We can tell you from first-hand experience that there are brands and models, dealers and builders around that are underwhelming, to put it gently. Formula is not one of them. Their boats are expensive (but not as much as you may think because they sell direct). Formula buyers get an excellent build and a customer experience that ranks at the top of the industry. The Formula 34 PC is a proven vessel. Build-quality and customer care come standard. More...
The Outer Reef 860 Deluxbridge SL has a range of more than 2,200 nautical miles with a 10% fuel reserve in her 3,000-gallon (3,700 L) fuel tanks at 7.5 knots. That makes her oceanic. At 21’ (6.4 m) her beam is one of the greatest in class. That makes her ride better and provides a remarkable amount of interior room. More...
Scout Boats' founder and CEO Steve Potts has long been forward-thinking when it comes to technology. That’s why the 377 LXF has C-Zone digital switching and a lithium-ion battery system that eliminates the need for a generator in order to operate the A/C. The 377 LXF is available with Mercury’s 600-hp V12 Verados. More...
The 2018 Prestige Yachts 460S, Gravitas, blends the sporty lines of an express yacht with a design plan that emphasizes natural light. She has a large opening sunroof, salon windows and an aft sliding glass door in the salon. She’s powered by twin Volvo Penta D6 IPS600s with a joystick for easier docking. More...
The C-1002 Two-Color Electronic Visual Distress Device (eVDSD) is the first marine electronic safety flare to meet USCG standards for this type of device. No more flammable, dangerous flares and the C-1002 doesn’t expire. More...
Queens Yacht Design has teamed with Strømsøboat of Norway to build a new, no-frills, 26’ (8 m) Strømsø Electric Folkboat. Strømsøboat CEO Ståle Sørensen aims to make 50 a year. More...
The elements of the marine environment, sun, moisture, waves, wind, movement and vibration all contribute to components breaking down. But there’s another hidden assailant that’s not as easily understood — corrosion. In part one of a two-part series, we look at galvanic corrosion. More...
The Axopar 28 Cabin is one of the hottest boats on the U.S. market today. It’s a dayboat with an open cabin that can seat five people for lunch and sleep two. Forward she has a table with seating and aft are two seats and a wet bar. SBC has equipped the boat with a Lithium-ion battery and Marbu A/C system to keep things cool and avoid a noisy generator. Watch Capt Steve’s review of the Axopar 28 here. Then, reach out to SBC’s GM Greg Sweeney to learn more about membership in this remarkable boat available in Tarpon Springs, FL. Contact him at 727-200-3474 or email here.
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