Hello Boater,

New Product Video

New Hydrofin Foils

Foils Make Pontoon Boats Go Faster

and Burn Less Fuel

After beta testing for more than 4 years with over 100 units in the field, Hydrofin is now releasing its pontoon boat foils to the general public. They create lift in both bi-toons and tri-toons, increasing speed, improving fuel economy and easing the ride in choppy water. They’re an economical way to improve overall performance on most models that can run more than 20 mph. See Our Video ->

Features Video

Galeon 450 HTC

Big Boat Comfort in 45'9" LOA

The Galeon 450 HTC has the luxury and comfort of a larger yacht in the two en suite staterooms, while still providing the ease of handling and fuel-efficient performance of a smaller boat.  She’s powered by twin Volvo Penta D6-480s with straight shafts. See Our Video ->

Featured Boat

Nimbus W11

Extend Your Weekends

Our award to best outboard stern treatment goes to Nimbus for the innovative swim platform design seen above.  At one time it is 1) a submergible swim platform, 2) an ideal way to lauch watersports behind the outboard engines, and 3) it can rise up 3' to serve as a full-width passerelle. But that's just one aspect of this new weekender. See Our Video ->

Pre-Owned Yacht

78' Van der Valk 2016

GyrFalcon

This Dutch-built aluminum-hulled yacht is finished in a glowing metallic ceramic coating, making her a head-turner in any harbor worldwide. She’s powered by three Volvo Penta IPS 1050 EVC-ECs and has four staterooms below, plus crew accommodations. She’s built to CE-A standards and has heated inside decks. See Her Now ->

Seamanship

How to Tie a Sheet Bend

Here’s a short video that makes it very easy to tie the useful Sheet Bend knot, great for joining two lines together, even if one is much larger than the other.  More ->

How-To

Basics of Propeller Selection

Marine propellers come in a wide variety of styles, shapes, pitches, diameters, blades, rakes and cup angles. Here’s a primer on what might work best for your particular engine and hull setup from our friends at Canadian Yachting. Read More ->

Cruising

Hilton Head to West Palm Beach

Headed south for the winter months? Here’s where to stop on your journey — good harbors, good food and lots of pleasant cruising choices. Read More ->

Life is Better on a Boat

It's a dog's life, but Maverick thinks it's better in his family's Formula 350CBR.

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