Boats
Crestliner 1650 Discovery
This year marks Crestliner’s platinum anniversary, its 70th year of building durable and functional new boats, and in celebration of the milestone, the Missouri-based company has introduced the 1450 and 1650 Discovery. Both all-welded aluminum models come in either side console or tiller configurations, with the larger of the two, the 1650, available with engines […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Marker One ML4
It wasn’t very long ago that purchasing a pontoon boat would get you two “logs” and aluminum cross beams topped by a wood deck and more aluminum framing for the seats and fence railings. Affordable? Yes. But not the strongest or longest lasting marine construction. Things started to change over the past couple of years, […] Read More
Larson 190 LXH
The 190 LXH is the first in a new series of runabouts from Larson, the LXH series, which, according to the company, was launched as a result of listening to what its customers want. So, what do its customers want? More space and storage, along with performance versatility. Larson’s engineers accomplished the former in part […] Read More
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
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
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
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