With a mezzanine overlooking a combo aft deck/cockpit, and fold-out bulwarks, there’s lots of space for al fresco socializing aboard the Tiara EX 60. Below she sleeps six. See Our Video ->
The Canadian Taiga Motors introduced its new electric PWC “Orca” model at FLIBS last month. The company is on the Toronto Stock Exchange and booked $4.1 million in sales during Q2, 2023. The Montréal company alternates between producing electric PWCs and Snowmobiles and even makes a carbon fiber Orca model. See Our Video ->
A carbon fiber/epoxy hull is both light and remarkably strong and is very unusual in the center console category. A standard lithium-ion battery bank replacing the generator runs the A/C and all house needs silently. The Scout 377 LXF is clearly a leader in center console technology. See Our Video ->
The 26'2" (7.97 m) Four Winns H6 has convertible aft seating, a standard tower, and premium upholstery throughout. She also has a robust freeboard for boats in class, which should promise a dry, safe ride. See Our Video ->
Rescues at sea are mandatory, often plunging the crew into an emotive and rapidly changing scene. They are also a good deed done thanks to the owner’s ability to fund a floating palace, which ends up being in the right place at the right time. Here’s how five superyacht crews responded to others in distress. More ->
Innovation of the Week
Fail-Safe Drum Anchor Winch On
New Robalo 360 Models
There’s nothing innovative about a drum winch, they’ve been around forever. What is innovative is that the folks at Robalo have actually put one on their R360. With this system, the anchor can be raised and lowered remotely without having to go to the helm. We’d like to see more builders pick up on this good idea. Note the tie-off cleat and the washdown bib. Full marks to Robalo. More ->
From the Sunstream Helix line, the new Helix-P piling lift combines unprecedented hydraulic speed with an attractive hidden cable lift structure and a sleek, modular power supply for faster, quieter, and safer boat launching. More ->
Boneheaded Boaters
Get Out Of My Way!
This week’s Boneheaded Boaters video is courtesy of the Broncos Guru. See the Video ->
Life is Better on a Boat
Hanna & Stephanie at Longboat Key, Florida.
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