Boats
Tested: Sea Ray 400 Fly
One of the Holy Grails of boat design is to eliminate “dead space,” an area that takes up room yet performs no function. Sea Ray’s new 400 Fly succeeds admirably in this quest by fitting more into its 40-foot hull than you would think possible. OK, admittedly, with the swim platform attached, it’s a 43-foot […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
24 Brand-New Boats for 2016
Action Craft 21 Coastal Bay Devised as a do-it-all boat, the 21 Coastal Bay ACE Premium Elite utilizes Action Craft’s patented Qui-Dry hull and pocket drive, resulting in a mere 10-inch to 12-inch draft. Yet, thanks to its extended gunnels, it’s also safe and dry when heading offshore. Standard features include a powder-coated T-top and […] Read More
Hurricane SunDeck 2486 OB
My friend, Tony, recently asked: “What’s the deal with deck boats? Seems to me like they’re a great family boat. They have lots or room for people and gear. They’re practical, versatile, and come with outboard or inboard power [in some cases]. But, apparently, I can’t own one because they’re not cool like a bowrider. […] Read More
Tested: Cutwater C30 Command Bridge
It’s no exaggeration to say that boats built by Fluid Motion, LLC, are taking the market by storm. In a matter of only a few years, the Ranger Tugs and Cutwater brands are selling like hot dogs on the Fourth of July. Many boat manufacturers have found the last few years challenging, but the Cutwater […] Read More
Tested: Carver C43 Coupe
What do you want in your next boat: sleek looks, spacious interior, well-designed layout, efficient yet fast hull and ease of operation? You get all that in the new Carver C43 Coupe. The swept-back style makes the C43 look fast, even at dockside. And the high freeboard forward not only knocks down the sea and […] Read More
Striper 200 DC
Boaters of the “have your cake and eat it too” variety will like this new dual-console model from Striper. It’s designed to let you fish hard and play hard, with a solid list of standards and even more options to help you enjoy all-day fun on the water. The 200 is built with Striper’s one-piece […] Read More
Bayliner Element XR7
We’ve talked before about the crossover of pontoon boats and runabouts (see the Marker One M27 in our June issue). Bayliner continues the evolution with the latest addition to its Element line, which combines the space and comfort that pontoon buyers are drawn to with sportier looks and performance. The key is the patent-pending M-Hull […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Tested: Yamaha 190 FSH Sport
If there’s one style of boat I feel most qualified to review, it’s a center console. I cut my boating eyeteeth on the Aquasports and Makos that pioneered the popular design, and I continue to own boats in the segment today. So, when I heard that Yamaha was offering a new jet-powered center console this […] Read More