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Boating
May 2003
Pete McDonald |
Four Winns 288: Freedom Fighter Little things aboard the new Four Winns 288 Vista add up to a lot. The 288 Vista is first and foremost an entertainment platform -- whether for you and your closest friends on a day cruise, or for you and your significant other over a weekend -- so the little amenities do add up.   |
Boating
Frank Sargeant |
Polar 19 Deep Vee After years of building mostly bay boats, Polar has broken tradition with its new 19 Deep Vee. With 2 �' of forward freeboard, an interior depth of 2'1", and a 17-degree deadrise, it should run considerably softer than the Polars bred for the bay. And it comes in under $20,000. |
Boating
October 2003
Kevin Falvey |
Formula 34PC: Surprise Party! It's a rare boat that has earned the right to call itself a performance cruiser -- and Formula's 34PC has earned that right. It has a wave-taming deep-V hull that runs nearly 50 mph and can buttonhook turns like a bass boat with a jackplate. |
Boating
July 2006
Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 290 Sundancer Cruising amenities aside, topside fun is why you'd buy this ride. |
Boating
Stuart Reininger |
Chris-Craft 25 Crowne: Welcome to the No-Stress Zone The Crowne is generations away from the days of bullnoses and planked cruisers, but the workmanship and attention to detail that made those old Chrises memorable is a family trait -- one worth introducing to your family. |
Boating
March 2003
Lenny Rudow |
Ever So Clever Boston Whaler 32: Your arsenal is at hand. |
Boating
September 2003
Jeff Hemmel |
Godfrey 211: Central Air Most deckboats are cushy, not fishy. Godfrey's Hurricane FunDeck GS 211 casts a different line. |
Boating
May 2006
Kevin Falvey |
Cobalt 343 Concept Boat Being the fastest kid on the dock doesn't necessarily mean you're the coolest. That takes something more, something unique, which is where this boat comes in. |
Boating
May 2006
Kevin Falvey |
Chris-Craft Corsair 33 This boat will zip out of showrooms -- this is one good-looking machine. |
Boating
June 2006
Lenny Rudow |
Short Test - Riviera Golden 40 Fly Bridge This boat is one of the best buys on the market today. Just open your eyes and you'll see it, too. |
Boating
August 2006
Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 310 Sundancer This boat boldly targets the people who crave inboard power. |
Boating
December 2006
Eric Colby |
Atlantis 55 Paradise city, a great place to for you and the family to play. |
Boating
February 2003
Kevin Falvey |
Social Director Sea Ray 390: Your new best friend. Simply put, basic serviceability is as built into the 390 Motor Yacht as the wetbar, the standard hardtop, or the bulwarks surrounding the aft deck. |
Boating
January 2004
Eric Colby |
Carver 59: Fancy That A boat with European looks and American practicality |
Boating
August 2006
Eric Colby |
Lazzara 74 This power yacht is so quiet in the salon, she'll hear you whisper those sweet nothings. It's loaded with such big-boat features as an individually engineered fire system, zoned circuit breakers, and closed-circuit cameras. Nimble for a big boat. |
Boating
February 2007
Eric Colby |
Baia 43' One Ever not done a double-take when you've laid eyes on a Ferrari or a Lamborghini? Well, prepare to twist your neck when you lay eyes on the 43' Baia One. Even the name is brazen. |
Popular Mechanics
March 2003
Rich Taylor |
Pure Muscle Testing four compact muscle boats that ooze horsepower. |
Boating
June 2003
Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 500: New Big Deal How much more boat for the buck? |
Boating
December 2006
Lenny Rudow |
Grady-White Express 305 The concept behind making a 30' express instead of a 30' walkaround is to regain the interior space lost to recessed sidedecks, and this boat makes great use of that space. The cabin feels airy and usable, especially due to the V-berth design. |
Boating
June 2004
Kevin Falvey |
Regal Commodore 3060: Vista Cruiser The cabin windshield divides the boat's lines, provides a headrest when the sunpad is installed, and when combined with large, oval side windows, gives you something most cruisers this size haven't offered for decades--a view from within. |
Boating
February 2007
Lenny Rudow |
Boston Whaler 200 Dauntless, Active Matrix Attention coastal inshore anglers with kids who like watersports: Boston Whaler has built your boat. |
Boating
August 2003 |
5 Alive The bay boat is as versatile a vessel as you'll find in the fishing world, a fantastic compromise that lets you hunt in the shallows and, conditions permitting, go outside the inlet. Five of the most versatile platforms fight for your fish. |
Boating
July 2003
Eric Colby |
Formula 47 Yacht: Modern Diplomacy Keeping the peace: a remarkable noise-reducing exhaust system called EcoSound is featured in the Formula 47 |
Boating
October 2007
Lenny Rudow |
Shoot Out $150,000 Center Consoles: Four top fishboats compared -- Edgewater 318... Grady-White 306 Bimini... Jupiter 29... Pursuit C-310... |
Boating
October 2003 |
Centers Of Attention Five mini battlewagons duke it out: Aquasport 175 Osprey... Regal 1800 Bowrider... Mako 171... Polar 1700... Trophy 1703 |
Boating
April 2006
Lenny Rudow |
Hatteras 64: Straight A's Do you want a boat that'll keep your forks in the drawer and your rods in their holders, whether the seas are glassy or ghastly? Take a recon of this yacht. |
Boating
February 2007
Kevin Falvey |
Drive Train Boogie Stern drives are the overwhelming choice of propulsion for owners of small express cruisers; yet there exists a small group of boaters who prefer inboards. Stern Drive VS. V-Drive: Which is right for you? |
Boating
November 2003
Kevin Falvey |
Doral 47: What's Sexy Now The art of seduction: Doral's new Algeria planes faster and flatter than just about any other express cruiser in this size range (it has an LOA of 47'4"), and its close-quarters handling is stellar. |
Boating
March 2007
Lenny Rudow |
Hatteras 77 Although serious anglers might think this boat is just too big for a fishboat, a few hours in the cockpit will change their minds. |
Boating
March 2007
Lenny Rudow |
Let's Rodeo Four Wild Fishboats. One All-Around Cowboy. Deep Impact 36 Open...Donzi 38 ZF Open...Wellcraft 352 Tournament CC... etc. |
Boating
January 2008
Kevin Falvey |
Shoot Out Midsize express cruisers around 35' are hot sellers. They're not too big for handling solo, they're roomy, and they won't break the bank. We compare and contrast four models with prices ranging from $220,000 to $279,000. |
Boating
August 2003
Kevin Falvey |
Tiara 4200: True Commitment Going the extra mile is the name of the 4200 Open's game. It's fast and efficient, and it provides a soft, sure ride. Since we leadered and released a number of sailfish during our test, I can attest to its fishability. |
Boating
December 2007
Daniel W. Long |
Sea Ray 205 Sport The Sea Ray 205 Sport is a 21'-by-8' sportboat that's definitely fit for watersports fun for the whole family. |
Boating
July 2006
Eric Colby |
Mochi Craft MaxiDolphin 74 The Italian Job : Maine meets Venice. This huge lobster-style boat is sure to draw double takes. |
Boating
Jeff Hemmel |
Cobalt 230 The Cobalt 230 proves more is better. |
Boating
Jeff Hemmel |
Caravelle 267 Supersized bowriders are often super slugs on the water, but Caravelle's 267 packs a punch. |
Boating
September 2004
Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 260 Sundancer (Boat Test 2333) Designing a boat that makes maintenance easier is just one thing to like about this boat. It's one of the best--and most expensive--pocket cruisers you can buy. |
Boating
March 2008 |
Shoot Out Cobalt Yachts 46... Formula 45 Yacht... Four Winns V458... |
Boating
Kevin Falvey |
Larson 218 LXi With its deep cockpit, deep-V hull, and hip-deep array of stainless-steel accessories, the 218 LXi is ideal for coastal boaters who want a family runabout. |
Boating
February 2008 |
Shoot Out Bertram 630... Hatteras 64... Scarborough 65... Sculley 60... |
| Boating |
Boat Buyer's Cheat Sheet The best tips to find the boat for you! |
Boating
January 2008
Eric Colby |
Donzi 38 ZRC Boatbuilders and designers of stepped hulls walk a fine line between getting the most speed out of a boat and making it manageable at high speed. Donzi got it right with the latest incarnation of its 38 ZRC. |
Boating
September 2008
Eric Colby |
Fountain 33 Lightning The 33 Lightning is ready to rock your world. |
Boating
Jeff Hemmel |
Caravelle 240 Crossover The 240 Crossover handles like a champ, carving tight corners without a hiccup. |
Boating
June 2007
Eric Colby |
Fountain 35 Smart weapon: ignition, lift off. Anyone with some go-fast performance could run this boat right up to 90 mph. The boat feels solid and stable. |
Popular Mechanics
August 2002
Sarah M. Deem |
Yachting The High Life Brunswick's new Meridian yachts promise to shake things up in the cruiser category. |
Boating
November 2007
Eric Colby |
Challenger DDC 28 When they talk about bottom design, go-fast designers focus on deadrise and steps. When they chat about the Duo Delta-Conic hull on the Challenger DDC 28, the conversation is dominated by the hull's 11 degree transom angle. |
Boating
February 2003 |
5 Hassle-Free Boats Five fighting machines. One winner. We arranged to test a fleet of five from some of the best builders: the Boston Whaler 255 Conquest, Century 2600 WA, Cobia 270 WA, Grady-White Islander 270, and Pro-Line 26 Walk. |
Boating
March 2008
Pete Mcdonald |
Sea Ray 175 Sport The entry-level bowrider is built with the idea of introducing people to boating and to a company's boats. |
Boating
Kevin Falvey |
Superboat 30 Challenge Anyone seeking a fun, easily maintained boat that can slice through choppy water should take a look at the Superboat 30 Challenge. |
