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Current Boating & Sailing Articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
Boating
May 2008
Kevin Falvey
Tiara 5800 Sovran Dignitary tour. All the proper social graces. mark for My Articles similar articles
Boating
May 2008
Kevin Falvey
Ocean Yachts 37 Billfish Retro-tastic! More today than yesterday. mark for My Articles similar articles
Boating
May 2008
Frank Sargeant
Triton 301XD Express The 301XD Express is loaded with fishboxes, tackle stowage, and a standard fiberglass half-tower. mark for My Articles similar articles
Boating World Trailering Guide Follow these links for information on all aspects of trailers and trailering. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
Boating World 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... mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
Sea
May 1, 2008
Pat Rains
Southern Exposure Puerto Angel and the bays of Huatulco are the best spring cruising grounds in Mexico. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
Go Boating
May 2008
Palm Beach Echelon 260 SE The Echelon 260 SE is a mix of performance and luxury. mark for My Articles similar articles
Go Boating
May 2008
Bayliner 300 The new Bayliner 300 is a feature-rich overnighter with sleeping accommodations for your family of six. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
Go Boating
May 2008
Lost and Found Have a sense of safety and security with the ResQFix GPS Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) device. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles
Sea
May 2008
Tom Serio
McKinna 69 Pilothouse Form meets function in this versatile and agile yacht. mark for My Articles similar articles
Sea
May 2008
Matt Gurnsey
Selene 48 The Selene 48 is a midsize cruiser with big appeal. mark for My Articles similar articles
Sea
May 2008
Fold N' Go Revere introduces the lightest, most compact life raft on the market. mark for My Articles similar articles
Sea
May 2008
Back on the Chain Gang Never worry about the anchor chain knotting up again with the Lofrans Easy Chain System. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
Boating World
Edwin Childs
Fun Machines Experience the thrill of multi-rider watersports with these 17 crazy new water toys. mark for My Articles similar articles
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?... mark for My Articles similar articles
Boating World
Edwin Childs
Dockside: Shreddin' Wake Tear up your boat's wake with this fresh selection of watersports equipment. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
Go Boating
April 2008
Smooth Operator Add style and functionality with the super-sleek Teleflex CH7800 Osprey twin-engine top-mount control. mark for My Articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
Go Boating
April 2008
Tow The Line The SportStuff Bandwagon offers up an exhilarating ride for up to four passengers. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
Go Boating
April 2008
Floating Focals FishGillz sunglasses are a stylish pair of sunglasses that float. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
Sea
April 2008
Hampton 580 Pilothouse A smooth-riding cruiser with a quiet attitude and all the spaciousness of a much larger vessel. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
Sea
April 2008
SeaSport Pacific 3200 The SeaSport Pacific 3200 is an ultra-dependable catamaran for those who want a high-speed multihull. mark for My Articles similar articles
Sea
April 2008
Luxury Lighting Add a touch of elegance to any cabin with beautiful ABI Precision Lighting recessed lights. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
Sea
April 2008
Clean Air for Your Cabin Breathe some of the freshest air without leaving the galley, with Nicro's Air Purification System. mark for My Articles
Sea
April 2008
Luxury for Your Backside Turn a rough ride in choppy seas into a smooth cruise, with the Tempress Reflex seat. mark for My Articles similar articles
Sea
April 2008
Smart Extinguisher The Sea-Fire Stinger is the first line of defense against fire in those hard-to-reach areas. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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. mark for My Articles similar articles
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