Captain's Report

Riviera 5400 Sport Yacht:


Contemporary Classic w/
Dual Sunroofs, C-Zone Monitoring

The Riviera 5400 Sport Yacht.

The Riviera 5400 Sport Yacht takes full advantage of her large bow lounging area by adding a pop-up Bimini over the dual chaise lounges.

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Features Video

Ocean Alexander 112 Tri Level:


Premium Yacht w/
Main Deck Master Suite

The Ocean Alexander 112 Tri Level.

There's plenty of space on the boat deck for water-toys aboard the Ocean Alexander 112 Tri-Level, and a 3,000-pound (1,361 kg) Steelhead Marine davit makes it easy to position even a large launch.

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Test Video

Sea Ray SLX 310 OB:


Top-Shelf Bowrider w/
Twin Outboard Power

The Sea Ray SLX 310 OB.

Outboard power opens up added storage room aft on the Sea Ray SLX 310 OB, as well as delivering on performance. She reached 53.4 mph in our tests.

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Test Video

Sailfish 290CC:


Offshore Fisherman w/
50.4 MPH WOT

The Sailfish 290CC.

The leaning post of the Sailfish 290CC includes a complete rigging center with cutting board, sink, tool rack, and sliding tackle drawers, plus a 30-gallon (114 L) lighted baitwell.

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Captain's Report

Tracker Pro Guide V-175 WT:


Tough All-Welded Hull w/
20-Degree Deadrise

The Tracker Pro Guide V-175 WT.

With more freeboard than many in this LOA and high windshields, the Tracker Pro Guide V175 is well suited to take on big, windy northern lakes. A weight of just 1,385 lbs. (628 kg) allows easy towing by mid-size vehicles.

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Boat Buyer's Guide:


How Much Horsepower Do You Need?

This Grady-White Freedom 375 is carrying a lot of horsepower in her triple 300-hp Yamaha outboards. But is that much power really necessary?

The first hurdle a powerboat buyer faces is deciding what engine package is best. How much is enough? The answer depends on each buyer's needs, desires, and even fantasies -- this isn't one size fits all.

Here's our advice...

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