April 1, 2016
Absolute Navetta 52
When I received the assignment to sea trial the Absolute Navetta 52, I started thinking about how I would begin this story.
April 1, 2016
Sea Ray 310 SLX
Lowering fiberglass swim platforms into the water is a welcome feature that larger vessels have offered for nearly two decades. What I didn’t expect during my sea trail of the…
March 1, 2016
Pursuit OS 355
When you test boats nearly every week for a living, you become leery of formulaic advertising boasting “new features,” “improved performance” or “innovative design.” But when Bruce Thompson, vice president…
March 1, 2016
Premier 310 Encounter
Every so often, there’s a company that takes a chance in an attempt to change the game. Each year, manufacturers introduce new models, new graphic colors and new layouts. As…
February 1, 2016
Beneteau Gran Turismo 40
History is a lovely destination for the mind to wander. Despite my best attempts to blow up the 11th grade chemistry lab, I didn’t realize that we have the French…
February 1, 2016
Crownline 270 SS Bowrider
My mother has a theory about quality in cars. The sticker price, the promotion, the bluster and bombast of the salesperson preaching the vehicle’s virtues — she says any buyer…
January 1, 2016
Jeanneau NC11
People are using their boats in more ways than ever before — especially when it comes to powerboats. Ten years ago, most folks would have scoffed at the idea of…
November 5, 2015
Sunseeker Predator 57
The celebrated British yacht builder threw out the rulebook when it created the innovative Sunseeker Predator 57. That fresh approach made this new yacht the fastest-selling model in Sunseeker’s history.…
October 1, 2015
Cruisers Yachts 60 Cantius
Cruisers Yachts launched the all-new 60-foot Cantius at their annual dealer meeting in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin this past July. This new yacht is the biggest, most luxurious and most technologically…
September 1, 2015
Stingray 201 DC
Love the idea of a deck boat, but not willing to give up the protection of a full windshield? Stingray’s newest offering features generous seating capacity, thoughtful appointments, spirited performance…
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