The meticulous preparation of Ribjet, which claims to be the only jet propulsion specific yacht tender manufacturer in the US, is emblematic of the detailed approach of the Wisconsin-based company, which prides itself on its low volume manufacturing model, building one vessel at a time and just 18 units a year. When the final sea trials are completed, the public will be...
The Special Sport model is the first Hacker-Craft available with a fibreglass hull. "The hull is similar to a cold-moulded hull, but the framing remains intact and the deck is constructed the same as our current production run", says Ken Rawley of Hacker-Craft. "The bottom and sides are sheathed with an epoxy/fibreglass layer." Rawley tells us the bottom is finished with...
The 11.2 metre boat is designed to perform with twin or triple engines and can be equipped with twin Yamaha F350 or triple Yamaha F300 four-stroke outboards to give a possible 900hp on tap. Edgewater have declined to give a top speed but a conservative estimate would put it in the region of 35 knots at wide open throttle. Edgewater says the boat provides the best perform...
More ‘classified’ information about the AM37 - the first powerboat to carry the name and the famous wings of this renowned marque - will be disclosed at further events in the run-up to the official presentation in September at the Monaco Yacht Show. Some of the notable features that were showcased to the invited audience at the Armani Hotel, Dubai included the AM37’s un...
Founded in 2010 by three young men, Cantiere Savona is a forward-thinking organisation that collaborates with renewable energy firms to inspire their eco yacht designs. They also took a novel approach to funding their “start-up adventure”, raising €380,000 from 44 investors on the equity crowd-funding platform StarsUp. Designed and built in Sardinia, the first 10 met...
My ride is an Alen 55, and she’s charging purposefully into the blue yonder at close to 32 knots. At first glance, standing at the bow and peering over the teak-clad foredeck, she might not seem the most svelte and swift of the braying pack, but looks can be deceptive. Moreover, she offers the sort of luxurious comfort that her more skeletal sisters can only dream of. ...
Cabo Yachts enjoys a reputation for great engineering, creative designs and a demonstrated ability to raise fish. That legacy continues with the new “hardtop express” model, the 40 HTX. Let’s start in the cockpit. Hawse pipes in the transom corners afford unfettered tie-ups. I spied an interesting footrest in the portside cockpit module that folds away when not in use...
If you’re looking for a boat that you can use to fish for bluefish, redfish, snook or tarpon near the coast, but also trailer to the local lake or river to target largemouth bass, the redesigned Carolina Skiff Bay Runner 210LX might be your model. This bay boat seats six, thanks to a pair of flip-up jump seats in the stern, helm seating for two, a seat forward of the ...
Carver calls the sedan bridge design on the new C40 a “command bridge,” and while we waited for the helicopter to show for our cover photo shoot, I could see the reasoning. Normally you can hear a chopper well before you see it, but from the elevated helm of the C40 I noticed it appear far off on the horizon, instantly validating the commanding view a bridge affords. ...
We found some fuel-cost solutions during our test of the Enzo SV 230. Dial in a cruise speed as precise as 23.5 mph with the PerfectPass system. Use the trim-tab lever to the left of the wheel to reduce drag (most inboards cannot be trimmed because of fixed prop shafts). But before heading out, load up all 14 seats with friends willing to chip in five bucks each for fuel...
The new plant opened mid-March and is dedicated to manufacturing Chaparral’s new Vortex Jet Boat Line. State of the art technology and upgrades make this 150,000 square foot facility ideal for the production of the Vortex Line. The opening of the plant will initially add 65 jobs to the Chaparral work force. “I have been very impressed with the progress that we have m...
At BOATING, we have long-maintained that there is no perfect boat, but that there may well be a boat that’s perfect any one boater. What characteristics does your perfect boat possess? How about a boat that can overnight a family of four? Or maybe you’re seeking a new boat sporting a wide-open deck plan that’s ideal for carrying a big crew for towed watersports? Does ...
To win Boating Magazine’s Boat of the Year award, you not only have to build a boat that changes or breaks beyond its category, you also need to exhibit exemplary construction. Out past winners have also met and exceeded ABYC standards and shown a willingness to go the extra mile for a quality build. Here eight ways Chris-Craft builds its boats that stand out. Paintin...
We Say: When does size not matter? When a boatbuilder uses many of the same amenities found on its bigger vessels on the smallest craft in its lineup. Take the Cobalt 200 — and in particular the 200S version we tested — which possesses fit and finish comparable to all of Cobalt’s runabouts. The “S” in the name stands for Cobalt’s sport cockpit layout option. The stand...
Freedom of choice is overrated. Want proof? Consider the convertible sportfisherman, a boat designed to free us from having to choose. Do you want to fish? Or cruise? Hey, don't choose. With one of these boats, do both. But all boats are compromises, and convertible sportfishermen are no different. Are you a passionate angler or a serious cruiser? Will you settle for a ...
Boston Whaler also will join with Mercury Marine engines and parts and accessories as well as a dozen other Brunswick boat brands in featuring a sweepstakes on social media. The contest prize is a safety kit featuring Attwood’s bailer safety kit, multi-function LED sport light, first aid kit, telescoping emergency paddle and 40-liter dry bag along with two, Mustang perso...
The 2015 Long Island Stampede will be held on June 13th weekend. Braccos of Freeport, New York, will be hosting the fun and things kick off Friday, evening. The entry fee is $200 per boat and that will include unlimited crew members, a poker hand, two shirts, breakfast and dinner. The promoter says the boats will run a longer course. Tim Sharkey of Sharkey Images, who ha...
Hall, Cameron, Loya and Pedneault will be working directly in partnership with their local dealers, Dewildt Honda in Hamilton and DeWildt Marine & Powersports in Innisfil, Ontario Canada, Orleans Boat World & Sports in Ottawa, Ontario Canada, Saguenay Marine in Jonquiere, Quebec Canada, respectively. "We are excited to have all of our new FX PRO's as part of our FX Prom...
KNOXVILLE, TN — Coleman will be training behind a Bayliner 215 Flight Series Deck Boat which will also be his personal boat used by he and his family in Orlando. Coleman, 12, won his age bracket at the 2014 Gravel Tour; the sport’s biggest youth wake boarding series. “Garrett is a great young man and a major rising star in wakeboarding,” said Bayliner’s Brand Manager,...
I am most fortunate to have had the opportunity to run a long list of great and iconic powerboats. I’ve fished classics such as the Bertram 31, the Hatteras 41 and the Merritt 37. I’ve pushed the throttles deep into the corner aboard boats such as the Donzi Sweet 16, the venerable Wellcraft Scarab 38 KV, and the Magnum 53. I’ve been lucky enough to cruise aboard an Albin...
After our time with the newest Trophy from Alumacraft, it became clear that it hits a bull's-eye for all of the above. The conversion bow demonstrates this versatility. Within seconds, it switches from a bowrider with backrests to a spacious casting deck with a pedestal chair. The conversion required zero assembly or loose parts when we used it. Another reason this Trop...
Sleek might be the first word to come to mind while looking at Avalon’s WindJammer Elite. Its two-tone, embossed side panels are secured outside the perimeter fencing. No exposed fencing means no gunk will accumulate in the nooks and crannies. That sleek appearance carries over to the interior. Vinyl is one primary color, with a two-tone stripe subtly weaved throughout. ...
The new CAD drawing designs released have a number of additional features including: greater storage facilities, Self-draining decks more seating selections and a newly designed Bimini option amongst countless other upgrades. The new designs coupled with Humber’s fuel efficient high performance hull and commercial strength tubes is now available to order direct or thr...
The new 2.55m wider hull has adopted elements from the popular 7.2m and 7.9m hull designs. Sean Strevens, Cheetah Designer comments “I have lowered the C of G but kept the tunnel shape similar to the 7.9m hull for the soft ride. A lower spray rail aerates the hull bottom whilst the wedged planing plank gives proportional lift and better hull efficiency. Overall, better p...
Electric yacht design has come on leaps and bounds in the past few years and the latest firm to dip a toe into the waters is Van Dutch. The day boat manufacturer has this week unveiled plans to build a range of electric yachts, dubbed Van Dutch E. Based on the Van Dutch 40 (pictured above), the new electric yacht range will be developed in partnership with Aguri Te...
Bates Wharf Marine Sales has strengthened its ties with Fairline Boats, taking over as the brand’s exclusive dealer for the South Coast. The brokerage, which already has offices in Poole, Chertsey and Eastbourne, will also be moving into the Fairline Southampton premises in Swanwick. What’s more, the Bates Wharf Marine Sales Chertsey office, with its indoor showroo...
Jury Steering Losing your rudder at sea can be a terrifying business. The trusty little ship in which you’ve invested love, time and money, and which has kept you safe and protected from the sea, is suddenly at its mercy. Unable to hold a course in any direction, she lurches blindly and ever deeper into danger. What happens next is down to you. Will you, like the t...
Well now they are introducing a new superyacht tender called Thunderclap 38, “Buehler Turbocraft boats were sleek, leading edge and very upscale. We have vowed to bring the brand back – new and better than ever,” says John Clapot, who owns Buehler Turbocraft. Glad you're back!
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Essex-based brokerage Boats.co.uk has announced a new partnership with Princess Motor Yacht Sales. The agreement replaces the firm’s previous 11-year agreement with Fairline Boats, which came to an end last week (April 23). Boats.co.uk will now be selling the entire new Princess Yachts range, from the entry-level V39 sportscruiser up to the largest 40M superyacht, ...
Luxury powerboat brand Hunton is set to take on the American market, with a full-scale launch on the other side of the pond. CEO Fiona Pool revealed in an interview with the New York Post this week (April 21) that she has big plans for exporting Hunton Powerboats to the USA. “Our boats have always been shipped overseas, but now that we’re ready, we are properly lau...
Fox’s Yacht Sales has moved its annual open weekend to Fox’s Marina, and a wide selection of new and used boats will be on display from April 25-26. The free-to-attend show, which has been based at Shotley Marina for the past two years, should attract more than 200 visitors to the Ipswich brokerage. Models available for viewings at Fox’s Marina range from the Bénét...
The future of the Zodiac and Avon RIB brands is under threat, with parent company Z Marine declared insolvent earlier this month (April 2). The French manufacturer was named in insolvency proceedings at the Commercial Tribunal of Nanterre, our sister publication IBI reports. It is understood that receivership proceedings have begun, as the company enters a six-mont...
The vehicle was created by Californian manufacturer Watercar, and can hit speeds of 80mph-plus on hard ground and 45mph in water. WaterCar spokesman Michael March, 30, said: 'We have sold cars to some of the wealthiest and powerful people imaginable' 'Most requests have been colour schemes that match personal helicopters, mega yachts, luxury cars, county colors, an...
Norfolk manufacturer Haines Marine is planning to refresh its flagship motoryacht this year with the relaunch of the Haines 400. The original Haines 400 was launched in 2010, but following the recent success of the redesigned Haines 32 Offshore and Sedan, the yard has decided to carry some of this design language over to the largest model in the fleet. As a result,...
Propelled by a reconditioned, waterproofed 27-litre Rolls-Royce Merlin V12 engine The engine is actually the same that fitted to Britain’s Spitfire plane during the second world war. Just 10 Aeroboats with 1,100 horsepower on tap, able to propel the vessel to a top speed of between 75 and 95 knots, or 86-109 miles per hour, have been built. The vessel was create...
