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Regal 33 SAV:
All Sports Activity Vessel

Regal 33 SAV

The Regal 33 SAV (Sports Activity Vessel™) is one of the most innovative and practical boats introduced this year, in our opinion. As its name implies, she has been designed for sports activities, and we’re hard-pressed to think of one that she can’t accomplish on the water. There is a real livewell, places for tackle boxes, rod holders, and rod racks. She has an opening side door that scuba divers will love. Bow seating with a table is for picnics and cocktails, and a filler cushion turns it into a sun pad. An aft facing seat in the cockpit can be used for spotting a wakeboarder who can be towed from the hardtop pylon. There are three seats at the helm for companion cruising, a grill and refrigerator in the cockpit for cookouts, and below is a head and two beds to sleep four. We think this boat is something special. Take a look...

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Ocean Alexander 100 Skylounge:
Skybridge Motoryacht Built Right

Ocean Alexander 100 Skylounge

Owners of 100’ (30.5 m) motoryachts – like the Ocean Alexander 100 Skybridge above – want luxury, multiple entertainment venues, style, and performance – and most of all, they want reliability. And that is where the focus is at Ocean Alexander – on reliability. By following state-of-the art building techniques, implementing standards from the most demanding maritime houses, Ocean Alexander has become a leading brand name in the large motoryacht category. More...

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Boston Whaler 230 Outrage:
Center Console Ready for Sun

Boston Whaler 230 Outrage

Shade is at a premium in any center console, but not in the Boston Whaler 230 Outrage when the buyer opts for sunshades forward and aft, providing almost total sun protection from bow to stern. The supports for the shades fit in rod holders set into the gunwales. The table up front is removable, and can be folded down to become part of a sun lounge when shade is not the primary interest. More...

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Evinrude E-TEC G2 200 H.O.:
Only 5-Year Anti-Corrosion Warranty
In the Industry

Evinrude E-TEC G2 200 H.O.

Internal hydraulic steering creates a very clean installation with Evinrude E-TEC G2 200 H.O. outboards because the system is completely protected from the corrosive effects of saltwater. This is one reason why Evinrude can offer 5 years of factory-backed coverage on the whole machine and the E-TEC G2 has a special 5-year warranty against corrosion. Some outboard engine brands – such as Yamaha and Suzuki – don’t offer any corrosion warranty at all. Find out more about this remarkable engine...

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Jeanneau Leader 33:
Economical Coastal Cruiser

Jeanneau Leader 33

Jeanneau’s Leader 33 is designed and built to get people out on the water and enjoy boating. To that end, it has created a small boat to keep the price down, but one that is big enough to accommodate friends and family on day excursions and weekenders. She can also take a small family or two couples coastal cruising for extended periods. More...

Consumer Report

Boat Buying Tips:
What Hull Shape is Best?

This is a boat that has a deep-V hull and it paid off in spades during our test heading into the Gulf Stream. But all boats aren’t going there at 30 mph, so what kind of bottoms do they need?

Once upon a time, most boaters thought the best hull was a deep-V. The result was that many boat builders started building deep-V bottoms even though they weren’t the best for every application, simply so they could tell customers their hulls were “deep-Vs”. And, it is why some builders describe their boats’ bottoms as “deep-V” when they really are not. While there are certainly applications that deep-V bottoms are called for, many boats are better off with other designs. More...

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