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Boating
September 2008
Eric Colby |
Fountain 33 Lightning The 33 Lightning is ready to rock your world.   |
Boating
October 2007
Eric Colby |
Velocity SS 390 The ability to make course adjustments at high speed makes this boat a strong candidate for poker runs. |
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
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
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
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
September 2007
Eric Colby |
Cigarette 42X The 42X is a surprisingly good balance of performance and practicality, giving a great ride in varied conditions. |
Boating
February 2008
Eric Colby |
Atlantis 50 Charm city. Ready for the show. |
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
Eric Colby |
Azimut 47 Fly On the flying bridge of the Azimut 47 Fly, the aft lounge has seating for at least eight people around a smartly laid out wetbar/barbecue. |
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
September 2008
Kevin Falvey |
Maxum 3100 SE Always ready. Always steady. The Maxum 3100 SE is equipped with the Axius system. |
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
October 2007
Eric Colby |
Sabre 52 Salon Express This yacht's quiet resolve is where brainy meets brawny. |
Boating
Eric Colby |
Uniesse 65 MY As you step aboard the Uniesse 65 MY -- or any other model this company builds -- take a close look at the seams between the interior structures. You won't find any silicone. |
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
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
February 2008
Eric Colby |
Silverton 33 Sport Coupe Outdoor life. Steal the sunshine. |
Boating
March 2008
Eric Colby |
Fountain 48 Express Cruiser Double rush. Why two engines are better than three. |
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. |
Boating
July 2008
Eric Colby |
Cranchi Zaffiro 36 The Zaffiro 36's performance will please old salts and land-based folk alike. |
Boating
March 24, 2009
Eric Colby |
Carver 44 Sojourn Original entertainment always ready to please. |
Boating
May 2007
Kevin Falvey |
Cruisers Yachts 390 Sports Coupe Close the deal, live happily ever after. |
Boating
January 2004
Eric Colby |
Carver 59: Fancy That A boat with European looks and American practicality |
Boating
June 2007
Eric Colby |
Sunseeker Portofino 47 This boat will make you sit up and take notice. |
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
November 2005
Kevin Falvey |
Cobalt 323 This may be the best dayboat ever. |
Boating
July 2008
Eric Colby |
Checkmate Convincor 2800 Outboard The Checkmate Convincor 2800 Outboard can hit 80.2 mph, but the boat runs so quietly, even sailboters won't gripe. |
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
November 2005
Eric Colby |
Carver 33 Super Sport This is a boat with strong performance, lots of features, and plenty of comfort, but its biggest strength is-without a doubt-stowage capacity. I've seen 50-footers that hold less. |
Boating
Eric Colby |
Sessa C52 The construction of the Sessa C52 creates an ultra-smooth ride. |
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
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
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
November 2007
Kevin Falvey |
Cruisers Yachts 330 Express Cruisers Yachts' 330 Express is a leader in the crowded 33' cruiser segment. Something beyond the norm is going on here. A good something. |
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
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
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
February 2004
Eric Colby |
Grand Banks 58 Eastbay Flybridge: Son of Neptune The Grand Banks 58 Eastbay Flybridge has a heavy-duty, easy-to-maintain approach that might induce love at first sight. |
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
August 2006
Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 310 Sundancer This boat boldly targets the people who crave inboard power. |
Boating
Eric Colby |
Pershing 72 Drive this boat and you'll see why it's called a joystick. |
Boating
June 2007
Kevin Falvey |
Intrepid 390 Sport Yacht Performance, cruising, and fishing intersect aboard this boat. |
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 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
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
September 2007
Jon Meade |
Glacier Bay 3080 Coastal Runner A full kitchenette, dinette, queen-size berth, full head, great stability at anchor, and a generator are all features you expect to find on a fully capable cruiser, but not on a 30' outboard boat. Glacier Bay is aiming to change that. |
Boating
November 2008
Kevin Falvey |
Tiara 3900 The 3900 Open fishes and cruises with aplomb. |
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. |
