Boating Nostradamus (aka Tom Fexas) Prognosticates the Future of Boat Building
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Axopar 45 XC Cross Cabin

Innovative Design & Engineering

Axopar 45 XC Cross Cabin

THE AXOPAR 45 XC. See co-founder Jan Erik Viitala’s on-the-water intro of this inventive, gull-wing cabin, 900-hp double-stepped Nordic design. 

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Offshore 65 CE

Built-to-Suit Ocean Ranger

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WALKTHROUGH VIDEO. The Offshore 65 is a semi-custom build, as we see in Captain Boomies’ walkthrough of this CE model with a “stateroom” for the family dog, overhead heaters adjacent the XL aft deck dining area and even a powered wine glass rack in the galley.

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Boston Whaler 210 Vantage

Entry-Level Whaler Dual Console

Boston Whaler 210 Vantage

TEST & FEATURES VIDEO. The 210 Vantage is an easily trailerable, entry-level Whaler packed with the well-engineered, durable features this builder is known for. Foam-filled Unibond construction makes her solid and unsinkable. Fishing packages are available and her 26” (66 cm) cockpit depth adds security.

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Cruising the Lower Columbia River

Cruising the Lower Columbia River

DESTINATION CRUISING. Lewis and Clark made it to the mouth of the Columbia on November 5, 1805 in Canoes without the aid of outboard motors. Enjoy the history of the Columbia River and lots of remarkable scenery. Beware of the bar.

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Getting Ready to Tow 

Getting Ready to Tow Your Boat

BOATING BASICS. Towing your boat opens lots of new vistas to your boating experiences. Make sure you follow these tips in prepping your rig before you hook up and head out.

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Using a Tidal Atlas

Using a Tidal Atlas

NAVIGATION. Being aware of the effect of tidal currents can be important when calculating your fuel requirements on long passages. Here’s how Halcyon Yachts delivery captains get it done.

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Fexas Prognostications Continued to Come True

Fexas Prognostications Continued to Come True

FEXAS FRIDAY. Tom Fexas was more far-sighted than even he knew and sometimes his wildest tongue in cheek predictions came true — with a little help from Congress, to be sure. 

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Life is Better on a Boat 

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Father/son fishing trip on our Solara S-250 CW on the California Delta!

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Every day, we feature a new Life is Better on a Boat photo. Submit yours for the chance to win a coveted BoatTEST hat! (Bonus points for showing people enjoying life on a boat.)

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