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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.   |
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Jeff Hemmel |
Cobalt 230 The Cobalt 230 proves more is better. |
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 |
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
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
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
March 2008
Eric Colby |
Fountain 48 Express Cruiser Double rush. Why two engines are better than three. |
Boating
March 2008
Jeff Hemel |
Packing on the Pounds Slow? Sloppy? Sluggish? Maybe your boat should go on a diet. |
Popular Mechanics
October 2003
Rich Taylor |
Bass Boat Alternatives A sterndrive bass boat turns heads on the water. This is a package that makes a lot of sense.A sterndrive bass boat turns heads on the water. This is a package that makes a lot of sense. |
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
September 2007
Jon Meade |
Spencer 43 Express Imagine a miracle fishboat chasing a marlin: Reverse steering would require simple turns of the wheel, the press of a button would swing the transom around as if it were on a hinge, and a joystick would make maneuvering a one-finger exercise. The 43 Express does all that and more. |
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
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
July 2006
Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 290 Sundancer Cruising amenities aside, topside fun is why you'd buy this ride. |
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. |
Popular Mechanics
May 2002
Rich Taylor |
100MPH! We take seven of the world's fastest bass boats and go fishing... |
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. |
Popular Mechanics
March 2003
Rich Taylor |
Pure Muscle Testing four compact muscle boats that ooze horsepower. |
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 2008
Pete Mcdonald |
Sea Ray 175 Sport The entry-level bowrider is built with the idea of introducing people to boating and to a company's boats. |
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
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. |
Popular Mechanics
October 1999
Rich Taylor |
Jets Vs. Props Here's how to choose the right kind of package boat power. |
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
Jeff Hemmel |
Caravelle 267 Supersized bowriders are often super slugs on the water, but Caravelle's 267 packs a punch. |
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
December 2008
Kevin Falvey |
2008 Boat of the Year Chaparral 400 Premiere Born Leader Megastar in the Making. |
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
March 31, 2009
Kevin Falvey |
Monterey 320 Sport Yacht Handsome dividends -- a model of prosperity. |
Boating
John Page Williams |
Williams 28 Bass Boat The Williams 28 Bass Boat can run the tide rips in quest of trophy stripers and serve as a classy and luxurious day boat with equal grace. |
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
August 2006
Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 310 Sundancer This boat boldly targets the people who crave inboard power. |
Boating
June 2007
Kevin Falvey |
Intrepid 390 Sport Yacht Performance, cruising, and fishing intersect aboard this boat. |
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
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 |
Boat Buyer's Cheat Sheet The best tips to find the boat for you! |
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Daniel W. Long |
Surfhunter 25 Center Console A time-tested hull design provides this 25'-by-9' center console with a great ride, and its layout and detail allow it to serve as fishboat, runabout, or yacht tender. |
Boating
April 2008
Kevin Falvey |
Intrepid 430 Sport Yacht The 430 Sport Yacht takes full advantage of having motors outside the boat with its master cabin, large head, and massive stowage and service access. |
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. |
Popular Mechanics
August 2002
Rich Taylor |
Sails With Sizzle The fastest monohull sailboat in the world is a needle-nosed ocean racer called V.O.60. It was designed by Bruce Farr, and is capable of 36 knots. That's 41.4 mph. This sleek machine is 64 ft. long, just over 17 ft. wide and weighs 30,000 pounds. |
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. |
Popular Mechanics
September 2009
Roy Berendsohn |
How to Build a Boat: PM Constructs a 10-Foot Dinghy (With Plans) It was a long time since anyone in my family had built a boat. |
Popular Mechanics
January 25, 2005
Glenn Law |
Waterworks Clean-burning four-stroke outboards churn the mid-size trailer-boat market for 2005. |
