Boats
Review: Carver C34
Based in Pulaski, Wis., Carver Yachts has carved a niche in the recreational boating marketplace as a builder of flybridge cruisers that maximize almost every inch on board for entertaining areas and accommodations that are among the roomiest in their class. The brand has been on the scene since 1954, and over the decades […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Review: NauticStar 203SC Sport Deck
The smallest of NauticStar’s popular Sport Deck lineup offers plenty to like, led by the price. With a “Super Sport” selling price of under $28,000 when matched with a 115-horsepower Yamaha outboard, the new 203SC should be dead-center in the sights of a family seeking an all-around “fun boat” offering plenty of flexibility and […] Read More
Review: Grand Banks 43 Heritage EU
Life in the slow lane is looking better than ever. That is, if your definition of slow means a leisurely, long-range cruise aboard an exquisitely crafted boat that couples state-of-the art construction and propulsion technology with lines that, while modern, are steeped in a classic nautical tradition. If you’re searching for a boat that […] Read More
The Boats of 2013
Aqua Patio: This brand has two new models for 2013, both of them a far cry from the first all-aluminum pontoon boat its parent company launched at the 1958 World’s Fair. The Aqua Patio 250 Express gets style points for its shapely figure, silvery forward and rear fenders, blue LED lights, pearlescent upholstery and […] Read More
Trawlers Midwest Introduces Eco-Trawler
Trawlers Midwest of Manitowoc, Wis., a leading broker of trawlers and motor yachts in the U.S. and Canada, has announced that it is building a new 33-foot aluminum vessel called the Eco-Trawler. Trawlers Midwest will be the sole dealer for the boat, which is designed to provide more efficiency, less draft, easy maintenance and more fun on […] Read More
Review: Sweetwater 2086 BF
So, you’re in the market for a new boat, huh? You enjoy heading out in the morning or after work to wet a line and maybe haul in a few fish for the family dinner table. But, more often than not, you’ll be bringing along your kids. And their friends. And a few more […] Read More
Review: Four Winns S215
Four Winns celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, and in the course of five decades, the Michigan-based manufacturer has become one of the most familiar names in boating. While the company has amassed a loyal following with its line of mid-sized express cruisers, many of us think of Four Winns as a go-to brand […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Review: Cruisers 41 Cantius
When Cruisers Yachts launched its 48 Cantius in 2011, the boat broke new ground for the Midwest builder. It was the company’s first model to combine the climate-controlled comfort of a sedan bridge with the sporty handling of an express cruiser. The hybrid drew great reviews and happy new owners. Now, on the heels […] Read More