Jet Pontoon Test | Whaler 330 | Corrosion Costs - 4/21/2026

JET, NOT OUTBOARD The Switch does 0–30 in 13 seconds on a 300-hp Rotax jet, banks on four V-shaped running surfaces, and stops fast, something no outboard-powered pontoon can match. Her modular Polytec deck reconfigures without tools, and the IDF system clears debris intake at the push of a button.
 

DUAL CONSOLE, EVOLVED At 33 feet, the 330 Vantage expands Boston Whaler’s dual console concept with a layout that separates a proper head to port and a compact cabin to starboard. Her foam-filled hull reflects the brand’s long-standing safety focus, while twin outboards push her past 50 mph with a best cruise near 38 mph in testing.
 

1,600 HP Nor-Tech builds some of the fastest offshore hulls in the country, and the 450SS is the 45-foot model in their line-up. This one carries quad Mercury Verado 400Rs at 650 hours each, bow and stern thrusters, a Northern Lights generator serviced in 2022, and twin 22" Garmin screens. Located in Cortez, FL.
 

BEFORE TURNING THE KEY Recommissioning is not just turning the key after winter. It is a slow check of systems that can fail quietly, from seacocks to water heaters. A few small misses here can ruin a first run. This guide focuses on the steps that tend to get skipped until it is too late.

ANODES CAN MISLEAD Corrosion rarely shows up the same way twice. This breakdown explains why guessing leads to expensive mistakes, from the wrong anode to hidden electrical faults. Some damage takes years. Some takes weeks. Knowing the difference is what keeps small issues from turning into major repairs.
 

NOT JUST MORE HP Yamaha's F350 gets a 4.3L block, a relocated top-mounted induction system, and the same throttle body as the F450. Sportsman Boats breaks down what changed from the F300 and where it makes a difference.