Nautical Ventures is the U.S. Epicenter of Electric Boats & Motors
Nautical Ventures has become the “go-to” place for electric boats, engines and water toys. (Clockwise: X-Shore 8000, Ingenity, and the Axopar 22 powered by a Vision Marine 180-hp outboard engine.)
At this year’s Miami Boat Show, Feb. 15-19, Nautical Ventures takes center stage as the epicenter of the future of boating: electric boats and motors. Anyone interested in sustainable boating should stop by the Lincoln Ballroom at the Convention Center. On exhibit will be the largest selection of electric boats and engines ever on display in the U.S. More...
Capt. Steve and the full BoatTEST crew recently tested the X Shore electric boat – the first electric boat we have ever tested. This test will set both the ground rules and basic metrics that consumers will use to compare one boat to another. Follow BoatTEST and become an expert on electric boats and motors as this new category develops. It’s the future. More...
The Aviara AV40 is a lux-class day boat with a surprising amount of deck space thanks to fold out “terraces” and the single-level deck design extending aft of the transom lounge. She’s available in both sterndrive and outboard versions. More...
The Wellcraft 355 is an innovative Euro style design never before seen in the company’s lineup. She’s designated a performance cruiser by the builder, both fast and comfortable, ready for watersports and fishing as well as overnights for two, making her a crossover. More...
The Schaefer Yachts V33 combines striking lines with a do-it-all personality ready for dayboating and beach-hopping as well as fishing, diving and tow sports. Both outboard and inboard diesel power is available, and she sleeps two below. More...
The Swedish-built Windy Boats SR44 can function as a weekender, a party platform, a commuter or a super-yacht tender with equal aplomb. The company is noted as a niche builder of tenders for some of the world’s largest yachts. More...
The Nimbus T11 is large enough for up to 12 to enjoy a quick run to the next harbor, a day afloat or cocktails at the dock. She’s also a fast, functional tender with a stepped hull for quick planing, rated for outboard power to twin 400’s. More...
The Cruisers Yachts 50 GLS is the flagship of the builder’s GLS crossover fleet, complete with huge bow seating, and an ideal place for sunset cocktails while at anchor. More...
This is one of the boats that started the concept of crossover boats writ large. Watch our test from 5 years ago of the Formula 43 Super Sport Crossover and see how Formula made outboard boats more functional. More...
The electrical system of your boat begins with the battery, whether it’s lead-acid or lithium-ion. Here’s a primer to remind you of how they work. More...
Sovereign Boat Club in Bradenton/Cortez has something for everybody. Offshore fishing on the Robalo R317? Watersports on the NauticStar 185? Cruising to south Florida in the Axopar 28? Choose one or join them all for one low price! For more information go to www.sovereignboatclub.com or call 727.200.3474. 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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