Tiara tells us that its first EX 60 will be available in the fall. It's pretty obvious from the layouts above that she is intended for serious dayboat activities. The staterooms are set up nicely for parents, children and their kids. The stern can be configured four ways, depending on the intended use. She’s relatively light, has a 14-degree deadrise at the transom and her hull is painted. More...
The Robalo R222EX is a center console that comes standard with an aerated livewell plus the usual fishy basics and a tandem-axle trailer. Check out her price — it may surprise you. More...
The Sionyx Nightwave can be installed by the buyer and is more cost-effective than a thermal-imaging unit. Everyone who boats at night should have one. More...
Sweetwater is one of several toon brands owned by Godfrey, one of the largest builders in class. It is the least expensive brand in Godrey's lineup and the 2286 SLF is the least costly Sweetwater at a $39,962 base MSRP. With a 100-hp Suzuki engine, it comes out to nearly $47K. It has many options, but we recommend staying with the standard boat, plus ground tackle. Visit the Sweetwater website for more info. More...
For more than 192 years, the basic design of the propeller stayed essentially the same. In the meantime, mankind went from boiling water to propel itself down rivers to putting a man on the moon. Then along came Greg Sharrow with a new idea. More...
Involving the United States Coast Guard plus state and local law enforcement, Operation Dry Water is a national focus on keeping boaters from operating under the influence of alcohol. National statistics list alcohol as the leading cause of accidents on the water. Don’t become one of those statistics. More...
With electronics and accessories manufacturers promoting “easy boating” with gadgets like joysticks and chartplotters, new boaters often treat operating a vessel like a video game. But what happens if a boat loses power? Remember the Karen E? All captains should know the basics, too. More...
Several Sovereign Boat Club memberships consist of two friends that go in as partners. For reservation purposes, it works as one membership. That makes something affordable to start with, a no-brainer for most people. Contact GM Greg Sweeney at 727-200-3474 or email here.
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