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You’ve fished from the beach. You’ve fished from the pier. You’ve fished from a party boat. You followed all of our suggestions and even went fishing with a friend on their boat several times. The decision to buy your own powerboat for fishing has been made… now what? Perhaps the best piece of advice we […]
When Island Packet designer, Bob Johnson, decided to create an all new yacht to compliment his tried and true designs, he teamed up with Tim Jacket for the collaboration. Tim had been chief designer for Tartan and C&C. So, he knew a thing or two about combining luxury appointments with performance capabilities. The goal of […]
Few sailboats can boast the historic pedigree of Beneteau, founded in 1884 by Benjamin Beneteau in the quays of Croix-de-Vie, France. The company remains in the family under the leadership of Madame Annette Beneteau Roux, Benjamin’s granddaughter. Beneteau has built over 42,000 yachts since its founding. Today the Beneteau name is synonymous with yachting innovation […]
Ever since Orin Edson established Bayliner in 1956, the company has been an industry leader in quality, affordability, and safety. And with three generations of loyal customers dedicated to the Bayliner brand, the company did something unique in 2000. Bayliner invited dealers, their families and select customers, from all over the county to the docks […]
The Alerion is a heraldic eagle and like that noble bird, the company has been sailing above all others since its founding by Nathaniel Herrshoff more than a century ago. Since that time, Alerion Yachts, now built by the esteemed USWatercraft, have evolved into the best boats on the water. While retaining a classic look […]
A Story of My Life So Far By PLAN SEA I was built for ocean crossings and in 2014 they took me to Mexico on the Baja Ha Ha Rally. In 2015, we left Mexico with the 2015 Pacific Puddle Jump Rally. We left with a group of ten boats.My sails were set and we […]
“Seayanika”, appropriately named. Katriana and her husband left their daughter, “Nika” at the docks as they set off on their world cruise. Hence the name: See Ya Nika. I have met Nika, she was and is not scarred by the fact that her parents left her (Abandoned?) as they set sail for the South Pacific. […]
Close your eyes and imagine you’re on your dream express cruiser. Not just a budget practical cruiser either, but your dream cruiser. You’re probably picturing a big cockpit, a comfortable and fully equipped helm station, beautiful lines, a wide beam, the wind in your hair, and all of your favorite people alongside you for the […]
The Sea Ray Sundancer 370 comes standard with a pair of 310-hp MerCruiser V-drive inboard gasoline engines that have a reputation in themselves for reliability. She doesn’t just sleep six, she sleeps them in privacy with her fully-enclosed forward master cabin, curtained mid-cabin and dinette that converts to a comfortable double bunk. The head sports […]
