The Chaparral 247 SSX is an upscale bowrider offering a “Black Edition” upgrade package. It includes a tower, powered swim platform and premium upholstery in addition to the black trim and gelcoat that move her into a fully-loaded elite class among watersports/dayboats.

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The Pursuit S248 is one of the company’s smallest CC models, but she’s anything but entry-level in fit, finish and standard equipment. Standard features include plush diamond-stitched upholstery from bow to stern, an oversized swim platform, hardtop with safety-glass windshield and wiper and a whole lot more. More...  

Despite her bowrider design, the Formula 380 Super Sport Crossover has a surprisingly large cabin complete with a dinette that converts to a forward bunk. There’s also a standup head with a sink and added bunk amidships. More...  

The Fairline Targa 65 GT has what is effectively a second cockpit on the foredeck with massive lounges and a pop-up table. The large hullside windows allow exciting seascape vistas from the comfort of one’s berth. More...  

The Axopar 25 Cross Top has movable cockpit seating a cuddy with toilet and one of the fastest bottoms on the market today. We clocked her at 49 mph powered by a single 250-hp Mercury. More...  

Here’s how bass pro Andy Montgomery makes quick work of changing out a damaged propeller on the water. (Hint—it all starts with carrying a spare.) More...  

Check out these tips on insuring your boat, motor, trailer and gear the right way with pro angler/insurance agent Todd Hollowell. More...  

BoatTEST’s video of its test of the Cox CXO300 300-hp diesel was viewed 101,000 times on YouTube in 6 days, setting a record for any video we have placed there in the last 15 years. (Pssst — BoatTEST started streaming video on the Internet 6 years before YouTube.) If you want to see what all of the excitement is about, click here...  

Check out these video tips from Len’s Cove Marina on the care and feeding of your bilge pump, one component of your boat you definitely want to keep happy. More...  

Mercury Racing’s new V8 500R weighs 720 lbs. (327 kg) and delivers 50 more ponies and 10% higher torque than the company’s 450R model on the same platform. More...