Formula 360

Next Generation

The all-new 360 Crossover Bowrider marks a new era for Formula Boats. By Gregg Mansfield Formula Boats has been building boats for more than 60 years,...
Propeller Slip

Pardon Me, But Your Slip is Showing!

Unraveling the mystery and misunderstanding of propeller slip. By Steve Sandler Selecting the right propeller is the easiest and cheapest way to improve performance. Propeller test...
Formula 457 CCF

Formula 457 CCF

A Fishing Dream! By Mike Burns Following a hiatus of almost 40 years, Formula Boats re-entered the center console market in dramatic fashion with the introduction...
DG3 Gyrostabilizer

Steady as She Goes: Dometic’s New Gyrostabilizer

Dometic is the latest company to get into the growing vessel stabilizer market with the launch of the DG3 Gyrostabilizer at the 2025 Miami...
McLaren Engineering

First Impression: Honda, McLaren 300-hp Powerhouse

Honda Marine and McLaren Engineering unleashed the new 300-horsepower performance outboard to strong reviews at the 2025 Miami International Boat Show. By Gregg Mansfields The new...

Valve Clatter Can Cost You Big Dollars

There may not be anything seriously wrong when you hear that mysterious ticking sound under your boat’s engine hatch. But it really does pay...

Going Big – Eliminator 35X Speedster

Eliminator Boats unleashes its largest catamaran, the 35X Speedster.  By Gregg Mansfield Photos by Tom Leigh/Tommygunimages.com While it seems like every new high-performance boat has outboards hanging...

Concept Boats Announces Flagship Center Console

Concept Boats plans to debut a 53-foot luxury center console in 2025, the largest model ever offered by the Florida builder. The all-new Concept 5300...

NEXT LEVEL

AMP and Smart Performance Marine partner for the 37XPR catamaran.  By PRA’s Gregg Mansfield Tucked among the yachts and center consoles at the docks of the...

Checkmate’s 24′ Bowrider hits 90 mph

The 90-mph bowrider 2400 BRX may be the fastest Checkmate ever built.  By Gregg Mansfield Photos courtesy Checkmate Power Boats Billy Moore has run everything from flat...
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