WHY DIDN'T SOMEONE THINK OF THIS BEFORE? Homo sapiens put a man on the moon before it put wheels on a suitcase. Likewise, over the course of 60 years, well over 100 center console-makers duplicated each other's boats with minute changes (Intrepid's 1994 side door innovation, notwithstanding) -- the result being center consoles were pretty much the same for 6 decades. Then, in 2022, Formula Boats introduced the 387 CCS, and a little later, the 387 CCF, and proved that not only could a center console have world-class "fishability" -- but also comfortable seating for a large family or group of fishing buddies and luxurious amenities. With the new 457 Center Console Fish, Formula took a big step up in size and features.
The Riviera 6800 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition is a 71' 7" (21.8 m) motoryacht that makes a statement about her owner: knowledgable, experienced, practical, expects luxury, not gimmicks, and knows the difference between Bella figura and Bella build. Riviera designed her for couples to operate as far as they want, with a little help from advanced joystick controls in 3 locations.
The Aquador 400HT offers impressive accommodations for her 39' 8" (12.10 m) length. She sleeps eight in three cabins, and her hardtop is designed for all-weather adventures. Her flexible layout features a convertible salon and a well-appointed galley, making her a capable cruiser for the extended family.
Forget everything you've always known about motoryachts. The Silent 62 3-Deck Open is in a class all her own. She harnesses solar energy to glide across oceans with living spaces the size of a beach house. She's much more than just eco-conscious design: she's low cost to operate, her drive train maintenance is virtually nil, and the only noise she makes is the rustle of her twin bow waves. See our test and see her in Miami.
The Horizon 60 PC presents a distinct take on the power catamaran concept, as she is clearly designed for serious cruising. Her main deck master stateroom, from a liveaboard perspective, checks all the boxes.
According to the folks at RightBoat.com -- a relatively new boating classified website -- they have seen in increase in female boat searchers from 13% to 24% in the last 7 years. That's a remarkable increase in female traffic and mirrors a trend in the U.S. to more women skippers.
No one serious about golfing would think of doing it without professional lessons, yet for some reason, people think they can learn good seamanship by trial and error. BoatTEST recommends the Safer Boater Anchoring and Mooring Course taught individually on your boat by a certified Safer Boater instructor. You'll learn a lot more than you may think!
Ever played with planing speed? Or consider how your engine mounting height affects your fuel bill. Born Again Boating breaks it down with easy-to-understand explanations and some seriously funny visuals. (Hint: It involves a lot of splashing and some questionable driving decisions.)
The concept of stepped hulls has been around almost since the dawn of powerboating when boats were built of wood. But, the increase in speed and efficiency was not enough to overcome the trouble of leaky bottoms, so they didn't get much traction and were forgotten. Decades later came fiberglass, and decades after that the step concept was resurrected.
Sunscreen, sweat, and dirt are constantly attacking a boat's vinyl and other exterior upholstery. Find out how to keep it clean and maintain its protective qualities. A boat owner shares a practical approach to removing mildew and preventing its return, or at least slowing down its growth.
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