Raising the Flag; Exploring the Pursuit Offshore Series OS 445 Pursuit’s new flagship of the Offshore Series is as comfortable as it is ready for action. One of the perks of working for a boating magazine is the opportunity to get out on the water in a new boat like the Pursuit Offshore Series OS 445. […]
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Hypothermia can set in quickly. Courtesy Mercury Marine Special delivery: Sign up for the free Boating email newsletter. Subscribe to Boating magazine for $14 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. Last winter, the story of a diver in the Florida Keys who had gotten separated from his dive boat and later rescued by his family really […]
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Boat owner Keith Wheeler explains how to navigate the various regulations that govern boating in Europe, from red diesel to the Pleasure Craft Report Service… The pretty harbour at Gravelines is well worth the short diversion from Calais. Photo: Peter Cumberlidge The Schengen Area is a group of European countries which have signed a treaty […]
Read MoreChoosing to Refit is Not a Simple Decision Know what you’re getting into before deciding to do a refit. The decision to make some repairs or improvements on a boat seems deceptively simple; it either needs to be done, or new technology warrants a replacement of old gear, or, in the case of larger yachts, […]
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Through its State R3 Program Grants, the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) has awarded funds to 10 programs in nine states. Now in its ninth year, the State R3 Program Grants’ goal is to support state recruitment, retention, and reactivation (R3) initiatives to increase fishing and boating participation. RBFF is providing approximately $207,000 in […]
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Credit for the 45 XC’s striking looks goes to founding partner Jan-Erik Viitala with Navia designers led by Järkko Jamsén. Courtesy Axopar Boats Special delivery: Sign up for the free Boating email newsletter. Subscribe to Boating magazine for $14 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. Overview Axopar’s 45 XC Cross Cabin is based on the same […]
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The best kayak pumps are quick and easy to use, so you can unfold, inflate and float your boat or board in no time… Some of the best collapsible kayaks on the market are inflatable craft, and if you have one of these models, every paddling experience you have will begin with the blowing up […]
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The 2400 Open rides on the same hull as the 2400 TRS. It posted a top speed of nearly 55 mph. Courtesy Pathfinder Boats Special delivery: Sign up for the free Salt Water Sportsman email newsletter. Subscribe to Salt Water Sportsman magazine for $19 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. The beauty of Pathfinder’s new 2400 […]
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Buying a bigger boat isn’t always as easy as it first appears but the rewards are worth it in the end. Matt Dale reveals the truth about upsizing… The Dales’ Yamarin 59HT is dwarfed by their new Aquador 32. All photos: Matt Dale How hard can it be? You want a bigger boat. You search […]
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Rope and chain are a vital part of boating. Tim Bower Special delivery: Sign up for the free Boating email newsletter. Subscribe to Boating magazine for $14 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. Whether it’s the line tying you to a dock, the chain leader connected to your anchor, or the rope that pulls you while […]
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A quality pocketknife is handy on a boat. Courtesy Case, Gerber, Opinel Special delivery: Sign up for the free Boating email newsletter. Subscribe to Boating magazine for $14 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. Pocketknives are magical, a rite of passage for many kids, and a point of pride to carry—as essential as a wallet […]
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The NC 195 FLY offers a spirited ride that’s fun to operate from the flybridge. Bill Doster Special delivery: Sign up for the free Boating email newsletter. Subscribe to Boating magazine for $14 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. Overview Some of my earliest boating experiences took place aboard flybridge cruisers, on which the only spot […]
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Daytime swordfishing calls for sonar transducer frequencies and wattage ratings that can penetrate the deepest depths. Kevin Dodge Special delivery: Sign up for the free Salt Water Sportsman email newsletter. Subscribe to Salt Water Sportsman magazine for $19 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. Today, saltwater anglers ply ever-increasing depths to catch fish. California rockfish anglers […]
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Harman International has announced its Automotive Audio Bus (A2B) technology. The A2B-equipped system employs up to 32 channels of digital audio through a two-wire bus system, reducing the possibility for inducing noise into the audio signal. The A2B system bus reduces the amount of cabling and increases the distance audio signals can be run from […]
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Use multihook rigs to load up on species such as blackbelly rosefish. George Poveromo Special delivery: Sign up for the free Salt Water Sportsman email newsletter. Subscribe to Salt Water Sportsman magazine for $19 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. Deep-dropping between 500 to more than 1,000 feet has blossomed in popularity. The rewards are delicious […]
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Intrepid utilizes imaging technology borrowed from an aerospace manufacturer to vet and inspect its materials and processes. Courtesy Intrepid Powerboats Special delivery: Sign up for the free Boating email newsletter. Subscribe to Boating magazine for $14 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. Overview The Intrepid 41 Valor is three boats in one: a cabin cruiser, a […]
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For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to take my boat to the Isles of Scilly – and having moved to the West Country three years ago, the fact that it’s now 100 miles closer has made it much more realistic. Approaching Fowey for the final night ashore. All photos: Jon Mendez I […]
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Anglers should use push poles instead of trolling motors to sneak up on skittish fish in shallow, clear water. Courtesy Hewes Special delivery: Sign up for the free Salt Water Sportsman email newsletter. Subscribe to Salt Water Sportsman magazine for $19 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. The advent of the remote-controlled trolling motor might be […]
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Underway, the 375 is sheer fun. Courtesy Hanover Yachts Special delivery: Sign up for the free Boating email newsletter. Subscribe to Boating magazine for $14 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. Overview Hanover Yachts, a decades-old Brazilian boatbuilder, has made inroads in North America with its new 375 (Mark II version). This 36-footer is remarkable on […]
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Sarah Parvin and her father grow some amazing bluegill in their Slab Lab. Courtesy Sarah Parvin Special delivery: Sign up for the free Boating email newsletter. Subscribe to Boating magazine for $14 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. Sarah Parvin and her father, Dr. Dennis Olive, started growing trophy bass in their private five-acre family pond […]
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