One of the best times to buy a new boat is Dec.-Jan. because dealers may be heavily discounting 2025 model year stock. Also, factories often give discounts for new models before the Spring buying season kicks in. Plus, Mercury, Suzuki, and Yamaha are all offering 7-year extended warranties, and Honda is offering 5-yr, +3 more available. Don’t miss out on a buying opportunity. Tickets are sold online…
In the wake of her smaller sibling's recent all-solar powered crossing of the Atlantic, the SY80 Silent Yachts’ offers a much larger yacht with the same potential. Her broad beam allows generous deck space, and multiple owner layout options.
Most ramp problems come down to pace, positioning, and patience. This short video focuses on the moments that matter most when loading onto a trailer, especially how to stay lined up and in control.
Schaefer’s V44 prioritizes outdoor space. Fold-down side terraces expand the cockpit, give access to the water by means of wing/ diving boards, and bring new excitment to onboard entertaining.
Marine cameras now cover far more than recording footage. From visible-light systems that improve docking and situational awareness to thermal cameras that reveal vessels, people, and debris in darkness or haze, the technology has evolved quickly.
Derived from Eastern’s Downeast hull form, the 248 Islander uses a compact pilothouse, open aft cockpit, and outboard power to keep systems straightforward and accessible.
This step-by-step video from Born Again Boating walks through resealing an outboard lower unit, focusing on areas typically exposed only during water-pump service. The video shows how rusted seal springs, worn gaskets, and improper reassembly can allow water into the gearcase.
This lift-kept 2022 Tiara Yachts 34 LX is powered by Mercury outboards with approximately 82 hours and equipped with joystick piloting with Skyhook and a bow thruster.
This short video from Len's Cove Marina explains what a compression test actually measures and when it’s useful during a used-boat purchase. Compression is one of the three basic requirements for an engine to run, along with fuel and spark, and a test can help identify internal engine problems.
Designed around secure coastal cruising, the American Tug 435 pairs a workboat-derived hull with a two-cabin, two-head layout and a true pilothouse. A single Cummins 550 favors efficiency and range over speed. Standard features like bow and stern thrusters...
Trim, tilt, and trim tabs directly affect how a boat accelerates, planes, and runs at speed. This Boating Basics guide explains what each system does, when to use it, and how small adjustments can improve efficiency, visibility, and control.
Imagine yourself at the helm of this well-equipped Pursuit DC266. This SBC Pursuit has been carefully outfitted with a joystick, power steering, electric toilet, trim tabs, and full electronics. Stratoglass keeps the cockpit (and driver!) cozy and dry. Watch the test video with Capt Steve here…, then, visit the Sovereign Boat Fleet to get signed up as a member on this family-friendly dual console.
