Foster Bradley and Nick Harris Win ABT Logan Martin Lake

The fourth stop of the Alabama Bass Trail South Division was held on Logan Martin Lake. The lake host was the city of Lincoln that developed a premier tournament facility in Lincoln’s Landing. With over 350 parking spaces for trailers and trucks, a very spacious multilane boat ramp, and dock space, Lincoln’s Landing provides ample […]

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Five MFDs Compared

George Clooney played a “Dapper Dan man” who spent much of his Depression-era odyssey in search of his chosen hair pomade in the movie Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? You might be committed in a similar way about chart plotting and sonar equipment—a Garmin man or a Simrad man. Well, this analysis is designed for […]

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Boat Test: 2023 Pursuit S 248 Sport

The S 248 Sport offers a comfortable ride and numerous amenities. Courtesy Pursuit 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 There’s little entry-level about the Pursuit S 248 Sport. Think of it as a more easily trailerable, single-engine version […]

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Seven Affordable Satcom Systems for Boating Anglers

Marine-­grade systems enable global communications so boating anglers can stay connected. Bertosz Kosowski / Debut Art 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 ability to stay electronically connected has profoundly changed the way we live, work, […]

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Outerlimits SC 37 Catamaran No. 7 Going To Legacy Client

The newest addition to the Outerlimits Offshore Powerboats line, the SC 37 catamaran has been a hit with longtime supporters of the brand such Vinnie Diorio and Jeremy Tschida. The Mercury Racing 450R outboard engine-powered, all carbon-fiber 37-footer was introduced in August 2021, and hull No. 7 is headed for Canadian Benji Mastronardi, the younger […]

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Phenom-enal Start

Phenom-enal Start Can a South Carolina luxury upstart navigate waters teeming with center consoles? If Bryan Greenwood and Jim Isaac were nervous when I nailed the throttle on their $900,000 flagship, the pair of sales managers didn’t show it. Still, I know I was nervous. Standing at the helm of their brand-spanking-new center console, the […]

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Featured Boat: 2022 Mystic M3800 Center Console

Offered through the Mystic Powerboats of DeLand, Fla., this 2022 M3800 center console is powered by four Mercury Marine Verado 300 outboard engines. According to the listing, the 300-hp V-8 outboards have 235 operating hours and are under Mercury Marine warranties until 2025. Electronics include dual Garmin GPS units at the helm station, night vision […]

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Scout 260 LXF

The 260 LXF mixes a sleek profile with numerous fishing features. Courtesy Scout 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. Scout’s new 260 LXF, which replaces the 255 LXF, boasts a maximum power rating of 400 hp, […]

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Boat Test: 2023 Manitou Cruise 22 MAX Switchback

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Blackfin 400CC

The 400CC mixes fishability with performance. Courtesy Blackfin 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 400CC is Blackfin’s biggest boat yet, an offshore center-console designed and built with a Michael Peters two-stepped running surface. Power comes […]

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Featured Boat: 2022 Fountain 34 SC

Offered through Big Thunder Marine at its Key Largo, Fla., location—the Missouri-headquartered, multi-brand full-service dealership also has a Sunshine State facility in Palm Beach Gardens—this 2022 Fountain 34 Sport Console is powered by twin Mercury Marine 300 Verado outboard engines color-matched to the custom-painted boat. Additional hardware includes Mercury Racing 380-S K-planes, a bow thruster […]

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Garmin releases Q1 results

Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), has announced results for the first quarter ended April 1, 2023. Highlights for first quarter 2023 include: Consolidated revenue of $1.15 billion, a 2% decrease compared to the prior year quarter Gross margin increased to 56.9%, and operating margin was 17.2% Operating income was $197 million, a 14% decrease compared to […]

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Propspeed appoints new CEO

Propspeed has announced the promotion of Marcus Hamilton to the position of CEO. In his new role, he will be responsible for directing all operations for the company and driving its growth and commercial success.  “This appointment cements the next chapter that we embark on together,” said Guy Jacobsen, founder and majority shareholder of Propspeed. “We believe […]

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