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Bahamas Cruising Permit Fees 2026: What It Costs to Take Your Boat Across
The Bahamas added cheaper 30-day and 6-month cruising permits on April 1, 2026. Current fees by boat length, the fishing permit, anchorage fees, the FDCC, the AIS rule for boats over 50 ft, and how to clear in.
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Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2026: Know Before You Go
FLIBS 2026 runs Oct 28, Nov 1. Dates, hours, tickets, the show sites, parking and water taxis, plus a Fort Lauderdale broker's advice on seeing the boats that matter.
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FLIBS 2026 Visitor Guide: Where to Stay, Eat and Get Around in Fort Lauderdale
Coming to the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show? Hotels closest to the show, waterfront restaurants, water taxis, Brightline and the airport, and what to do between days on the docks.
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Why Americans Keep Choosing Life on the Water, and Why Florida Leads
Boating is a $230 billion American pastime, and Florida leads every measure of it. The latest numbers, why people keep choosing time on the water, and how to find the boat that fits.
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Yacht Reviews
Top 5 Luxury Yachts Under $1.5 Million in Fort Lauderdale Right Now
Fort Lauderdale’s yacht market is perpetually active. Yachts come, yachts go, inventory shifts weekly. But right now, if you’re hunting for a
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Yacht Reviews
2024 Tiara Sport 34 LX for Sale in Cape Coral — Premium Center Console Yacht
If you've been searching for a center console that blurs the line between sport fishing boat and luxury yacht, the 2024 Tiara Sport 34 LX currently available
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Yacht Reviews
Bella’s 2022 Refit: What Was Upgraded on This 82′ Sunseeker and Why It Matters
When a 17-year-old yacht receives a thoughtful, professional interior refit, it doesn’t just look newer — it feels newer, performs better, and commands
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Yacht Reviews
2020 Crownline E305 XS: Premium Day Boating with Twin Mercury Power & Joystick Docking
If you're in the market for a premium 30-foot bowrider that handles like a dream, entertains like a much larger boat, and won't break the bank to own, the
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Buying
What to Look for When Buying a Pre-Owned Sunseeker
Sunseeker yachts hold their value better than most production brands, and for good reason. They’re built solid, they perform reliably, and they age
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Yacht Reviews
2022 Cruisers Yachts 38 GLS South Beach Edition: Seakeeper, Beach Door & Triple Mercury Power
The Cruisers Yachts 38 GLS has quietly become one of the most talked-about boats in the 35-to-40-foot express cruiser segment — and this South Beach Edition
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