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WORLD CAT 280CC-X

I hooked up with World Cat Marketing VP Dave Tuchler at the 2016 Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show and spent some quality time on this next-gen fishing catamaran, getting totally immersed in her bluewater capabilities.

STEIGER CRAFT 21 DV MIAMI

Being a long-time Long Islander, I have made the trek to Steiger Craft’s Bellport boat building facilities numerous times over the years, but had not been over there lately.

SAILFISH 245DC DUAL CONSOLE

Just launched at the Miami Boat Show back in February, Sailfish’s new 245DC is the logical extension to the family fishing boat lineup.

SEA EAGLE INFLATABLE FISHING BOATS

Michael Caruso of The Fisherman Magazine field tests and reviews the Sea Eagle 285fpb Pro Angler and the Sea Eagle Stealth Stalker 10 inflatable fishing boats. For more information visit: www.seaeagle.com Use Dept. TF035B if ordering.

SEA EAGLE FISHSUP AND FASTTRACK

Looking for an economical and efficient fishing platform that provides a stealthy approach into the shallowest and most difficult to reach fishing areas?

COBIA 277CC

Introduced at this year’s Miami Boat Show back in February, Cobia’s new 277 center console is a real head turner and represents excellent consumer value from a determined, up-and-coming boat builder.

SAILFISH 275DC DUAL CONSOLE

Introduced for the 2015 season, Sailfish’s new 275DC is a family-friendly dual console layout that will perform a multitude of waterside missions with equal efficiency.

GRADY-WHITE 191 CE COASTAL EXPLORER

Introduced for the 2015 model year, Grady-White’s new 191 CE Coastal Explorer is the second in a growing family of hybrid boats that perform a multitude of family functions in coastal waterways.

NAUTICSTAR 28XS OFFSHORE CENTER CONSOLE

Introduced for the 2016 model year as the new queen of the fleet, NauticStar’s 28XS Offshore center console deserves a closer look for offshore fans looking for a roomy and fuel-efficient ride.

HOBIE MIRAGE REVOLUTION 13 KAYAK

The Hobie Mirage Revolution 13, or “Revo 13” as the factory folks in Oceanside, CA like to call it, is part of a growing family of Hobie fishing kayaks.

COBIA 201 CC

The Cobia Boat Company has been around for over 50 years. Here’s a close up view of the 201 CC, which is also The Fisherman’s Dream Boat Challenge Grand Prize.

PRO-LINE 26 XP

Since 1968, Pro-Line continues to appeal to consumers looking to get max value for their fishing boat investment.

ALLIED BOAT WORKS 20 FISHERMAN

Sometimes our lives just get too complex. If fishing is supposed to take the hard edge off of the usual challenges of work and family, then simplifying your piscatorial adventures can be a good thing. And few boat builders can simplify things better than Allied Boat Works with their 20-foot Fisherman model.

SEAHUNTER 45

SeaHunter Boats are semi-custom center console sportfishing machines that are designed for those anglers who are seeking a ride that is hi-tech and definitely out of the ordinary.

COBIA 237 CENTER CONSOLE

The perfect size for either inshore or near coastal offshore angling adventures, Cobia’s 237 Center Console is a good-looking and attractively priced sportfisher that offers excellent quality and value for the investment.