Sea Ray’s Sundancer 370 OB was designed at Brunswick’s new design center to be a forward-thinking day boat with the latest technology. She’s powered by triple 300-hp Mercury Verado outboards and integrated features include Mercury’s VesselView link, VesselView mobile, autopilot, Skyhook, joystick piloting and Active Trim. Her helm has SIMRAD EVO 3S displays with full integration of vessel systems and she’s pre-rigged for an optional Seakeeper gyro stabilizer. More...
Raw-water intake hoses for air-conditioners, chillers and hydraulics with time can become clogged or have their flow restricted by barnacles, mussels and other marine growth. Forget about being able to get them fixed during a vacation.
That’s why premium boat builders such as Azimut, Hatteras, Maritimo, Riviera, Viking and more than a dozen others are now installing ElectroSea’s CLEARLINE electro chlorination system. It takes the salt in seawater and turns it into a low, safe and effective level of chlorine to prevent marine growth in raw-water supply lines and protect vital cooling equipment 24/7/365. BoatTEST recommends it.
Sailfish’s 276 DC has one of the deepest cockpits in class at 38” (96.52 cm) forward and 30” (76.2 cm) aft. The manufacturer known for its variable degree deadrise hull and high freeboard also makes sure the 276 DC is comfortable. Thickly padded bolsters ring the cockpit so anglers will be comfortable leaning against them and deep backrests and full-length rails in the bow add security, too. More...
BRIG USA Closes Annapolis Store, Redistributes Inventory
The staff at the BRIG factory in Kharkiv during happier days. This new video explains what is happening to BRIG and its Ukrainian staff.
In this new video, BRIG USA CEO Boyd Tomkies explains why he is moving his remaining BRIG inventory to dealerships in New York and Michigan. BRIG’s factory is located in Kharkiv, Ukraine, which has endured eight weeks of constant shelling. This is a reminder that the “BRIG Family Foundation” Tomkies organized has a goal of raising $100,000 to help relocate BRIG families to safety in the West. The fund is 20% of the way to its goal. To contribute, please use the link below.
This video is courtesy of our partners at Chesapeake Bay Magazine.
The Brabus Shadow 900 XC was the winner of the magazine’s Motor Boat Award in the SUV category.
For the last 15 years, the respected British magazine Motor Boat & Yachting (MBY) has conducted sea trials of new boats entering the market in certain size, type and price ranges. The finalists in each category were all European brands available in the UK and no American brands were entered. See their judgments in 10 categories. More...
This is one of the most important tutorials in our 10-part course on understanding electric-boat propulsion. The author covers the six important criteria by which you should judge a lithium-ion battery and explains the difference between it and a conventional lead-acid battery. More...
Small bow coverings, also known as dodgers, help convert a boat into a weekend camper.
Over the last few years, severe weather phenomena appear more frequently in popular boating areas around the world due to global warming. Storm outbursts happen or summer rain showers can ruin an outing. To protect themselves, owners of smaller boats including rigid hull inflatable boats (RIBS) are carrying small tent-like coverings. More...
Sovereign Boat Club’s Pursuit DC266 is available for demo rides in St. Petersburg, FL.
Having trouble getting a demo ride in a boat you want to buy? When it comes to the Pursuit DC266, the Sovereign Boat Club has a solution — a test ride on our boat in St. Petersburg, FL. The charge is just $350 to cover the captain, fuel and washdown. It could be the best money you ever spent. Find out what you like and don’t like and discover why it is so popular with SBC members. If you decide to join SBC, we’ll apply the $350 towards your new membership. By appointment only. Email: here or text/call: 727-200-3474
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Anchored out at Ft. Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas National Park.
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