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Pronautica 29 Open:


Quick-Planing CC w/56.5 MPH WOT

Pronautica 29 Open

The Pronautica 29 Open planed in just 2.7 seconds, which might be evidence of the efficiency of the duo-prop system of the twin 350-hp Suzuki outboards on her transom. Her top speed, 56.5 mph, is also impressive for a center console fishing boat of this size. She has a 22-degree deadrise, and the hull is reinforced with carbon fiber.

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Features Video

Absolute Navetta 73:


Max Interior Space w/4 Staterooms

Absolute Navetta 73

The flying bridge of the Absolute Navetta 73 adds a large entertainment venue topside, with several dining areas and seating for 19 plus a wet bar. Belowdecks, she offers 4 suites, 4 heads, with panoramic windows brightening the master in the bow – but a full beam VIP could be a second master.

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Test Video

Yamaha AR190:


Up From PWCs w/Seating for 8

Yamaha AR190

Molded contour lines and sport graphics add to the edgy looks of the Yamaha AR190, which is powered by an 1812cc H.O. Yamaha jet system. She had a hole-shot time of just 3.3 seconds and a top speed of 43.2 mph in our tests. Draft is just 12.8”, allowing operation in extreme shallows as well as making it safer for tow sports.

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Test Video

Hatteras GT45X Flybridge:


Offshore Battlewagon w/40-Knot WOT

Hatteras GT45X Flybridge

The Hatteras GT45X Flybridge is a serious offshore battlewagon equipped to get to the fish fast with the optional twin 1,136-hp CAT C-12.9s diesels, which delivered a top speed over 40 knots in company tests. Trolling valves take the boat’s idle speed from 7.2 knots to 3.1, ideal for presenting live baits, and the flying bridge design puts the skipper in great position to keep an eye on the wake. She's available in one or two stateroom layouts.

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Test Video

Evinrude E-TEC G2 300 HP:


A Fuel-Efficient 2-Stroke

Evinrude E-TEC G2 300 HP

In our tests, we find the Evinrude E-TEC G2 300 equal to – or better than – most 4-stroke engines in the mid-RPM cruising ranges on models that we have tested or surveyed. At trolling speeds and at idle, the Evinrude G2s are almost always significantly more fuel efficient.

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Boat Improvement

Drink Up: Better Water
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A water filter system can be easy to install and improve your boat.

Tap water on boats often slips into the non-portable category because of a bad source, a funky tank on board, or some combination. But a filtration system can be an easy way to head off these issues and remove contaminants while making the water taste better. Here’s what all boaters need to know about this potential DIY improvement.

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