The Fisherman

Invincible boats are some of the hottest fishing machines on the planet right now and for good reason.

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.

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.

There’s a lot going on for Cali-based Suzuki Marine, celebrating 50 years in the USA this year with the introduction of the new DF200A 200-horsepower inline four-cylinder outboard motor leading the charge.

Keith Vargen of Tohatsu Outboards announces the new line-up of outboard engines including a pair of new 4-strokes in 40 and 50 HP, as well as a full line from 60 to 250 horsepower.

The new 90 H.O. is the eighth member of Evinrude’s high output family, which also includes 250, 225, 200, 150,135,115 and 15 HP models.

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

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.

Hydrocoat Eco incorporates Pettit’s exclusive self-polishing, water-based, ablative technology with an organic biocide, Econea.

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.

Yamaha’s revolutionary F200 I4 inline four-cylinder, four-stroke outboard should prove to be equally as popular in both new boat and repower applications. It follows the recent trend of many next-gen four-strokes to shed some pounds and get lighter on the transom. This in turn allows the boat to go faster and typically burn less fuel in the process.

Yamaha recently launched a pair of new four-stroke outboards for the 2014 season and both are venturing into new waters…

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.

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.

Introduced last fall as part of an exciting lightweight family of powerful 2.1 liter four-stroke outboards, Merc’s new 115 is the largest of three siblings that is sure to find its way onto the transoms of many coastal sport fishing craft.

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.