Viking 82 YachtFish | New Yamaha FX WaveRunners | Palm Beach 70 - 10/25/21

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New 2022 Yamaha FX Series

Four PWCs From Basic to Loaded

Yamaha’s FX Series of WaveRunners has been updated for 2022 with a focus on increasing levels of luxury and performance in four different machines, one for every budget. It starts with the FX HO that is the value-based machine. The FX Cruiser HO increases the comfort for distance cruising, the FX SVHO has race-inspired features and the FX Limited SVHO rolls everything into one luxury performance machine. More...

Virtual Boat Show

Viking 82 Motor Yacht

Cruise and Fish in Style

Viking offers the 82 Motor Yacht with an open or enclosed flying bridge. She transitions easily from a luxury cruiser to a tournament fishing machine with the cockpit space of a large convertible and a mezzanine with a lounge that measures 9’ (2.74 m) wide. Chill boxes for bait and drinks are built into the port and starboard staircases. When it’s time to celebrate the day’s catch, the aft deck, forward lounge and salon are laid out to entertain. Below, she sleeps eight in four en suite staterooms and the full-beam master has a king-sized berth thanks to the boat’s 20’6” (6.25 m) beam. Visit Viking's website to learn more...

What Do These 4 Premium Brands

Have in Common?

Hinckley

Riviera

Cobalt

Mag Bay

The above four premium brands are generally known as building among the best boats in their class. But what do these, and nine other well-known boat brands, have in common? Answer: All of them offer the Siren 3 Pro as equipment on their new boats. The reason is that these builders care about their owners having an enjoyable experience with as little stress as possible. Siren is the foremost brand in the boat-connectivity product category. So, these builders have chosen this brand because it matches the positioning of their own brand. By being able to monitor one’s boat 24/7, boat owners gain peace of mind – and so do these boat builders. Find out more...

Editor's Report

Boston Whaler 420 Outrage

Celebrating 50 Years w/1,800 Horses

Boston Whaler is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Outrage series with a new flagship, the 420 Outrage. She’s powered by triple 600-hp Mercury V12 Verado outboards and features updated graphics and upholstery treatments. The engines are painted to match the hullsides and a teak accent package adds class to the helm and second row of seats. More...

Navigation Equipment

2021 NMEA Awards

Marine Specialty: Furuno CSH8LMK2 Omni Sonar

The Furuno CSH8LMK2 is a Full-Circle Scanning Sonar that rapidly detects fish schools, individual fish and changing underwater conditions. Fish distribution and seabed conditions are displayed in 16 colors, 360 degrees around the vessel. The unit took top honors in the Marine Specialty category in the 2021 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) awards. More...

Test Video

Palm Beach 70

Third Station Puts Captain in Total Control

Not only does the Palm Beach 70 have a joystick at the upper and lower helms that include control over the bow and stern thrusters, she has a third station at the base of the flying bridge stairs to port in the cockpit. It folds out of the way when not in use and when the time comes to maneuver in close quarters, it’s always better for a captain to be closer to the dock he’s approaching to provide the best views. Palm Beach is built by Grand Banks and company CEO Mark Richards knows that a happy captain is one who feels he is in control. More...

Maintenance

How to Keep Your Diesel Fuel Clean

According to national repair statistics, nine out of 10 problems associated with diesel engines will be the result of contaminated fuel. Here’s how to keep your fuel system in top condition and avoid becoming a statistic. More...

Outboard Engine Buyers' Guide

Quiz of the Day:

What 250-hp Engine Has a 35” Shaft?

Of the 11 250-hp outboards listed in our Outboard Engine Buyers' Guide, some go-fast focused engines are available in 20” (50.8 cm) and 25” (63.5 cm) shaft lengths. Still, others that are going to be used mostly on center- and dual-consoles and other fishing boats can be had with a 30” (76.2 cm) shaft. But only one is available in a 35” (88.9 cm) shaft. We’ll give you a hint. It’s not black. More...

Bradenton Fishermen Take Notice

The Robalo R317 is a dual console for the family that likes to fish when they’re not cruising. A 25-gallon (95-L) livewell with LED lighting and clear plexiglass lid, drink holders integrated with rod holders and an insulated 50-gallon (189.27 L) fish box are standard amenities. A wide side door is good for hauling aboard game fish, stepping aboard from a floating dock or climbing aboard from the water. Members of the Sovereign Boat Club can go fishing on this well-equipped boat from its handy slip in Cortez. Join now and get in on the action. More...

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"Ending the day with a fishing trip before sunset in Lower Potomac/Colonial Beach, VA."

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