Month: June 2017
Sea Ray Sundancer 320
You’d be forgiven for thinking Sea Ray’s new express cruiser was a bowrider at first glance. The forward lounge area is recessed into the deck, making it safer to ride here while underway, and it features three distinct seats with articulating headrests and armrests (rather than one big sun pad). It’s a blurring of the […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Profile: Waukegan Harbor & Marina
While walking along Lake Michigan near his home in southern Wisconsin, Thomas Ceparski had an epiphany. He loved the outdoors and being near the water, so why not see if he could combine the two as a career? He set out to do just that when he came across an opportunity that would allow him […] Read More
South Bay 25 Sport RS9 DC
There’s been a lot written about the latest evolutionary jump in pontoon boats — much of it right here in the magazine you’re reading. These stable, versatile watercraft have always been hard to beat when it comes to their crowd-pleasing proportions. But now, thanks to more builders incorporating upscale amenities, they’re hard to beat as […] Read More
Keeping Electronics Shipshape
Keeping your boat in top running condition not only allows for a sense of pride when on the water but will also provide trouble-free enjoyment of your precious time afloat. Often overlooked are your onboard electronics. Although manufactures have made today’s displays and systems reliable — you just turn them on and enjoy their technological […] Read More
Tested: Formula 350 CBR Outboard
Formula rocked the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show last fall with a dynamic new spin on its 350 CBR (Crossover Bow Rider). Listening carefully to its customer base, which echoed strong industry consumer demand, the Indiana-based manufacturer launched a re-dress of the sophisticated bowrider-slash-express design with outboard power. Having tested the 350 CBR Outboard, I […] Read More
Hooking Adults on Fishing
A unique, if annual, opportunity to hook your non-fishing friends on the sport presents itself this month across many Heartland waters. National Fishing & Boating Week is celebrated the first full week of June, and, as part of the festivities, most states offer what are called “Free Fishing Days.” On these days, resident adults who […] Read More
How to Handle a Grounding
There’s a formation off the northeast end of Connecticut’s Fishers Island Sound called Seal Rocks, because the critters hang out there. Occasionally, a boat joins them. This happens with such frequency that the towboat skippers there know by the level of panic on the radio where the grounding is. The latest incident happened when a […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Cruising Lake Cumberland
A weekend at the lake conjurers up a myriad of opportunities. In particular, a summer escape to Lake Cumberland presents larger-than-life possibilities that range from high-powered poker runs and dazzling July 4th celebrations to exciting fishing tournaments, star-studded music festivals — or the peaceful solitude of an afternoon cruise with family. This lake in south-central […] Read More