No other center console on the market today can plane in the open ocean on one engine, if needed, it’s that stable and safe, according to Mark Hauptner, president and founder of Ocean Master Marine, headquartered in Stuart, Florida. This is just one feature that makes the latest upgrades to the company’s 31-foot tournament center…
Rain didn’t stop the crowds or exhibitors from attending the 5th Caribbean International Boat Show (CIBS). Held March 11th to 13th, at Puerto del Rey Marina, in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, an estimated 8,000 people visited. On hand were salespeople from ten dealerships on the island, representing over 25 power and sailing yacht brands. Yachts were…
Just off I-95 in North Miami a boat builder has been quietly building some of the most coveted center console fishing and diving boats for over three decades. Whitewater Boat Corporation has developed a reputation among fishermen, divers and charter captains as having some of the best built, best riding and most efficient open water…
Anyone visiting the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show in November will see a wide array of yachts from coastal cruisers to mega yachts towering over the floating docks. The show also provides docks full of ever more popular, powerful and luxurious center consoles. These stunning craft boast double, triple quad and even quintuple outboards and are…
In the sixth and final part of our series on buying a center console boat, we asked our panel of experts about what to look for when it comes to warranties. Here’s what they had to say: John Caballero, SeaVee Boats “A factory warranty protects the buyer from manufacturing defects. Make certain that…
In the fifth part of our series on what to look for in a center console boat, we asked our experts about considerations when it comes to features and amenities. Here are their recommendations. David Glenn, Pursuit Boats “At Pursuit, we think that all of the fishing-specific features in center consoles take precedence….
You know a feature is important when it’s part of the boat segment’s name. In the fourth part of our series on “How to Buy a Center Console Boat,” we asked our experts about: What should you consider when it comes to the helm/console? Alan Lang, Scout “Accessibility and comfort should be the primary considerations…
In the second part of our series on what to look for in a center console boat, we talked with our panel of experts about construction. Here’s what they had to say: Joan Maxwell, Regulator Boats “Weight, which to us is fiberglass content, is the most important thing. Heavier boats ride better in rough conditions….
Current boating logic says that introducing kids to the water early creates life-long boaters. If that’s true, Steve Potts, CEO and founder of Scout Boats, is a prime example. Not only did he like boating as a youngster but, as a teenager, he actually worked for a company in the Charleston, S.C. area that built…
Welcome to All At Sea Caribbean and our annual look at what’s going on in the effervescent world of charter. I chose the adjective ‘effervescent’ because that’s what a charter should do, it should fizz. As a guest, one who has paid a lot of money and probably traveled from afar to join the boat,…
For Center Console boats it really comes down to one thing: hull design. Before deciding which center console is right for you, take a look at what the experts have to say.