Engineering Boats for Seakeepers

A Seakeeper gyrostabilizer exerts tremendous forces in all axes to quiet a boat’s motion on the water. The installation and the boat’s structure must be up to the task. Courtesy Seakeeper On a recent sea trial, the owner of a Weaver 43 fishing boat pointed out how resolutely his vessel held a course against a […]

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See what’s up at DD26 Fishing!

Boat season is right around the corner! Be sure to check out all the new boat accessories from DD26 Fishing to be ready when the time comes. Proudly made in Arizona with quality, functionality and performance in mind, they are built to last and with the purpose of making your experience on the water easier […]

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DD26 Fishing Mercury 4-Stroke Transom Saver and Motor Tote

DD26 Fishing Mean Mount Motor Tote for the Mercury 4-Stroke Engines DD26 Fishing Mean Mount Motor Tote for the Mercury 4-Stroke Engines will reduce stress, reduce movement and help protect your trim system, hydraulics, motor and transom! *Steering Locks are Required for this Motor Tote.   We recommend DD26 Fishing Mean Stop Steering Locks.  Click here to view […]

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So Others May Live

Reflections from a Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Portraits by Keith Carlsen After a Long, Wild Ride, Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Shannon Scaff Ponders a Storied Career and Plots His Next Big Mission. On January 25, 2000, the conditions off Elizabeth City, North Carolina were simply terrible. A cold-front-spawned low off Florida had inhaled a plume […]

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Formula 387 CCF

A real magic carpet ride. by Capt. Tom Serio Usually, I give a final accounting of a yacht I test toward the end of the story. Photos Courtesy of Formula Not today. I’m going to offer my overall impression up front, then give you the proof to substantiate my claim. Okay, here goes: The Formula […]

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Scout 377 LXF

Distinctive Flair The new Scout 377 LXF adds more luxury and technology to the S-Class family. The first thing I noticed about the Scout 377 LXF is the profile. There’s no mistaking that Carolina flair that sweeps down from bow to stern. The boat whispers with confidence, “Don’t worry, I can handle rough seas.”  “It keeps […]

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2022 Cobalt R33

Stylish looks combined with luxury amenities. Courtesy Cobalt Boats Pull up aboard the Cobalt R33, and onlookers will know you have arrived. With its new side-entry door, you’ll step ashore with ease. While the available Seakeeper stabilizer eliminates one kind of rock and roll, the optional 4,000-watt Harmon Kardon audio system delivers the kind you […]

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Boston Whaler Introduces 280 Dauntless

Boston Whaler has announced the newest member of its award-winning Dauntless family, the 280 Dauntless. Sporting an all-new design from the keel up, state-of-the-art technology, sleek styling and exciting new features, the flagship 280 Dauntless is the ideal platform for all boating activities and completes the evolution of the Dauntless line. “Boston Whalers are designed […]

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Waterfront: American Dream

From entry-level to CFO, a Viking lifer’s career and the adventure machine he never imagined he’d call his own. John Kasinski enjoys a new phase of yacht ownership and reflects upon a 33-year career. John Kasinski was 21 years old when he started to work for Viking Yachts in 1989 as the Accounts Payable Clerk. […]

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FUELING YOUR VESSEL THE RIGHT WAY

Aside from the sharp pain in your wallet, many other factors should be considered before pulling your boat up to the pump. It’s essential to be aware of some challenges and hazards of fueling up, especially in larger vessels with bigger tanks. Additionally, you can take steps to increase your fuel efficiency and even avoid […]

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CMC Marine Debuts Innovative Stabilizers

Italian-based CMC Marine debuts a refit-friendly stabilizer system that’s aimed at the American market. Learn why builders like Marlow, CL Yachts and others are utilizing these electrically actuated fins and why you might want to consider them for your boat. Learn more here >> Source: https://www.powerandmotoryacht.com/sponsored-content/cmc-marine-debuts-innovative-stabilizers

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Pontoon Boat Maintenance Tips

Copious flushing and a soft-bristled brush keep side panels and other areas free of grime and grit. Capt. Vincent Daniello 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. Pontoon boats invite on-water relaxation. But sometimes a ’toon’s laid-back persona makes it easy […]

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Best Stargazing Binoculars: 6 Pairs for Boaters

Looking to do a little skywatching at sea or on shore? The best stargazing binoculars will take you higher than standard marine binoculars. While just about any pair of binoculars will offer an enhanced view of the heavens, when it comes to astronomy binoculars that also perform well in a marine context, the field narrows […]

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Boat Winterization Tips

Keeping your boat covered ensures that snow or other elements can’t damage the vessel. SWS File 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. Next spring’s fishing plans can quickly turn to frustration if you leave your boat […]

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Seakeeper Ride Sea Trial and Review

In an exclusive first test, Dan Harding reveals how the Seakeeper Ride will usher in a new era of stabilization—for the masses. Changing The Game. Again.  Seakeeper Ride is the first-of-its-kind Vessel Attitude Control System (VACS) that eliminates up to 70% of pitch and roll underway. “Nothing I can say will convince you. You’ve got […]

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Scout 377 LXF Boat Test

  Scout 377 LXF The 377 LXF is an all-new model, built as the ideal blend of performance, luxury and styling. Loaded with Scout innovation, this model has a lithium ion battery with battery management system (no generator necessary); portside swing-in boarding door with ladder; double sun deck lounge with cushions, armrests and underside storage […]

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Testing the Seakeeper Ride

  The previously top-secret Seakeeper Ride aims to usher in a new era of boat stabilization. We were among the first to test this new system. Changing the Game. Again. The previously top-secret Seakeeper Ride aims to usher in a new era of boat stabilization. We were among the first to test this new system. […]

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