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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
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
June 2008
Lenny Rudow |
Scout 295 Abaco You'll notice the 295 Abaco is different at first glance, when you see the tumblehome aft in the hull. And the slightly rounded transom. And the twin Flexi Teak planked swim platforms outboard of the engines. And the... |
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
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
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
September 2008
Eric Colby |
Fountain 33 Lightning The 33 Lightning is ready to rock your world. |
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
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
July 2008
Kevin Falvey |
Defiant M450 The Defiant M450's V forward hull tracks like a missile, prevents plunging, and makes for a dry ride; its catamaran aft provides efficiency. |
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
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
October 2003
Rich Taylor |
Bass Boat Alternatives A sterndrive bass boat turns heads on the water. This is a package that makes a lot of sense.A sterndrive bass boat turns heads on the water. This is a package that makes a lot of sense. |
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
February 2004
Eric Colby |
Grand Banks 58 Eastbay Flybridge: Son of Neptune The Grand Banks 58 Eastbay Flybridge has a heavy-duty, easy-to-maintain approach that might induce love at first sight. |
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
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. |
Popular Mechanics
October 1999
Rich Taylor |
Jets Vs. Props Here's how to choose the right kind of package boat power. |
Boating
December 2005 |
Boat Of The Year! The Intrepid 475 delivers an unparalleled combination of speed, efficiency, seakeeping, and ride quality. |
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
March 2008
Eric Colby |
Fountain 48 Express Cruiser Double rush. Why two engines are better than three. |
Boating
September 2007
Kevin Falvey |
SeaVee 390B: Grand Central The 390B is one great boat. It's a master of efficiency, providing family amenities without sacrificing fishability. |
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
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
May 2004
Kevin Falvey |
Fountain 38 LS: The Big Bad Wolf For the general habits of most boaters, the Fountain 38 LS proves near ideal. |
Boating
June 2007
Kevin Falvey |
Intrepid 390 Sport Yacht Performance, cruising, and fishing intersect aboard this boat. |
Boating
Kevin Falvey |
Regulator 34SS The Fish Whisperer -- Catch Her on the Fly. |
Boating
November 2006 |
Boat of the Year 2006! Cruising on the Pursuit's LS 345 Drummond Runner is pure pleasure. |
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
February 2008
Lenny Rudow |
McKee Craft 28 Express Big Love. Our long-term relationship. |
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
October 2008
Kevin Falvey |
Formula 270 BR A long list of highlights are what make the 270 Bowrider so pleasurable to own. |
Boating
Kevin Falvey |
Grady-White Chesapeake 290 Smart, serviceable, and seaworthy aren't words thrown around lightly in boat reviews. But they apply 100 percent to the Grady-White Chesapeake 290. |
Boating
July 2008
Pete McDonald |
SportCraft 31 SF SportCraft's 31 SF includes a well-appointed cabin for overnighting, a deep cockpit packed with fishing features, and a standard hardtop. |
| Boating |
Boat Buyer's Cheat Sheet The best tips to find the boat for you! |
Boating
September 2008
Kevin Falvey |
SeaVee 390 IPS Smart attack -- anatomy of a genius. |
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
May 2008
Frank Sargeant |
Triton 301XD Express The 301XD Express is loaded with fishboxes, tackle stowage, and a standard fiberglass half-tower. |
Boating
Kevin Falvey |
Walker Bay Generation 390 RIBs usually make boaters think of Jacques Cousteau, but Walker Bay's Generation 390 is James Bond all the way. |
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. |
Popular Mechanics
May 2002
Rich Taylor |
100MPH! We take seven of the world's fastest bass boats and go fishing... |
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
January 2004
Eric Colby |
Carver 59: Fancy That A boat with European looks and American practicality |
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 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
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
September 2006 |
A Moving Tribute During its first half-century, the outboard was something you'd put only on a rowboat. Real powerboating was for the rich. But as outboards got bigger and better, the average American family could hit the water, too. |
Boating
March 2003
Lenny Rudow |
Ever So Clever Boston Whaler 32: Your arsenal is at hand. |
Boating
April 2008
Kevin Falvey |
Intrepid 430 Sport Yacht The 430 Sport Yacht takes full advantage of having motors outside the boat with its master cabin, large head, and massive stowage and service access. |
Boating
Eric Colby |
Pershing 72 Drive this boat and you'll see why it's called a joystick. |
