Sea Ray’s SLX 260 Outboard is powered by a 300-hp Mercury Verado that pushed the boat to a top speed of 48.2 mph and put her on plane in a rapid 3.9 seconds. She planes off at an almost level attitude, which means the captain doesn’t lose sight of the horizon. Sea Ray equipped our test boat with auto trim, digital throttle and shift and twin Simrad 9” (22.86 cm) displays that are fully integrated with the boat’s switching system. They are also multifunction displays that provide navigation and engine data. More...
Yamaha’s 195S is a bowrider that was designed to combine technology, performance and comfort in a model that could be a family’s entry to recreational boating. She has features that go beyond entry-level including a patented articulating keel and thrust directional enhancer for improved overall maneuverability. To make the 195S easier to maintain, there's a water-intake cleanout on the transom. For added comfort, she has a multi-level swim platform and the helm seats swivel 360 degrees. More...
ElectroSea’s NEW SeaStrong Pump features seal-less magnetically-coupled drive for unparalleled performance and durability.Seawater surrounds the pump, which has no physical connection to the motor, eliminating leaks, once and for all!
Engineered to withstand harsh marine conditions, SeaStrong is engineered with a glass-fiber reinforced polypropylene pump head and impeller, so it will not corrode or tarnish. Finally, its IP55-rated washdown motor protects against dust and water to ensure long-term reliability and performance. ElectroSea offers a two-year warranty on the SeaStrong Pump when used with the ClearLine System for the ultimate raw-water protection and the most reliable seawater delivery system available today.
Albury Brothers has built nearly 500 of its 23’ (7.01 m) center console since the model was introduced in 1997. Original interiors were built using marine plywood and the company switched to a composite inner liner in 2004. The forward seating interior with an insulated fish box made its debut in 2007. She’s laid up with vacuum-bagged laminates and rides on a modified V-bottom and is designed to have a low center of gravity. To get the full story, go to the Albury Brothers website. More...
Eleven-year-old Kupu-John Amoamo of New Zealand (right) caught a record snapper weighing 34 pounds, 6 ounces (15.59kg).
The International Game Fish Association added five world-record catches to its books. Anglers from the United States to New Zealand hauled in record dorado, snapper, Japanese seabass, Spanish mackerel and the first recorded hybridization between a bluefin and bigeye trevally. More...
Propellers make a huge difference in a boat’s performance.
Three-blade propellers are the most common configuration for most outboard and sterndrive boats. Their performance is usually good through the rpm range, they normally achieve higher final speeds, they are available in a greater variety of diameter and pitch sizes and they cost less. But are they the right choice? Maybe… Maybe not.
This week, the Broncos Guru takes a look at boaters and boat owners who haven’t shown the best judgment regarding bridge and wave height when towing. We can only imagine that when this boat owner left the house or the launch ramp that there was a skeg on the bottom of this lower unit and the propeller was intact. Speaking of bad judgment, check out what the PWC rider does to the paddle boarder. More...
Meet the powerboat designed by expert engineers at Regulator. The 37 is a center console suited for hardcore fishing but also converts easily at day’s end to a comfortable leisure platform. A digitally-enhanced helm station with triple helm seating and triple white 425-hp Yamaha four-stroke engines make this boat triple the fun. Get in on it now — memberships are limited. Contact GM Greg Sweeney at 727-200-3474 or email here...
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"Friends in Repose" by Forest Johnson
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