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In rough seas, safety and comfort can hinge on the angle in which you cross the waves.
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In rough seas, safety and comfort can hinge on the angle in which you cross the waves.
Advances in battery technology are making electric outboards a viable option for anglers.
The number of bay boats powered by twin outboards continues to grow.
Four types of boats that can get you close to the fish in the skinniest of water.
For hardcore bluewater fishing, nothing beats center console boats: They offer 360 degrees of fishability, and most come with every detail and aspect an angler could want from rod storage to livewells and from aggressive speed to security and stability. Depending upon where you fish, the best center console fishing boats could measure 26 feet and under. For longer runs and bigger water, slightly bigger boats and even those 30 feet and over might better fit your bill.
Mystique Boatworks unveils plans for a luxury 48-foot outboard-powered fishing machine.
Sailfish Boats’ 320 CC merges an efficient wave-taming hull design with a versatile and comfortable layout.
High performance meets superior fishability.
Bay boats are the next step up from a flats boat. Bay boats draw more water than flats boats, but make up for it with many other appealing characteristics — features like a larger platform for fishing, plus more horsepower, deck space and storage. Bay boats handle rough water conditions better than flats boats, often built with modified vee-hulls for a smoother ride. Check out the many new bay boats available on today’s market.
New brushless technology called Quest offers longer runtime and more torque.
Bay boats combine creature comforts with hardcore fishability.
The Robalo 266 Cayman serves anglers with an expansive deck and superb stability whether fishing coastal bays or heading offshore.
Among the most fun aspects of buying a boat is equipping it with all the cool new gear available. Fishing boat gear runs the gamut from marine accessories such as outriggers, extra rod holders and anchors to safety kits and personal equipment such as rod holders and fighting harnesses. Anglers who have owned boats for a longer period of time eventually want to repower with new outboard motors, featuring the latest and greatest technology for dependability, speed and connectivity.
Lucy Berg transitioned from military equipment and vehicle specialist to marine engine tech, teacher and specialist.
High-performance engine designed for shallow-saltwater and bass boats.
Rim-drive motor delivers thrust equivalent to a 9.9 hp gas outboard.
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