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Boating
July 2006
Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 290 Sundancer Cruising amenities aside, topside fun is why you'd buy this ride.   |
Boating
February 2007
Kevin Falvey |
Drive Train Boogie Stern drives are the overwhelming choice of propulsion for owners of small express cruisers; yet there exists a small group of boaters who prefer inboards. Stern Drive VS. V-Drive: Which is right for you? |
Boating
August 2006
Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 310 Sundancer This boat boldly targets the people who crave inboard power. |
Boating
February 2007
Eric Colby |
Baia 43' One Ever not done a double-take when you've laid eyes on a Ferrari or a Lamborghini? Well, prepare to twist your neck when you lay eyes on the 43' Baia One. Even the name is brazen. |
Boating
May 2006
Kevin Falvey |
Chris-Craft Corsair 33 This boat will zip out of showrooms -- this is one good-looking machine. |
Boating
June 2006
Lenny Rudow |
Short Test - Riviera Golden 40 Fly Bridge This boat is one of the best buys on the market today. Just open your eyes and you'll see it, too. |
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
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
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
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
December 2006
Eric Colby |
Atlantis 55 Paradise city, a great place to for you and the family to play. |
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
Stuart Reininger |
Chris-Craft 25 Crowne: Welcome to the No-Stress Zone The Crowne is generations away from the days of bullnoses and planked cruisers, but the workmanship and attention to detail that made those old Chrises memorable is a family trait -- one worth introducing to your family. |
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
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
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. |
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. |
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
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 2004
Eric Colby |
Carver 59: Fancy That A boat with European looks and American practicality |
Boating
November 2003
Kevin Falvey |
Doral 47: What's Sexy Now The art of seduction: Doral's new Algeria planes faster and flatter than just about any other express cruiser in this size range (it has an LOA of 47'4"), and its close-quarters handling is stellar. |
Boating
March 2003
Lenny Rudow |
Ever So Clever Boston Whaler 32: Your arsenal is at hand. |
Boating
June 2003
Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 500: New Big Deal How much more boat for the buck? |
Boating
September 2008
Kevin Falvey |
Meridian 441 Gentle persuasion -- no hurries. No worries. |
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
March 2008 |
Shoot Out Cobalt Yachts 46... Formula 45 Yacht... Four Winns V458... |
Boating
December 2007
Kevin Falvey |
Tiara 3500 Sovran Few boats its size and type can match the efficiency of the Tiara 3500 Sovran. Fewer still offer comparable finish, rigging, and construction. |
Boating
December 2007
Kevin Falvey |
Cobalt Yachts 46 The Cobalt Yachts 46's function, elegance, and top engineering -- a Cummins MerCruiser's Zeus propulsion system, for instance -- are linked. Each element isn't just the result of the others but, in fact, allows the others to flourish. |
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... |
Popular Mechanics
May 2002
Rich Taylor |
100MPH! We take seven of the world's fastest bass boats and go fishing... |
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 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
Kevin Falvey |
Cobalt 37 Cobalt's 37 is a tough boat to describe. Should you talk about the interior finish, with its walnut cabinets, real granite, and pillowtop berths? Or should you focus on its engineering? It's a winner from every angle. |
Boating
February 2008 |
Shoot Out Bertram 630... Hatteras 64... Scarborough 65... Sculley 60... |
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
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
March 2008
Eric Colby |
Fountain 48 Express Cruiser Double rush. Why two engines are better than three. |
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
December 2007 |
Yamaha AR230 High Output We've thought highly of the 23' Yamaha since it debuted in 2003, but the all-new version rolled out for 2007 blew us -- and you -- away, becoming the flat-out best-seller in its class. |
Boating
November 2005
Kevin Falvey |
Cobalt 323 This may be the best dayboat ever. |
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
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
September 2008
Kevin Falvey |
SeaVee 390 IPS Smart attack -- anatomy of a genius. |
Popular Mechanics
October 1999
Rich Taylor |
Jets Vs. Props Here's how to choose the right kind of package boat power. |
Boating
March 2008
Kevin Falvey |
Cruisers Yachts 360 Express If you think "value priced" and "high end" are mutually exclusive descriptions of boats, think again. |
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
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
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
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
October 2003 |
Centers Of Attention Five mini battlewagons duke it out: Aquasport 175 Osprey... Regal 1800 Bowrider... Mako 171... Polar 1700... Trophy 1703 |
