Riviera’s 465 SUV combines the offshore performance and heritage of the company’s flybridge models with the open entertainment layout, cockpit grill and sleek lower profile of the Sport Yacht lineup.
Riviera’s 465 SUV features a sheltered mezzanine lounge overlooking the cockpit, complete with wet bar, grill and refrigerator. These two spaces are the nexus of entertainment and watersports on this premium express cruiser. More...
The Axopar 28’s enclosed pilothouse is a comfortable refuge on terribly hot days – or cool, rainy ones. In the mid-range, just open up all windows, doors and sun roof. Be the envy of all your friends behind the helm of this stand-out boat. Other club boats are in St. Pete, Tampa Bay, Palm Beach, and Riviera Beach. More...
Whether 'tis nobler to suffer the slings and arrows of poor performance, or to take arms against the sea with a $25,000 new engine, or $5,000 Sharrow prop? Typically, Sharrow props enhance engine performance by 30% in the mid-RPM range. More...
The Fjord 53 XL is the largest super-yacht tender in class, according to the builder, with seating for 10, overnight accommodations for four and even a Williams jet tender of its own – and tender for the tender.
Classified websites are full of great boat deals these days. There’s only one problem – many of them have been soaked in saltwater for a couple of days. When buying a used boat, we suggest that you get a Boat History Report. BoatTEST VIP members receive one free bonus report with their purchase of one report or more on BoatHistoryReport.com. Sign up here…
“Could you tell me the pros and cons of the Formula 40 PC and the Cruisers Yachts 390? We just discovered the Cruisers Yachts and are trying to compare the two. We like the IPS because of the joystick system. - D.H. More...
The Boston Whaler 420 Outrage is ready to dive, fish, harbor-hop or make a fast run to the islands at over 50 mph. Below, she accommodates two. More...
Last Saturday we began our new weekly feature “Accidents of the Week,” – and tomorrow we’ll have the second installment. This report is designed to alert responsible boaters and the boating industry to things that go wrong while operating a boat of any type, and by inference, ways to avoid trouble. Don't miss a single report. More...
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