This morning, Groupe Beneteau and Vision Marine Technologies announced plans to integrate Vision Marine’s electric outboard motors with several models across the boat builder’s portfolio of brands. The initial offering will be launched under the Four Winns brand with deliveries expected to be available in spring 2023. More...
The CLB72 from CL Yachts is designed for a couple who wants to take its family on cruises to far-reaching areas and explore new destinations. She has crew accommodations for two, but virtually every owner/operator has crew helping out with lines and doing some maintenance. She sleeps eight in four cabins. More...
Boston Whaler is a premium name and that comes with high expectations — namely that the boat will hang together despite being abused offshore. Nothing is more annoying than spending tens of thousands of dollars on a new boat and having things rattle out, break or go on the fritz. That’s why people will pay more for a Whaler. Read all about the 250 Outrage. More...
With gas prices being what they are, Eastern’s 248 Islander likely becomes more attractive to potential buyers. A 150-hp outboard is more than enough for this seaworthy boat with classic Downeast lines and an owner can choose the brand. She’s also easy to take care of. More...
When a basic 30’ (9.14 m) boat costs more than some homes, it’s worth checking out ways to use one’s boat to make some money to offset those costs. Boatsetter is a rental community that lets an owner list a boat. Start by listing a boat’s basics and the app provides an estimate of potential income based on eight rental hours per month.
Fallon Clepper (right) and Wyatt Ford won the 2022 High School Fishing National Championship on Pickwick Lake in Florence, AL. The duo represented Lake Creek High School of Montgomery, TX, and Clepper became the first female to ever win the High School Fishing National Championship. More...
A marine toilet is a relatively simple apparatus, straightforward to diagnose and repair. Fixing one is generally a matter of understanding the system and being willing to get your hands dirty. Marine toilets come in two major types: Manual and electric. Click to learn how to troubleshoot both. More...
In Europe, most countries require that all boats going a certain distance offshore have a life raft. In the U.S., there is no such requirement except those enforced on racing sailboats by the sponsors. We personally know a couple whose 48’ (14.6 m) cruiser went down in the middle of the Gulf Stream and were saved by their left raft. We’ll help you choose one. More...
These Sovereign Boat Club members were out for a ride on the Regal 33 SAV located in St. Petersburg, FL. Membership at SBC is affordable — less than 5% of boat ownership. There are no maintenance hassles, boat-loan worries or a depreciation hit when you go to sell. Use the boat and have fun like these members and then simply return the boat to the marina. Learn more about the benefits of club membership here.
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"Rock House" by Forest Johnson
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