through January of 2026. Twin Mercury 300V8 AMS featuring joystick piloting with 127 running hours (joystick, skyhook, and autopilot.) $429,900.

Call Josh Annarelli, 727-366-5980, MarineMax St. Petersburg. PDN959

32’ MAXUM 3200 SCR 2005 - Located in Palmetto, FL. T-5.7L Mercruiser with Bravo 2 outdrives. Beautiful interior.

Priced to sell at $36,000. Captain Dave Werning, World Class Yacht Sales (877) 901-BOAT captaindave@wcyachtsales. com Let us sell yours! PDR959 32’ CHAPARRAL 320 SIGNATURE 2003 - Excellent family day cruiser/ overnighter. Roomy cockpit. Easy access to the huge swim platform. Forward V-berth. Aft double berth. Circular dinette table drops down for additional guests.

Engines just serviced. Ready to enjoy!! $49,500. Lance Lane, American Marine, Cell: 941.626.1264. PDR958

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34’ BACK COVE 34 2021 - Includes just about every option including a Sea Keeper, bow and stern thrusters, KVH and full electronics. Twin Suzuki 350 HP w/ low hours (45 hrs Each). Joystick control system, capable of a 30-knot cruise and top-end speeds in excess of 40 knots. The Back Cove 34O will extend your cruising grounds. Offered at $750K, Call Kent Little at Little Yacht Sales 713817-7216. PDN959

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51’ Sea Ray 2015

Twin 550 Cummins - $879,000

NEW Fuel Tank Being Installed!

Manatee Pocket Stuart, FL

38 Out Island 2007

Twin QSC Cummins - $379,900

One Owner Low Hours Lift Kept

34’ Riviera 2002

Twin 370hp Cummins $149,900

29’ Strike 1997

Twin 370hp Cummins $104,900

24’ Everglades 2021 300hp Yamaha $169,900

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33’ RINKER 2007 - $71,700 - David Raftery - 802 349 7200 - draftery@ curtisstokes.net - www.curtisstokes.net PDR958

33’ CHRIS CRAFT 320 AMEROSPORT 1988 - A straightforward family cruiser with a spacious interior, fwd stateroom, galley and head are aft. Repowered in 2012 with 350 Marine Power fresh water cooled 300 hours. Garmin GPS full enclosure. $16,000. Call Jim 727-244-4995, palmharboryachtsales.com PCN955

34’ MAINSHIP 34 PILOT SEDAN RR CLASSIC 2006 - Sliding side windows, twin 240hp Yanmar Diesels, Garmin GPS/chart/radar, Raymarine auto pilot, VHF, generator, cockpit and cabin A/C, bow thruster, fresh bottom paint, Just detailed, she should be ready to go. She is a 9. $199,000. Mike Mascari, American Yachts, Cell: 239.980.2202. PDR958

39’ HATTERAS EXPRESS CRUISER 1995 - SOLD! 9” long x 13’-6” beam. ‘Mobile Home’ is one of a kind, Limited Production model, few in the market. Model 692 Detroit Diesels. Port engine has 249 hours since refurbished 2015 and starboard engine has 2174 hours. Exterior and the cabin shows like new. Fuel capacity of 450 US gal. and 120 gallons of fresh water capacity. $129,000. Call Turk Hemseri, Listing Broker for more details 941-445-2050, PierOneYachtSales.com PDR959

36’ CRUISERS 1998 - $79,500 - Crystal Hanley - 407 247 8733 - crystal@ curtisstokes.net - www.curtisstokes.net PDR958

36’ CRUISERS 1998 - $79,500 - Grant Stadler - 704 589 9244 - grant@curtisstokes. net - www.curtisstokes.net PDR959

36’ VICEM WINDSOR CRAFT HARD TOP 2009 - W/ Volvo diesel D 6 stern drive (135 Hours) Excellent quality & craftmanship Options: A/C, Gen., Underwater lights, Raymarine 12” GPS, Radar, VH & more. $339,000. Call Tim 401-413-9647 or tim. blanchard@marinemax.com PDN958

37’ CARVER 1995 - $89,000 - Eddie Sul - 386 500 8803 - eddie@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net PDR959

37’ MARLOW PROWLER 375 2006 - “Instead Of...” is a luxury picnic boat, fast with a shallow draft. She has a queen centerline berth, large head, and comfortable settee.

A perfect long weekend boat or a stylish way to travel to the Inn. Please call for details.

Contact Marlow Marine Sales, Inc. 800-362-2657. PDN959

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34’ PURSUIT 3400 EXPRESS 1998 $159,500. Jacksonville, FL, New engines.

New electronics. New full enclosure.

This is one of the most well respected family fish/overnight packages that’s also rugged and laid out for serious tournament fishing. Full tower with upper station. Outriggers. Lance Lane, American Yachts, Cell: 941.626.1264.

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35’ CARVER MARINER 350 2000 $74,500. Plenty of room inside; a single level interior as well as her roomy flybridge with lounge seating for several guests. Accommodating as well, with wide walkways up from the deck to the bridge and bow. For further details please contact Shirley Nelle at 727-6392862 or e-mail inquiries to Shirley.nio.

WYS@gmail.com. or Jerry Joseph at 602-320-3670 JerryJWYS@gmail.com Windswept Yacht Sales. PDR958

35’ REGAL SPORT COUPE 2012 - This beautiful 2012 Regal 35 Sport Coupe is a very nice, well maintained, fully loaded vessel. All the options needed for great family day trips or long weekend cruising.

Twin 300HP Volvo Penta engines with EVC joystick for easy handling and making docking a breeze in any conditions. Take a look at this beautiful Regal and you will want to be the proud new owner!! $179,500. Greg Postle 941-628-5404, PierOneYachtSales.com PDN959

36’ EVERGLADES 365 CC 2022 Equipped with a T-top, powered with twin Yamaha outboards. Call for price.

Interested in this boat? Call (239) 5492628, Request an Appointment above or visit our The Boat House of Cape Coral location at 1516 SE 46th Street Cape Coral, FL 33904. PDR958

36’ TIARA YACHTS 3600 CONVERTIBLE 1993 - Very clean example of a Tiara Flybridge Convertible with up to date maintenance. Recent bottom and a complete exterior detailing in May of 2021. Flybridge enclosure is in excellent shape. Twin 375 hp Caterpillar 3208TA Marine diesel engines.Twin 900 Racor fuel filters, 10 kW Northern Lights diesel generator. $89,500. Contact sales@sandyhookyachts.com, www.

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37’ SILVERTON 372 MOTORYACHT 1997 - In St Petersburg. T-320 crusaders. Gen, GPS, Radar, VHF. New A/C. Beautiful cabin. Owned by a licensed captain. Turnkey. Needs nothing. $109,000. Captain Dave Werning. World Class Yacht Sales (877) 901-BOAT. captaindave@wcyachtsales.com. Let us sell yours! PDR958

38’ DONZI 38 ZSF 2009 - Triple 300hp Mercury Verados, Westerbeke generator, A/C, Garmin electronics.This one owner boat offers the features of a performance center console, off shore fishing boat, and a cruiser with space for two for longer trips. $210,000. Ross Wiltse, American Marine, Cell: 630.699.5066. PDN958

38’ TIARA YACHTS SPORT 38 LS 2021 - Essentially a new boat kept inside high and dry since new. Very unique metallic green hull from the factory. Located in Dunedin and ready to show. Preliminary listing detailed pictures and information to come. $725,000. Location: Dunedin.

Brendon Goldstein cell 727-410-7836, Sandy Hook Yacht Sales. PDN958

39’ BACK COVE 390-O 2022 - Fully loaded with less than 100hrs. Offered at $925K, Call Kent Little at Little Yacht Sales 713-817-7216. PDN959 36’ TROJAN 36 SPORTFISH 1989 Fast, comfortable fishing platform. Huge cockpit for a 36 footer. Roomy salon. Full galley. Head with shower. New Garmin electronics. Only 600 hours on the Crusader 454’s. $44,500. Lance Lane, American Marine, Cell: 941.626.1264.

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39’ TIARA YACHTS 3900 SOVRAN 2008 - This boat is fully serviced and ready to take her new owner on their next adventure! Engines and drives are fully serviced as of Nov 2021. This boat has been maintained with an open check book as the current owner is in the aviation business. $299,900. Capt Jamie Switzer, American Marine, Cell: 706.318.7020. PDR958

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40’ JEFFERSON COCKPIT MOTORYACHT 1997 - 2 Staterooms, 2 heads, galley, salon, lower drivers station, good electronics. Twin Cummins 315HP diesels, Westerbeke gen. Nice yacht. $86,000. Call Jim 727-244-4995, palmharboryachtsales.com PCR954

42’ CHRIS CRAFT 42 COMMANDER 1968 - A rare classic with the highly sought after original 427 Shelby Cobra Jet side oilers with only 800 hours. See video!! Dual station. Fiberglass hardtop.

Two year old 6kW Onan generator. Full size stainless steel refrigerator/freezer.

Two staterooms, two heads, galley up floorplan. $49,500. Lance Lane, American Marine, Cell: 941.626.1264.

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43’ VISTA 43 MOTOR YACHT 1987 - Popular sundeck motoryacht with contemporary lines delivers impressive mix of solid construction, commonsense accommodations. Wide 15-foot beam, spacious galley-down interior with comfortable salon, two large staterooms.

Large aft deck; side decks are wide for easy bow access. Aft-stateroom engine room access. $84,900. James Brown, American Yachts, Cell 918.855.7025.

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40’ FORMULA 40 PC 2008 - W/Diesel Volvo IPS – 500’s POD drives w/ joy stick docking (approx.. 260 hours)- diesel gen, a/c, hydraulic swim platform, Raymarine elec., SAT TV & more $249,950 call Jeremy 941-376-3345 or Jeremy.bradshaw@ marinemax.com PDR959 40’ MARINE TRADER LABELLE 40 ACMY 1985 - Very popular Motor Yacht/Trawler and a LaBelle model. 2 Stateroom, 2 head configuration makes for a very comfortable live aboard. Twin Volvo 165hp engines with less than 3000 hours. Simrad autopilot and newer gS165 Raymarine GPS/chart/radar. Just completed the Great Loop and waiting for her new owners. $79,500. Brad Grant, American Yachts, Cell: 239.770.1472.

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42’ CHRIS CRAFT 427 CATALINA 1990 - Large, roomy, and perfect for cruising or live-aboard. Home-like accommodations double stateroom arrangement is ideal, queen beds, en-suite heads. Very comfortable main salon/galley area with dinette. Covered aft deck and spacious bridge deck. Safe and stable, Twin diesel 3208 engines. $105,000. Capt Terri Kute, American Marine, Cell: 502-643-1833.

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44’ AQUILA 44 2020 - Extremely well equipped and is absolutely turn key and ready to cruise, Avoid the long wait on a new order, you can be cruising the Bahamas in a week. Twin Volvo D4 300 Hp Diesels, done 407 Hours. $1,195,000.

Call Justin Lindhorst (239) 770-7096, MarineMax St. Petersburg. PDR959

41’ SILVERTON 1998 - $89,500 - Tom Russell - 904 382 9610 - tom@curtisstokes. net - www.curtisstokes.net PDR958

40’ TIARA YACHTS 4000 EXPRESS 1994 - $129,900. Beautiful Express Cruiser with all new Garmin electronics!

Cummins 8.3 Diamond Series Diesels just had 1000hr service, bottom job 5-2021, 8 kW generator just serviced, This boat Is ready to go! Capt Scott Slater, American Yachts, Cell: 813.928.3820. PDR958

42’ SABRE SALON EXPRESS 2013 Professionally maintained by the same service company since new. Twin 380 Cummins QSB’s and CMD Zeus 3500 pod drives, with integrated steering and trim tabs, making docking very easy. The optional dinette converts into a bed for two. Equipped with a Garmin electronics package, turnkey and ready to be enjoyed. $599,000. Call for an appt 727647-6473, Sandy Hook Yachts Naples Bay Resort office. PDN958

44’ AQUILA 44 2016 - Volvo D4 300 HP diesel engines done 536 hours. Fisher Panda 12k genset done 250 hours.

Boat is ready for immediate delivery! $899,000. Call Justin Lindhorst, 239770-7096, MarineMax St. Petersburg.

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42’ GOLDEN STAR 1988 - $130,000 - Crystal Hanley - 407 247 8733 - crystal@ curtisstokes.net - www.curtisstokes.net PDR958 41’ ALBEMARLE 410 EXPRESS FISHERMAN 2004 - Rare find! This 41 Albermarle Express fisherman, Blues Traveler, is a must see. $450,000.

Call Justin Lindhorst, 239-770-7096, MarineMax St. Petersburg. PDN959

42’ OCEAN ALEXANDER 1996 - $238,000 - David Raftery - 802 349 7200 - draftery@ curtisstokes.net - www.curtisstokes.net PDN959

44’ MANTA 2005 - $350,000 - Barbara Burke - 904 310 5110 - barbara@curtisstokes. net - www.curtisstokes.net PDR958

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41’ SEA RAY 410 SUNDANCER 2013 - Full en-suite forward 2nd head/shower layout! This meticulously well kept vessel has just undergone extensive servicing and is 100% ready for a new home.

Equipped with factory options. $390,000.

Call Iain Stephenson (269) 207-4979, MarineMax St. Petersburg. PDR959

41’ SEA RAY 410 SUNDANCER 2014 This boat is featuring the full suite forward with shower and head as well as 2nd wet head aft. This is a water ready option that has been maintained and upgraded

by MarineMax St. Petersburg. $409,000.

Call Josh Annarelli (727) 366-5980, MarineMax St. Petersburg. PDR959

44’ AQUILA 44 2021 - The Aquila 44 features a 3 stateroom 3 head layout and this boat in particular has notable options such as the optional lower helm and the optimum power, Volvo D4 320hp inboards. $1,275,000. Call TJ Griner 813323-5220, MarineMax St. Petersburg.

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43’ EGG HARBOR SPORT FISHERMAN 1988 - $50,000. This is a bit of a project boat. Much of it is cosmetic. If you are willing to do the work, you could have an outstanding Sportfish for personal use or as a charter for a bargain. Owner wants it liquidated immediately and wants to move up to a newer/larger boat. Call for details. Capt. Dave Werning, World Class Yacht Sales (877) 901-BOAT, (419) 2508463 cell, captaindave@wcyachtsales. com PDN959

43’ SPARKMAN STEPHENS 43 DOWNEAST SPORTSMAN 1960 - Built

by Knutson in Huntington NY. One of a kind, well cared for Sportfish cruiser. Twin Cummins 6BTA 315hp, generator with 30hrs, radar, GPS, auto pilot, vacuflush head. Very efficient cruise at 17knts, 1800rpm. Turns heads everywhere. Your chance to own a piece of history. $68,500.

Gordon Burgess, American Marine, Cell: 941.356.4522. PDR958

44’ ENDEAVOUR 44 TRAWLERCAT 2002 - Twin Yanmar 240hp Diesels, generator, Garmin GPS/radar/chart, auto pilot, (2) stateroom with grand salon layout, freezer/fridge, stove, (2) heads, currently in yard for bottom paint. $249,000. Mike Mascari, American Yachts, Cell: 239.980.2202. PDN958

44’ MANTA 44 POWERCAT 2008 Powered by the ever-reliable 260hp Yanmar diesels with under 900hours, Complete electronics package GPS/ chart/pilot/depth finder/VHF. Northern Lights 9kW generator (2020) with under 30hours. Don’t miss her. $459,000.

Mike Mascari, American Yachts, Cell: 239.980.2202. PDN958

48’ CHB 48 COCKPIT MOTORYACHT 1988 - Perfect ‘Live-Aboard’, Cruiser or a Great American Loop vessel! From her huge expansive aft deck, very large and accommodating bridge, cavernous and spaciousness below decks and very user-friendly engine room. You will see that the Chung Hwa 48 has much to offer. Almost identical to the Hatteras 48. $134,500. Brad Grant, American Yachts, Cell: 239.770.1472. PDN958 45’ BAYLINER 1987 - $109,000 - Lars Bergstrom - 910 899 7941 - lars@curtisstokes. net - www.curtisstokes.net PDR958

44’ REGAL 2006 - $239,000 - Tom Russell - 904 382 9610 - tom@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net PDR959

44’ SEA RAY 44 SUNDANCER 2007 Twin Cummins model QSC 8.3L 500 HP Turbo Diesel engines recently serviced with new aftercooler. Low maintenance V-Drive transmission. Solid white fiberglass hull. $349,000. Call Skip North, 727-743-0024, MarineMax St. Petersburg. PDN959

44’ SEA RAY 440 EXPRESS BRIDGE 1995 - Located in Merritt Island, FL. Twin 350HP Cat Diesels. Custom hardtop.

Walkthrough bridge to bow! Longtime owners have taken great care of her. $125k. Captain Dave Werning - World Class Yacht Sales (877) 901-BOAT, captaindave@wcyachtsales.com Let us sell yours! PDR958

45’ CARVER 440 AFT CABIN MOTORYACHT 1993 - Twin Caterpillar 3116s with approximately 1,100 hours.

Both turbos just replaced in November 2021 and 1000 hour service completed in October 2021. $179,900. Call Michele Ash 208-625-0123, PierOneYachtSales. com PDN959

45’ FORMULA YACHT 2008 - The Formula 45 Yacht, powered with Volvo IPS 600 Diesels, with its versatile layout this boat takes luxury cruising to the next level. The Blue Hull screams eye catching curb appeal and the glass enclosure will certainly impress! Offered at $454K. Call Ken Joyce at Little Yacht Sales 713-5043740. PDN959

45’ SABRE SALON EXPRESS 2018 Twin 435hp Volvo engines. This vessel is well maintained by a second owner.

Hull shines nicely, the transom stays covered to protect the gelcoat. $975,000.

Call Dennis Mercer for more information, Sandy Hook Yachts Naples Bay Resort office 239-530-0007. PDN958

45’ SABRE SALON EXPRESS 2019 Well cared for, very clean with 625 hours on engines. Engine and pod service done 25 hours ago. Don’t miss this one. The stringers are reinforced for a Seakeeper 6 install. Vessel was surveyed December 21, all deficiencies were corrected. $1,100,000. Call Dennis Mercer for more information, Sandy Hook Yachts Naples Bay Resort office 239-530-0007.

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45’ SEA RAY SUNDANCER 450 1997 - A must see vessel in great shape for the year. Owner uses this boat and keeps it maintained. $139,000. Call Skip North, 727-743-0024, MarineMax St. Petersburg. PDN959

46’ GRAND BANKS 46 CLASSIC 2002 - This is the finest Grand Banks 46’ to ever come on the market! Current owners bought this beautiful vessel in very good condition and then went to work to make it Bristol. After upgrading every system that needed attention. This boat needs to be seen to appreciate the detail. $425,000.

Todd Hoffman, American Yachts, Cell: 561.677.383.5952. PDR958

50’ OCEAN ALEXANDER PILOT HOUSE MARK I 1979 - Well maintained, now available to take you around the Great Loop. Powered by twin 120 hp Lehman Diesels. Offered at $215,000.

Call Bobby Brown at Little Yacht Sales 214-704-7750. PDR958

45’ BAYLINER 1985 - $147,500 - David Raftery - 802 349 7200 - draftery@ curtisstokes.net - www.curtisstokes.net PDN959

50’ SEA RAY 1993 - $149,000 - Steve Horinek - 239 887 0898 - steve@ curtisstokes.net - www.curtisstokes.net PDR958

52’ GRAND BANKS 52 EUROPA 2008 - This rare find is in impeccable condition and she is outfitted with every convenience and option. Powered by Caterpillar C-7’s which provide effortless cruising from 8-12 knots and they are capable of 18 knots, Naiad stabilizers.

Offered at $1.2M. Call Kent Little at Little Yacht Sales 713-817-7216. PDN959

45’ SEA RAY 450 SUNDANCER 2015 - This very nice 450 Sundancer is a must see!!! This vessel is a one owner lightly used, Captain Maintained with just 165 hrs and is loaded with options. Cummins QSB 6.7 with Zeus pods, Sky Hook/auto pilot, Smart Craft, Raymarine E125 with HD radar, KVH M3 Sat TV, Teak flooring Helm Area, Power Sun Roof and side window vents, cockpit A/C and many more. $539,000. Dennis Matthews at 941-238-7276 Call or Text. Longboat Key Club Moorings PDR958

52’ TIARA YACHTS 5200 EXPRESS 2000 - Powerful 800hp 3406 Caterpillar Workhorse Diesels with 2490 hours, 21kW generator, bow thruster. Full Raymarine Package GPS/chart/radar/ fish finder/stern camera/AIS, Simrad autopilot. She has got it all. Factory hardtop with 3 sided EZ2CY enclosure and air conditioned helm area. Two stateroom, two heads, full galley. $354,900. Mike Mascari, American Yachts, Cell: 239.980.2202. PDN958

54’ BERTRAM MY 1973 - Twin Detroit 8v71 TI Diesels. This Classic Yacht has been well-maintained by two owners.

She has been regularly serviced and monitored by local marine contractors.

She is in the water now and ready for use. Take an look and make your offer!

Location: Seabrook, TX. YachtSalvage. com 401-732-6300. PDR959

46’ HATTERAS CONVERTIBLE 1979 - Just reduced $10k to $59,000. This is a great deal. Galley up. Twin 8v71 TI General Motors diesels just serviced. Needs some interior freshening up. Has 12’ Zodiac on deck with new 25hp 4-stroke, available for additional price. Has older electronics. Call Rick for showing at 954-325-8100. PDR958

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53’ CARVER VOYAGER 530 2002 Twin Volvo Penta D12, 675HP. This great vessel was damaged by Hurricane Dorian. The Aft starboard corner of the integral swim platform sustained damage that allowed sea water to enter the hull.

The glass work has been repaired but needs finish work and painting. Soft goods from the interior have been removed. Much of the furniture has been preserved and available. Lots of updating will be required. Much of the woodwork is complete. Some windows will need replacing. Location: Jensen Beach, FL. Taking Bids. YachtSalvage.com 401-7326300. PDN959

61’ VIKING CRUISERS 2002 - With spacious three-stateroom, three-head interior with amidships owner’s suite, VIP stateroom forward, cherry woodwork, Garmin electronics, bow thruster and much more! $575,000. Dennis Matthews at 941-238-7276 Call or Text.

Longboat Key Club Moorings PDR958

50’ OCEAN ALEXANDER 1979 - $280,000 - Jim Davis - 386 871 4959 - jim@ curtisstokes.net - www.curtisstokes.net PDR959

53’ SOUTHERN CROSS 53 COCKPIT MY 1986 - This do it all vessel is the Australian Hatteras of the Great Barrier Reef. Three stateroom, two head floor plan forward, she has the room for family or friends, and range to enjoy the ride.

A one level salon, offers a large galley center and lower helm forward. Twin 6V71 Detroit Diesels, 20kW Kilopak/ Isuzu generator. Loopers dream boat. $375,000. Capt Steve Davison, American Marine, Cell: 239.850.4547. PDR958 53’ CARVER 2000 - $325,000 - Tom Russell - 904 382 9610 - tom@curtisstokes.net - www.curtisstokes.net PDR958

61’ MARLOW EXPLORER 61E 2012 - “Dutch” is a beautiful example of a bristol condition Marlow Explorer. With upgraded C-18 CATs and a full hydraulic package she is built for the cruising couple that wants to travel extensively. Please call for details.

Contact Marlow Marine Sales, Inc. 800-362-2657. PDR959

62’ MARLOW EXPLORER 62E 2013 - “Frequent Sea” is a extra spacious custom 2 stateroom yacht that is very well equipped with an open hardtop flybridge, enclosed pilothouse and upgraded CAT 1,015hp C-18 engines. She also has separate crew quarters and lazarette storage aft. Please call for details. Contact Marlow Marine Sales, Inc. 800-362-2657. PDR959

65’ MARLOW 65C PILOTHOUSE 2003 - 800hp Caterpillar diesel, $300k in upgrades, hardtop, dual forward Glendening 50 amp cable masters, back up gen, top of the line Garmin electronics. $1,495.950 Please contact Dennis Matthews at 941-238-7276 Call or Text. PDR959

55’ NEPTUNUS SEDAN MOTOR YACHT 1995 - Twin Detroit 735hp.

New electronics, TVs, windlass, carpet, refrigerators, and more. Priced to sell at $265k. Captain Dave Werning, World Class Yacht Sales (877) 901-BOAT. captaindave@wcyachtsales.com - Let us sell yours! PDR958 66’ MARLOW EXPLORER 66E-CB 2014 - Ben’s Barge” is a well-appointed 66ECB equipped with 1150HP CAT engines and a robust Garmin NAV package. Her four stateroom layout coupled with the ample command bridge and galley layouts provide all the comforts of home on the water. She is well maintained and ready to cruise. Please call for details. Contact Marlow Marine Sales, Inc. 800-362-2657. PDN959

57’ WELLINGTON PILOTHOUSE 1983 - Canvasback is a remarkable and well designed motorsailer that works as well in the Tropics as in the higher latitudes.

Her shoal draft has allowed her to travel easily through the Caribbean and Bahamas. Her tabernacle mast allows her to cross under bridges for inland adventures. And, her pilot house keeps her crew comfortable regardless of the temperature. Few boats are as well suited for such wide ranging conditions. $190,000. Call Joseph Onofrio 303-5946319, PierOneYachtSales.com PDN959

75’ BROWARD FLYBRIDGE MY 1976 - A houseboat style with wheelhouse forward.

T/Detroits model 12V-71N, total 525hp, 2 generators (30kW), A/C, stabilizers. Great condition with all the right equipment. Asking $275,000. Call Dennis @ 941-383-8383.

Longboat Key Club Moorings PDR958

63’ DURBECK COCKPIT MOTOR YACHT LONG RANGE 1983 - Go to: www.

ReliantCPMY.com for full description. Tom Fexas design. This is a Prepper Yacht. Go anywhere escape machine. 1983 / 2020 renovation. 63’ plus large dive platform. “State of the art” motor yacht. Trans Atlantic capability, and built to ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) $799,000. Paul 352.222.1692. PCN954

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58’ HATTERAS 58LRC 1978 - $249,000.

Twin 4-71 Detroit diesels, classic cockpit motor yacht and rare long range cruiser with transatlantic capabilities. Stabilized and can cruise anywhere while burning just 6 gallons per hour at 8 knots.

Gordon Burgess, American Marine, Cell: 941.356.4522. PDR958

60’ VIKING COCKPIT SPORTS YACHT 1995 - Mechanical service done for 820 HP M.A.N. Engines and 20 kW Onan generator. New batteries, battery charger, hot water heater. Owners completed $100,000 refit since 2017. $328,500.

Contact Tony Mondello 941-286-8055, www.PierOneYachtSales.com PDR959

70’ HATTERAS COCKPIT MOTORYACHT 1982 - $269,000.

Beautiful 4 stateroom layout with queen berth in master, many modern upgrades, custom top for upper deck, to much to list. Twin 12V71 Detroit Diesels running excellent. User friendly aft cockpit for diving fishing and loading and unloading.

Mike Mascari, American Marine, Cell: 239.980.2202. PDR958

86’ STEPHENS ENCLOSED PILOTHOUSE 1986 - Absolutely beautiful, updated system throughout, truly a go anywhere boat, great for a large family, business entertainment or charter. Do not let this one get away. This Is the most yacht for the money that you will find! $899,900. Capt Scott Slater, American Marine, Cell: 813.928.3820.

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78’ MARLOW EXPLORER 78E-CB 2008 - “Beach to Beach”, has a low profile, seaworthy appearance, high bow, flawless exterior craftsmanship, superb joinery and proper equipment selection are always the initial feelings as you board any Marlow Yacht. Please call for details. Contact Marlow Marine Sales, Inc. 800-362-2657. PDR959 62’ TIFFANY 62 SPORTFISH 1986 Luxury fishing vessels hand crafted in Burgess, VA for nearly 80 years. Odds are you’ve never experienced this level of beauty and craftsmanship in a hardcore bluewater fishing machine.

Low hours on rebuilt 1100hp MAN diesels. Two generators. Engine room is air conditioned!! $495,500. Lance Lane, American Yachts, Cell: 941.626.1264.

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72’ VANTURE MOTORYACHT 1990 Twin Johnson & Towers, 750hp diesels.

The vessel was recently moved under her own power from one marina to another.

The captain reported that over all she was in great shape, engines worked well.

The generator ran for a while but shut off on its own, cause is unknown but may be something as simple as old fuel. Needs a new anchor motor. Location: Miami, FL. Taking Bids. YachtSalvage.com 401-7326300. PDR959

37’7” HOLIDAY MANSION COASTAL CRUISER 1987 - Roomy upper deck w/dual controls. Twin 350’s low hrs. Full kitchen, new fridge/freezer. Bath with new toilet and sleeping area with two queen beds. Roomy decks w/new cloth and screens. Good dry live-aboard in a nice slip, great marina in Boca-Ciega bay. $36k OBO. 937-631-9211. PBN958

65’ HATTERAS CONVERTIBLE 1990 - $229,000. Enclosed Flybridge, 3 staterooms, 3 heads, 5 A/C units. Detroit 16V/92’s with 2,700 hrs, 1375 HP. It has 2 generators 20 kW. Furuno electronics, Simrad A/P. Call Jim 727-244-4995, palmharboryachtsales.com PCR955

80’ MARLOW EXPLORER 80E-CB 2017 - “Never my Love” has a traditional Explorer exterior with a modern interior design. The interior features classic bright white finishes with modern lighting and appliances. She is a unique offering in the market today.

Please call for details. Contact Marlow Marine Sales, Inc. 800-362-2657. PDR959

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30’ CUSTOM BUILT STEEL TRAWLER 2005 - Offers welcome. Steel trawler, 30 LOA, 8 feet beam (can be trailered without special permit). Draft is 42”, 1,9 volwagen diesel engine, 200 w solar panels, 4 6-volt deep cycle house bank plus starting battery. Big ENGEL refrig/ freezer. Hull was sandblasted and painted (30 gal) epoxy+ bottom paint in Oct 2017. Topside has some rust. Great economic boat (20 gal fuel burn from lake worth to west end, Bahamas) will be cruising again in Bahamas next winter if not sold by then. $4000 or best offer. 573338-5800. PBR959

32’ NORDIC TUG 1989 - $115,150 - David Raftery - 802 349 7200 - draftery@ curtisstokes.net - www.curtisstokes.net PDR959

36’ ALBIN DOUBLE CABIN TRAWLER 1979 - Single Ford Lehman, 125hp.

This Albin 36 has a solid hull and good running engines. It is suffering from rot in the cabin top supports caused by leaks on the flybridge. The rotted support beams will need to be replaced.

She also needs a lot of general cleanup and updating from recent neglect. It will need new batteries and seasonal prep.

She is a great platform and well worth the effort. Take and look and make your bid. Location: Melbourne, FL. Taking Bids. YachtSalvage.com 401-732-6300.

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35’ CHB SENATOR 1985 - $67,750 - Tom Russell - 904 382 9610 - tom@curtisstokes. net - www.curtisstokes.net PDR959

36’ HERITAGE EAST SUNDECK 2001 220hp Cummins. Classic two stateroom, dual head, galley down “Sundeck” Trawler with minimal exterior teak. Ready for the loop. Location: Dunedin. $210,000.

Contact Mark 727-580-3441, Sandy Hook Yacht Sales. PDN958

36’ GRAND BANKS 1997 - $239,000 - Barb Hansen - 239 841 4500 - barb@ curtisstokes.net - www.curtisstokes.net PDR959

47’ GRAND BANKS HERITAGE EU TRAWLER 2006 - 503 HP Cat Inboard Diesel, bow thruster, Onan 11 kW gen w/2800 hrs, trim tabs, bimini w/full enclosure, many much more. $639,000 Please contact Dennis Matthews at 941-238-7276 Call or Text.

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36’ MONK 36 TRAWLER 1999 - Hull Number 197, Bullet Proof 6BT 220hp Cummins Diesel freshwater cooled, 8kW Onan gen, Vetus bow thruster, Dual zone A/C with digital controls, Garmin 942xs chart plotter, Garmin auto pilot with wireless remote, Raytheon radar, windlass, no teak decks, Vitrifrigo fridge, propane stove, spare prop, fresh bottom paint March 2022. $179,000.

Mike Mascari, American Yachts, Cell: 239.980.2202. PDR958

42’ GRAND BANKS MOTORYACHT 2000 - Major improvements and tasteful custom touches done by the current owners. There is canvas for all the bright work, seating etc. Equipped with stabilizers as well. Equipped with the radar arch in lieu of the mast which will fit under all bridges on the Loop. This is truly a motoryacht ready to cruise. $449,000. Please call Brendon Goldstein 727-410-7836, www.SandyHookYachts. com PDR958

60’ GULFSTAR LONG RANGE CRUISER TRAWLER 1976 - Perfect long range cruising vessel, very comfortable liveaboard. Very well maintained and constantly upgraded, Custom enclosed flybridge is cozy and dry place for the helmsman to spend a cruising day. $219,000 Please contact Paul McFadden at 941-812-6948. PDR959

41’ AMERICAN TUG TRAWLER 2005 $469,000. Unforettable’s current owners have spent the past eight months cruising the Bahamas and up the east coast to Chesapeake Bay and back to southwest Florida. They are very knowledgable and nothing has been spared in maintaining the vessel. 540HP Cummins engine, Wesmar stabilizers, Fresh Flag Blue awlgrip (November 2018), Updated Garmin electronics (2015), SAT TV and much more. Call David Plank 941-2663609, PierOneYachtSales.com PDr959

43’ GRAND BANKS 43 EASTBAY FB 2000 - Twin 420HP Yanmar Diesels, Garmin electronics package GPS/ chart/radar/depth, Simrad autopilot and VHF, 9kW Onan generator, bimini with 3-sided enclosure, bow thruster, davits, none nicer, She is a “9”. $314,900.

Mike Mascari, American Yachts, Cell: 239.980.2202. PDR958

45’ MYABCA DOWNEAST TRAWLER 1999 - Ireland’s Eye is what European yachting is about. Beautiful full wood interior, fly bridge with 2 helm stations.

Powered with twin Volvo-Penta’s. This trawler is made to travel gracefully in bigger water. Includes a dinghy with motor on davits. $160,000. Ross Wiltse, American Marine, Cell: 630.699.5066.

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50’ CUSTOM STEEL LRC TRAWLER 1973 - Long Range Custom Built Trawler, fuel excess 3400 gal, fresh water 570 gal with watermaker, Paravane stabilizers for blue water cruising, Completed loop in 2015! $199,900. Brad Grant, American Yachts, Cell: 239.770.1472. PDR958

30’ CATALINA YACHTS 1978 - 2 cylinder diesel. Chart plotter, depthsounder, autopilot. The best 30 footer sailboat ever built. $11,900. Call Joe for more details at 727-484-6654. PBN957

43’ GULFSTAR 43 TRAWLER 1975 $79,500. Ideal offering for an economical liveaboard or looper. Dual station. Full electronics package. Two stateroom, two head layout. Includes 10’ Avon inflatable dingy with 15hp outboard. Lance Lane, American Yachts, Cell: 941.626.1264.

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48’ ALBIN 48 NORTH SEA CUTTER 1988 - Owner wants this one sold! If you are looking for a trawler type aft cabin motor yacht this listing is a must read.

The care, maintenance and upgrades this yacht has received is remarkable. A Ray Hunt design with all the amenities, options and upgrades possible. Great Loop boat and ready to go for 2021.

Seller is motivated- pursuing other interests. Priced to sell and a must see!

All reasonable offers will be considered. $124,000. Shirley Nelle, Windswept Yacht Sales, 727-639-2862. PDR958

32’ BENETEAU 323 SLOOP 2005 $59,900. Beneteau designed a great mid-sized sailboat. The Beneteau 323 couples good overall performance with a spacious cockpit and living accommodations suitable for four. She has a In Mast Furling main sail and a 120 Furling jib sail for ease of sailing.

James Brown, American Yachts, Cell 918.855.7025. PDR958

34’ J BOATS J/105 SHOAL DRAFT 1997 - Raptor is a Shoal draft J-105, Hull # 155, Scrimp boat, updated sail inventory. $55,000. Please contact Ritch Riddle 727-424-4232, Sandy Hook Yacht Sales. PDR958

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23’ SEA HUNT 2016 - $60,000 - Steve Horinek - 239 887 0898 - steve@curtisstokes. net - www.curtisstokes.net PDN959

48’ CHERUBINI SCHOONER 1983 - This 1983 Cherubini 48 Stay Sail Schooner is a rare find. One of only two available in the US.Victoria is beautiful classic Schooner which will only go up in value. Cherubini, the 4th generation, N.J. builder, have been synonymous with quality since 1924. $427,000.

Gordon Burgess, American Marine, Cell: 941.356.4522. PDR958

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35’ BENETEAU 351 1995 - $59,000.

27hp Yanmar. The Oceanis 351 was designed for blue water cruising and sailing speed, and her bulb keel cuts an easy passage through the waves.

Contact Joseph Onofrio 303-594-6319, PierOneYachtSales.com PDR959

38’ MORGAN 382 1979 - Located in Tarpon Springs. Same owners almost 25yrs. Ted Brewer designed club-racer.

Repowered in 1998 with 40hp Yanmar.

Bottom paint 2020. Needs a little cosmetic TLC but great boats and at $34,900 won’t last long! Captain Dave Werning - World Class Yacht Sales (877) 901-BOAT captaindave@wcyachtsales. com Let us sell yours! PDR959

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45’ JEANNEAU SUN ODYSSEY 2007 - Twin helm stations and a luxurious cockpit with dodger and bimini canvas that provides ample shade if desired or removed for sunning. Shoal draft keel of 5 ft. 2 in. Excellent sailing capabilities.

2 private cabins and 2 heads. Spacious salon area with full electronics and large fully appointed galley. Main and furling genoa. All lines leading back to the cockpit for ease of sailing. $175,000.

Shirley Nelle, Windswept Yacht Sales, 727-639-2862. PDR958

39’ GULFSTAR SAIL MASTER 1981 - $69,900. A unique and comfortable sailboat that can be sailed or comfortably cruised by two people. She’s well built, well laid-out, wonderfully appointed, and sails well. For further details please contact Shirley Nelle at 727-639-2862 or e-mail inquiries to Shirley.nio.WYS@ gmail.com. or Jerry Joseph at 602-3203670 JerryJWYS@gmail.com Windswept Yacht Sales. PDR958

62’ OYSTER 2001 - Shoal draft version, cutter rig with in-boom furling and many updates during her extensive refit done in 2015. Offered at $999,995. Call Kent Little at Little Yacht Sales 713-281-7216.

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92’ PALMER-JOHNSON 1984 - Has a protected helm station, long range capability, shallow draft w/centerboard, up-wind performance, five-staterooms, modern sail handling equipment.

Extensive refit in 2013. Beautiful, up-todate yacht! Offered at $1,495,000. Call Kent Little, Little Yacht Sales 713-8177216. PDR958

42’ HUNTER PASSAGE 420 1999 $99,990. Time for some extended cruising with the comfort and livability you desire in a manageable and affordable package. The time-tested B & R rig tames the power in the mainsail where it is easier to handle. The salon can be an elegant setting for two or can entertain the entire crew. Please contact Shirle Nelle at 727-639-2862. Windswept Yacht Sales. PDR958

25’ DRAGONFLY 1984 - Very nice condition with several extras to keep it fun, safe and simple to use. Between the large cockpit, forward deck space, and two trampolines, there is space for everyone to luxuriate in the sun or hang on tight when the breeze comes up. $35,000. Call Bud Mueller to set up an appointment to see this Dragonfly, 248343-0599, www.PierOneYachtSales.com PDR959

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WATERFRONT CREEK RUNS THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF THIS 1.88 HOME SITE! - Located on LaBelle’s scenic Live Oak Lane! Bring your hammock and love the peace and quiet of living in this tropical area filled with native ferns and xeriscaping! $129,900 Contact Southern Heritage Real Estate & Investments 863-675-4500, www.soland. com PDN959

.71 ACRE IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN LABELLE! - This private home site boasts both old & new river frontage and has the availability of city water and sewer.

The site is cleared and has lovely trees. Walk anywhere in downtown LaBelle! Enjoy the wharf, the park, and the library at your doorstep! $299,000. Contact Southern Heritage Real Estate & Investments 863-675-4500, www.soland.com PDR959 775 LONGBOAT CLUB ROAD 401, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228 - Magnificent full gulf views from this direct gulf front condominium in popular “beaches of Longboat Key” on the Gulf of Mexico!

Unobstructed views of the beautiful sandy beach, the azure blue water of the gulf and the vivid sunsets from the living/ dining rooms, the bedrooms and the balcony. $1,299,900. Call Willie Ruiz 941276-9290. ruizteamsellsflhomes@gmail. com. PDR957

2.53+ ACRE HOME-SITE - Located on the Intracoastal Caloosahatchee River in one of the nicest neighborhoods in LaBelle. Property features a covered dockand beautiful oaks and is the perfect location for your new dream home! Horses may be permitted with a special exception from Glades County. $349,000. Contact Southern Heritage Real Estate & Investments 863-675-4500, www.soland.com PDR959

OWN YOUR OWN PRIVATE ISLAND! - 10.6+/- acres with deep water access and protected boat dockage. Zoning allows for two homesites and docks are allowed on both the river and oxbow. Currently accessible only by boat, make this your perfect getaway for privacy and seclusion. $979,000 Contact Southern Heritage Real Estate & Investments 863-675-4500, www.soland.com PDN959

26619 RAPHIS ROYALE BOULEVARD, ENGLEWOOD, FL 34223 - Your dream house just hit the market in Boca Royale! Built in 2018, this nearly new Sanibel model offers a split floor plan with an open concept living area, igh ceilings, crown molding, Hunter Douglas blinds, plantation shutter throughout and engineered hardwood floors in the main living areas. $1,250,000. Call Willie Ruiz 941-276-9290. ruizteamsellsflhomes@ gmail.com. PDR957 5531 CANNES CIR 201, SARASOTA, FL 34231 - Prime waterfront location 3 bedroom 2 bath 2,024 square foot condo in resort like setting of Phillippi Landings.

Enjoy the views from the screened in lanai and also the open air oversized balconies on the North and South sides of the condo. $850,000. Call Willie Ruiz 941-276-9290. ruizteamsellsflhomes@ gmail.com. PDR957

600 CANDIA COURT, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950 - Rare, Sailboat Access “Key” vacant lot in Burnt Store Isles with 140 ft of linear seawall and a big basin view located on a quiet cul-de-sac. One of very few quality lots currently on market. $599,900. Call Willie Ruiz 941-2769290. ruizteamsellsflhomes@gmail.com.

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5000 GASPARILLA ROAD BC304, BOCA GRANDE, FL 33921 - Rarely available, top floor, one bedroom, two-bathroom condo. This beachfront beauty is fully furnished and rental ready. Boca Grande Club membership is required and offers fitness center, tennis, restaurant and pools. $1,295,000. Call Willie Ruiz 941-276-9290. ruizteamsellsflhomes@gmail.com. PDR957

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Asking Price $69,900 O.B.O. Call Yvonne #239-645-9087. PAR959

328 AUSTRAILIAN DRIVE, ROTONDA WEST, FL 33947 - Ready to own your slice of paradise? Here it is! A great lot avaialble to build your forever home loverlooking a pond in Rotonda Lakes.

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Minutes to the pristine beaches of Boca Grande & Englewood’s own Manasota Key! $40,000. Call Willie Ruiz 941-2769290. ruizteamsellsflhomes@gmail.com.

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33’ LEPRECHAUN 319 MB 2019 - Unit is used, had some damage that has been repaired and is reported to be in good overall condition. Unit has salvage title. A long list of rich appointments including raised panel cabinetry, night shades, upgraded flooring and upgraded furniture. $69,500 - Make offer. Location: St George, SC. Contact RV Salvage, csautorv@certifiedsales.com, (843) 5639199. PDR959

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30’ WINNEBAGO OUTLOOK 29B 2006 - 2 Slide outs, rear ladder, slide toppers, sofa, over-cab bed, convertible booth dinette, microwave, stove/ oven, refrigerator/freezer, exhaust fan.

Location: St. George, SC. Location: St. George, SC. Contact RV Salvage, csautorv@certifiedsales.com, (843) 5639199. PDN959

35’ WINNEBAGO JOURNEY 36G 2005 - This unit is reported to be in good overall condition. She is currently in TX, but will be arriving in St. George, SC after the first of the year. 2 Slide outs, 2 lounge chairs, convertible booth dinette, microwave, stove, refrigerator/ freezer. $65,900. Contact RV salvage, csautorv@certifiedsales.com, (843) 5639199. PDR959

35’ WINNEBAGO 34SH JOURNEY 2007 - This unit is reported to be in good overall condition. Tennessee title branded “Rebuilt Vehicle”. * 2 Slide outs, rear ladder, lounge chair, sofa, convertible booth dinette, microwave, stove, double door refrigerator/freezer.

Location: St. George, SC. $65,500. Contact RV Salvage, csautorv@certifiedsales.com, (843) 563-9199. Please submit any and all offers. PDR959

37’ COACHMAN CROSS COUNTRY 376DS 2007 - This unit is reported to be in good overall condition. Dual capable (Electric & LP) 10 gallon hot water heater. Dual flat screen TV’s (living area & bbedroom). Satellite prep package. Full bath with stand-up shower. Additional sink/vanity in master bedroom. Location: St. George, SC. $59,500. Contact RV Salvage, csautorv@certifiedsales.com, (843) 563-9199. Please submit any and all offers. PDR959

41’ HOLIDAY RAMBLER SCEPTER 40QDP 2009 - Great project, otherwise reported to be in good overall condition.

This unit is repairable; being sold “AS IS” and has a salvage title. 4 slide-outs, Series M-40QDP-425 hp, 8000 kW Onan generator, Aqua heat system, values when sold new for $324,000, Average retail today is $142,000, our price is $64,900. Location: St. George, SC. Contact RV Salvage, csautorv@ certifiedsales.com, (843) 563-9199.

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37’ NATIONAL RV TRADEWINDS M-7370 1999 - 1 Slide out, rear ladder, slide toppers, sofa, dining table w/ chairs, microwave, stove, double door refrigerator/freezer, corner shower, washer/dryer hook-up. $19,500. Location: St. George, SC. Contact RV Salvage, csautorv@certifiedsales.com, (843) 5639199. Please submit any and all offers.

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38’ MONACO KNIGHT 37PBD 2006 This unit is reported to be in good overall condition. 2 Slide outs, rear ladder, slide toppers, convertible sofa, dining table w/chairs, microwave, stove, double door refrigerator/freezer, queen bed, corner shower. Location: St. George, SC. $59,500. Contact RV Salvage, csautorv@certifiedsales.com, (843) 5639199. Please submit any and all offers.

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43’ NEWMAR 4304 MOUNTAIN AIRE 2005 - This unit is reported to be in good overall condition. 4 Slide outs, rear ladder, door awning, slide toppers, sofa, chairs, microwave, stove, double door refrigerator/sreezer, corner shower, washer/dryer. Location: St. George, SC. $79,900. Contact RV Salvage, csautorv@certifiedsales.com, (843) 5639199. Please submit any and all offers.

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2014 Marlow Explorer 66E-CB

“Ben’s Barge” is a well-appointed 66E-CB equipped with 1150HP CAT engines and Garmin NAV package. Her four stateroom layout with the ample command bridge and galley provide all the comforts of home. She is ready to cruise.

“Frequent Sea” is a spacious custom 2 stateroom yacht that is well equipped with an open hardtop flybridge, enclosed pilothouse and upgraded CAT 1015hp C-18 engines. She also has separate crew quarters and lazarette storage aft.

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2012 Marlow Explorer 61E

“Dutch” is a beautiful example of a bristol condition Marlow Explorer. With upgraded C-18 CATs and a full hydraulic package she is built for the cruising couple that wants to travel extensively.

2006 Marlow Prowler 375

“Instead Of...” is a luxury picnic boat, fast with a shallow draft. She has a queen centerline berth, large head, and comfortable settee. A perfect long weekend boat or a stylish way to travel to the Inn.

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2008 Marlow Explorer 78E-CB

“Beach to Beach”, has a low profile, seaworthy appearance, high bow, flawless exterior craftsmanship, superb joinery and proper equipment selection are always the initial feelings as you board any Marlow Yacht.

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