News: Sharrow Partners with Ford
Sharrow Engineering recently announced it is scaling production of its patented Sharrow Propeller through a collaboration with Ford Motor Company’s Advanced Industrial Technology & Platforms (ATP) team. Advanced 3D sand-casting techniques will be utilized, resulting in a significant reduction in production timelines. What used to take as much as 130 days with traditional investment casting […]
New Boats: SŌLACE 42CS
By John Brownlee SŌLACE says their new 42CS was engineered to maximize onboard social and offshore fishing functionality. The 42CS represents the next evolution in the SŌLACE center console lineup designed by Stephen Dougherty. The boat features a dual-row helm seating layout along with a rear mezzanine seat, or a summer kitchen. There’s also an […]
New Boats: Sailfish 252CC
By John Brownlee All Sailfish boats feature that company’s innovative Variable Degree Stepped (VDS) hull for a smooth, stable ride. This design optimizes performance and stability, with a deep 24-degree step cutting through waves, a 23-degree running surface for efficiency, and a 22-degree outer step enhancing stability at rest. And Sailfish’s proprietary Sailtech construction incorporates […]
New Boats: Scout 435 LXF Li-Ion
By John Brownlee Scout Boats classifies their models 33 feet and up as their S-Class, which is considered the top-of-the-line in Scout’s lineup. The new 435 LXF Li-Ion is a high-tech addition to that line, built with cutting-edge Carbon Epoxy Construction (carbon fiber/E-glass is the main material used in the epoxy infusion process) and Scout’s […]
My Center Console: The Famous Paty Beehive
Around Palm Beach County, Florida, few if any boats have attained the legendary status of the Beehive, a boat created when local attorney B.F. Paty Jr.’s son sank the family’s 22-foot AquaSport coming home from the Bahamas. So Paty set out to create a similar, yet better new boat. By Neilson Paty, B.F. Paty Jr.’s […]
Gear: PHIBER Engine Flush Systems
The Revolutionary New PHIBER Engine Flush System By Karl Anderson Engine cooling systems are critical to keeping your engine(s) heathy. Heat is the enemy in any internal combustion engine and in the center console world, outboard engine manufacturers have recognized the importance of a clean raw water cooling system by integrating freshwater flush capabilities into […]
New Boats: EdgeWater 250CC
By John Brownlee EdgeWater Boats recently debuted the all-new 250CC, a center console built for the family that fishes together. The boat measures 26 feet, 3 inches overall, making it one of the larger center consoles in its class, but a beam of 8 feet, 6 inches keeps the 250CC legal to trailer in all […]
News: Cuda Craft is Reborn
A classic hull returns, built with modern technology. By Capt. George LaBonte Throughout history, boat building has given us a handful of models that etch themselves into the culture in a way that stands the test of time. Certain models somehow attain status a cut above their peers when the builder hits all the marks. […]
My Center Console: John Tracy’s Victory 33
By John Tracy I bought my Victory 33 on my birthday in 1995, and I was fortunate enough to be the first person to see it when it came up for sale. I had recently sold a 224 Mako that I had for several years and was looking for a used 27-foot Contender project boat. […]
Players: Jamie MacGregor and Taylor Aguirre, MacGregor Yacht Sales Outboard Division
By John Brownlee MacGregor Yachts Inc. was founded by Jamie MacGregor in 1999. After spending a decade in the industry, Jamie set out to build a company driven by his own vision and standards of excellence. From the beginning, the business model was clear: focus on high-pedigree custom sportfishing boats. That dedication and passion have positioned […]