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Fairline Squadron 50

Everything You Want, Nothing You Don’t

The Fairline Squadron 50 delivers the advantages of a flying bridge helm without the disadvantages of high top hamper when cruising the ICW or the Great Loop. Two- or three-cabin layouts are available, all with luxury-class woodworking and fabrics. See Our Video ->

Test Video

Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless

XL Bay Boat w/Offshore Capability

The Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless may be the largest designated “bay boat” on the market and one of the fastest with twin 300-hp outboards. She can float in 18” (45.72 cm), drive up, and with a 160-gallon (605 L) fuel tank, she can reach bluewater fisheries out of many ports. See Our Video ->

Featured Boat

Monterey 385SS

Stylish, Sporty and Speedy

With triple 350-hp outboards, the Monterey 385SS is considerably faster than most in class with a WOT speed exceeding 60 mph, according to the builder. With an 11’ (3.35 m) beam, she has more space for lots of guests to enjoy the ride plus a cockpit galley and a console cabin with head for occasional overnights. More ->

Classic Highlight

Hatteras Hull #1: “Knit-Wits”

The World's First Fiberglass Cruiser

The 41’ (12.49 m) Hatteras convertible seen above was launched 63 years ago and was the first cruiser entirely built of fiberglass. All of the sleek, triple-deck luxury motoryachts on the water today can trace their build ancestry back to this boat. Built of fiberglass so thick (who knew how strong it was in the early days?) that she was a battle tank offshore and is still alive today. See Our Video ->

Electronics

Lowrance

More Than 60 Years of Innovations in Electronics

Lowrance has been a leader in marine electronics since it invented the first consumer sonar device in 1957 — The Little Green Box. In the years since Lowrance has never wavered from its purpose to push the envelope of innovative performance to help anglers find and catch more fish. More ->

Boat Buying Advice

Pros and Cons of

Center Consoles

Is a center console the right boat for your family? Here are the pros and cons from Len’s Cove Marina on why a CC might be the right boat for you — or why it may not. More ->

Cruising

Traditional Navigation

Tips

Learn to navigate without GPS so you’ll be ready if your electronics fail and you have to find your way by traditional methods. Here are some reminders. More ->

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