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Boating May 2008 Eric Colby |
Marquis 50 Sport Coupe Marquis Yachts' new 50 Sport Coupe delivers comfort in a slickly styled package, but it also has triple Volvo Penta IPS 600s that push it to a speed of 42.8 mph.  |
Boating May 2008 Kevin Falvey |
Tiara 5800 Sovran Dignitary tour. All the proper social graces.  |
Boating May 2008 Kevin Falvey |
Ocean Yachts 37 Billfish Retro-tastic! More today than yesterday.  |
Boating May 2008 Frank Sargeant |
Triton 301XD Express The 301XD Express is loaded with fishboxes, tackle stowage, and a standard fiberglass half-tower.  |
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Trailering Guide Follow these links for information on all aspects of trailers and trailering.  |
Boating World Graham Garrison |
A Cut Above With functionality, style, and performance to boot, these new 2008 watersports boats mold the waves to their will.  |
Boating World Ryan McNally |
I Seek Power Get ready for the ride of your life. With this year's crop of power-packed watercraft, the thrill of personal watercraft has never been greater.  |
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Gear Locker New Products: Neoprene watersports vests... fuel theft protector... remote controlled fish-catching boats...LED lamps... Water purifiers... Trailer cords... Deck shoes... Power cut compound... Propylene Glycol Antifreeze and Engine Coolant...  |
Boating World David S. Yetman |
Hands-On: Safe And Sound With a few quick and easy do-it-yourself projects, you can make your boat a safer place for you and your crew.  |
Boating World Lee Wangstad |
Classic Boat: Sudden Impact A boater takes a sad but fixable 1957 Lone Star Meteor, and using modern technology, makes it into a better boat than it ever was.  |
Bass & Walleye Boats May 2, 2008 Dan Armitage |
Tundra Tough: Tracker Tundra Boat Test The twin-console Tundra 21 WT is built to tackle the rough, cold waters of walleye country, where anglers appreciate a deep-V hull with a little freeboard and a walk-through, wrap-around windshield to duck behind when conditions dictate.  |
Bass & Walleye Boats April 8, 2008 Bill Grannis |
Cool Tools: ESI Voltage Adapter Testing and troubleshooting capacitor discharge ignition systems ranks right up there with root canals and prostrate exams. The ESI Voltage Adapter makes the task a little easier.  |
Bass & Walleye Boats May 2, 2008 John Tiger, Jr. |
A Living Legend: Legend Alpha 211 Boat Test Legend's new Alpha 211 has everything that pro anglers - and wannabees - look for in a boat.  |
Bass & Walleye Boats May 2, 2008 Dan Armitage |
Underwater Eyes Let's take a look at some radical new electronics that allow fishermen a better underwater view of the fish below.  |
Bass & Walleye Boats May 2, 2008 Allan Tarvid |
Electronics Test: Minn Kota Battery Power Center Minn Kota's Battery Power Center comes as a rugged plastic battery box with internal wiring, external plug receptacles and threaded post and wing nut connectors for trolling motor cables.  |
Sea May 1, 2008 Pat Rains |
Southern Exposure Puerto Angel and the bays of Huatulco are the best spring cruising grounds in Mexico.  |
Sea May 1, 2008 Lund & van Toor |
Astoria, Oregon Astoria has grown from its 1800s roots as a fur-trading, salmon-fishing and timber-rich community, to what may well be the next great Northwest destination for tourists and boaters alike.  |
Go Boating May 2008 |
Hurricane SunDeck 2600 I/O The 2600 I/O features a sporty, new design with a new helm, new colors, new graphics, new upholstery, bolster seats, stainless steel accents throughout and an integrated swim platform.  |
Go Boating May 2008 |
Gekko Revo 6.7 Gekko's Revo 6.7 not only has all the bells and whistles of a wakeboard crossover boat, it acts like one.  |
Go Boating May 2008 |
Palm Beach Echelon 260 SE The Echelon 260 SE is a mix of performance and luxury.  |
Go Boating May 2008 |
Bayliner 300 The new Bayliner 300 is a feature-rich overnighter with sleeping accommodations for your family of six.  |
Go Boating May 2008 |
Chaparral Sunesta 284 Wide Tech Chaparral's Sunesta 284 Wide Tech is a perfect fit for the Georgia builder, filling a niche between its Sportboat, Sportdeck and Signature Cruiser lines.  |
Go Boating May 2008 |
In Hot Water The B3 Nautical Boiler Series is the latest line of high-quality water heaters built to withstand even harsh saltwater environments.  |
Go Boating May 2008 |
On The Spot Enjoy the high light output of a halogen lamp without draining battery power with Hella marine's new LED spot lamps.  |
Go Boating May 2008 |
Get-Along For Your Hitch Beckson Marine Hitch-Safe trailer hitch and ball safety covers will protect legs and clothes from getting scratched.  |
Go Boating May 2008 |
Made in the Shade Stay cool in the shade with Taylor Made's latest easy-to-install canvas products that fit right onto the bows of many pontoon.  |
Go Boating May 2008 |
Lost and Found Have a sense of safety and security with the ResQFix GPS Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) device.  |
Go Boating May 2008 |
Endless Water Supply Never worry again about rationing drinking water on a boating trip with the SK Watermakers BF Series on board.  |
Sea May 2008 Tom Serio |
McKinna 69 Pilothouse Form meets function in this versatile and agile yacht.  |
Sea May 2008 Matt Gurnsey |
Selene 48 The Selene 48 is a midsize cruiser with big appeal.  |
Sea May 2008 |
Fold N' Go Revere introduces the lightest, most compact life raft on the market.  |
Sea May 2008 |
Back on the Chain Gang Never worry about the anchor chain knotting up again with the Lofrans Easy Chain System.  |
Sea May 2008 |
A Touch of Class Light up your dock with award-winning Touchstone H2 LED Accent Lighting that is both sleek and extremely energy efficient.  |
Sea May 2008 |
Armor Against Water Protect your Bimini, seat covers, T-tops and other vulnerable materials from rain and UV rays with a simple spray-on waterproofing solution from Star Brite Waterproofing.  |
Sea May 2008 |
The Ultimate Console Display Turn your Raymarine E120 display into a real-time engine and fuel management system with Smart Check Engine Management Software.  |
Sea May 2008 |
Can You Hear Me Now? Boost your cell phone signal up to 50 miles with the latest amplifier for cell phones and air cards, the Digital Antenna Powermax DA-4000 Cellular Booster.  |
Boating World Ryan McNally |
Floating Safely National Safety Boating Week, a Congressionally-chartered event that occurs May 17-23 this year, focuses on life jacket wear, boater education, avoidance of Boating Under the Influence, regular Vessel Safety Checks, and other safety-related issues.  |
Boating World Alan Jones |
Day & Night With Cobalt's new 303 Day Cruiser, you can entertain your friends all day, then drop them off at the dock before heading out to your own private anchorage.  |
Boating World Edwin Childs |
Fun Machines Experience the thrill of multi-rider watersports with these 17 crazy new water toys.  |
Boating World David G. Brown |
Boat Craft Q&A: Shock Waave How can I prepare my sterndrive boat for the change from fresh water to salt water?... How can I strengthen my old deck hatch?... Why is my outboard motor overheating?...  |
Boating World Edwin Childs |
Dockside: Shreddin' Wake Tear up your boat's wake with this fresh selection of watersports equipment.  |
Boating World Randy Scott |
Smart Boater: Playing By The Rules Putting these 15 safety tips into action will keep your boating adventures safe and fun.  |
Boating World Alan Jones |
Fast And Fashionable Regal's newest flagship of the FasDeck line takes a practical design to finishing school, and the results are looking good.  |
Boating World Michael Verdon |
Thrill Seeker If you like wave action mixed with some family entertainment, Baja's new 335 Performance should be right up your alley.  |
Boating World Michael Verdon |
Steady As It Goes On a day spent reminiscing about childhood memories on the lake, Aqua Patio's 220 RE3 is just the boat to tour around in.  |
Boating April 2008 Kevin Falvey |
Intrepid 430 Sport Yacht The 430 Sport Yacht takes full advantage of having motors outside the boat with its master cabin, large head, and massive stowage and service access.  |
Boating April 2008 Kevin Falvey |
Ocean Yachts 58 Super Sport If you value interior accommodations and tournament fishability, book a test ride on Ocean Yachts' 58 Super Sport.  |
Boating April 2008 Daniel W. Long |
1,000 Miles in a Jet Adventures and misadventures during a cruise up the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in a Yamaha SX230 High Output.  |
Boating April 2008 |
Riviera 45 Flybridge Since building its new plant in Aussie-land, Riviera has managed to produce one vastly improved model after another, and the new 45 Flybridge continues this unbroken chain of progression.  |
Boating April 2008 Charles Plueddeman |
Regal FasDeck 2220 To create the FasDeck 2220, Regal stretched its 20' FasTrac runabout hull by 2', broadened the chines, and dropped on a new deck with creases as sharp as an Italian suit.  |
Boating April 2008 Pete McDonald |
Rinker Captiva 248 DB If one word can be associated with Rinker boats it's "value," which some people misconstrue to mean "cheap." Not so. In the case of the Captiva 248 DB, value means getting a lot of boat for your dollar.  |
Boating April 2008 Eric Colby |
Sea Ray 290 Amberjack For years, the Sea Ray Amberjack has faithfully served as the ultimate all-in-one, do-anything-and-everything pleasure boat. Now Sea Ray has improved on it by making it more comfortable.  |
Boating April 2008 Lenny Ruddow |
Sea Cat 227 Cuddy There are only a few cats in this size range that offer cabins. And like the ride, the cabin on the Sea Cat 227 Cuddy makes you think you're on a larger boat.  |
Boating April 2008 Lenny Rudow |
Century 2102 The Century 2102 Inshore is a bay boat that's efficient and fast, fishes hard, and handles tougher conditions than an average bay boat.  |
Boating World Alan Jones |
Gear And Clothing In Las Vegas A ten-day stint in Las Vegas to check out the latest and greatest in boating and fishing equipment can be fraught with peril, but if you do it right, the results can be rewarding.  |
Boating World Sarah Pelot |
Hang Time The new 212X is anything but your typical runabout -- Yamaha's first hardcore wakeboarding boat will have you catching "mad" air like a pro.  |
Boating World Graham Garrison |
The Deep End Those looking to frolic in the pelagic playground of the wild blue yonder should hook up with one of these 2008 offshore fishing rigs.  |
Boating World Lee Wangstad |
Classic Boat: Back In Action When a 1960 Volksboat is brought back to life, one woman got to relive her fondest childhood memories.  |
Boating World Chris Caswell |
Hands-On: Let It Shine With these 20 steps, your boat will look like new again and be ready to hit the water for spring.  |
Boating World Clyde W. Ford |
Smart Boater: Going Green With these 10 easy and eco-friendly tips, boaters can help keep the environment healthy for future generations.  |
Boating World Alan Jones |
Family Time: Summer Schoolie If you've got adventurous young kids who want to join the offshore fishing action, then mahi-mahi will provide some real thrills for small-fry anglers.  |
Boating World Alan Jones |
Boat Tales: Swiss Navy Boat If you need a boat that can do everything - hang the cost - the Swiss have the answer to your prayers.  |
Boating World David G. Brown |
Boat Craft Q&A: Pulling Wires Want to replace your boat's old stereo with a brand-new one? There's an easy way to sort through all those colored wires.  |
Boating World Steve Noury |
Do It Yourself: Replacing Sacrificial Anodes If you're like many people who keep their boats in the water, you may be neglecting to periodically replace your sacrificial anodes. Replacing them is an inexpensive and easy project.  |
Boating World Randy Scott |
Tow Vehicle Test: Supersize It Toyota's Tundra CrewMax SR5 4x4 offers passengers more than enough room to get the good times rolling.  |
Boating World Randy Scott |
Cruising: Building A Better Berth If you want to create an at-home mood on board, try these easy-to-do improvements to transform a boring berth into a sailing sanctuary.  |
Boating World Randy Scott |
Large And In Charge Azure's behemoth 298 Bowrider may look intimidating, but once you get behind the wheel, it's smooth sailing.  |
Boating World Michael Verdon |
Eye Of The Tige The new RZ4 is an excellent family towboat that offers a solid design with some gee-whiz features you won't find on any other V-drive.  |
Boating World McNally & Pelot |
More Than A Memory There are plenty of amazing features on South Bay's custom 927 CPTR pontoon, but it's the story behind the boat that makes it special.  |
Bass & Walleye Boats April 8, 2008 John Tiger |
Boat Test: Alllison XB-21 BasSport Pro This is an incredible package with a Mercury 225 Sport XS on the transom.  |
Bass & Walleye Boats April 8, 2008 John Tiger |
Race Lessons, 5 Easy Ways to Boost Speed There is a multitude of small tricks to help a boat launch and accelerate through its midrange and on to top speed, all in the space of less than 1/4-mile. Let's look at some of these tricks.  |
Bass & Walleye Boats April 8, 2008 John Tiger |
Sport Master Gearcase Maintenance The gearcase is a critical component of the hull's propulsion assembly, and it deserves attention. Read on as we walk you through an inspection of one of the most popular high performance gearcases, Mercury Racing's Sport Master.  |
Sea April 1, 2008 |
Local Secrets: Stepping-Stones Too tired to make an overnight leg along Mexico's Gold Coast? Step ashore at these handy anchorages: Cabeza Negra, Caleta de Campos, Maruata and Papanoa.  |
Sea April 1, 2008 |
Shipshape Long Beach If you haven't been to Long Beach Marina in a while, you're really missing something special. The marina offers newly refurbished permanent and guest slips and a host of things to do and see.  |
Sea April 1, 2008 |
Bainbridge Island Eagle Harbor, home to several marinas, a large anchorage and the creative town of Winslow, rates high on our list of Puget Sound stops. Here's what you will find in Eagle Harbor, Winslow and greater Bainbridge Island.  |
Go Boating April 2008 |
New Generation - Ranger 2250 SS The 2250 SS can best be described as a deckboat built on a 22-foot tournament-proven bayboat hull. It's not like anything else we've seen from Ranger -- or anyone else, for that matter.  |
Go Boating April 2008 |
Speedy Trial - Baja 247 Islander Baja took the flashy look and high performance of its Outlaw series, added a few deck- and sportboat amenities, and voila, the Islander series was born.  |
Go Boating April 2008 |
`V' for Versatility - NauticStar 232 DC I/O NauticStar is a leader in the bay boat and sport deckboat market, and the new 232 DC is an example of the versatile, feature-laden boats it's turning out for today's young, active boaters.  |
Go Boating April 2008 |
Tower and Power - Sea Ray 210 Select Fission Sea Ray refers to its new 210 Select Fission as a "no-compromise watersports machine," and after testing the 350 hp wakeboarding boat recently, we'd be hard-pressed to argue.  |
Go Boating April 2008 |
A Step Up - Regal 2220 FasDeck With seating for up to 12 people, Regal's new 22-foot deckboat combines sportiness with spaciousness, and buyers can customize the boat to fit their lifestyle.  |
Go Boating April 2008 |
Smooth Operator Add style and functionality with the super-sleek Teleflex CH7800 Osprey twin-engine top-mount control.  |
Go Boating April 2008 |
Pulling Your Chain Anchor safely without leaving the helm. The Maxwell Marine AA560 Panel-Mount Electronic Windlass Controller allows you to deploy and retrieve your anchor with a simple touch of a button.  |
Go Boating April 2008 |
Tow The Line The SportStuff Bandwagon offers up an exhilarating ride for up to four passengers.  |
Go Boating April 2008 |
Fashionable Flotation Lose the extra bulk of a traditional personal flotation device without compromising safety with this compressor vest from Gill Marine.  |
Go Boating April 2008 |
Flush Mount Blast salt and other harmful corroding materials out of your engine with a state-of-the-art permanently mounted flushing system from SuperFlush Systems.  |
Go Boating April 2008 |
Floating Focals FishGillz sunglasses are a stylish pair of sunglasses that float.  |
Go Boating April 2008 Reg Delwiche |
Charge It! For safety and reserve power, a charging system for a kicker is a valuable addition that can be installed by most boaters.  |
Sea April 2008 |
Hampton 580 Pilothouse A smooth-riding cruiser with a quiet attitude and all the spaciousness of a much larger vessel.  |
Sea April 2008 |
Hatteras 72 Motoryacht Take the grandkids to Alaska for the summer. Take your business partners to Puerto Vallarta for the winter. Cruise Italy and Croatia or live aboard in Los Angeles. This new 72-foot Hatteras motoryacht is loaded with options.  |
Sea April 2008 |
SeaSport Pacific 3200 The SeaSport Pacific 3200 is an ultra-dependable catamaran for those who want a high-speed multihull.  |
Sea April 2008 |
Luxury Lighting Add a touch of elegance to any cabin with beautiful ABI Precision Lighting recessed lights.  |
Sea April 2008 |
Earth-Friendly Lighting Light up the night using the latest technology in earth-friendly lighting. Lunabrite's photoluminescent rope can elegantly light up docks, piers or railing and requires no batteries or electricity.  |
Sea April 2008 |
Communication That Floats Not only does the Standard Horizon HX850S hand-held VHF unit have built-in GPS, it's also the only handheld on the market that floats and is submersible.  |
Sea April 2008 |
Clean Air for Your Cabin Breathe some of the freshest air without leaving the galley, with Nicro's Air Purification System.  |
Sea April 2008 |
Luxury for Your Backside Turn a rough ride in choppy seas into a smooth cruise, with the Tempress Reflex seat.  |
Sea April 2008 |
Smart Extinguisher The Sea-Fire Stinger is the first line of defense against fire in those hard-to-reach areas.  |
Bass & Walleye Boats March 27, 2008 Lee Boyt |
Ranger Z520 Boat Test The Z520 Comanche is the epitome of a Ranger bass boat, offering outstanding fishability, a great ride, good performance, and great looks.  |
Bass & Walleye Boats March 27, 2008 John Tiger |
Mercury 225 Pro Max Build-Up We find an opportunity to work on a budget-minded project with a Mercury 225 Pro Max build-up.  |
Go Boating March 2008 |
Ebbtide 2440 Z-Trak Bowrider Ebbtide's new-for-2008 2440 Z-Trak was tested on the choppy waters of Georgia's Lake Lanier just before a thunderstorm to see if this model would live up to its company's heritage.  |
Go Boating March 2008 |
Blurring the Lines - Four Winns SL262 Four Winns' newest bowrider, the SL262, isn't being marketed as a true bowrider, but as a "sport luxury" boat.  |
Go Boating March 2008 |
Fit for a King - Harris FloteBote 270 Royal Heritage At the request of its dealers, Harris FloteBote designed an upscale version of its already-spacious 250 Royal Heritage with additional room for entertaining friends and family. The result is the 270 Royal Heritage.  |
Go Boating March 2008 |
Diamond in the Rough Stuff - Alumacraft Trophy 175 If you're looking for a big-water multispecies boat that delivers excellent fuel economy and doesn't require a turbo-diesel to tow, you might want to check out the new-for-2008 Alumacraft Trophy 175.  |
Go Boating March 2008 |
Ramped Up - Malibu Wakesetter 247 LSV Malibu's new-for-2008 Wakesetter 247 LSV offers all the newest and most innovative features a watersports enthusiast could ever ask for.  |
Go Boating March 2008 |
All Decked Out - Hurricane Sun Deck SD 2400 OB Like the other Sun Deck models, the 240 features sleek styling and all the features and amenities you'll ever need for a full day of skiing/towing, cruising, diving, fishing, and wining and dining for up to 12 people -- without having to stop to refuel.  |
Go Boating March 2008 |
Clean Cutting Turn any rod holder into a fine fillet table to prepare the day's catch with AFI's newest Rod Holder Mount Fillet Tables.  |
Go Boating March 2008 |
A Whale of an Improvement Add stability, speed and fuel efficiency with a 15-minute modification to your boat with the Davis Instruments' Whale Tail XL.  |
Go Boating March 2008 |
A Sleek Cleat Cleats don't have to be clunky, rusted eyesores on a boat. Accon Marine's Pull-Up Cleat retracts flush to the boat when not in use.  |
Go Boating March 2008 |
Toys Gone Wild The SportsStuff Carousel's pivot system under the big towable's seats takes riders for a real spin, while being dragged across the water.  |
Go Boating March 2008 |
Stop That Boat! Added safety with no strings attached. This ignition kill-switch device works with the same dependability as hardwired kill switches without requiring the captain to be tethered to the boat.  |
Go Boating March 2008 |
Armor for Your Eyes Finally -- a pair of glasses that can withstand the elements and provide optimum vision. The Wiley X Airborne glasses paired with Wiley's Facial Cavity Seal create a virtual bunker for your eyes.  |
Go Boating March 2008 Reg Delwiche |
'Glaring' Omissions In many areas of the country, night boating rarely seems attractive, so perhaps that is why boat designers consider night operation, and proper lighting for it, only as an afterthought. Read on for some solutions.  |
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