The Essence of Perfection: Mystic M5200 CC Mesmerizes the Masses at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show
Balancing an inner core of true performance and an exterior which exudes pure class and comfort galore – the M5200 is the Essence of Perfection. The sheer size of the mega center console conceived with a 14-foot beam and its enriched amenities...Continue reading
Pursuit’s S 428 Innovates with “Reverse-Option Aft and Sea-Thru Cabin”
No matter if the aquatic agenda entails pre-sunrise casting, afternoon relaxation-mode motoring along or a bit of both, given its imaginative design format and muscular on-water posture during get up and go time – the Pursuit S 428 Sport acts and feels...
The SeaVee 450z: Seamless in Dimension and Design
Hailing SeaVee as the wave crusher of Haulover Inlet— the hellacious portion of water connecting Biscayne Bay with the Atlantic – motivated me to hone in on its hull dynamics to see where the center console’s special fighting powers to plow through...Continue reading
Adrenaline Powerboat’s “Carbon-Fiber Rush” at the Palm Beach Boat Show
Adrenaline Powerboats have a knack for standing out, whether running loud and proud at WOT churning up the waters, or eliciting oohs and ahhs in off-mode stirring up the crowds on the quays. This past March, Adrenaline incited another rush at the...Continue reading
The 2022 Triple-A Rated HCB 42 Lujo “Agile Artful and Abounding”
No doubt about it, HCB Yachts has done a 180-degree shift since its Hydra-Sport Custom Boat “bass boom beginnings” back in the ‘70s. With each passing decade, the Tennessee-based builder assiduously solidified its center console collection by continually fine tuning fit and...Continue reading
Bentz Boomerangs from Bass Boats to the Badass Caymas 401 Center Console
Unless it’s a dedicated boat show media preview day, rarely are the many roaming marine industry authors lucky enough to grab the attention of the “big guy” from any of the big boat manufacturers for more than a few minutes – so...Continue reading
Part Two: Sōlace Boats – Embellished in Innovation
In part one, we said Solace Boats – the newcomer with old school roots – leads the way in innovative and purposeful craftsmanship. What exactly did founder, CEO and boat-industry veteran Stephen Dougherty and his team do to make the Solace 345...
Part Two: From Birthing to Unearthing Viking’s Striking Valhalla V-46
The Unearthing To say I was excited for my one-on-one with hull No. 1 of the Valhalla V-46 would be an understatement, especially since I was at the Viking Yachts VIP Preview just north of Palm Beach where you can sense the...Continue reading
Part One: From Birthing to Unearthing Viking’s Striking Valhalla V-46
Part One: The Birthing In Old Norse, Vikings used the name Valhalla to symbolize a place of honor or bliss, while also representing a warrior paradise. Hence, it makes perfect sense to be the descriptor for the striking and salient Viking-built, high-performance...Continue reading