Galeon’s 425 HTS is an express-style cruiser with a single-level main deck and the ability to blend the inside with the outdoors by opening the aft bulkhead. One highlight is the aft deck social zone that starts with a horseshoe-shaped lounge behind a solid surface table that can be lowered and filled in with a cushion to create a sunpad. More...
The flagship of the Sailfish fleet, the 360 CC is powered by triple 300-hp Yamaha outboards. The variable-deadrise bottom and Yamaha’s digital controls and Helm Master joystick put the captain in control in myriad conditions. She has one of the deepest cockpits in class and her hullside door swings in to facilitate boarding or landing a large fish. More...
Triton’s 206 Allure has a cockpit that measures 6’8” wide (2.03 m) wide and has an amidships depth of 2’ (60.9 cm). That’s the benefit of a fish and ski boat that measures 20’6” overall. There’s enough room for six people to travel protected by the large glass windshield in an aluminum frame. Up front, the foredeck has a large fishing platform with all the gear an angling family needs. For watersports, order the optional tow pylon. More...
Hampton Yachts built the Endurance 658 LRC with three primary tenets, safety, comfort and efficiency. Noted naval architect Howard Appollonio developed the Hampton Hybrid Hull. It is designed to meet or exceed the weather criteria stability standards issued by the United States Coast Guard for licensed passenger vessels in exposed water service and the same criteria for the International Maritime Organization. More...
A jet outboard is a pretty specific application. A person looking for one between 30 and 40 hp has a choice among four models from three manufacturers including Chinese newcomer Hidea (so new, in fact, that they don’t yet have a picture of their unit.) We make the job of researching the choice easier because they’re all side-by-side. Click here...
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Kayaking can be a great way to enjoy time on the water as a family, but there are laws governing their use.
Unfortunately, there is about one kayak death per week somewhere in the country. Virtually all have one thing in common – the people drowned and were not wearing a PFD. As kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and other paddlecraft continue to gain popularity, more states are adding laws that pertain specifically to “paddled vessels.” Following is a state-by-state guide to the laws pertaining to the use of kayaks and life jacket requirements.More...
Boats need to have certain safety gear installed to be certified by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) certified to American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) standards. Liferails are one accessory that require this certification. See what’s required.
