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36 Hunter Vision 1993

Hobie Mirage Tandem Island

• Florida , United States

1972 Luders 36 by Cheoy Lee

Tartan 10 Snowballs Chance

• Connecticut

1975 Bristol 32 Sloop, Keel/CB by Ted Hood (Am’s Cup)

• Massachusetts

Used Yamaha 200 HP 4-Stroke Outboard Motor Engine

• United States

Used Yamaha 115 HP 4-Stroke Outboard Motor Engine

33ft Blue Water Sailboat

Freshwater Only – 1989 Hunter 33.5 Sloop-Rigged Cruiser, Shoal Wing Keel

F&C 44′ Ketch

Reeds Cub Scow – SOLD

Melges C Scow

470 sailboat and trailer

• Pennsylvania

1978 Hunter 30 Cheurbini

Sold – Shallow Draft Cat Ketch 24 Cruiser

1981 Pearson Flyer

Catalina 27 for sale

Hunter 44 DS perfect to live aboard!

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ArrowCat 320

Now on its third generation, the ArrowCat 320 has literally defined the high end cruising catamaran market! At the helm, you find the experience more refined, from the custom hardwood steering wheel to the full digital controls and instrumentation with Carbon fiber accents. Every ArrowCat features our signature luxurious interior cabin with creature comforts other boatbuilders have only dreamed of. The 320 ArrowCat is trailerable with a 10 ft. beam, so your cruising grounds expand exponentially. Winter in Florida, Summer up north and plan the trip of a lifetime around the Great Loop.

Specifications

Standard features, inside equipment.

• Electrical Bilge Pump
• Marine Head
• Air Conditioning
• Electric Head
• Refrigerator
• Battery Charger

Electronics

• Navigation Center
• Cockpit Speakers

Outside Equipment

• Cockpit Shower
• Cockpit Cushions
• Swimming Ladder

Electrical Equipment

• Shower Power Inlet
• Rich wood detailing with customer choice of Maple or African Mahogany wood accents
• Hull gel coat color White with silver 3D logo
• Raised settee port with plush lounge seating and integral storage compartments
• Galley layout to starboard, full berth forward, and quarter berth amidships port
• All-weather aluminum and glass enclosure with locking door between salon and aft deck
• Aluminum deck hatches: main berth, head and helm station
• Stowable companionway floor panels/boards
• Opening side windows
• Portlights fixed (4)
• Fridge / Freezer: Isotherm AC/DC
• One-piece acrylic galley countertop with molded sink and 4 wood finish drawers
• Bedside reading lights with light switches
• Foam mattress in both berths
• Automatic shower and sink with greywater pump and manual override
• Fully equipped head: electric toilet, hot/cold shower, sump pump, sink, mirror, shelves, and vanity
• Electric marine toilet, 14 gal. holding tank with Dockside pump out or overboard discharge with electronic waste level gauge
• Deck cleats (7), (2) bow, (2) stern, (2) midship, and deck cleat at the winch
• Deck hatches at the bow for ground tackle access
• Lewmar windlass anchor with chain rode, bow roller, and footswitches at bow
• 12v accessory outlet and dual USB charging station at the helm
• Master volt Lithium-Ion battery system with 5000-watt battery bank and onboard charging system with Combimaster 3000 watt inverter
• Electric hot water heater (6) gallons
• Galvanic isolator (30A)
• Shorepower 110VAC 30A Inlet, (4) 110v outlets: Galley top, head, 8-way breaker with shore/ship power interlock switch
• Fuel tanks 196 gal. , 2 x 98 gal. Marine certified tanks with independent fuel filters
• Heavy-duty 3-speed intermittent windshield wiper with Freshwater rinse
• Optimus EPS steering (Does NOT Include 360 joystick)
• Electric horn, ABYC certified
• Custom sliding helm chair with flip-up bolster and adjustable pedestal
• Interior lighting: Salon downlights (6), Head compartment downlight (1), Main berth lights, Quarter berth light, Walkway and cockpit floor lighting, Spotlight at Bow with dash mounted remote control
• Aft deck/exterior, Red / White AFT overhead
• Automatic bilge pumps (2) 1100 gph and (2) 750 gph
• Exterior lighting: cockpit floodlight (red/white), Cockpit courtesy lights (2), USCG approved Navigation lighting; (2) All around white streaming light and (1) anchor light
• Exterior handrails: bow, stern, and cabin top
• Interior handrails: Helm station (4), settee seat (1), Head (1)
• Fresh Water tanks: 2 x 22 gal = 44 gallons USA FDA certified
• Hot and Coldwater at galley sink, head sink, shower in head, and aft-deck shower
• Raw water wash down with outlet fitting in the aft deck
• Blackwater holding tank: 50L / 14 gal. with deck fitting for dockside discharge, self-draining no macerated required
• Folding dive ladder at swim platform (Not shown in pictures)
• Aft mezzanine seating with removable cushions and under-seat storage compartments

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Catamarans for sale in Florida. Browse new and used catamarans for sale in Saint Petersburg.

We are the largest catamaran dealers in the world and offer over 350 catamarans for sale from lagoon, sunreef, nautitech, gemini and more..

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The Catamaran company is the world's largest retailer of new and used catamarans in the world. This includes being the largest Dealer for Lagoon Catamarans, the world's largest manufacturer of catamarans. Lagoon has over 85 dealers in every major market and country in the world and The Catamaran company has been their # 1 dealer more times than any other dealer. In fact, over the last decade The Catamaran company has sold more new Lagoons than every other Lagoon dealer in the US combined! The Catamaran company is also the World # 1 dealer for Gemini Catamarans, the largest US manufacturer of catamarans with over 1,200 sailing throughout the world.

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I emigrated from the UK to Florida in 2011 and now live on the west coast barrier islands, where thankfully the sailing season is year round. I am married to Christina and we have 2 boys, 20 and 17, we all have a keen affection for the sea, the eldest is about to join the US Navy.

My goal is to make fellow sailors ecstatically happy, I want to ensure you obtain the boat that is truly the correct choice for your needs, whilst ensuring it is also priced correctly. Our company has a wealth of experience for you to draw on, so I know you are in very good hands.

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Gemini Catamarans is America's most successful sailing catamaran builder. combining passion and a collaborative approach with over 35 years of innovation in catamaran design, research and development, and yacht manufacturing, it is no wonder that over 1200 Gemini Catamarans models are currently cruising the world's oceans, seas and waterways.

Sailors have lauded the Gemini 105Mc and the Legacy 35 for her unique ability to get a wide range of sailors out on the water to experience the joy, performance and relaxation that only a well-crafted cruising catamaran can deliver. The Gemini "Freestyle" 37 Concept fulfills this original intention in entirely new and captivating ways. It's about so much more than checking off options and equipment - it's about dreaming up your ideal sailing catamaran and surpassing your dreams. All the reasons this boat has been an American tradition since 1981.

As one of the world's largest catamaran dealers, The Catamaran company brings a wealth of knowledge, marketing prowess, and skilled sales and logistical professionals to promote and support the sale of the Gemini Catamaran to one of the largest sailboat markets in the United States.

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Lagoon is a world leader in sailing catamaran cruisers. Lagoon has been building luxury catamarans since 1984 and has kept developing its offer to satisfy all your expectations with a range of boats including a full line of sailing catamarans as well a new line of motor yachts.

The first generation of catamarans was launched from 1987 to 1996 with the Lagoons 55, 47, 57 and 67: all ocean cruising private yachts. However, the Lagoons 37 and 42 were more suited to the charter market. The production was limited, but it established some strong guidelines by which the brand could be recognized from the outset: the high quality of design and construction with better than average performance.

These are still Lagoon's fundamental values.

1996 saw the launch of a new generation of Lagoons that took over the market immediately with the use of the following basic principles: maximum protection in the sun, maximum use of space available (hence the vertical cabin windows, now a Lagoon trademark), more comfort and paying careful attention to the trends set by the private customers.

Since 2003, Lagoon is the world dealer in cruising catamarans due to its innovative range and supportive distribution network. Today, Lagoon can boast to having 75 passionate catamaran specialists distributors all over the world. Lagoon Catamarans are enjoyed all across the globe by private owners and charter fleet operators.

Since 2010, when VPLP's Oracle won the America's Cup, Nauta Design (another great name in naval architecture) has been working with Lagoon to design the interiors of new models.

As a Lagoon Catamaran dealer, The Catamaran company can provide you with the support and expertise to help you select your perfect yacht. Select a model to see more information and contact us today for more information.

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No one can build catamarans better than the French. That's why the NAUTITECH Line is build close to the Atlantic in Rochefort. But the interior know-how for the catamarans is still kept in Germany. All interior parts are built by the experienced professionals in the world-known carpenter's shop in Giebelstadt, Germany. All parts find together in Rochefort and the result: a perfect symbiosis for a perfect catamaran.

Speed and comfort are the essential attributes that apply to catamaran sailing. The high sailing performance that results from weight and displacement is supplemented by a considerable gain in living space for the crew, as well as significantly improved stability, smoothness and ease of handling. Travel time is reduced as distance is increased, and you can enjoy your stay on board in the most relaxed and comfortable way.

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2015 Bass Cat Eyra

Ocala, Florida

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2020 Bass Cat Sabre Bass Boat

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2024 Pantera II 200HP Mercury Pro XS

2015 BassCat Eyra

Lake Placid, Florida

Make BassCat

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2015 BassCat Eyra Low hour 2015 20' BassCat Eyra  powered by a Mercury 250 Pro XS with only 128 hrs of useage. Engine covered by Merc Platinum extended warranty until 2020!! Boat has two 26 gal fuel tanks, 4 blade Bravo Prop, Motorguide 36 volt,Lowrance units.12" in the dash and a 9" in the bow. Livewell will pump in pump out recirculate and aerator. Livewell have the timer option of three and five minutes.Trailer has led back up lights. Led lights also in hatches. Extras on boat Merc Smart Craft gauge 2 8' power poles blades with C monster bluetooth Third Seat Trailer able cover along with blade covers TH marine Jackplate with blinker controls Power Pole foot switches in bow Spotlight Scan Transducer mounted to trolling motor

2017 Bass Cat Boats Cougar Advantage

Palm Bay, Florida

Make Bass Cat Boats

Model Cougar Advantage

2017 Bass Cat Boats Cougar Advantage Loaded and ready for the tournament trail. This boat comes standard with: Mercury Pro XS 250 w/ 26" Fury prop Humming Bird Onyx 8 SI front and rear,  Motor Guide 105# thrust X5 Twin 8' Power Pole Blades Hot Foot Ton's of storage and more. Best value on the market for a brand new boat at: $57,995

2012 Bass Cat Boats Margay

Orlando, Florida

Model Margay

2012 Bass Cat Boats Margay BassCat Margay in excellent condition throught out with 67Hrs. Fully loaded with Mercury 150 ProXS, dual Humminbirds, Motorguide 24V trolling motor, butt seats and swivel seats and much more. Factory BassCat trailer with alloys. Runs excellent and just serviced. Always garaged and ethanol free fuel used. Don't use it is the only reason I'm selling it. Price is firm!!! Title in hand. You won't be disappointed!! $18500- Oviedo, FL (Orlando)

2015 BassCat Bass Cat Boats Performance Bass Boat Puma Advantage Eli

Lake City, Florida

Model Bass Cat Boats Performance Bass Boat Puma Advantage Eli

2015 BassCat Bass Cat Boats Performance Bass Boat Puma Advantage Eli Specifications:Length : 20'4"/6.20 mHours: 0Description:Hull Material: FiberglassType: High PerformanceHours: Contact DealerStock #: 2015BassCatPumaEngine:Yamaha Marine Engines VF250LAHorse Power: 250Fuel Type: GasolineEngine Type: Outboard 4 Stroke

2017 BassCat Cougar Advantage

2017 BassCat Cougar Advantage Loaded and ready for the tournament trail. This boat comes standard with: Mercury Pro XS 250 w/ 26" Fury propHumming Bird Onyx 8 SI front and rear, Motor Guide 105# thrust X5Twin 8' Power Pole BladesHot FootTon's of storage and more. Best value on the market for a brand new boat at:$57,995

2017 BassCat Phelix

Model Phelix

2017 BassCat Phelix BassCat Phelix is perfect for those desiring a fiberglass boat which is very affordable. Full warranty lets you worry about fishing and not your boat.

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2015 BassCat Eyra 2015 20' BASSCAT EYRA BASS BOAT FOR SALE IN ORLANDO / CENTRAL FLORIDA / ST. CLOUD, FL. This 2015 BassCat Eyra comes powered with a Mercury 250 PROSX ONLY 49 hours. LOADED with Lowrance 12 Touch, Structure Scan , Navionics Chip, Lowrance 9 Touch, Motor Guide 109 36 volt trolling Motor, 4 bank battery charger, Aluminum Rim on the trailer and boat cover. WARRANTY ON THE MERC 2/12/2018

2016 Bass Cat Caracal

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2016 Bass Cat Caracal Powered by a Yamaha Show 225HP VMax 4 Stroke and resting on a Bass Cat trailer. This boat is decked out and tournament ready! Options include Garmin EchoMap 73SV, dual Humminbird 718 Sonar GPS, 10' Power Pole Blade, MinnKota Fortrex 112# trolling motor, Hot Foot control, Dual Stalk control, Slidemaster jack plate, SS prop, Aqualon boat cover, lighted live wells, dual rod lockers, multiple carpeted dry storage, built in cooler, day box, SS Perko locking latches, security system, lighted boxes and more! The trailer is custom fit for this boat. Includes LED lights, dual axle w/brakes, fiberglass fenders, fiberglass step, LED back up light, 15" Rouge Wheels, spare tire, and swing away tongue. Motor has low hours, is turn key, and still under transferable warranty through July of 2021! This boat is ready for the lake today!

2015 Bass Cat EYRA

2015 Bass Cat EYRA Almost new Bass Cat powered by a Mercury 250 Pro XS, resting on a Bass Cat trailer. Options include Lowrance HD 12, Lowrance HDS 9, MotorGuide TR109LFB foot controlled trolling motor, dual 8' Blades, Hot Foot, hydraulic jack plate, dual stalk Pro Trim, Smart Craft gauges, multiple carpeted dry storage compartments,  large wet storage compartments, rod locker, insolated cooler, dual custom captain chairs, swivel seat, pedestal seat, and much more. The hull and console are fiberglass compression manufactured and has a life time transferable limited warranty. The trailer is custom fit from Bass Cat. It has dual torsion axles, disk braking system, swing away tongue, led lights and dual back up lights. The motor is a 250 OptiMax with low hours and a 4 blade SS Prop. Boat is turn key and super clean!

2016 Bass Cat Margay

2016 Bass Cat Margay Brand new Bass Cat powered by a Yamaha 150 HPDI, resting on a Bass Cat trailer. Options include Humminbird 899ci SI, Humminbird 718 GPS, MotorGuide TR75FB trolling motor, Hot Foot, multiple carpeted dry storage compartments, rod locker, insolated cooler, dual custom captain chairs, swivel seat, pedestal seat, and much more. The hull and console are fiberglass compression manufactured and has a life time limited warranty. The trailer is custom fit from Bass Cat. It has disk braking system, swing away tongue, and Bass Cat's new upgraded Pillow Block bunk! The motor is a 150 HPDI 2 stroke Yamaha. Tons of power and torque with its high pressure direct injection system. This boat is the most professional and most affordable Bass Cat on the water.

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Woman insists roommate get rid of 6 cats, so he shoots her 10 times, Florida cops say

The age-old debate over how many indoor cats is too many nearly got a Florida woman killed, when she told her new roommate his growing herd was more than she could handle.

Rather than put the six cats outside, 59-year-old Glenn White shot the woman 10 times, then slapped the phone out of her hand when she tried to call 911, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.

She ended up in a hospital and he ended up in jail.

Investigators say the unusual dispute happened late Friday, March 8, at a home in Fort Myers, about a 125-mile drive south from Tampa.

“White was evicted from his home (March 4) and the victim allowed White to stay at her residence. White moved in with his 3 cats and every day White has been bringing a cat home with a total of six cats,” the sheriff’s office reported in an affidavit.

“The victim and White have been arguing for the past couple of days about the cats and how the victim would like the cats to live outside the house instead of inside the house. On (March 8), the victim got tired of having all the cats inside the residence and told White she was going to place them outside in the lanai.”

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Palm Beach International Boat Show returns to West Palm Beach waterfront

The Palm Beach International Boat Show returns this week with more nearly 1,000 vessels on display, including super yachts from around the world.

Tickets are on sale now for the show that runs March 21-24 along the West Palm Beach waterfront.

The show, which started in 1982, has grown to a major economic engine for the community, with last year's impact estimated at $1.05 billion statewide — nearly as much as the $1.3 billion Miami International Boat Show, said Alyssa Freeman, executive director of the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County, which owns the boat show.

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"Palm Beach is really not that far behind Miami, and Miami is the biggest in the world," Freeman said. "That was really exciting."

This year's boat show features an expanded Super Yacht Show at Palm Harbor Marina, showcasing yachts that typically stretch longer than 80 feet and have a variety of luxurious amenities that include hot tubs, crew quarters, dance floors and sun decks.

"We have more super yachts there than we ever have before, and they're even bigger," Freeman said, noting that at 236 feet, the vessel Casino Royale takes the title of largest yacht at this year's show. The title of "most expensive yacht" goes to Come Together, a 196-foot vessel priced at $59.95 million.

"Everybody, when they think about super yachts, they think about Monaco and Miami, but Palm Beach is a real player in these boat shows and the yachting world," Freeman said.

Exhibitors continue to be drawn to the Palm Beach International Boat Show by the opportunity for high sales year after year when compared with other South Florida boat shows, she said.

"I've heard from several of them, this is their favorite show to attend," Freeman said, "And that's why, because their sales are higher at Palm Beach."

The show continues to make headway in improving its sustainability efforts, she said. After reducing single-use plastics, a major change this year is the addition of water bottle refilling stations throughout the show, Freeman said.

"I think that's exciting because everybody's talking about sustainability and how we can be more sustainable," she said. "Every year, we take little steps to be more sustainable."

Freeman said she is excited for this year's AquaZone presented by Nautical Ventures. The attraction showcases some of the "yacht toys" that are new or popular on the market.

"It's so cool, because there are people actually in the water demoing yacht toys, and it's usually the latest and greatest," she said. "There's always something new every year that we've never seen before."

The Palm Beach International Boat Show also features a range of seminars, demonstrations and discussions throughout the weekend, including mental health in yachting, tips to boat to the Bahamas, safe boating to protect sea turtles and how to address active threats and piracy.

Freeman, who has children, said she loves the Kids Fishing Clinics scheduled for noon and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday with captain Don Dingman.

"Captain Don has been doing this for years, and he does a fantastic job," Freeman said. "The kids actually get to go home with a free rod and reel once the clinic is over."

The association produces the Palm Beach International Boat Show with Informa Markets' U.S. Boat Shows division.

"As we gear up for the 2024 Palm Beach International Boat Show, we are excited for our return to Downtown West Palm Beach to celebrate the rich history of this esteemed event," Andrew Doole, president of U.S. Boat Shows at Informa Markets, said in a news release. "Each year, we’re grateful for the warm welcome and support from the community, which truly makes this event a highlight on the calendar for both residents and visitors alike."

Informa also produces the Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary art show happening March 21-24, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. A Windward VIP ticket to the boat show includes admission to the art show as well.

In addition to serving as a cornerstone festival of spring in West Palm Beach, the boat show launched the Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back program to provide hundreds of thousands of dollars in contributions to local nonprofits, Freeman said.

The grant program had a soft launch last year and formalized the boat show's four-decade practice of giving back to the community, Freeman said.

"We're really excited about it," said Freeman, who added that the boat show team is working with the Community Foundation to manage the grant program, which they hope to grow. "That's something that's a super high priority for us."

Money raised through a portion of the boat show's ticket sales, optional add-ons and some related activities goes toward the fund.

The boat show in February announced that the first round of grants totaling $500,000 would go to 25 nonprofits that have marine-related programs or projects, including Florida Fishing Academy, Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Florida Atlantic University, Inlet Grove High School, Palm Beach State College, Sea Turtle Adventures and Friends of Manatee Lagoon.

"We're hoping one day we'll be able to say that it's a million dollars," she said. "So fingers crossed. It relies on the success of the boat show and the support of the community. With that, we will continue to grow."

What: Palm Beach International Boat Show.

When: Noon to 7 p.m. March 21, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 22 and 23, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 24.

Where: West Palm Beach waterfront.

Cost: General admission is free for ages 6 and younger with purchase of an adult ticket, $17 for a one-day ticket for ages 6-15, $33 for a one-day ticket for ages 16 and older, and $60 for a two-day adult ticket. VIP experiences start at $390 for a Windward single-day ticket.

Information: pbboatshow.com

Kristina Webb is a reporter for Palm Beach Daily News, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach her at  [email protected] .  Subscribe today  to support our journalism.