Shot from the aisle between the galley and banquette with table, we see the salon, bar and lower helm of the CLB65. She has the greatest beam in class, which makes her the largest 65’ motoryacht on the market. More...
The Everglades 455CC brings yacht-grade luxury to a fast and capable offshore fishing machine. Upscale features include six ladder-back premium swivel seats in two rows, with shock-absorbing bases, multiple Garmin MFDs at upper and lower consoles, climate control in the cabin and at the lower helm plus lots more. Power is quad 425-hp Yamahas to get you to the fish fast. More...
The Formula 350 Sun Sport combines lounging and entertaining space with a surprisingly roomy air-conditioned lounging and dining area plus sleeping accommodations for four. She readily runs over 50 mph with twin 430-hp MerCruiser 8.2 MAG HO ECT engines with Bravo IIIs. More...
A life raft of the right size and design can literally save the lives of you and your crew — but only if you have a version that’s dependable, properly maintained and sized right for your team. See what to look for here. More...
Modern wake and towboats are largely trouble-free but there are a few potential issues, mostly caused by operator error. Learn what they are and how to avoid them from the experts. More...
DIY
Installing a Windlass Part I
Here are some tips from Darkhorse Marine on selecting and installing a power windlass on your boat. It’s a simple task that most do-it-yourselfers can handle easily. More...
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Barry Thompson:
Life-Long Boat Tester
Barry Thompson passed last Friday in his native Auckland, N.Z. as he was preparing to go fishing. His cause of death is thought to be a heart condition. During Thompson’s 50-year career as a boating journalist, speedboat racer and boat owner he tested well over 1,500 boats, probably more than any man alive. Most recently he was BoatTEST’s captain covering Australasia and Oceania. More...
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