The storm has been brewing for several years with promises of all sorts of new electric motors to come – but this year we believe will be the beginning of the beginning of electric outboard power in America. Take a look at the major players.
The storm has been brewing for several years with promises of all sorts of new electric motors to come – but this year we believe will be the beginning of the beginning of electric outboard power in America. Take a look at the major players. More...
The Trophy T24CC has an LOA of 24’, an 8’6” beam, draft of 2’!!” engine down, (7.3 x 2.5 x .9 m) and has a rated capacity of 12 people with seats for 8 of them.
Last year at this time, Bayliner quietly introduced the T24CC to its Trophy line which was revived in 2020 during the Covid gold rush and Brunswick’s need to stock the Freedom Boat Club with its own boats. The boat is all new and carries a base price under $64k MSRP with a 225 Mercury, but less than $80k equipped with all the needed basics. We call this affordable and we’re glad Trophies are back. If you would like us to test this boat click here...
She’s not a gold-plater, but she can bring home the bacon just as well and for a lot less treasure. The Ocean Sport 30 Roamer is a tough, no-nonsense fishing boat designed for the often challenging waters of the Pacific Northwest. More...
Truth be told, thermal imaging cameras have relatively limited utility. The reasons are that they need heat -- and heat contrast -- to be effective. Dead heads, a jutting rock, or a floating cargo container at 3 am may not throw off enough heat contrast to be seen. Sionyx’s Nightwave is well-suited for smaller boats that can benefit from its advanced night vision imagery. They’re affordable and VIP Subscribers receive a $200 discount. More...
Download Scuttlebutt today, a free social app for boaters. By downloading the Scuttlebutt app through this link https://zurl.co/sIpt you can also be entered into our giveaway.
The Sunseeker Predator 65 includes a well-lighted, full-beam master amidships as well as a VIP at the bow and a 3rd ensuite. The builder says she has a top speed of 35 knots. More...
Cruisers was one of the first builders to create a cockpit bar by opening up the aft galley window, but others followed later, proving the concept. The 54 Fly’s build is as solid as they come. More...
Know where the dangers of leaking electricity are located at marinas and learn how to check for them in this short video from the U.S. Power Squadron. More...
New weekly feature “Accidents of the Week,” is designed to alert responsible boaters and the boating industry to things that go wrong while operating a boat of any type, and by inference, ways to avoid trouble – for VIP Subscribers only. More...
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