With a patent-pending retractable foiling system that deploys at speed, the new electric hydrofoiling skiffs envisioned by the new start-up Epoch Boats are the “fishing boats that fly.” The new company is planning three different sizes of flats boats for an average boater who wants a foiling experience at a more affordable price. Read this report and we think you’ll agree that these budding entrepreneurs have some things right. More...
The Cruisers Yachts 34 GLS (top) appears to be only a foot or so longer than the Cruisers Yacht 338 outboard, which was one of the first crossovers on the market. But, in fact, there is a world of difference between the two boats in terms of overall size, freeboard, displacement, functionality — and price. Some consumers may want more than the 338 has to offer and others simply don’t need the extra room and functionality that the 34 GLS provides. Take a deep dive into both of these models to see which one is best for your application.
When Boston Whaler replaced the 220 Outrage with the 230, one of the first things we noticed was the feeling of more interior space. Whaler pushed the coamings farther out, creating the added real estate. The cockpit measured 3’5” (1.04 m) by 6’4” (1.9 m) and there’s an easily deployed bench seat that folds in from the stern. The backrest for the leaning post has an adjustable backrest that can actually be lowered to convert the seat to aft-facing, which is rare in class. More...
The Monte Carlo Yachts 76 Skylounge has an enclosed flying bridge that includes the boat’s only helm. Having the helm on the flying bridge gives an owner the option of having a forward or aft galley on the main deck. Below, the full-beam master is amidships, separated from the VIP quarters in the bow by two guest cabins. More...
Ethanol can cripple an outboard motor because it eats away at fuel lines and can damage the fuel system.
For many years, we have used gasoline in our cars and trucks that contain some amount of ethanol. It’s a form of alcohol and just as a few drops of water combine almost instantly in your Scotch, moisture from the atmosphere can mix with the ethanol in the gasoline that is in your boat’s fuel tank. More...
A veteran cruiser and DIYer decided to replace the batteries in his 2006 Nordic Tug 54. The existing six-volt Lifeline AGM batteries were strung in a series/parallel network giving a usable capacity of 220 amps at 24 volts. He replaced them with Trojan T105-AGM units. When he hooked up the new batteries he got a spark — which should not have happened. Join us as the author troubleshoots the problem. More...
The UK’s first e-marine hub of shoreside charging facilities for electric maritime vessels has been unveiled in Plymouth.
A series of high-power DC electric charging stations has been switched on in prominent locations along the perimeter of the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park in the United Kingdom. More...
Are you tired of a beginners' boat club? Sick of waiting for a flat-calm day to be able to go outside and having to come back almost as soon as you get to the beach to beat the four-hour alarm bell? It sounds like it’s about time to step up to a premium boat and a “like-ownership” boating experience. Want to raft up with friends at a sand bar on a quiet Sunday or go out 50 miles to the grouper grounds? Go when you want in a boat you can be proud of. Learn more...
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