One of the hardest skills for new boaters to learn is how to use trim tabs correctly. Most switch panels have four buttons to control two tabs, but it’s not clear which one to push. Additionally, some are slow-to-actuate hydraulic units that make the process even more confusing. Dometic Marine has a new rotary-style knob. Twist it in a given direction to level the boat. Indicator lights show the electric tabs’ position and favorite settings can be saved. More...
The Riviera 43 Open Flybridge is a favorite of ours because she can be used for so many things: fishing, dining (see above), scuba diving, sunning, cocktail parties and lots more. The open flybridge adds room at a low incremental cost and aids navigation. More...
The 2018 Viking 72 Enclosed Bridge, Seascaper, is equipped with every option for fishing and cruising. She has a MTU DPS joystick with a hydraulic bow thruster, a Seakeeper 26 gyroscopic stabilizer, a watermaker, mezzanine air conditioning and state-of-the-art electronics. The engines are under warranty until May of 2025 or 2,200 hours. Belowdecks, she sleeps eight in four cabins and there are five heads. More...
The largest wakesurfing boat on the market, the Chaparral 30 Surf takes a day of watersports to the next level. She’s yacht rated, so there’s no stated passenger capacity and she has the comfort and amenities of a premium bowrider. More...
Concept Boats is a South Florida semi-custom and production manufacturer that builds about 100 boats a year. It has been in business for several decades and delivers good boats at an affordable price. Find out about this clever 23. More...
This video from the NMMA’s Discover Boating chronicles the journey of captain Jana Zontek and her wife Cindy as they find a new pursuit and develop an appreciation for the water. More...
Nautical Ventures — with seven locations in Florida — carries 15 boat lines and has the World’s Largest Nautical Toy Store. See what you’re missing. More...
Virtually any type of powerboat can be affected by adjusting the trim,
either with tabs or by raising or lowering an outboard or stern drive. The subject is one that many boaters need to know more about. Manipulating the trim can increase top speed or improve the efficiency and overall ride. More...
If you’re thinking about buying a new $170,000 Everglades 235CC, or another entry-level center console, why not invest $12,095 for a one-year membership in SBC’s 235 to see if you like it? The Everglades is generally regarded as one of the best boats in class and you end up saving a lot of money if she ends up being too small or too big for your needs. Contact GM Greg Sweeney for more information: 727-200-3474 or email here...
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"Riding the Bow Wave" by Forest Johnson
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