60' Hatteras Convertable- "Shann" 
Posted by: jetclubyachts
Description: Beautiful and Professionally Decorated Sportfisher that is extremely well equipped and ready to work! A Professional Crew of Three have operated and maintained this craft for its one owner since new. The engines have extended warranty coverage until 6000 hours. Three staterooms, two with private heads and showers, accommodate four to six persons in luxurious style. State of the art electronics simplify the trip offshore or around the world. ?SHANN? is based in Charleston, SC and is immediately available. Specifications of ?SHANN?: : Builder: Hatteras Yachts Year of Make: 2003 Model: 60? Convertible LOA: 60 Feet Engines: Dual Caterpillar 3412E 1450 H.P. Each Hours: 3100 Each Engine Total Time Cruise Speed: 28 Knots Max Speed: 34 Knots Fuel: 1747 Gallons Water: 200 Gallons Holding: 100 Gallons Generators: Dual Onan 20KW Contact: Rick Crout at 803-603-1142 for details of this offering.
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2006 30' GRADY WHITE 300 MARLIN 
Posted by: AnthonyGGBS
Description: VESSEL WALK-THROUGH: Check out his high quality, late model 2006 Grady White 300 Marlin! She features one hundred percent hand laid fiberglass on the hull and deck. BLUE SIDE UP has been outfitted with almost every option Grady White has to offer. From the SS (stainless steel) supported hard top to the beautiful teak and holly sole (cabin floor) with Corian galley counter tops, shes beautiful as well as functional. She will keep the weather off of you with the ivory full canvas. Dual windshield wipers with washer will assist in bad weather. Down below the A/C with reverse cycle heat will keep you comfortable on those overnight adventures. Operating this boat with twin motors makes piloting her very easy! Also the Bow Thruster will come in very handy in a stiff wind or cramped marina docking situation. The owner spared no expense on her as she fitted with a Diesel Generator, built in Tappin microwave, dual voltage refrigerator, built in LCD TV with DVD player and top of the line Stereo System with Helm Remote Control. Please accept our invitation to enjoy the vessel walk through below but to really appreciated her current condition, call today for a personal walk-through! SALON: Moving through the smoked color hatch and louvered cabin doors down three non-slip steps on the port side of the helm station upon entering the Salon the first thing you'll notice is the wonderful Corian counter top and teak/holly flooring. Looking to port as you enter the cabin is the Kenwood AM/FM/CD/Sirrus stereo system mounted into the bulkhead. Below that and slightly forward is the built in Tappin microwave oven leading to the Corian galley counter top. Lifting the removable counter top (which serves as a cutting board) is an Kenyon electric single burner stove followed by the SS sink with hot and cold pressure water. There is storage both above, below and in back of the counter top with a screened window to catch the view. Under the Stove is an Isotherm Refrigerator. Forward of the Galley area is a cloth lined Vee-berth with retractable teak table on a SS stand. Bulkhead includes 110v outlets for appliances. Rod holders are mounted on the port side ceiling. Overhead of the table is a hatch with built in sliding sunshade and screen. Just in back of the Vee-berths on either side are teak book racks to stow your gear. At the front of the Vee-berths is access to the anchor locker. Turning to starboard the flush mounted flat screen HD LCD 15" AQUOS stereo TV by Sharp which pivots to provide convenient viewing from any angle. Ample storage is located under the Vee-berths. Directly below the TV is a flush mounted Toshiba CD/DVD stereo player. Both are equipped with remote controls. To the aft of salon is the bulkhead enclosed power panel for dockside 110v, 12v and 110v generator control panel enclosed by a door. MID CABIN: Located aft of the Salon is a Mid-Cabin with a twin berth that runs the width of the boat. There is a rear screened in tinted window and lamp. This "step down to" area sleeps two adults. HEAD and SHOWER AREA: HEAD and SHOWER AREA: The enclosed head is located to starboard of the cabin. The head features a SS sink and wall mounted adjustable shower - both of which have hot and cold pressure water. The head is a Vacu-flush marine head with 10 gallon holding tank. Lighting is via a bulkhead mounted lamp. Ample storage is below the counter and under the screened window with curtains and includes 110V outlets. A large mirror is located on the inside of the Head door. Freshwater tank-level indicator is located on the bulkhead aft. ELECTRONICS: Raymarine E-80 multifunction display color chart plotter with depth sounder/fishfinder (chip for the area included); Raymarine RAY215 w/DSC VHF; Standard instrumentation for Yahama engines, Yamaha fuel management module and display; Handheld Garmin GPS, Handheld Uniden VHF, 1.5 Million candlepower spotlight; Dash mounted remote for Kenwood sound system. ENGINES: Twin 2006 YAMAHA 250HP OB's with SS props, power trim/tilt. 47 Hours on each. Full instrumentation at the helm. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Fisher Panda Diesel 4.1kw Generator with 12 gal of fuel, 5 Batteries with trays, 110v/12v shore power and cables. Electronics panel with Circuit Breakers/Generator control and status display; Galvonic Isolator; Battery charging system. HULL and DECK: Hard Top; Clears in front and sides from Hard Top (clears have zippers); to windshield and full sides and back; Vent windows on Port and Starboard; Inside top of Hard Top has zippered storage for life vests; Two forward overhead hard lockable enclosures; Vertically and Horizontally adjustable deluxe helm and companion chairs; Adjustable footrests for both; Ivory Curtains with clears enclosed all around; Passenger seating port side facing aft with pad, under is a 32 gallon Livewell - insulated raw water with light (1100gph pump); Rigging station behind helm chair w/freshwater sink, insulated bait box w/overboard drain and lockable drawers; padded seating on top facing aft; Numerous lockable drawers under all seating; Rod holders and two additional fresh water rinse stations (one port to rear, one enclosed starboard near engines; Lewmar 600 series Windlass Anchor System; 316 SS Bow Rails, Bow Pulpit with roller; Delta QuickSet Anchor; Fold away aft bench seat facing forward; Self Bailing cockpit with 4 drains; Nonskid walk-around and liner; 2 automatic bilge pumps (total 2950gph) with manual override; Cockpit toe rails; Companion grab rail; All SS through-hull fittings; Cockpit bolsters; Cockpit LED lighting under gunwales; 12v accessory outlet; Integrated outboard mounting system with swim platform and ladder; international lighting, 4" Richie compass; Cockpit is fighting chair reinforced; Hydraulic Bennett Trim Tabs with LED indicators; 2 spreader lights; 4 rod holders on hardtop tubing; and Transom Door. ADDITIONAL BROKER'S REMARKS: BLUE SIDE UP is a must see for anyone looking for a "like new boat" without the like new price. Call today to view this 2006 GRADY WHITE 300 Marlin in person. EXCLUSION COMMENTS: Owners personal belongings. LOCATION: Marco Island, Florida. Contact: Anthony Mandala at 239-333-5642.
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My First Boat
I am interested in getting a boat and having it near the Ft. Myers area. I would like this boat to be able to make it to Key West and be able to handle some seas. It doesn't have to be super fast just economical. I guess I am wondering what type of boat should I get such as a trauller or a sport fisherman and how many feet is the best. Should it be gas or a diesel. Please keep in mind that this is a first boat it doesn't have to be in absolute pristine condition. I am pretty handy and can upgrade interior, electronics, and powerplant. I am what you like to call a "weekend warrior" in fact I prefer it. I am looking to spend around 20,000 to 40,000 maybe more it depends. So an older boat is probably what I am looking for but it has to have a good hull. If anyone knows anything that would help me out I would appreciate it.
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Brunswick announces start of 200 and 300 hp Verado Mercury Marine engine production
Mercury Marine has begun production on two new models, a in-line four ylinder 200 hp and an in-line six cylinder 300 hp, o its fuel-efficient, powerful and revolutionary Verado outboard line. The engines were introduced at the 2007 Miami International Boat Show, n February, and production began in June. The four-cylinder 200 hp Verado is the lightest 200 hp four-stroke outboard in the world. A perfect combination of weight and power makes this outboard spectacular for targeted applications, including freshwater aluminum boats, saltwater coastal bay and flats boats, and dual-engine offshore boats.
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1994 33' Carver Mariner Cabin Crusier with Fly Bridge 
Posted by: robert.danno
Description: Excellent condition: 1994 CARVER MARINER 330, 35'5" LOA, Flybridge Cabin Cruiser, twin Crusader 350CID XL gas engines, 400 hours, v-drive, all new professional interior remodel with new curtains, upholstery and carpet, new Kohler 6.4kw gen, new Marine Air AC/heat, large 7.0 cf Norcold fridge / freezer, bridge enclosure, two anchors, depth finder, chart plotter / sounder, VHF, compass, 3 burner elec. stove, microwave, barbeque, foredeck sunpad, trim tabs, Sony AM/FM/C player w/6 speakers, new high definition flat screen TV/DVD combo, new mounted extra propellers, winterizing kit installed, like new Zodiac dingy with Johnson 2-stroke motor, mounted with Davis davit system, and much more. All safety equipment and maintenance equipment will convey with vessel. The Carver Mariner 330 offers plush boating accommodations. It has a spacious bridge with enough seating for the entire family. The flybridge is accessible from the main cabin or the cockpit. The 330's salon has party-size space with seating for eight, including a convertible dinette that adds extra sleeping room. The single level floor plan includes an owner's stateroom with large double berth and private entrance to the roomy size head compartment with separate shower. This vessel has a great maintenance and ownership history, with a local marine mechanic available for in-water survey, inspection, maintenance history and operational briefing. The vessel is documented, inspected, dependable and ready-to-go. Call 304 579-7777 or 304 876-8744 for more information; or visit http://www.ablboats.com/details.asp?ListingID=80179. to see listing @ American Boat Listing (www.ablboats.com).
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