Aquila named its new 30’9” (9.38 m) long catamaran Molokai after the famous Hawaiian island passage known as the Molokai Channel. She’s a center console, which is a first for Aquila. The manufacturer went that route because customers loyal to the brand wanted that style of boat. Fishing features include a livewel and lots of tackle storage. For the family, there are flip-out seats in the stern, plus lounges and a table in the bow. The console opens forward and has the largest head we’ve seen in this style of boat. More...
The 2008 Viking 74 Convertible, Picu 2, has a five-stateroom and five-head layout including the day head. In her, the family can cruise in comfort because of her low center of gravity and low windage. She is a premier sportfisherman ready to hit the tournament trail with equal aplomb and speed. She’s powered by twin 2,400-hp MTU 16V2000 diesel inboards with a fuel polishing system and was built with additional fuel capacity (3,000 gallons/11,365 liters) to boost range. In June 2021, she got new bottom paint and Propspeed coating plus six new underwater lights. Check out her details and price. More...
A sliding door and aft-opening window on the Fairline Targa 45 GT link the aft deck and salon, making her versatile for entertaining. Layout options include placing the master suite forward or amidships and there’s a choice of two or three cabins. She has a tender garage designed to hold a Williams 280 Mini-Jet and a submersible swim platform is optional. More...
NW Explorations offers full-service cruises through the panhandle of Alaska. A customer can take the helm of a choice of trawlers and NW Explorations takes care of all the details including slips, land-based transportation during stopovers and even side excursions like salmon fishing. The six-boat flotilla cruise starts in May and eight legs take it through the end of August. Only nine boat/leg openings are left, so now is the time to book. This flotilla has BoatTEST’s “Recommended Gold Seal.” See our report and video...
Sea trials are an opportunity to identify problems and defects in running and steering gear, as well stabilizers and overall vessel seakeeping. Many of these issues will be obvious; if for instance a vessel produces smoke under heavy load or if there is too much resistance in steering or an indication of air in the hydraulic fluid, all should be identifiable in a sea trial. Some defects, however, are less obvious. More...
A name well-known for its value-oriented automobiles, Hyundai introduced a new autonomous marine navigation system at the CES consumer electronics trade show held in Las Vegas in early January 2022. The system has been successfully tested in South Korea, displaying complete control over all navigational, docking and collision avoidance operations, according to the company. See details here...
Powered by a 300-hp Yamaha four-stroke outboard, this versatile center console has fishing amenities to satisfy most anglers and enough seating to please the whole family. Many standard features are included on this boat and details are often taken to the next level – nothing is done halfway. A well-thought-out and executed boat can be had with a membership in the Sovereign Boat Club. Check out the boat’s affordable price here...
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