Our Ocean Home | Safety Secret | Founder Chat! - 5/29/25

INTERVIEW The Jasper Marine Defender 22 isn't just a boat—it's a bold declaration of adventure for serious anglers, dedicated divers, and intrepid coastal explorers. And to give you the inside scoop, BoatTEST's Co-Founder, Jeff Hammond, sits down with Jasper Marine's CEO and founder for an exclusive conversation about the brand's vision and what sets them apart.

LONG HAULS, WIDE COMFORT The Fountaine Pajot Power 67 delivers a stable and generously proportioned platform for serious cruising. She measures 64' 7" (19.69 m) LOA with a beam of 32.28' (9.84 m). At a cruising speed of 10 knots, her range approaches 1,100 nautical miles. 

Sovereign Fleet Boats

3-Boat Membership Opp

SUMMER TRIFECTA There are three boats in the Sovereign Fleet in Bradenton/Cortez available for an exclusive membership. There is no club membership like it anywhere: 3, 6, and 12-month memberships are available. The three boats are Robalo R317, Axopar 28 Cabin, and Nauticstar 18. There's always a boat available. Pick your boat and date, then let her rip!

The 2021 Boston Whaler 380 Outrage focuses on offshore performance. Equipped with four Mercury 300 V8 Verado engines and having clocked just 275 hours, this vessel delivers impressive speed and maneuverability.  Mercury warranty valid until December 2027.

POWERBOATERS TARGETD UNFAIRLY? This provocative piece, reprinted with permission, examines the pressures facing powerboaters. It argues that certain groups and regulations target them without full factual basis. The author challenges the motivations behind some environmental actions and questions the fairness of the scrutiny on powered watercraft. It’s a viewpoint intended to spark discussion.