Grizzly bears, blacktail deer, bald eagles and thundering waterfalls are part of the sights in Venture’s continuing tour of the remote fjords of Baranof Island.
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Cruising Southeast Alaska, Part VII

Cruising Southeast Alaska, Part VII

UNTAMED ALASKAN WILDERNESS. Grizzly bears, blacktail deer, bald eagles and thundering waterfalls are part of the sights in Venture’s continuing tour of the remote fjords of Baranof Island in southeast Alaska’s cruising grounds.

FOLLOW VENTURE'S REMOTE ALASKA CRUISING

CHAPARRAL 28 SURF

Grand-Scale Bowrider/Surf Experience

Chaparral 28 Surf

THE "BLACK EDITION" IS COOL. The 28 Surf comes with a forward-facing stern drive from Volvo Penta or MerCruiser, extendable wake gates from Malibu and twin MFDs with settings to sculpt the wake. The 28 has many of the wake abilities of its smaller competiors in a larger, more offshore-capable package. 

SEE HER IN ACTION

GALEON 450 HTC 

Yacht Features, Compact Design

Galeon 450 HTC

EXPRESS AND FLYBRIDGE MODELS AVAILABLE. The HTC Express model is equipped with Galeon’s signature port and starboard gunwale/decks, an optional hydraulic swim platform and a two-cabin, two-head design with a full-beam master. This versatile boat is designed for owners who want big motor yacht functionality in a compact package. See the review of the Fly video as well.

SEE CAPT. SHELLEY'S TEST & INSPECTION

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2021 SeaVee 390Z

2021 SeaVee 390Z

READY FOR FISHING. This 39-foot vessel stands out on the water with custom hull paint. She comes equipped with a Marlin Tower with a second station, Garmin Electronics, FLIR, Extensive JL Audio Package, Rhodan Trolling Motor and more.

SEE LISTING & PRICE

Talos Lightning Detector

Protect the Boat and Crew

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SENSE LIGHTNING BEFORE IT STRIKES. The risk of being struck by lightning far surpasses that of a shark attack. That's why investing in on-the-water lightning sensing, is a smart choice. It's budget-friendly, simple to install, and alerts you to approaching storms up to 25 miles away.

READ ABOUT HOW IT WORKS
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Secrets to Selecting the Right Radar

Secrets to Selecting the Right Radar

WHICH OPTIONS AREN'T WORTH YOUR INVESTMENT. Open Array or Radar Dome? Pulse or Solid State? 2 kW or 4 kW? Here’s what you need to know when you decide to take the plunge and get a radar system for your boat. 

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Volvo Penta To Produce Hybrid / Electric 

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2025 RELEASE SLATED. Volvo Penta's IPS 40 drive, with D13 engines, supports various power sources, including renewable, electric, and hybrid. Its dual input design boosts flexibility and sustainability, optimizing fuel and engine use by adjusting to demand.

SEE THE OPTIONS HERE
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Life is Better on a Boat 

Life is Better on a Boat - Photo Contest

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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