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Nitro has a longstanding reputation for value. Whether you're in the market for a bass boat, fish 'n ski or bay boat, you know you're going to get a lot [...]

Don't back off!" yelled World Cat Director of Marketing Pete Peterson. Too late. A wad of water hit him in the chest, drenching his World Cat whites. I'd done it […]

This elegant cruiser was introduced to the press with a theatrical presentation that would have done justice to Barnum's best. While the dignitaries and executives were oohing and ahhing on […]

Sunseeker is known the world over as a builder of quick, curvaceous, well-appointed yachts. With a range that extends from 34 to 135 feet, this British company has something for […]

I got one!" six-year-old Austen Truslow shouted. The three other kids on board the EdgeWater 265 Express gathered around with excitement as he reeled in the fish, a good-sized Sailor's […]

Luck was being a lady today. First, we'd been given an exclusive first test of the Meridian 341 Sedan, the debut boat in a major new yacht line just launched […]

Brand loyalty is not as common today as in the past. Seductive ad campaigns, special promotions and a "buyer's market" have created a climate of fickle consumerism. But when a […]

I have driven various luxury yachts into big seas at over 20 knots and, in addition to upset furniture and smashed crystal, some of these boats sustained serious damage, including […]

hat are your happiest childhood memories? If your answer has anything to do with boating, hold on to your heartstrings. Chris-Craft is on a mission to tap into your quiet […]

The latest flybridge model from British builder Sealine is full of surprises, not the least of which is the capacity to extend its length by a full three feet at […]

There are some conventional cruisers out there that make promises they don't keep. They romance you with curvaceous exteriors and flashy accommodations, inciting dreams of pristine anchorages and far-off horizons. […]

The Mediterranean sun was warm, but the snow on the mountains inland revealed that winter was only just receding. This was the time of year when the resorts in the […]

Twelve new motorboats that are ideal for both fishing and skiing are presented. These include the Bayliner 1954 Capri, Caravelle 176 Fish 'N Ski, Crestliner Sportfish 1850 I/O, Four Winns Horizon 180, Glastron SX 175 SF, Marada Mx-2 Fish 'N Ski, Nitro 175 Sport and the Procraft 180 Combo., If versatility is important, consider a fish 'n ski. Here are 12 examples of the newest trends Your idea of a good time is getting up before dawn, blasting across [...]

LOA 47[feet] 3[inches] BEAM 15[feet] 3[inches] DRAFT 4[feet] 0[inch] DISP. 40,000 lb. (dry) FUEL 500 gal. WATER 200 gal POWER 2x 417 hp Cummins 450 C diesels BASE PRICE w/Cummins […]

LOA 41[feet] 6 [inches] w/swim platform 44[feet] 4[inches] BEAM 13[feet] 10[inches] DRAFT 3[feet] 10[inches] DISP. 21,000 lb (dry) FUEL 335 gal. WATER 100 gal POWER 2x 380 hp 7.4L MPI […]

A fishing lure needs two components to be effective. First, it must have a sharp hook to hold the fish when it strikes, and second, it must look good to […]

WESTPORT'S 112[feet] FIBERGLASS MOTORYACHT IS BUILT WITH 'RIGHT-TECH' I remember my first contact with Washington State-based Westport Shipyard in the early 1980s. Like many smaller commercial yards experiencing a softening […]

The Krogen 39 will get you to your destination in casual style I doubt there is a knowledgeable cruising yachtsman who is not familiar with the Krogen 42 displacement cruiser. […]

The Intrepid 366 takes on an assignment. The fish better watch out The term "matching the hatch" is rooted in flyfishing, where the object is to toss artificials that closely […]

LOA: 47[feet]4[inches] LWL: 41[feet]6.5[inches] BEAM (max.): 13[feet]10[inches] DRAFT (max.): 8[feet]0[inches] DISPL. (full): 22,617 lb. BALLAST: 9,500 lb. SAIL AREA: (IMS) 1,080 sq. ft. DISPL.DWL: 133.2 BALLAST/DISPL.: 42 PRISMATIC: 554 BUILDER: […]

LOA: 46[feet]11[inches] BEAM: 14[feet]11[inches] DRAFT: 3[feet]7[inches] DISPL.: 26,500 lb. dry FUEL: 560 gal. WATER: 150 gal. POWER: 2x 330B Cummins; 2x 370B Cummins; 2x 450C Cummins; 2x TAMD 73P Volvo […]

LOA: 45[feet]6[inches] BEAM: 14[feet]8[inches] DRAFT: 3[feet]7[inches] DISPL. (dry): 28,000 lb. DEADRISE: 15 deg. FUEL: 400 gal. WATER: 100 gal. POWER: 2 x 292-hp Caterpillar 3116TA; 2 x 340-hp Caterpillar 3116TA […]

LOA: 64[feet]3[inches] BEAM: 21[feet]11[inches] DRAFT: 2[feet]9[inches] DISPL.: 68,000 lb. wet FUEL: 857 gal. WATER: 330 gal. POWER: 2x 1,150hp MTU 12V183TE93 V-12 diesel inboards w/ Vospower Thorneycroft 170 waterjets DESIGNER: […]

The merits of using single against dual outboard motors aboard catamaran motorboats are discussed. The boats used in the evaluation are Nautico 20 center consoles from Seagull Boats with one powered by a 140-hp two-stroke engine while the other is equipped with twin four-stroke 70-hp engines.

Ten 1999 family boat models that cost less than $14,000 are presented. These are the Caravelle 176 Bowrider, Crownline 180BR Sport, Four Winns 180 Horizon, Galstron SX175, Maxum 1800SR, Monterey 180 M-Series, Regal 1700SLR, Rinker 182 Bowrider, Seaswirl 175 Bowrider and the VIP 184 Viva.

The Cole 250-S trailerboat offers a host of custom instruments coupled with an eye-catching design and color. Features include rigid and sturdy hull, roomy cockpit, in-floor carpeted ski locker, large bowrider section and open mid-cabin cuddy. The boat's price starts at $48,500.

The features of the 1999 Maxum 1900 SR boat are described. These include sportboat hull that lets the boat turn like a G machine, 4.3L or 5.7L MerCruiser Alpha 1 sterndrives, fiberglass inner liner and padded tilt steering wheel. Base price is $18,495.