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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 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 October 2008 Kevin Falvey |
Formula 270 BR A long list of highlights are what make the 270 Bowrider so pleasurable to own. |
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 Kevin Falvey |
Regulator 34SS The Fish Whisperer -- Catch Her on the Fly. |
Boating Jeff Hemmel |
Caravelle 240 Crossover The 240 Crossover handles like a champ, carving tight corners without a hiccup. |
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 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 Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 44 Sundancer The 44 Sundancer provides a more intimate platform for entertaining. |
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 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 Eric Colby |
Fairline Targa 44 Gran Turismo The Targa 44 has a simplified interface system. |
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 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 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 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 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 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 March 31, 2009 Kevin Falvey |
Monterey 320 Sport Yacht Handsome dividends -- a model of prosperity. |
Boating Eric Colby |
Pershing 72 Drive this boat and you'll see why it's called a joystick. |
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 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 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 2006 Eric Colby |
Azimut 43 There aren't many other European boats in this size range. This yacht feels bigger than it is. |
Boating Jeff Hemmel |
Cobalt 230 The Cobalt 230 proves more is better. |
Boating March 2008 Kevin Falvey |
SeaTek 36 While it's currently priced low to gain a market foothold, it's no second-rate boat. |
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 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 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 August 2006 Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 310 Sundancer This boat boldly targets the people who crave inboard power. |
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 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 November 2003 |
Cat Fight Which of these 22' center console catamarans puts the purr in your personal fishing time? |
Boating March 2008 Pete Mcdonald |
Trophy 2503 Center Console Trophy makes a lot of aspects of owning and operating the 2503 easy. |
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 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 May 2007 Jeff Hemmel |
Centurion Enzo SV240 This is a big, luxurious boat that kicks up a big, trick-enabling wake. |
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 January 2008 Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 47 Sedan Bridge The Sea Ray 47 is an express cruiser that combines al fresco entertaining, with room for a buffet, with a flying bridge boat's extra living space. |
Boating March 24, 2009 Eric Colby |
Carver 44 Sojourn Original entertainment always ready to please. |
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 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 November 2005 Kevin Falvey |
Cobalt 323 This may be the best dayboat ever. |
Boating July 2008 Kevin Falvey |
Regal 5260 Regal's 5260 is a big express cruiser that offers a single-level cockpit, unparalleled engine room access, a hardtop and three-sided glass enclosure, a dinghy garage, and much, much more. |
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 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 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 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 July 2006 Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 290 Sundancer Cruising amenities aside, topside fun is why you'd buy this ride. |
Popular Mechanics May 1998 Jim Gorant |
Battle of The Cats The versatility and variety of catamarans ensure a purr-fect boating experience... |