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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 November 2003 |
Cat Fight Which of these 22' center console catamarans puts the purr in your personal fishing time? |
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 February 2003 |
5 Hassle-Free Boats Five fighting machines. One winner. We arranged to test a fleet of five from some of the best builders: the Boston Whaler 255 Conquest, Century 2600 WA, Cobia 270 WA, Grady-White Islander 270, and Pro-Line 26 Walk. |
Boating Frank Sargeant |
Polar 19 Deep Vee After years of building mostly bay boats, Polar has broken tradition with its new 19 Deep Vee. With 2 �' of forward freeboard, an interior depth of 2'1", and a 17-degree deadrise, it should run considerably softer than the Polars bred for the bay. And it comes in under $20,000. |
Boating March 2003 Lenny Rudow |
Ever So Clever Boston Whaler 32: Your arsenal is at hand. |
Boating March 2008 Pete Mcdonald |
Trophy 2503 Center Console Trophy makes a lot of aspects of owning and operating the 2503 easy. |
Boating February 2007 Lenny Rudow |
Boston Whaler 200 Dauntless, Active Matrix Attention coastal inshore anglers with kids who like watersports: Boston Whaler has built your boat. |
Boating October 2007 Lenny Rudow |
Shoot Out $150,000 Center Consoles: Four top fishboats compared -- Edgewater 318... Grady-White 306 Bimini... Jupiter 29... Pursuit C-310... |
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 September 2003 Jeff Hemmel |
Godfrey 211: Central Air Most deckboats are cushy, not fishy. Godfrey's Hurricane FunDeck GS 211 casts a different line. |
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 January 2008 Lenny Rudow |
Grady-White Canyon 336 This boat will give you the confidence to know that you could cast off the lines and point the bow for the fish, wherever they are, in anything short of small-craft warning conditions. |
Boating Kevin Falvey |
Regulator 34SS The Fish Whisperer -- Catch Her on the Fly. |
Boating November 2007 |
Power Shopper. Your Guide to Boat-Buying Bliss Like a Swiss Army knife, the pint-size skiff proves that builders can pack a lot of utility into a small package. Compare these three 13' to 14' models: Boston Whaler... Carolina Skiff... Maritime 1480... |
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 July 2008 John Page Williams |
Pursuit OS 285 The cockpit is laid out for fishing, swimming, and diving, with a transom door to port for the integrated swim platform. |
Boating March 2008 Lenny Rudow |
Laguna B-210 SC An all-inclusive boat, motor, and trailer package that will get you to the fish quickly with a minimum amount of hassle and expense. |
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 |
Boat Buyer's Cheat Sheet The best tips to find the boat for you! |
Boating February 2008 Lenny Rudow |
McKee Craft 28 Express Big Love. Our long-term relationship. |
Boating August 2007 Lenny Rudow |
Boston Whaler 345 Conquest: Superior Attitude It makes sense that Whaler would come out with its largest outboard boat ever this year, the company's 50th anniversary. And these days, outboard boats just keep getting bigger. The benefits go way beyond fishing, too. |
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 January 2004 Eric Colby |
Carver 59: Fancy That A boat with European looks and American practicality |
Boating December 2006 Lenny Rudow |
Grady-White Express 305 The concept behind making a 30' express instead of a 30' walkaround is to regain the interior space lost to recessed sidedecks, and this boat makes great use of that space. The cabin feels airy and usable, especially due to the V-berth design. |
Boating October 2008 Kevin Falvey |
Formula 270 BR A long list of highlights are what make the 270 Bowrider so pleasurable to own. |
Boating September 2005 Lenny Rudow |
White Knight Although the Bimini 306 is clearly a fishing-first machine, Grady-White did add a few touches that will make owning this boat a little more palatable to those in your family who like to stay gore-free and absolutely, positively refuse to club a tuna. |
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 Pete Mcdonald |
Boston Whaler 280 The Boston Whaler 280 Outrage is a hardcore center console with all the amenities to keep a family happy. |
Boating April 2006 Lenny Rudow |
Hatteras 64: Straight A's Do you want a boat that'll keep your forks in the drawer and your rods in their holders, whether the seas are glassy or ghastly? Take a recon of this yacht. |
Popular Mechanics February 2006 Glenn Law |
So You Want to Buy a Boat The top performers and the coolest gear in boating's most popular classes to maximize your fun afloat. |
Boating Pete Mcdonald |
Scout 245 Dorado A dual console with big-water chops. |
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. |
Boating November 2007 Lenny Rudow |
Dargel 196 Scooter You'll be running this boat in water so skinny, the shrimp will have to crouch! |
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 March 2007 Lenny Rudow |
Hatteras 77 Although serious anglers might think this boat is just too big for a fishboat, a few hours in the cockpit will change their minds. |
Boating February 2008 Lenny Rudow |
Scout 262 XSF Feeding Frenzy. Hook, reel, repeat. |
Boating August 2003 Kevin Falvey |
Tiara 4200: True Commitment Going the extra mile is the name of the 4200 Open's game. It's fast and efficient, and it provides a soft, sure ride. Since we leadered and released a number of sailfish during our test, I can attest to its fishability. |
Boating July 2003 Eric Colby |
Formula 47 Yacht: Modern Diplomacy Keeping the peace: a remarkable noise-reducing exhaust system called EcoSound is featured in the Formula 47 |
Boating March 24, 2009 John Page Williams |
Chris-Craft Catalina 29 Sun Tender Eye opener -- the pride of the seaside. |
Boating March 31, 2009 Frank Sargeant |
Sailfish 2860 LTD Sailfish is known for building hardcore fishing boats, and the 2860 is as hardcore as they come. |
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 |
Boston Whaler 250 Outrage The 250 Outrage offers quick access to your arsenal with six rodholders on the gunwale topsides, three along the transom, and two on the standard leaning post. |
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 February 2008 |
Shoot Out Bertram 630... Hatteras 64... Scarborough 65... Sculley 60... |
Boating July 2008 Eric Colby |
Cranchi Zaffiro 36 The Zaffiro 36's performance will please old salts and land-based folk alike. |
Boating August 2005 |
Project Boat Blog A year's worth of inside information on the publication's summer project boats: The Robalo R260... The SeaStrike 240 CC. |
Boating Jeff Hemmel |
Cobalt 230 The Cobalt 230 proves more is better. |
Boating June 2007 Kevin Falvey |
Intrepid 390 Sport Yacht Performance, cruising, and fishing intersect aboard this boat. |
Boating January 2004 Lenny Rudow |
Pursuit 3370 Offshore: King Shark At the top of the food chain |