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Soundings • DECEMBER 2023 VOL. LXI, NO. 4

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Five Bareboat Charters for Seasoned Skippers • YOU’VE DONE THE BEAUTIFUL BVI. IF YOUR SKILLS AT THE HELM ARE BETTER HONED, THESE LOCALES OFFER AN EVEN MORE EXHILARATING RIDE

Going New Places • A NEW ADVENTURE BOAT LINE FROM BRUNSWICK IS DESIGNED FOR YOUNG FAMILIES

A Charged Debut • C.W. HOOD DEBUTS FIRST ELECTRIC MODEL

Back to the Books • AFTER A SUMMER OF UNSAFE BOATING PRACTICES, A WINTER OF SAFETY TRAINING WOULD BE WELCOMED

Vicem 37 Tuna Master CC • THE TURKISH BUILDER MASTERS THE ART OF THE BIG OUTBOARD-POWERED FIBERGLASS CENTER CONSOLE

Cherubini 44

The Dream Team • Pursuit owners gain confidence to cruise farther as part of a rendezvous crossing the Gulf Stream to the Bahamas

MAGNIFICENT MALLORCA • Discovering the sun-saturated shores of Spain’s eco heaven aboard a chartered Beneteau Oceanis 46.1

REMADE CLASSIC • A replica of a historic Oyster Bay shellfish dredge comes to life with the elbow grease of dedicated volunteers

Holiday Gear Guide • Here are 21 gift ideas for that person in your life who can never get enough new, cool stuff for the boat

Witbeck’s World

The Great Crate Race