For nearly 30 years, Contender has redefined all that a sportfishing boat can be. The original hull design of its classic 25-foot model has evolved into the sophisticated power and performance of today’s tournament-proven winners. The company prides itself on following a traditional “hands on” boat-building philosophy while using the most advanced modern materials and quality components. Contender is seeking to expand its market and dealership presence in the Great Lakes area and supply serious anglers with models that combine optimum performance with greater fuel-...
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mso-bidi-font-family:Times">For nearly 30 years, Contender has redefined all that a sportfishing boat can be. The original hull design of its classic 25-foot model has evolved into the sophisticated power and performance of today’s tournament-proven winners. The company prides itself on following a traditional “hands on” boat-building philosophy while using the most advanced modern materials and quality components. Contender is seeking to expand its market and dealership presence in the Great Lakes area and supply serious anglers with...
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mso-bidi-font-family:Times">For nearly 30 years, Contender has redefined all that a sportfishing boat can be. The original hull design of its classic 25-foot model has evolved into the sophisticated power and performance of today’s tournament-proven winners. The company prides itself on following a traditional “hands on” boat-building philosophy while using the most advanced modern materials and quality components. Contender is seeking to expand its market and dealership presence in the Great Lakes area and supply serious anglers with...
Nearly one year af ter the disastrous BP oil spill, Louisiana is still trying to overcome not only the direct aftermath of the incident, but the widely-held view that the entire coastal area of the state has faced devastation. Truth be told, the coastal parishes (counties) of southwest Louisiana, which embody a good chunk of Cajun Country, were never damaged by the oil spill: no tar balls, no damage to the marshes, no fouling of the oyster beds and no of fensive odors tainting the seafood. In fact, the locals have never stopped eating the area’s seafood or drinking its water, and they...
Aboating industry executive recently asked me about the future of boat shows. He said, “You are a marketing guru who studies how people shop for big ticket items like boats; tell me your thoughts on the future of traditional boat shows.” Well, maybe that’s a question for the millions of power boaters, sailors and anglers, and their friends and family, who are now flocking to exhibit halls to see and board the boats of their dreams. Are these folks just out for a good time at manufacturers’ and dealers’ expense? After all, if a person is really shopping for a new...
Since 1954, Princecraft has been building upon a foundation of the highest-quality aluminum boats. The company’s mission is to create unparalleled experiences on the water for fishing and boating enthusiasts with “professionally rigged and ready” packages of aluminum fishing boats, pontoon boats and deck boats. The aluminum fishing and pontoon boats featured here are a sample of Princecraft’s lineup for 2011.
Like all Princecraft boats, the models profiled here are covered by a transferable lifetime limited warranty on many items. The boats’ design and construction...
With the new, stylish 48 Cantius Sport Coupe, Cruisers Yachts has created an innovative product without compromising comfort or function.
The upper salon is complemented by the walk-through windshield, power actuated 71-by-71-inch sunroof with manual sun shade and upper salon glass door for 360 degrees of visibility. There’s also an air vent on the walk-through windshield door to allow for natural ventilation. Standard features of the upper salon include a wet bar, including sink, bottle storage and trash receptacle.
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48 Cantius
Bodrum, described by the Greek poet Homer as “the land of eternal blue,” is the crown jewel of Turkey’s southwestern Aegean coast, and is known worldwide as a resort that offers the best in seaside living. “Bodrum” refers not only to the town, but also to the peninsula on which it is situated. The area has an abundance of architectural and historical significance, including the 15th-century Castle of St. Peter located on the harbor front; ancient windmills; white, dome-shaped cisterns known as gümbets where travelers and their animals used to stop and quench their...
When people talk about the boating industry, it is important to understand what they mean. It is a richly diverse and segmented group of mostly small businesses. The industry includes everything from new boat, engine and accessory manufacturers and dealers to marinas and service yards, to tourism, Internet sites, yacht clubs, and other non-profit organizations like the U.S. Power Squadron, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the Black Boaters
Club of America, and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). There are an estimated 30,000 businesses in the United States dedicated to serving...
285 Cruiser
Bayliner™ Boats introduces 28 feet of affordable luxury with the new, spacious 285 Cruiser, perfect for overnight trips, weekend excursions and designed to entertain the entire family. The new 285 provides all the luxuries of a large boat, with the easy-to-maintain, built-to-last value.
At 28 feet 7 inches, with an exceptionally wide beam of 9 feet 11 inches, the 285 provides an impressive amount of functional space, given its size and reasonable price point. With the capacity for 10 and sleeping space for six, family overnights or weekend trips with friends will never feel...
