Some brands of deckboats have relatively low freeboards to keep the costs down, but they're wet. Sea Ray's SDX 250 has a proper height freeboard as demonstrated by Capt. Steve. Note the port bow entry. More...
Cruising – even if it’s just in your own back yard – is made even better and more fun with a hard or digital copy of the Waterway Guide. VIP Subscribers receive a 20% discount on all Waterway Guide products – we’ll send you the code! More...
The remarkable woodworking aboard the Fleming 78 extends even to the window trim and caprails. Five control stations plus bow and stern thrusters make her easy to handle for a two-person crew. More...
How long it takes a boat to plane depends on the weight distribution, how much of the engine’s torque gets to the water, prop geometry and bottom design. Here are some tips from Bass Pro Shops on quicker planing, whatever boat you drive. More...
Know these basic danger/distress calls and you can be ready to deal with many of the possible challenging situations you might meet when on the water. More...
The acquisition of Plymouth, UK-based Princess Yachts (Holdings) Ltd by US private equity firm KPS Capital Partners is now complete and a new UK-registered owning company has been formed. More...
Memberships in the Saxdor 32 in Riviera Beach, FL are sold out. Now the Sovereign Boat Club is seeking boat owners on the Southeast coast of Florida to put their boats in the club. We manage your boat, and you collect the income (and get a tax benefit.) For more information, go to www.sovereignboatclub.com, call 727.200.3474 or click here...
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