Godfrey Launches Brand New Luxury Series for 2024

PHOTO COURTESY OF GODFREY PONTOONS Godfrey Pontoons announced the launch of a new family for the 2024 model season. The new Godfrey XP Series delivers a high level of comfort combined with the most advanced technology available, all packaged in a sleek, modern design. The fully digital helm features an intuitive custom user interface that […]

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Godfrey launches 2024 XP Series

Godfrey Pontoons announced today the launch of a new family for model year 2024, the Godfrey XP Series. The latest addition to the Godfrey line, the XP boasts a suite of high-tech features, combining a sleek, modern look with performance. These include a fully-digital helm with an intuitive custom user interface and accent backlighting. The […]

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IBEX 2023 to grow into refreshed TCC space

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced the new construction on the Tampa Convention Center (TCC) will be completed in time for IBEX 2023, to be held October 3 – 5, 2023, in Tampa, Florida. The renovation project is the largest ever for the TCC and will result in an expanded third floor exhibit […]

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Lewis Marine Supply expands Charleston warehouse

Lewis Marine Supply, a wholesale distributor of marine engines and parts, has doubled the footprint of its North Charleston, South Carolina warehouse. The company is strategically growing its distribution network to support expanding global OEM, boatbuilding, boatyard and retail customers. The new space is within the same building as Lewis Marine’s current operations. Upgrades include […]

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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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Boat Test: 2023 Malibu Wakesetter 26 LSV

The surf wave is incredible. Courtesy Malibu Boats Visit Malibu Build Your Malibu Find a Malibu Dealer 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 Not just a 25 LSV with an extra foot added, the new 26 LSV offers higher […]

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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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Boat Test: 2023 Supra SE

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LUXURY YACHT ENTERTAINMENT AREA TRENDS FOR 2023

Allied Marine Yacht Broker, Tom Jenkins has an extensive and comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of the yachting business. Tom excels in knowledge of vessel design, function and form, performance characteristics and availabilities. Here, he shares his forecast for the new year when it comes to luxury yacht entertainment area trends for 2023. Tom, can […]

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Weldcraft 240 Ocean King

Part the seas. by Alan Wendt When you predominantly boat in choppy water, you either have strong sea legs or a boat that can take the pounding and keep the crew comfortable. Photos Courtesy of Weldcraft Weldcraft’s 240 Ocean King parts the seas better than Moses thanks to Weldcraft’s reverse chine design with an extreme […]

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Aquila 42

A prescription to relax. by Alan Wendt Chest pains postponed my scheduled sea trial with Aquila’s new 42-foot yacht. Photos Courtesy of Aquila Turns out, however, that during the three week delay, Aquila finalized a more ergonomic design change in the galley from hull No. 1 and announced that future models will be available with […]

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Featured Boat: 2023 Nor-Tech 450 Sport Center Console

Offered through Performance Boat Center in Osage Beach, Mo., this 2023 Nor-Tech Hi-Performance Boats 450 Sport center console is powered by quad Mercury Racing 450R outboard engines. Hardware includes a diesel generator, a power anchor windlass, bow and stern thrusters and a telescoping ladder for reboarding from the water. The fiery 45-footer is loaded with […]

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CTS To Debut Tilt Trailer At Desert Storm Poker Run

The first tilt trailer from CTS Custom Trailers, which recently added marine industry trailer-business veterans Ronnie Moran and Jon Smiley to its team, will debut at the 25th annual Desert Storm Poker Run, April 19-22, in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. The new product from the Muscatine, Iowa, company will carry and MTI 390X catamaran owned […]

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The future of chartplotters

Rupert Holmes on the future of chartplotters and onboard displays, which are developing in several directions from tablets to multifunction displays Multifunction displays for navigation, instrument data, radar, AIS, and even watching Netflix, continue to evolve, especially at the high end of the market. While early units were hampered by a lack of processing power, […]

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