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Keep an eye on these nine items, and use the tips provided for keeping them maintained.
02/28/2025

Keep an eye on these nine items, and use the tips provided for keeping them maintained.

Regular maintenance is key to keeping your boat running properly. These nine items have the tendency to become stuck or jammed if you don't keep them loose.

⭐️ Here’s the 43 SAV a super-versatile boat that fishes, cruises, dives, shines at the sandbar and delivers performance...
02/28/2025

⭐️ Here’s the 43 SAV a super-versatile boat that fishes, cruises, dives, shines at the sandbar and delivers performance and handling. Power shown id triple 450-hp V8 XTO Offshore outboards.

💧 Scroll through the pics to see a performance chart and pricing.

💧 Check out the super-cool “Garm-rest” armrests with built-in MFD!

⚓️ Hit the link in our profile for our complete test including a video!

We tested the base Blackfin 262 HB today. With a 350 hsp Mercury V10, and 75% fuel load and three people she made 50 MPH...
02/27/2025

We tested the base Blackfin 262 HB today. With a 350 hsp Mercury V10, and 75% fuel load and three people she made 50 MPH. Four live wells, ten rod holders on the deck and a spacious casting decks, the boat doesn’t stop there. She’s dripping with comfortable accommodations, a rocking stereo and Dometic digital switching that runs through a Garmin MFD. it was a thrill to be aboard her! — Randy Vance

There's something about a sportfish that kindles a spark in many boater's imaginations. Check out this new Viking Yacht ...
02/26/2025

There's something about a sportfish that kindles a spark in many boater's imaginations. Check out this new Viking Yacht Company 74 for instance. Just fantastic!
It will debut at the upocoming Palm Beach International Boat Show with a base price of $8.6 million powered by twin, 2600-hp MTU engines.
What do you think?

Here are some of our favorite picks for boating-related gear.
02/26/2025

Here are some of our favorite picks for boating-related gear.

A boat is an adventure machine. From day trips to months spent cruising, these gear items will help make every moment you spend on the water as fun as possible.

02/25/2025

Look for our coverage of this historic vessel, destined to become the world's largest artificial reef!

⭐️ Tuesday Tip ⭐️ 💧 Basics are always good to review and making a line fast to a cleat is one on the most commonly-appli...
02/25/2025

⭐️ Tuesday Tip ⭐️

💧 Basics are always good to review and making a line fast to a cleat is one on the most commonly-applied boating skills.

💧Like many tasks, there is more than one way to cleat a line “ right.”
💧Methods of cleating a line including passing the eye between the horns, only using one horn of the cleat, and making figure eights without first making a turn around the base. All of these can serve you well, the method shown spreads the load over the entire cleat and all—not just half of-- its fasteners.

💧 Using too many figure eights can be a bad thing in that doing so may not leave room on the cleat for another line, a fender or other accessory.

⚓️ Check back each week for more Tuesday Tips!

In the market for a new PFD? Learn how four of the top models performed during testing.
02/24/2025

In the market for a new PFD? Learn how four of the top models performed during testing.

Inflatable life jackets are cooler, more comfortable to wear and easier to stow. We put four of the top models to the test to see how they perform.

Learn how to effectively keep mold and mildew off of your boat's vinyl.
02/21/2025

Learn how to effectively keep mold and mildew off of your boat's vinyl.

The best way to treat mildew on your boat's vinyl is to prevent it with a cleaner and protect from it with an antimicrobial coating.

AGM or lithium? Here's how to choose the right battery for your boat.
02/20/2025

AGM or lithium? Here's how to choose the right battery for your boat.

We compare AGM batteries to lithium batteries to help you know what to look for when buying new batteries for your boat.

02/18/2025

The 2585 Cascade ELW is a typical Tahoe top-of-the-line boat, loaded with luxury amenities and sporting excellent performance. Fitted with a Suzuki 250 outboard, it tops out at 46 mph and zips on plane in just 3.9 seconds, hitting 30 mph in 8.4 seconds.

Learn more: https://www.boatingmag.com/boats/2025-tahoe-2585-cascade-elw-bbg/

Breaking! Starcraft Marine wins industry award from NMMA.
02/17/2025

Breaking! Starcraft Marine wins industry award from NMMA.

We are proud to announce that Smoker Craft, Inc. has obtained the highest honor in the marine industry by winning the Customer Satisfaction Award for each of our Brands.

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⭐️ In this reel, we meet Sarah and Connor Bellows at the @miamiboatshow The Bellows, who boat on Great Sacandaga Lake, New York, just bought a @checkmatepowerboats 2400 BRX powered by a @mercuryracing 450 R outboard. ( The Checkmate was awarded Category Winner/ Performance Boat in our Boat of the Year program.) 💧 Sarah and Gavin share a little about why they bought the boat and what their purchase experience was like. We found their comments interesting, and think you will, too. 💧Note that while this was an impromptu interview, we think the idea of sharing boat owner insights is a good one. ⚓️ What do you think? Would you like to see more boat buyer testimonials? Should we make a series out of: Why They Bought The Boat? #boat #boats #boating #boatsofinstagram #boatsboatsboats #outboardboats #boatshow #boatbuying #mibs #checkmateboats #miamiboatshow #mercuryracing

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