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Boating
Eric Colby |
Sea Ray 230 Sundeck Sea Ray put some good thought into the 230 Sundeck's bottom design, which featured three strakes per side and a triangle-like flared aft end to the inner pair.   |
Boating
July 2008
Pete McDonald |
Sea Ray 210 Sundeck Sea Ray engineered the 210 Sundeck with the entry-level boater in mind. It has deckboat-style space and amenities packed into a trailerable and fairly affordable 22' package. |
Boating
January 2008
Daniel W. Long |
Baja 247 Islander Muy Caliente! The Baja 247 Islander is spicy, hip, and full of zip. |
Boating
April 2008
Pete McDonald |
Rinker Captiva 248 DB If one word can be associated with Rinker boats it's "value," which some people misconstrue to mean "cheap." Not so. In the case of the Captiva 248 DB, value means getting a lot of boat for your dollar. |
Boating
June 2007
Pete McDonald |
Cobalt 252 Some boat companies achieve the perception of luxury through marketing. Some companies, like Cobalt, build a boat of such quality that it speaks for itself. |
Boating
January 2009
Eric Colby |
Sea Ray 22 Pachanga From the aggressive lines, to the classic graphics, to the deep freeboard, the 22 Pachanga is reminiscent of the success Ford had when it the updated the Mustang and of what Chrysler pulled off with its sharp new Dodge Challenger. |
Boating
May 2007
Eric Colby |
Azimut 43S If you're used to driving an inboard-equipped boat and backing into the slip using only the engine controls, you'll need to learn some new tricks for this one. |
Boating
October 2008
Kevin Falvey |
Formula 270 BR A long list of highlights are what make the 270 Bowrider so pleasurable to own. |
Boating
October 2007
Pete McDonald |
Cobalt 302 This sportboat is a bowrider on steroids. With a centerline length of 29'7" and a beam of 9'11" this is a spacious, amenities-packed party monster in runabout form. |
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 2003
Jeff Hemmel |
Godfrey 211: Central Air Most deckboats are cushy, not fishy. Godfrey's Hurricane FunDeck GS 211 casts a different line. |
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. |
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
Eric Colby |
Fairline Targa 44 Gran Turismo The Targa 44 has a simplified interface system. |
Boating
Kevin Falvey |
Regulator 34SS The Fish Whisperer -- Catch Her on the Fly. |
Boating
June 2008
Eric Colby |
Fairline Phantom 48 Fairline made its new Phantom 48 taller -- a full 1' higher compared to the old Phantom 46. This extra headroom belowdecks made room for a rare design element on a boat shorter than 50' -- a midship master stateroom. |
Boating
July 2008
Eric Colby |
Cigarette 49 Grand Sport With a pair of Mercury Racing HP 850 SCi Dry Sump Six engine/drive packages, Cigarette Racing Team's 49 Grand Sport will be the boat of choice for many players at poker runs. |
Boating
February 2008
Lenny Rudow |
Pursuit S 310 Combat Zone. Come out fighting. |
Boating
Pete McDonald |
Pro-Line 23 DC Aboard the 23 DC you can sit down, kick back, and enjoy the protection of a full windshield. Second, when you're not fishing, double-console boats make it a hell of a lot easier to entertain the crew. |
Boating
March 2008
Eric Colby |
Fountain 48 Express Cruiser Double rush. Why two engines are better than three. |
Boating
July 2008
Eric Colby |
Cranchi Zaffiro 36 The Zaffiro 36's performance will please old salts and land-based folk alike. |
Boating
August 2008
Eric Colby |
Donzi 38 ZFX Open On Friday, you plan to take the kids fishing. Then on Saturday, it's time to try your luck in the local poker run. Sunday means family time and a lazy day beached at the local cove. The Donzi 38 ZFX Open can do it all. |
Boating
Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 44 Sundancer The 44 Sundancer provides a more intimate platform for entertaining. |
Boating
December 2007
Kevin Falvey |
Monterey 254 FSX This bowrider makes promises it can keep. Not only is there seating for a crowd, there's stowage for their gear as well. Not only is the boat fast, but its mass and waterline length let you use all that power in a chop. |
Boating
November 2005
Kevin Falvey |
Cobalt 323 This may be the best dayboat ever. |
Boating
April 2008
Lenny Ruddow |
Sea Cat 227 Cuddy There are only a few cats in this size range that offer cabins. And like the ride, the cabin on the Sea Cat 227 Cuddy makes you think you're on a larger boat. |
Boating
February 2008
Eric Colby |
Sea Ray 230 Select Fission Atomic Reaction. The quake at the lake. |
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
September 2008
Eric Colby |
Concept 30 Sport Deck You'll be hard-pressed to find a boat this size that's better built or finished. The 30 Sport Deck is constructed with a solid fiberglass bottom and the hull and deck are bonded with Plexus adhesive. |
Boating
Eric Colby |
Pershing 72 Drive this boat and you'll see why it's called a joystick. |
Boating
April 2008
Eric Colby |
Sea Ray 290 Amberjack For years, the Sea Ray Amberjack has faithfully served as the ultimate all-in-one, do-anything-and-everything pleasure boat. Now Sea Ray has improved on it by making it more comfortable. |
Boating
March 2006 |
Glacier Bay 2665 Canyon Runner Proof Positive: Play these Numbers and Win! This is the smoothest riding 26' project boat ever with the biggest fishbox ever. |
Boating
March 2008
Pete Mcdonald |
Trophy 2503 Center Console Trophy makes a lot of aspects of owning and operating the 2503 easy. |
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
September 2005
Lenny Rudow |
White Knight Although the Bimini 306 is clearly a fishing-first machine, Grady-White did add a few touches that will make owning this boat a little more palatable to those in your family who like to stay gore-free and absolutely, positively refuse to club a tuna. |
Boating
December 2007
Eric Colby |
Nor-Tech 3900 Super Vee With foam coring and Kevlar reinforcement, the 3900 Super Vee's solid construction gives the boat a secure feel. Whether it's running 112 at top end, planing at 19.3 mph, or not moving at all, this boat is built to impress. |
Boating
September 2007
Kevin Falvey |
Formula 310 Bowrider Formula's 310 Bowrider gives more room for your crew on deck, where they want to be, plus the convenience of a real head. And without a cabin forward, you get a sportier-looking, sportier-handling boat. |
Boating
March 24, 2009
Eric Colby |
Carver 44 Sojourn Original entertainment always ready to please. |
Boating
Jeff Hemmel |
Cobalt 230 The Cobalt 230 proves more is better. |
Boating
November 2005
Eric Colby |
Carver 33 Super Sport This is a boat with strong performance, lots of features, and plenty of comfort, but its biggest strength is-without a doubt-stowage capacity. I've seen 50-footers that hold less. |
Boating
Kevin Falvey |
Larson 238 LXi The 238 LXi is more than just a hot ski ride, it's a luxury watercraft. Hatch lids are finished on both sides, the upholstery is scalloped and piped, the helm wraps around to starboard of the skipper. |
Boating
April 2004
Kevin Falvey |
Intrepid 323: Extra Effort A review of the Intrepid 323, that rare boat in which you actually get what you pay for. |
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. |
Boating
November 2003 |
Cat Fight Which of these 22' center console catamarans puts the purr in your personal fishing time? |
Boating
February 2008
Lenny Rudow |
Scout 262 XSF Feeding Frenzy. Hook, reel, repeat. |
Boating
October 2006
Eric Colby |
Azimut 43 There aren't many other European boats in this size range. This yacht feels bigger than it is. |
Boating
August 2008
Eric Colby |
Baja 335 The Baja 335 runs 63.5 mph with a pair of 425-hp 496 MAG HO Bravo Ones and would make a comfortable poker runner. |
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
May 2004
Kevin Falvey |
Cruisers Yachts 500 Express Join the author on a quick tour of what's possibly the best--but still not perfect--express cruiser I've tested. |
Boating
Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 43 Sundancer Sea Ray's 43 Sundancer has more bells and whistles than the coast of Maine. |
