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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 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 October 2008 Kevin Falvey |
Formula 270 BR A long list of highlights are what make the 270 Bowrider so pleasurable to own. |
Boating January 2008 Daniel W. Long |
Baja 247 Islander Muy Caliente! The Baja 247 Islander is spicy, hip, and full of zip. |
Boating Jeff Hemmel |
Cobalt 230 The Cobalt 230 proves more is better. |
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 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 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 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 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 September 2009 Kevin Falvey |
Rinker 310 Express Cruiser Drop any number of names on Rinker's new 310 Express Cruiser: weekender, people pleaser, portable vacation station. |
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. |
Boating November 2007 Daniel W. Long |
Sea Ray 230 Select Plenty of bowriders these days are stylish, but Sea Ray does it right with the 230 Select. |
Boating Jeff Hemmel |
Caravelle 267 Supersized bowriders are often super slugs on the water, but Caravelle's 267 packs a punch. |
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 March 31, 2009 Kevin Falvey |
Monterey 320 Sport Yacht Handsome dividends -- a model of prosperity. |
Boating October 2007 Kevin Falvey |
Formula 350 Sun Sport Sure, this boat could be called eye candy, but its sleek, low-windage profile is practical. |
Boating July 2006 Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 290 Sundancer Cruising amenities aside, topside fun is why you'd buy this ride. |
Boating May 2007 Jeff Hemmel |
Centurion Enzo SV240 This is a big, luxurious boat that kicks up a big, trick-enabling wake. |
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 June 2003 Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 500: New Big Deal How much more boat for the buck? |
Boating September 2007 Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 330 Sundancer From the transom rumble seat to the convertible master berth to the hush-hush audio devices on the bow, this cruiser is filled with better mousetraps. |
Boating Eric Colby |
Fairline Targa 44 Gran Turismo The Targa 44 has a simplified interface system. |
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 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 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 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 Daniel W. Long |
Heads Coach Learning to pick your way through the rough stuff. |
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 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 January 2008 Pete Mcdonald |
Rinker 276 Captiva Bring everything -- and more -- aboard the Rinker 276 for a day of boating. Short of the kitchen sink and the garage refrigerator, I defy you not to find a place to stow it. |
Boating Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 44 Sundancer The 44 Sundancer provides a more intimate platform for entertaining. |
Boating Daniel W. Long |
Bayliner 245 Cruiser Here's a question I often hear from boaters who are looking to step up from a bowrider: Is it possible to cruise comfortably in a trailerable 25' boat? |
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 February 2008 Lenny Rudow |
McKee Craft 28 Express Big Love. Our long-term relationship. |
Boating March 2008 Eric Colby |
Fountain 48 Express Cruiser Double rush. Why two engines are better than three. |
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 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 December 2008 Kevin Falvey |
2008 Boat of the Year Chaparral 400 Premiere Born Leader Megastar in the Making. |
Boating Kevin Falvey |
Chaparral 226 SSi Wide Tech I began to like the Chapparal 226 SSi Wide Tech while unhitching the spring line securing it to the dock. |
Boating March 2008 Pete Mcdonald |
Trophy 2503 Center Console Trophy makes a lot of aspects of owning and operating the 2503 easy. |
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. |
Popular Mechanics October 1999 Rich Taylor |
Jets Vs. Props Here's how to choose the right kind of package boat power. |
Boating August 2006 Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 310 Sundancer This boat boldly targets the people who crave inboard power. |
Boating February 2008 Lenny Rudow |
Scout 262 XSF Feeding Frenzy. Hook, reel, repeat. |
Boating April 2008 Lenny Rudow |
Century 2102 The Century 2102 Inshore is a bay boat that's efficient and fast, fishes hard, and handles tougher conditions than an average bay boat. |
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 August 2009 Kevin Falvey |
Stingray 225 If a bowrider is claimed to be faster, more efficient, and less expensive than its competitors, plus it handles like a dream, you'd be first in line for a sea trial, right? After my test of Stingray's 225LR, I say get in line. |
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 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. |