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Ocean Alexander 100 Skylounge:


Skylounge & Precise Handling

Ocean Alexander 100 Skylounge

The Ocean Alexander 100 has an enclosed skylounge on the upper deck, which means the helm can move up there too. This frees up a lot of deck space for a country kitchen-style galley, or even a main-deck master. But does she really turn like an express cruiser?

Read about our test here.

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Cruisers Yachts 50 Cantius:


Sporty Express Style, 3 Staterooms

Cruisers Yachts 50 Cantius

Sporty express yacht lines give the Cruisers Yachts 50 Cantius plenty of dock appeal, and belowdecks she has three spacious staterooms and two heads. The bow deck offers two chaise lounges separated by a table and armrests with drink holders.

See the details here.

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Evinrude E-TEC G2 150 H.O:


Fuel-Efficient, Low-Maintenance Outboard

Evinrude E-TEC G2 150 H.O.

Evinrude's E-TEC G2 150 H.O. two-stroke outboard offers best-in-class fuel economy according to company tests, yet she puts out 165 horsepower, 10 percent over her nominal rating. Her 133-amp magneto charging system has no belts and pulleys. There's no break-in period and no scheduled maintenance for five years.

See all the features here.

Captain's Report

TAHOE® 500 TF:


I/O Bowrider w/Fishing Features

TAHOE® 500 TF

The TAHOE® 500 TF is made to be a dedicated family runabout, with an oversized swim platform and a walkthrough transom. Smart details include ventilated wakeboard storage in the cockpit sole. And, she also comes equipped for a day of fishing.

Check out how she performed here.

Captain's Report

Southport 33:


Ray Hunt & Assoc., Deep-V Design

Southport 33

The Southport 33 is not only well built, she also has striking lines for a center console, with the combination of the reverse sheer at the transom, gentle tumblehome at the stern quarters, and a bit of flare with a touch of a concave thrown in forward that make her a real head-turner.

Read up on the details here.

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Is Mercury Auto Trim Available on Older Boats?

Mercury Auto Trim adjusts the engine trim for any speed, sea, and load condition.

One reader dropped us a line to ask if Mercury Auto Trim is available for older, Mercury-powered boats. Active Trim is a smart system from Mercury that works through the SmartCraft system to tune the outboard trim to suit the seas, the load, and the speed at which the boat is operating. But is it available for older boats?

Read more here.

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