At the Palm Beach International Boat Show, Capt. Steve had the opportunity to check out the new 33’9” (10.33 m) V33 from Schaefer Yachts. She’s an outboard-powered day boat with convertible seating in the cockpit and bow and an on-deck galley. Mediterranean sunshades extend off the hardtop to cover the cockpit and bow for full-length sun protection. Bulwarks are 27” (68.58 cm) high and have padded bolsters that run from bow to stern for added security. Below, she has 6’1” (1.85 m) of headroom in the cabin with a convertible V-berth and a private head. More...
Gdansk, Poland, based Cormorant Yachts is a new manufacturer that wants to carve out a niche that promotes buyer participation in the build. Each boat is expected to be unique in purpose, layout, power and equipment. The first model from the company is the COR555, a long-range cruiser that measures 69’7” (21.11 m) with a 17’10” (5.43 m) beam and she’s competitively priced given the extent of customization. More...
The largest single-engine boat in Everglades’ center-console lineup, the 253CC was influenced by two other successful models. They are the 273CC, which is more of a classic center console that can head offshore, and the 243CC, a bay boat. She has all the features of the bigger boats including the patented drop-down hydraulic windshield, RAMCAP construction, space for two 16” (40.64 cm) chartplotters at the helm and a private head compartment in the console. All in an easily managed size. More...
The 2015 Beneteau Swift Trawler 50, Artemisia, is a captain-maintained yacht that is in exceptional condition for her age. The owner has spared no expense in upkeep or upgrades. At a trawler speed of just under 8 knots, she has a range of approximately 1,400 nautical miles at 2.5 nm/gal. When necessary, she can run at a top speed of nearly 20 knots. Key features include Volvo Penta’s IPS propulsion with a joystick and a Quick bow thruster, a 10’ (3 m) aluminum-hulled AB inflatables tender, remote vessel monitoring and a hydraulic swim platform. More...
Starcraft has been building boats for decades and knows that new buyers don’t want to spend time checking off every individual option. To make the process easier, the 21’5” (6.53 m) SVX IO 210 is a deck boat that comes standard with a stereo and four speakers, a Bimini top and EVA soft-touch traction mat decking in the bow and cockpit. Discover all the standard features at the Starcraft website. More...
This concept submarine has viewing ports on top and in the hullsides.
U-Boat Worx, a manufacturer of manned submersibles, has prepared concept drawings of a new class of submarine. The Under Water Entertainment Platform (UWEP) concept can seat 64 people at tables in the restaurant layout or it can be configured with a gym or a casino. She can dive to 656.17’ (200 m). More...
Checking the oil level is a good start, but there are many more places that need to be looked at too.
Performing a pre-season check of a boat, engine and, where applicable, the trailer must be taken seriously. These tasks are critical for the owner who wants to make sure his/her boat and all of its related equipment will operate safely. Don’t forget to upgrade those apps. More...
The Safe Boating Campaign is a worldwide effort focused on responsible boating led by the National Safe Boating Council with support from boating safety advocates around the world. (NSBC).
National Safe Boating Week continues through May 27 with the goal of improving safety for everyone who uses the water. The consistent occurrence of recreational boating accidents across America resulted in the origin of National Safe Boating Week by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary in 1957. Since then, it’s become a tradition at the beginning of the summer season in an effort to remind all who boat to stay safe. We have some tips to improve safety when you’re on the water. More...
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