Archive for October, 2012

Boats.com Announces Gear and Parts Store October 31st 2012
Our new online retail store is now open for business.

Viking 55 Convertible Walkthrough October 30th 2012
Viking powerboats are popular with fishermen around the world, and fans of the brand get really excited when a new model comes out. Take our quick video tour of the new 55 convertible, which we saw at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show.

Yamaha Debuts New Helm Master Controls and F200 Outboard October 30th 2012
An entire digital control system with power steering for Yamaha F350 V8 and 4.2-liter V6 outboards will be sold as OEM products only, beginning in March.

Edgewater 280CX Walkthrough October 29th 2012
Lenny Rudow shows us some features of the new Edgewater crossover, including its useable cabin.

Five Killer Fish: These Species Are Deadly October 29th 2012
It may surprise you, but when any one of these five killer fish are around, swimming is a bad idea. (Insert “Jaws” music here).

Grand Banks 43 Heritage EU: Newest in an Esteemed Line October 28th 2012
A salty trawler line adds a 43-footer with extra space, more features, and a thoroughly modern propulsion system.

Boston Whaler Introduces Vantage Dual-Consoles October 26th 2012
Despite tropical storm force winds, driving rain, and sparse crowds, we gathered with others from the marine press to check out Boston Whaler’s new Vantage dual-console boats.

Nor-Tech 298 Center Console Debuts at Fort Lauderdale October 25th 2012
This smaller center-console joins a 39-footer and a 34-footer in Nor-Tech's lineup.

Lehr 9.9 Horsepower Propane-Fueled Outboard to Debut at Fort Lauderdale Boat Show October 24th 2012
The new fuel-efficient and eco-friendly 9.9-hp model is likely to be competitive in a big segment of the boating market.

Strictly Sail Long Beach: SoCal Boat Show October 23rd 2012
Southern California recently debuted its only all-sail boat show, with new boats, new seminars, and a new interactive approach.

He Said, She Said: Fish Boat or Sailboat? October 23rd 2012
Fisherman Lenny Rudow and sailor Zuzana Prochazka take a humorous look at the features of the Bavaria B/One, a popular new one design trailerable racing sailboat. Care to referee?

Video Short Take: Moorings 5800 October 22nd 2012
There's a lot going on with Moorings and Sunsail: three new locations, and this new 58 foot catamaran built for the charter trade.

Baja Acquires Fountain, Donzi, and Pro-Line October 20th 2012
Production of three well-known brands will swing back into action in 2013.

Video Short Take: Fountaine Pajot Sanya 57 October 20th 2012
Zuzana Prochazka takes us aboard the new Fountain Pajot flagship catamaran.