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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 May 2007 Jeff Hemmel |
Centurion Enzo SV240 This is a big, luxurious boat that kicks up a big, trick-enabling wake. |
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 November 2005 Kevin Falvey |
Cobalt 323 This may be the best dayboat ever. |
Boating March 2007 |
Baja 277 Islander Convenience reigns throughout this boat, from the gunwale stowage trays to the head in the port dash console to maintenance items in the engine compartment. |
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 Jeff Hemmel |
Cobalt 230 The Cobalt 230 proves more is better. |
Boating Eric Colby |
Pershing 72 Drive this boat and you'll see why it's called a joystick. |
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 March 2008 Eric Colby |
Fountain 48 Express Cruiser Double rush. Why two engines are better than three. |
Boating October 2007 Pete McDonald |
Sea Ray 290 Sundeck If you feel a deckboat's main mission is to provide space, then take a look at the biggest, most spacious deckboat around. |
Boating Kevin Falvey |
Cobalt 37 Cobalt's 37 is a tough boat to describe. Should you talk about the interior finish, with its walnut cabinets, real granite, and pillowtop berths? Or should you focus on its engineering? It's a winner from every angle. |
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 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 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 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 December 2007 Kevin Falvey |
Cobalt Yachts 46 The Cobalt Yachts 46's function, elegance, and top engineering -- a Cummins MerCruiser's Zeus propulsion system, for instance -- are linked. Each element isn't just the result of the others but, in fact, allows the others to flourish. |
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 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 Eric Colby |
Velocity SS 390 The ability to make course adjustments at high speed makes this boat a strong candidate for poker runs. |
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 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 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 May 2008 Eric Colby |
Marquis 50 Sport Coupe Marquis Yachts' new 50 Sport Coupe delivers comfort in a slickly styled package, but it also has triple Volvo Penta IPS 600s that push it to a speed of 42.8 mph. |
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 Eric Colby |
Fairline Targa 44 Gran Turismo The Targa 44 has a simplified interface system. |
Boating March 2008 Pete Mcdonald |
Trophy 2503 Center Console Trophy makes a lot of aspects of owning and operating the 2503 easy. |
Boating Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 44 Sundancer The 44 Sundancer provides a more intimate platform for entertaining. |
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 March 2004 Eric Colby |
Pershing 76: Boom Times Impress the neighbors with your new yacht--for only $4.7 million. A test drive of the impressive Pershing 76. |
Boating January 2006 Kevin Falvey |
Four Winns 318 Vista This is one of the hottest new cruisers, but don't let its sexy powder-horn sheerline and near-50-mph top speed get you thinking that performance is the only card Four Winns is playing here. |
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 July 2008 Eric Colby |
Cranchi Zaffiro 36 The Zaffiro 36's performance will please old salts and land-based folk alike. |
Boating Jeff Hemmel |
Caravelle 267 Supersized bowriders are often super slugs on the water, but Caravelle's 267 packs a punch. |
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 February 2008 Eric Colby |
Silverton 33 Sport Coupe Outdoor life. Steal the sunshine. |
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 September 2007 Jon Meade |
Spencer 43 Express Imagine a miracle fishboat chasing a marlin: Reverse steering would require simple turns of the wheel, the press of a button would swing the transom around as if it were on a hinge, and a joystick would make maneuvering a one-finger exercise. The 43 Express does all that and more. |
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 November 2006 |
Best Bets of 2006 Clear Gel Coat Eastbay 39 SX... Nonfogging Dash Lights Larson Cabrio 350... Hidden Head Intrepid 323 Cuddy... Split-Bolster Helm Seat Monterey 330 Sport Yacht... Walkthrough Latches Sea Ray 310 Sundancer... etc. |
Boating January 2004 Eric Colby |
Carver 59: Fancy That A boat with European looks and American practicality |
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 2004 Kevin Falvey |
Monterey 350: Hit Record With its angularity and brawniness, the Monterey 350's low-slung profile is striking. After winding up its twin 420-hp stern drives, I screamed upriver at more than 50 mph, proving the 350's performance more than matches its looks. The 350 walks the walk and talks the talk. |
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 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. |
Popular Mechanics October 1999 Rich Taylor |
Jets Vs. Props Here's how to choose the right kind of package boat power. |
Boating June 2007 Kevin Falvey |
Intrepid 390 Sport Yacht Performance, cruising, and fishing intersect aboard this boat. |
Boating February 2008 Eric Colby |
Atlantis 50 Charm city. Ready for the show. |
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 Jeff Hemmel |
Baja 20 Outlaw: Life on the run At less than $25,000, Baja's 20 Outlaw gets you in the go-fast game without suffering a sticker-shock coronary. And it doesn't skimp on the essentials to do it. |