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Go-Fast Boat Lamination: Conventional or Composite?

Matt Trulio takes a look at the different materials and ...

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Engine Room Electrical Outlets: GFCI Protection

It's important to extend GFCI protection to any outlet you ...

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10 Bass Boats that Will Blow You Away: Cast Action Heroes

If you’re a diehard freshwater angler looking for a new bass boat, these 10 will all be of interest—they cover the spectrum from budget-busters to economy models, from simple aluminum ...

Fast Company: Catamaran or V-Bottom?

Here’s the most common response I get when I tell people I write about the world of high-performance powerboats for a living. “You mean those Cigar boats?” “Actually, the name is Cigarette,” ...

Stingray 198 LX: Classic Bowrider

Fast, sleek, sexy, the new Stingray 198 LX would be the perfect runabout to call a classic bowrider. This South Carolina-based manufacturer, however, calls it a Sport Deck. Chalk it up ...

Navico, Parent to Lowrance, Simrad, and B and G, Repositions Brands

At a press event in Las Palmas on the island of Gran Canaria, Navico, the corporate parent of B and G, Lowrance, and Simrad, announced their three-brand strategy and the ...

Captain, Not College: Interview with Fred Boursier

Frédéric Boursier, 47, better known as Fred in yachting circles, is a French import to Camden, Maine. Born and raised on the other side of the Big Pond, in St. ...

Miss GEICO to Run New Mercury Racing 1650 Engines in 2013

After the turbine-powered Miss GEICO offshore raceboat burned to the waterline last June during practice in Sarasota, Fla., the team replaced the 50-foot Mystic catamaran with a 43-foot Victory Team ...

Top 10 Skills Every Angler Needs – and Tips to Acquire Them

Maybe you just bought a new center console fishing boat. Or, maybe you’re an old salt who needs to acquire some new fish-catching tricks. No matter what type of angler ...

Small Wonder: Inside the Ilmor MV8 570 Engine

Good things take time, right? Isn’t that what your parents told you? OK, so they weren’t right about everything—you can be an instant lottery winner, and too much time on ...

BRP Rolls Out a Joystick Control for V6 Evinrude Outboards

BRP has teamed up with SeaStar Solutions (formerly Teleflex) to offer a joystick control system for Evinrude outboards. The system is an adaptation of the SeaStar Optimus 360 joystick control that ...

Electric Avenues: Inside the Cigarette-Mercedes AMG E-Drive Top Gun

When it comes to “buzz” in the go-fast powerboat world, it’s tough to beat the annual Miami International Boat Show. But at the 2013 event, that word took on a ...

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Dragonfly 32: Shred, Travel, and Rest

The Danish Quorning yard has introduced a new trimaran. It promises to be faster, safer, and more comfortable than its successful predecessors.

How to Paint a Non-Skid Deck

Repainting a non-skid deck will make your boat safer and look new again.

Using Your Electronics to Catch More Fish: AIS, Autopilot, Chartplotter, Radar, and Sonar

There is a lot more to effectively using your electronics than merely staring at your fishfinder screen. Use these tricks and tips to boost your ...

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Belize 52: Twist on Tradition

The new Belize 52 couples classic lines with Aussie engineering ingenuity.

How Come My Stainless Steel is Stained and Rotting Away?

The grade of stainless steel used for some fasteners still needs watching and regular freshwater rinsing.

New Jet Boats: A Renaissance is Underway

Scarab and Chaparral are joining the jetboat market, with jet-drive power provided by BRP. These builders, along with Sea Ray, take aim at the dominance ...

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Chaparral 257 SSX: Moving Forward

Chaparral lays the luxury on thick in its new 257 SSX.

Video: How To Use a VHF

Your VHF radio is your lifeline to the outside world in case of emergency. Here's how to make sure you are using it right.