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->
The Kadey-Krogen 48 AE is a smaller version of the much-heralded Kadey-Krogen 58, offering several different arrangement plans to meet owners' needs, whether it's for couples cruising, for children and grandchildren, or for exploring the world. See Our Video->
The Nimbus T8 combines a practical Scandinavian dayboat design with a sea-kindly running surface and upscale comfort touches to create an all-purpose dayboat that also functions nicely as a yacht tender or sport boat. Top speed exceeds 52 mph with a 300-hp Mercury. See Our Video->
The True North 34 combines classic Down East workboat style and functionality with the comfort and convenience of an outboard-powered couples’ cruising yacht. Note the oversized windows and the tumblehome on the transom. See Our Video->
The World Cat 260DC-X is perfect for offshore fishing with its catamaran stance, twin hulls, and high freeboard. It offers comfort features for 2024 like a stowaway bench seat and fold-down transom aft. Take a sneak peek. See Our Video->
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.
Here's how to make sure you, your boat and your crew are ready to take on all or part of this legendary 6,000-mile journey through the waters of the U.S. and Canada.
Salt-Away is proven effective and used on all boats in BoatTEST's Sovereign Boat Club to flush engines and spray topsides. But how does it work and why is it better than water?
Earlier this year, the 115.10 m (377.6’) superyacht was sold to Canadian billionaire and former ice hockey goaltender Patrick Dovigi for a rumored $358.5 million (€330 million). Lurssen is a premier family-owned superyacht builder in Germany. One wag quoted Dovigi as saying, "It's only money—what the puck?"
Can you see a woven roving pattern, waves in the finish, or a washboard effect in a hullside? These issues usually don't diminish the strength of a hull; rather they indicate how much TLC, time, and money went into creating the boat's tooling. Check out more tips for a quality inspection.