A Sea Tow member pays an annual fee and has unlimited towing in his home area. No wonder he’s smiling.
Marine-towing service Sea Tow released the findings from its spring 2022 annual member survey. Despite rising fuel costs and inflation, more than 50% of the 7,800 respondents plan to be back on the water this summer. More than 51% also said they have a vacation by boat planned or are seriously considering it. More...
When we first approached the 560 Sky, we were amazed at how Galeon was able to perch a functional flying bridge on the roof of an express cruiser. Frankly, we were afraid we would be slung off during the first sharp turn. But once on it, we got a different perspective. Offshore, when we put her in a moderately tight turn, everyone stayed secure and remarkably comfortable. For an owner who wants the added utility of a flying bridge in a sleeker-looking, more attractive yacht, the 560 Sky could be the answer. More...
For many boaters, docking is the equivalent of a visit to the dentist, full of stress and discomfort. Dockmate is a remote control that will help eliminate the fear of pulling into a tight marina slip or dock for gas, especially at an unfamiliar location. A captain or first mate can leave the helm and safely control the boat’s movement with total confidence from anywhere aboard. More...
For those ready for something special with European elan but made in America, the Aviara AV36 should be investigated. She was conceived by the design team at parent MasterCraft, who are no strangers to lux –– but the Aviara is not for kids. The AV36 is a gentleman’s day boat designed to pamper the most discerning of yachtsmen and women. She’s definitely not for everyone. Check out her price, which may be a surprise. More...
This 27-footer (8.2 m) is a great starter boat in the SBC fleet – which has now grown to 10 boats. Membership includes a free basic boating course and hands-on training by a licensed captain. She’s a good family boat and kids will love tubing, swimming and beaching watersports. She comfortably seats 10 adults and is fully equipped with chartplotter, electric toilet, joystick, anchor windlass and sun awnings. Now is the time to reserve your membership for a free month. Contact Greg Sweeney for a free trial: 727-200-3474 or by email.
In the entry-level 2150 CC, Tahoe combines the recreating benefits of a deckboat and a center console in a hybrid that makes sense for a family. The bow has a wide seating area that converts to a sunlounge or serves as a cozy space for lunch with a table installed. Abaft the center console, the cockpit has a fishy feel with a leaning post and open space. Most important is that she is affordable. More...
The battery on an electric boat is its most important – and most expensive – component.
At first, it may seem as if one needs to be an electrical engineer to get a handle on what is going on with volts, amps, Watts and an assortment of other terms. Today’s tutorial is one of the most important because these terms will predict a battery's performance. Don’t feel bad if you need to read it twice. More...
Is this large swim platform counted in the boat’s length? That is the question consumers need to ask.
Boat manufacturers vary in the way they present their models’ lengths. It often has more to do with marketing than accuracy. We looked at 12 different but similarly “sized” fiberglass cabin boats to find out just how much they vary. More...
This week, the Broncos Guru looks at when things go badly for professional mariners as well as some fishermen who are bound and determined to get out of an inlet that makes Haulover look like a lily pond. One of the captains is either braver or luckier than the rest. Click to see how he fares. More...
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