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During the 60s, while the Beach Boys were making records, the legendary Hobie Surf Team was setting them. Their lineup featured all the surfing rock stars of their day- Phil Edwards, Joey Cabell, Corky Carroll, Micky Munoz, Joyce Hoffman, Joey Hamasaki, Gary Propper, Billy Hamilton and Herbie Fletcher to name a few.

Hobie® has done it again. They have married their renowned MirageDrive® pedal system with 65 years of board sports expertise to create a totally new kind of Stand Up Paddle Board. In fact, it may coin a new category in the SUP world, namely the Stand Up Pedal Board.

I have one simple rule of thumb in buying any pre-owned vessel. Pay for a boat survey. Unless you’re towing home a scowl bought for the purpose of a complete refit, hire a qualified marine surveyor and have your prospective vessel thoroughly checked out.

Let’s face facts. To a first-time new boat buyer, navigating the waters among a sea of brands can be pretty tricky, and expensive. Beneath that shiny exterior and gelcoat can lie a host of construction factors and performance issues not readily understood to the novice boater. That’s where Nautical Ventures comes in to the picture. We do the legwork for you and only carry brands that meet our high standards, so your time on the water can be the best it can be.

Whether you’re young or old, kayaking provides an enjoyable way to get out on the water and get some exercise at your own pace. Paddle out into deeper water and then jump in for a refreshing swim. Or, take a leisurely journey around the banks of the Peanut Island to explore the tropical waters surrounding. You can even pack a picnic in the roomy storage space.

Attention all you kayak fisherman. You human powered, fish finder, rod holder, beer cooler, state-of-the-art, GoPro rigged yakkers tearing up the tournament trail and spreading the gospel of this emerging sport to all corners of the world… we have news for you. Kayak fishing, even the extreme kind, is nothing new. Evidence of this sport carbon dates to 2,000 BC when the indigenous people of the artic regions fished from driftwood frames covered in animal skins for salmon, cod, seals and even whales.

Paddleboards and Kayaks are a serious investment. As such, you should look for ways to best protect that investment. The proper roof racks will not only provide a safe and secure means to get your paddle board or kayak to your destination, it will add to the enjoyment to your sport by making transporting your gear easier.

One of the most exciting and innovative boats to come out of Europe is AXOPAR Boats.

Nautical Ventures is currently the leading Axopar dealer for the United States, with two locations in Broward and Palm Beach counties.

Axopar Boats was designed and developed by true boating enthusiasts for the quality conscious boater, combining high level functionality with fresh design. The result is a vessel that delivers on two promises – great quality and great value. There are five tenements written into the Axopar creed that allow for this combination of benefits that no other builders can deliver.

The time to think about your life raft is NOT when you need it. Your skills as a boater, and your responsibility, go beyond launching, docking, and having a good time. In the event of an emergency are you prepared?

What do you think of when you think tenders? Whether you’re thinking about designs, innovations or functionality it most likely originated at Novurania.

For your next pool party, boat outing, or water excursion don’t forget to bring the Maui Mat.
 

The Wakejet is the world’s first electric wakeboard. It enables water sport enthusiasts to discover a new dimension of riding possibilities. Combining the speed of wakeboarding with the agility of surfing, it can go in the ocean, sea, lake or even up a rapid. The rider intuitively controls the speed through the wireless remote. Simply put… it’s freedom.

After years of going to work sandy and salty after a morning surf session, young inventor Chris Crawford saw the need for a portable, pressurized water kit.

Glasstream came to the performance center console party with the most experience in the fishing boat world.

As boaters, kayakers, fisherman, and all around outdoor people, we are generally well prepared for all things related to our activities. But, and this is a big BUT…

Introducing the world’s fastest water sled – the SeaBob. Built by CAYAGO AG, a premium company based in Stuttgart / Germany., the SeaBob is the Porsche equivalent to dive sleds. That is, a premium quality product which also delivers top-notch performance.

The boat shoe. The iconic footprint that has dominated the deck of untold boats for untold years. It’s been made from numerous materials and into numerous colors. But only until recently has it been reengineered to take on new functionality. Welcome to Airsiders - U.S. Design Patent No. 727,003.

Before the first millennium, ice was harvested in ancient China for the purpose of keeping drinks cold. The Greeks and Romans built large, insulated storage pits and filled them with the last of the winter’s snow in an attempt to enjoy a refreshingly cool drink for as long as possible. If you lived in a warmer climate you could act like an Egyptian and carry your drink containers to the roof at the end of the day to have them cooled by the night air. By the 1600’s Frenchmen were cooling their drinks by rotating long-necked bottles in a solution of saltpeter and water which could actually produce very low temperatures and even make ice!

Floating docks have come a long way from when their very first patents were issued. The most significant change occurred when VersaDock released its patented double float, V-Float technology which provided for safe and controlled drive on docking systems for watercraft ranging from jet skis to very large boats. This new technology allows the boater to gently glide onto the dock.

h, the lonely leash. Unpretentious, unappreciated, undervalued. Until you need it… I mean REALLY need it.

Floating Hookah Diving Systems offer the freedom to dive when and where you want without the use of conventional scuba equipment. By replacing bulky scuba tanks, divers can enjoy hours of fun exploring the underwater world.
Nautical Ventures are the go-to people to hook you up with the hookah system that’s right for you. We carry Brownie’s Third Lung, the premier innovator of surface supplied air diving systems.

With all the recent advances in marine propulsion, there is one worthy of close consideration in the 25hp & under 4-stroke category, namely Lehr Propane Motors. The LEHR family of products includes lawn & garden power mowers & tools, industrial floor scrubbers and utilizes a patented technology, which ensures that they are the cleanest, greenest and most reliable power tools on the market today. In recent years they applied this technology to the outboard marine marketplace and placing their stamp on the marine environmental landscape.

The Evolution M10 Jet is the smallest offering from Nautical Ventures coming in at just under 11' LOA. This package was specifically designed for today's yacht tender garages and small swim platforms. Equipped with Evolution Tenders' signature collared fender system, the M10 has a small footprint while allowing for comfortable seating of up to 5 adult passengers. She boasts abundant storage for dock lines, anchor and life jackets with room to spare, a rarity among yacht tenders in this size range.

The AquaZone, presented by Nautical Ventures, is an exciting and engaging attraction designed to give Palm Beach boat show-goers an upfront and personal experience with a variety of water sports and innovative products. The AquaZone’s 60’ x 30’ 40,000-gallon demonstration pool is located within the Flagler Park Amphitheater and will be home for in-water demos, hands-on testing, and a one-stop learning center for information and product knowledge from Nautical Ventures and the AquaZone exhibitors.

The Transition by Victor Chapman brings a new dimension to what you should expect from your tender. Available in 20, 22, 25, and 28 foot models, these extremely well-constructed tenders are unique in the marketplace, featuring a 36” wide adaptive hydraulic bow ramp.

Positively buoyant, the Seabreacher represents a dramatic breakthrough in recreational boating. Unlike conventional watercraft that only operate on a two dimensional plane, the Seabreacher operates more like an aircraft with full three axis of control – pitch, roll, and yaw. This allows the vessel to carve left and right, jump over, dive under, and cut though the waves.

Hovercrafts have been around for decades, ferrying passengers between islands, transporting troops to military targets, and carrying payloads to hard-to-reach locations. But now, modern technology has shrunk the hovercraft into a 2-passanger, easy-to-use, personal watercraft that brings all the thrills & excitement in a low-cost package.

Nothing beats flying over the surface of the water with full three dimensional freedom of movement. Fly high... as high as 60 feet. Flip out... a complete 360-degrees.