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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Jeff Hemmel |
Cobalt 230 The Cobalt 230 proves more is better. |
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 2008 Eric Colby |
Fountain 48 Express Cruiser Double rush. Why two engines are better than three. |
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 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 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 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 |
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 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 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 August 2006 Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 310 Sundancer This boat boldly targets the people who crave inboard power. |
Boating July 2006 Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 290 Sundancer Cruising amenities aside, topside fun is why you'd buy this ride. |
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 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 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 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 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 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 Jeff Hemmel |
Caravelle 240 Crossover The 240 Crossover handles like a champ, carving tight corners without a hiccup. |
Boating May 2007 Jeff Hemmel |
Centurion Enzo SV240 This is a big, luxurious boat that kicks up a big, trick-enabling wake. |
Boating Kevin Falvey |
Bayliner 320 Cruiser By offsetting some costly luxuries to the options list and forgoing others entirely, Bayliner's stout, sleek 320 Cruiser gives you all the cruising essentials for a surprisingly low price. |
Boating Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 43 Sundancer Sea Ray's 43 Sundancer has more bells and whistles than the coast of Maine. |
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 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 June 2006 Jeff Hemmel |
Spacemaker: Regal 2565 They say Regal's 2565 Window Express proves that you can cruise comfortably in a 25' boat. We say the unique foredeck design of this boat provides more than just a window, allowing sunshine and a view. |
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 Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 44 Sundancer The 44 Sundancer provides a more intimate platform for entertaining. |
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 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 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 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. |
Popular Mechanics October 1999 Rich Taylor |
Jets Vs. Props Here's how to choose the right kind of package boat power. |
Boating Daniel W. Long |
Bayliner 175 Bowrider Bayliner's new 175 is an entry-level workhorse that offers massive stowage, room for a reunion of relatives, pulling power for boarders, tubers, or skiers, and predictable performance. |
Boating November 2005 Kevin Falvey |
Cobalt 323 This may be the best dayboat ever. |
Boating June 2003 Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 500: New Big Deal How much more boat for the buck? |
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 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 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 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 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. |