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One day, while waiting my turn at a steep, single-lane launching ramp, a fellow boater came up to the truck window and asked, “How’d he do that? What’s the trick?” The fellow was referring to the boater currently launching a 32ish-foot cruiser. Granted, it was not the best of ramps. In addition to being narrow, it was steep, causing the boat to turn one angle and the truck at another as the rig crested the hump. The view through the side mirrors was of the far shore, with the view through the rear window blocked by the large boat. Did I mention that, even before getting to this point, there was a dog-leg in the approach lane that needed to be negotiated in reverse? This ramp wasn’t the best, but…
Third-generation Floridian Cheyenne Lee is a six-time International Underwater Spearfishing Association world-record holder in women’s spearfishing and a member of Team Salt Life. She grew up spearfishing as part of her family’s commercial fishing operation, but the exhausting pace did not dampen her passion for the ocean and all things fishing. Instead, it instilled a powerful work ethic. She shared what it’s like to spearfish for a living and for fun. How many years have you spearfished? I started with my family at 13, and have competed for world records since I was 15 years old. At 16, I shot my first world record—a 28.5-pound kingfish. What are some of the biggest fish you have speared? The biggest was a 41-pound cobia. But the toughest fish of all are amberjack.…
1. You live in the South. Your boat’s been sitting outside all winter, and now it’s nice and warm outside. What should you be mindful of when removing the cover? A. Use caution when uncovering, as there are likely wasps’ nests and possibly other critters underneath. B. Watch for frayed and ripped areas of the cover; take stock of its condition, as you may need to repair or replace it for the upcoming summer. C. If you shrink-wrapped it, carefully cut the retaining rope or strap around the perimeter of the hull, then peel away the shrink-wrap from the boat. Dispose of or recycle the plastic wrap properly. D. None of the above E. All of the above 2. Your safety and watersports gear spent the winter in the basement.…
TOADFISH ROCKS TUMBLER THE CHUG: Cup holders be damned. The Toadfish uses Smartgrip technology on the bottom of the tumbler to hold it in place wherever you set it. It’s made of stainless steel with double-walled vacuum insulation to keep your beverage at the desired temperature. There are measuring lines inside the cup so you can pour to exact specifications. THE GLUG:It’s smaller than the others and might not fit in your cup holders, if that’s where you want to put it. PRICE: $24 for 10oz. tumbler; toadfish.com HYDROFLASK 28 OZ. ALL-AROUND TUMBLER THE CHUG: This stainless-steel, double-walled, vacuum-insulated tumbler offers the best bang for your buck at the 28-ounce size. It fits in most standard cup holders and has a different lid style than the others. Instead of clear…
Seeking a top-of-the-line pontoon with wraparound seating, tons of stowage, a great helm arrangement and proven performance? SunCatcher’s Elite 324 SS might be your ticket to fun on the water. The seating plan rates as a key feature, boasting twin stern loungers, an inviting lounge amidships and wraparound bow furniture. Upholstered in marine-grade fabrics, a ton of stowage resides within all seating. Other details we’ll call out include the standard GPS, SeaDek floor mats at the console for comfort, and a removable table that can set up in either the bow or the stern. There’s even a saltwater package, providing coastal boaters with confidence. The three performance logs feature closed-cell foam flotation, and performance-enhancing lifting strakes come standard. Rated for single Yamaha outboards to 300 hp, the Elite 324 SS…
Fountain’s 32 NX can be fitted out as an all-out fishing boat or a luxury center-console dayboat. We’ve tested NX models on the water, and the new 32 NX certainly seems to evince the same characteristics we noted previously of a boat that can deliver high performance regardless of its owners preferred use. Rated for twin or triple Mercury or Mercury Racing outboards, it’s said to hit 61 mph with twin 300s, 73 mph with triple 300s, and 76 mph with twin 450Rs. Range at cruising speeds with any of the available power choices is 340 miles or better. The 32 NX runs on Fountain’s race-bred Positive Lift Hull, with two steps, a keel pad and a notched transom. A high-density composite stringer grid and transom ensure durability. Luxury? Electronic…
