New Boats: Contender 29 Bay
By John Brownlee The new Contender 29 Bay joins that company’s fleet as the largest bay boat in the lineup. With a length of 29 feet and a 9’6” beam, it runs on the large side of most bay boats. But it can still get into water shallow enough to chase most skinny-water fish. However, […]
New Boats: Tashmoo 18 Skiff
The original Tashmoo skiffs were developed by Dan West, who drew inspiration from a traditional wooden lobster boat discovered around Martha’s Vineyard and translated their simple, seaworthy lines into fiberglass production. Built through the 1980s and 1990s, the boats earned a loyal following across the Northeast for their durability, practicality and distinctive character. Now, decades […]
New Boats: Sparks 46
By John Brownlee Over the past 30 years, Bob Sparks and various partners have produced iconic brands like Venture Marine and Bahama Boat Works, both still considered milestones of center-console development. Sparks has been the driving force behind the creation of some of the most sought-after, hard-core center-console brands ever built, making him a legend […]
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 […]
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. […]
New Boats: Yellowfin 48 Offshore
Yellowfin recently introduced the 48 Offshore, the latest addition to its lineup positioned squarely between company’s 42 and 54 Offshore models. Noteworthy innovations include a re-imagined transom that maximizes cockpit space without compromising fishability, dual main transom livewells with aquarium-style windows, and dual dive doors with boarding ladders. Owners can customize the transom spaces to […]
New Boats: Regulator 28
By John Brownlee Regulator’s new 28 comes ready to fish with a lengthy standard equipment list which includes premium items. These include twin white Yamaha F350 4-Strokes with DES Tilt Helm, DEC, and an Electronic Key Switch with Wireless Key Fob. The Seakeeper Ride System is included as well for maximum performance. The standard electronics […]