1-Year Warranty on Prop Damage | Waterspouts: Worse Than You Think | Why Boats Sink Offshore - 11/03/23

Hello Boater,
 

Sponsored Content

Sharrow Marine Will "Repair or Replace"

Its Damaged Props for the 1st Year at No Cost

Any Sharrow prop that is damaged “during normal operational use” in the first year of ownership, will be repaired or replaced by Sharrow Marine at no cost to the owner. This is part of the “Sharrow Care Protection Plan,” another thing that sets Sharrow Marine apart from any other prop maker.  According to the company, if you accidentally run aground and damage a Sharrow prop, it will be repaired by a certified repair shop or replaced by Sharrow Marine.  Customers can even extend their Sharrow Care Protection Plan beyond the first year, for up to 5 years of protection. 

FLIBS Debut

Sea Ray SPX 210:

An "Entry Level" Bowrider

The new Sea Ray SPX 210 is the most affordable boat in the company’s line, and a good place for any new boater to start.  We will be testing her soon, but in the meantime take a quick tour with Capt. Trip as he gets a tour of this new boat from Sea Ray

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New Boat Coming

Formula 457 CCF

                                              Designed for Fishing in Luxury

The Formula 457 CCF made her debut at FLIBS two weeks ago in model form. She won’t be ready in the flesh until the Miami boat show in February, but our video of the model and interviews with the engineers who created her gives some insights into what she’ll be like.

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Boat Handling Video

Axopar 45:

Small Boat Speed and Nimble Handling

As can be seen in this image, the Axopar 45 is performing a tight turn with an 11-degree lean at 18.5 knots and staying solidly on plane without ventilation. This video from inside the cabin with CEO Jan-Erik Viitala shows what the handling of this nimble 45-footer is like. See Our Video ->

Weather

All About Waterspouts

While waterspouts tend to be smaller and weaker than tornadoes, make no mistake, most are potentially lethal and are to be avoided at all costs.  Here's what you need to know.

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Maintenance

Are Your Thru-Hulls Secure?

A three inch hole just a few feet below the waterline can sink a 60’ boat in just a few minutes. Here’s how to make sure it doesn’t happen to your boat.

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Cruising 

Find Fuel via Waterway Guide Free App
 

 Access up-to-date fuel price information and lots more via this handy guide and the app from our friends at Waterway Guide will make your cruising more fun. VIP Boat TEST Subscribers get a Discount! Read More ->

Boneheaded Boaters

When Things Go Wrong on the Water

This week's Boneheaded Boaters video is courtesy of the Broncos Guru. Watch it now and go to the Broncos Guru YouTube Channel for more. See the Video...

Life is Better on a Boat

The Chicago Skyline as Seen From Lake Michigan!

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