The Great Loop-bound Boomershines head out for the first time in a yacht new to them, in 35-knot winds, trying to dock in a new marina — what could go wrong?
FEATURES VIDEO. The North Pacific 590 is a rugged trawler designed to go most anywhere keeping her owner/operator, partner and family comfortable day and night. We think she is a perfect size — not too big and not too small — which makes her relatively affordable, low-cost to maintain and easy to handle.
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Aviara AV32 OB
Euro-Look Lux Dayboat Built in USA
TEST VIDEO. The Aviara AV32 is a lux-class dayboat available in either outboard or sterndrive models. She’d look at home as a tender in the Med, but she’s built in Florida by MasterCraft, ensuring better service for U.S. customers.
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Axopar 25 Cross Top
Economical to Buy and Own
TEST & FEATURES VIDEO. The Axopar 25 Cross Top is fun to drive (at 49 MPH!) and easy on the wallet, getting 3.5 MPG at 24.5 MPH. Being simple, clean and basic, there's not much to go wrong — which means she's ready when you are.
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6 Reasons You Need Marine Radar
MARINE ELECTRONICS. If you’ve been wondering if you should add a radar system to your boat this year, the answer is probably “yes.” Here’s a look at the features and functions of radar for recreational boats, including some you may not be aware of.
6 REASONS
Safely Operating Your Generator
Safely operating your boat’s generator requires following a simple set of procedures each time you start it up. Here’s how to go about it, from the pros at Boston Whaler.
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Riviera 465 SUV: One Lap of Lake Michigan
If you missed seeing the Riviera 465 SUV in upper Lake Michigan, you still have a chance to see her in Chicago on Aug 9-10 and in Muskegon, Michigan on August 16-18.
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Boomershines Great Loop Video
First Time Out
First time piloting a new yacht, wind gusting to 35 knots, first time entering an unfamiliar marina — what could go wrong? The Boomershines, tackling the Great Loop, face their first boat-handling dilemma. See how it comes out.
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Life is Better on a Boat
Boating in the Pacific Northwest!
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