CONSUMER CAVEAT Anyone can build a center console to go fast, have rod holders, and six engines strapped to the transom. And, a lot of people do. But, the trick is building a boat as strong as a tank and as luxurious as a Bentley, that is more than a one-trick pony. That pretty much describes the Formula 387 CCS. She has a 5-year stem-to-stern warranty, backed by 50 years experience and integrity.
A PALM BEACH DEBUT She's ruggedly constructed and designed right for comfortable living, entertaining, and casual fishing offshore. Key features include a transom BBQ zone, enclosed flybridge with aft wrap-around seating, island galley, transom/BBQ zone, flybridge wet bar, and straight-shaft drives.
SHIFTY AND FAST If you've never driven an Axopar, then you don't know what fun you're missing. SBC's Axopar 28 Cabin in Bradenton/Cortez is available for Memberships that last 3, 6, or 12 months. All members get free training on the boat, empowering drivers to unleash its full-power crank and bank. Try before you buy!
Contra-Rotating Props for Bravo III, DuoProps, Merc V12, Suzuki 300/350
NEW LIFE PROPS Boat owners have been asking for dual, counterrotating Sharrow props almost from the day the first one was introduced. One reason is that there are tens of thousands of old boats powered by Mercury and Volva Penta dual props, that desperately need a new lease on life. The new Sharrow props are their resurrection. The bad news is that they are exactly one year away from delivery! Now is the time to get your name on the list -- first come first served.
UNSUNG HERO Behind every great day on the water is often an unsung hero. Know a marine tech whose skill and dedication shine? Their moment for industry-wide recognition is here, but time is running out. Help celebrate the pros ensuring safe, reliable boating experiences for everyone. Give a deserving technician their shot at the spotlight before the March 31 deadline!
LIGHTER & FASTER SEABOB just launched its next-gen F9 series, shedding significant weight while gaining impressive thrust. Think easier handling off the boat paired with exhilarating performance gains. Its newfound portability aims to take the experience beyond tenders, onto day boats or even beach trips.
BRANDING BRAWL Think naming a boat company is easy? Tom Fexas saw a 90s trend he couldn't ignore: everyone tacking '-ship' onto their name to sound grand. In this classic piece, the designer asks if originality sailed off entirely. Read why imitation wasn't flattery to him.
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