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6 minReviewsAfter 200 hours on a 2024 Boston Whaler 170 Montauk, here's our unfiltered take on ride quality, fishability, and whether the premium price is worth it.
6 minReviewsA 9-inch chartplotter with side-scan, LiveScope compatibility, and ActiveCaptain at half the price of a GPSMAP. After 18 months aboard, our honest verdict.
6 minGuidesPaper charts aren't dead. Learn the 12 symbols every coastal boater must know, how to interpret depth contours, and why your chartplotter can lie.
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Guides10mA neglected trailer is the #1 cause of roadside breakdowns. Learn the 12-point annual inspection and 5 pre-trip checks that prevent 90% of failures.
Guides9mDocking is the #1 source of boating anxiety. Learn 5 techniques: spring lines, warping, pivoting, ferry angle, and the emergency kamikaze abort.
Guides6mPaper charts aren't dead. Learn the 12 symbols every coastal boater must know, how to interpret depth contours, and why your chartplotter can lie.
Reviews6mA 9-inch chartplotter with side-scan, LiveScope compatibility, and ActiveCaptain at half the price of a GPSMAP. After 18 months aboard, our honest verdict.
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A value-oriented bowrider that does 90% of what the Sea Ray does for $6K less. Build quality is good but not great; resale is weaker.
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Guides6mFuel is your biggest operating cost. Learn 8 techniques from trim optimization to prop selection that add 20% to your range and save $500+ per season.
Guides6mProper winterization prevents $5,000+ in freeze damage. Learn the 12-step process from engine fogging to antifreeze that keeps your boat safe all winter.
Guides7mSail trim is the art of adjusting sails for the wind. Learn to read telltales, understand the slot effect, and trim for pointing vs reaching in this guide.
Guides7mPlaning vs displacement, deadrise angles, chine shapes. Learn how hull design affects ride quality, speed, and fuel efficiency from a naval architect.
Guides6mYour boat's electrical system is the difference between a great day and a tow home. Learn 12V DC basics, battery management, and the 5 most common failures.
Guides7mA properly installed transducer is the difference between clear sonar and noise. Learn the 8 steps to a professional through-hull installation.