DIGITAL BOAT ID Axopar will install an NFC chip in every new boat beginning in the second quarter of 2026, linking each hull to a blockchain-based Digital Product Passport. Factory equipment lists, certificates, service history, and ownership records can be accessed with a simple scan, creating a verified identity that stays with the boat through resale. This marks a giant leap forward in build transparency and owner help.

DUAL-ROLE OFFSHORE With triple Mercury V10 outboards and Boston Whaler’s foam-filled hull construction, the 365 Conquest is built for serious offshore runs. BoatTEST recorded a 55.7-mph top speed and a 36.8-mph cruise. The enclosed helm deck, convertible cabin, and cockpit fish boxes allow her to shift easily between offshore fishing missions and multi-day cruising.

TRIPLE 600 POWER Formula’s 457 CCS takes the center-console concept into serious dayboat territory. With triple 600-hp Mercury Verados pushing her past 60 mph in BoatTEST runs, she mixes speed with luxury, real overnight capability, and fishability. Wide sidedecks and a social cockpit show how the longtime quality builder blends performance with space and lux for long days on the water.

WEST COAST F55 A 2019 Princess F55 in Newport Beach with 1,150 hours on twin Volvo D13-900s, recently serviced with documented results on hand. She's 57 feet, carries 726 gallons of diesel, and tops out near 28 knots. She also comes with a gyro stabilizer, lithium battery banks with 24-hour silent mode, Starlink, and a 2024 Williams 345 JetTender.

VIDEO MAYHEM A rescue boat beached in the surf. An anchor dropped on a reef next to a group of divers. A snowmobile rider hauled out by the Coast Guard. A captain threading between two tugboats pushing a ship. And a tractor towing eight jet ski trailers at once. Broncos Guru is back with another week of "how did this happen" moments to kick off the Spring boating season.