SHAKESPEARE QUICKCONNECT ANTENNAS
Let’s face it, anyone who has ever owned a boat and has performed any of the electronics rigging firsthand knows one thing that is for sure – installing and wiring a VHF antenna is a real challenge.
Product Reviews
FURUNO DFF3D MULTI-BEAM SONAR
The big news from Furuno for 2017 is the introduction of their revolutionary new DFF3D black box sonar for their NavNet TZtouch and TZtouch2 multi-function displays.
FUSION APOLLO SERIES
The Fusion RA770 is the flagship of the new Apollo Series, epitomizing creative design and technological brilliance. The world’s first purpose-built marine entertainment system, the RA770 takes marine audio entertainment to the next level.
BOAT SENSE: ADDING FUNCTIONAL LUXURY TO YOUR BOAT
What is luxury on a sport fishing or family boat? Ask any 10 owners and you are likely to get an equal number of answers, with a laundry list of "functional luxury" must have additions for your boat, from bow thrusters to thru-stern windlass.
WORLD CAT 296 DC
The new World Cat 296 DC is a roomy, stable, efficient family fishing boat. We had a chance to get aboard one in Charleston, SC at the World Cat Dealer meeting. This is certainly a boat to take a close look at. For more information visit www.worldcat.com.
YAMAHA 425 XTO
It’s no secret that outboard-powered fishing boats are reaching new benchmarks, with some 60+ footers out there in the marketplace….
NAUTICSTAR 2602 LEGACY
One of the most recent introductions from Mississippi-based boat builder NauticStar is their 2602 Legacy Center Console. MORE FROM THE…
STEIGER CRAFT 255 DV CHESAPEAKE
I had the chance to jump aboard Steiger Craft’s new 255DV Chesapeake a few weeks back, and you will definitely…
PURSUIT DC 235 DUAL CONSOLE
Introduced at the fall 2016 Fort Lauderdale International Boat show, I was able to jump aboard Pursuit’s new DC 235 Dual Console and get to know her up close and personal.
CAROLINA SKIFF 24 ULTRA ELITE
Carolina Skiff’s 24 Ultra Elite is the largest of four tricked-out center consoles in the Ultra fleet that also include 19, 21 and 23-foot models.
NORTHCOAST 24 CENTER CONSOLE
NorthCoast Boats have been quietly developing a reputation among northeast coastal anglers with one of their most proven and popular models, the 24 Center Console, which can do it all, both inshore and offshore.
SEA EAGLE FISHSKIFF 16
Sea Eagle has unveiled their new patent-pending, revolutionary "Roll Up & Stow – Unroll & Go" 16-foot inflatable fishing skiff.
SCOUT 235 XSF
One of the most notable design evolutions of the new 235 XSF is that Scout did away with the typical transom splash well by extending the outboard shaft and creating a single level platform across the entire swim platform.
GRADY-WHITE FISHERMAN 216 CENTER CONSOLE
I was able to jump aboard Grady’s new Fisherman 216 down at the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show. She is the latest iteration of the Fisherman 204, the Adventure 208 and the Fisherman 209 of yesteryear, replacing these venerable center consoles with a fourth generation platform that is bigger, better, more functional and even more seaworthy.
STEIGER CRAFT 23 DV MIAMI
Dream Boat contestants have something to look forward to for this season’s event. This year’s grand prize is the new Steiger Craft 23 DV Miami. Made for fishing, her hull design features a 19-degree aft deadrise running bottom that morphs into a sharper, wave-piercing deep-vee forefoot in the bow. It is sized to fit in between Steiger’s 21 and 255 Miami models, offering a trailerable package that is ready to tame rough coastal waters in your pursuit of inshore and near offshore gamefish.
SAILFISH 242 CC
For 2018, last season’s 240 CC has also undergone a name change to the 242 CC and features a wide nine-foot beam, with either single or twin outboard power options. The Sailfish 242 CC layout is set up to fish with the best of them right out of the showroom.