On the 2022 Predator 65, Sunseeker gives owners several ways to customize this motoryacht. There are optional layouts for the aft deck and the galley can be located up or down. Want a single berth in addition to a crew cabin? No problem. How about an office in the master stateroom? Done. Finally, a beach club can be had in lieu of the extra-wide tender garage. More...
Brabus is known for taking luxury automobiles to extravagant levels of interior luxury and the company’s marine division does the same with Axopar boats. The Shadow 900 ST is built on a 38’5” (11.73 m) Axopar. She’s powered by twin Mercury Racing 450R outboards and the boat and engines get the custom treatment with upgraded graphics with four scheme choices and the cabin can be adorned in Brabus Red, Cappucino, Sunrise or Sapphire upholstery. More...
On the Regal 33 SAV, the gathering areas in the cockpit and bow are linked by a walkway to port. Additionally, the helm has individual seats for three and a large windshield and hardtop that provide protection from the elements. The seats are set high, almost like an express cruiser, and give a commanding view forward. Finally, she offers overnight accommodations with a queen-sized berth amidships and a berth in the bow as well. No wonder the 33 SAV is one of the most popular boats in Sovereign Boat Club. If you live in the Tampa/St. Pete area, memberships are available in the newest vessel. More...
The Ocean Sport Roamer 30 has a salty personality that fits her Pacific Northwest origins. She is made by a small yard that minimizes cost and maximizes functionality for serious fishermen not interested in bling. She’s built to be powered by twin 270-hp Volvo Penta diesels. She has open space in the cockpit for fishing or hauling crab or lobster pots and her main deck has a galley, dinette and port-side lounge forward opposite the helm. Below, is a V-berth and private head. If you’d like to see Capt. Steve test this boat, click here. To get more information from the Ocean Sport website, click here...
A slow cruise on a moonlit night can be one of the most enjoyable aspects of boating, but equipment to improve your night vision makes it a much safer voyage. (Azimut)
Navigating a tricky harbor or one you don’t know well can be a challenge even in daylight hours, but at night the difficulty is multiplied many times. This is also true for crossing a broad shoal in low light, where the markers are more likely to be pieces of PVC pipe stuck in the sand rather than 20’ (6.1 m) tall lighted channel markers. More...
One screen can take the place of bulky old AC and DC distribution panels.
Digital switching is designed to eliminate most of the old issues that come with faulty wiring, huge cable runs and complicated systems. With the proliferation of electronics and electrical systems on modern boats, the wire bundles that lead to every corner of the vessel can be a nightmare for repair. Find out the advantages of digital switching. More...
Basic inspections before every outing help ensure that a day on the water won’t come a premature end.
Following the age-old concept of an ounce of prevention, when we head out on the water, it’s appropriate to inspect our boat and engine beforehand. It shouldn’t take more than 10 or 15 minutes. We’ll provide a checklist for pre-departure inspections for boats powered by sterndrives and outboard engines. More...
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