The Ocean Sport 30 Roamer is a no-nonsense outboard-powered fishing boat built by the folks who manufacture the Nordic Tug brand. She was powered by sterndrives, but Nordic Tug re-designed her stern and beefed up the construction for twin 350-hp outboards that bring many benefits. More...
On January 2, the container ship MSC Zoe, seen above, was hit by a Force 10 gale in the North Sea and lost 343 containers overboard. As seen in the image above, not all containers sink. Many ride on the surface and some just below. In either case, they can easily punch a hole in the relatively thin hull of a yacht. All ocean mariners and even coastal sailors need to be prepared for the worst. More...
The flagship of Riviera's Sports Motor Yacht series, the 72 is designed for long-distance cruising, world-class sportfishing and entertaining close to home. Her skylounge makes her a candidate for four-season cruising or at least extended seasons in areas like the Pacific Northwest or Northeastern United States. More...
Like many dual-consoles, Robalo’s R207 is designed to cross over between fishing and family time. Robalo provides two insulated self-draining compartments that eliminate the need to bring an ice chest aboard. They can also be used as fish boxes. More...
More than 100 Viking 52 Convertibles have been built since the model was introduced in 2002. MAN common-rail diesels became the primary engines in 2005 and a new darker, more dramatic millwork option for the interior was introduced. She underwent an $850,000 refit at Cay Marine in 2018-2019. More...
The Billfish 24 was designed to chase back water beasts in the shallows or even head offshore when the conditions allow. Billfish says it builds her with the most advanced techniques and materials. Find out more at the company website. More...
There are many styles of anchor available. Some use more weight, while others are designed to dig in more quickly and others are intended for use in specific bottoms. We take a deep dive into anchor design to help boaters make an informed decision when it’s time to update ground tackle. More...
When buying a replacement propeller, you need to identify the rotation of your current prop. Putting a left-hand prop on a right-hand shaft is never a good idea. More...
We call driving a powerboat fast at night the “Midnight Killer” because each year so many boaters cash in their chips this way. Often they are intoxicated. On June 11th, 19-year-old Michael Smith cheated death on Lake Sunapee in New Hampshire — and he had two passengers with him. More...
Powered by twin 200-hp Mercury Verado V6s in cold fusion white, 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 a lot to enjoy on this unique boat. Reach out to Greg Sweeney to learn more about the newest addition to the SBC fleet at 727-200-3474 or email here.
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"Dive Door" by Forest Johnson
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