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New Boat Buyers Want Bigger Vessels and High-Tech Features, Dealers Say

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This Grady-White Freedom 285 is a 28-ft. dual console featuring the Yamaha Helm Master EX digital steering with full maneuverability. Grady-White Boats photo

This Grady-White Freedom 285 is a 28-ft. dual console featuring the Yamaha Helm Master EX digital steering with full maneuverability. Grady-White Boats photo

From Port of Eygpt, Seakeeper revolutionized the boating experience with its intelligent gyro stabilizer. For new builds, it is offered as optional equipment or as a standard feature on boats like this Grady-White Canyon 456. A boat can also be refit with a Seakeeper. Grady-White Boats Photo

From Port of Eygpt, Seakeeper revolutionized the boating experience with its intelligent gyro stabilizer. For new builds, it is offered as optional equipment or as a standard feature on boats like this Grady-White Canyon 456. A boat can also be refit with a Seakeeper. Grady-White Boats Photo

Julianne Mosher on Jun 28, 2025
Spending afternoons on the boat is the new getaway vacation, only easier, more accessible but just as fun. That’s what Tony Villareale, owner of Hampton Watercraft in Hampton Bays, said... more

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