Cinda and Mark Boomershine and their two children, Belle (11) and Rex (7), take on the 6,000-mile Great American Loop adventure. Follow their weekly videos as we learn and discover with them what it's like to get out of the armchair and live!
TEST VIDEO. Nimbus says why not have a dayboat and weekender all in one with the 26' T8. A berth for two allows an occasional overnight and a sharp forward entry smooths the ride. The stepped bottom adds fuel efficiency and speed.
INDUSTRY NEWS. Denison Yachting recently announced its partnership with EXTRA Yachts as its exclusive representative for North, Central and South America. The 100' EXTRA X30 Villa enters the power catamaran market with distinctive styling and a hybrid propulsion system. Her beam is 44.95’ (13.7 m).
TEST VIDEO. The Fairline Targa 45 has features not often seen in this LOA, including a transom garage for water toys. The galley-down arrangement can be swapped for a third stateroom. Power options include twin 480-hp Volvo Penta IPS.
PRODUCT REVIEW. The Talos Lightning Strike Detector can recognize lightning strikes up to 25 miles away and color-coded lights let you know the distance from your boat. It’s available both in a dash mount system and a portable model.
TEST. The Regal LS36 has premium extras including a dive door, sliding sunroof and an extra 16” MFD on the port console so the companion can assist in navigation. She’s intended for day boating, but has a hide-away “quarter berth” forward that could serve as a refuge from a shower.
Throw the dinner party of a lifetime aboard the 93' Presidential Yacht, the Honey Fitz, which has undergone a three-year refurbishment based on the decorations of Jackie Kennedy. She's based at the Pelican Club in Jupiter, FL and is available for charter. The folks at the Pelican Club will handle all details. If only her bulkheads could talk. More...
Modern outboards are relatively quiet, powerful, more fuel-efficient than ever and dependable. But, there are also a few negatives compared to sterndrives and inboards — such as cost and required annual maintenance. Check out these points for when you’re making a power choice, from Sean Horsfall, owner of Len’s Cove Marina.
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