When Capt. Steve tested the Leopard 46 Powercat, he did so in real-world conditions that gave him a good idea of how she handled. Cats handle differently than monohulls. For example, when it gets rough you go faster, not slower. Her narrow hulls pierce the waves rather than pounding into them. In a following sea, she would come into the wave just ahead, slice through it with her narrow bows and had enough buoyancy to ride up and over the crest. She felt comfortable and willingly accepted more throttle. More...
Beneteau’s Gran Turismo 45 has an opening sunroof and side windows that let in the sunshine and fresh air. When things heat up, close the glass and fire up the 24,000 BTU air conditioning system. She’s a social boat with inviting gathering areas in the cockpit and salon. The GT45 is also a capable weekender. She could be just what the family who is tired of a center console or bowrider is looking for to get more out of its time on the water. More...
One area where the recreational boating industry has been challenged is the quality of the after-delivery experience. Formula Boats' reputation — and high repeat customers — do not occur just because its boats are pretty. Formula’s secret sauce is providing new-boat owners with one-on-one guidance administered by a veteran staffer who is dedicated to each owner and boat. Capt. Steve sat down with two owners to ask them why they chose Formula and to learn about their experience after the boat was delivered. One said the company had a longer checklist than he did. And that was just the beginning. More...
The 2021 Cruisers Yachts 42 GLS, Silver Linings, is powered by triple Mercury Racing 450R outboards with joystick piloting. They are covered by an extended warranty. The turn-key boat has been captain maintained and standard equipment includes a generator and cockpit air conditioning. Belowdecks, she has accommodations for four and a private head. More...
Hammer Yachts says it builds its power catamarans, including the 35, to be 40% lighter than competitive models. Because of this, the boats need less power to achieve the same performance. The company started in 2018 and can build up to 12 HammerCat 35s per year and each is a custom model. All HammerCats are built with expoy resin and the hardtop is carbon fiber. Get all the details at the Hammer Yachts website. More...
CEO Andrea Frabetti successfully navigated Sunseeker through the pandemic and supply-chain issues. Last year, with one bold stroke, he made OneWater the sole Sunseeker distributor/dealer in the U.S.
After Italian Andrea Frabetti took over as CEO of British Sunseeker in mid-2019, he set a goal to double the brand’s models to 22 in three years. Then, last year he announced that OneWater would be the sole dealership for the U.S., thus placing the company’s American marketing efforts on the shoulders of one company. Find out about the other changes Sunseeker is making. More...
Discover Boating is an arm of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) that was developed to help bring new enthusiasts to recreational boating. The first video "Anthem" is the anchor of the new campaign and features more than 10 boaters experiencing the special moments only recreational boating can deliver. More...
The recent Jon Boat Bass Club of North Carolina ePropulsion Invitational tournament had 44 teams.
A bass fishing club in North Carolina dedicated to using alternative power for all its competitors has landed an electric outboard builder as a sponsor. Marine electric motor company ePropulsion is supporting the electric-only base club whose motto is "friends, family and fishing." More...
Powered by twin 200-hp Mercury outboards, this Axopar 28 Cabin has a bow thruster and air conditioning powered by a lithium battery. The cabin has a manual sunroof and sliding doors. It’s "like driving a sports car with the top down." With five-person seating capacity and a cabin that offers occasional sleeping possibilities for one or two, there’s much to enjoy on this unique boat. Reach out to GM Greg Sweeney to learn more about this newest addition to the SBC fleet at 727-200-3474 or email here.
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