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Having a kayak trailer, as opposed to a roof rack, can make loading your kayak really easy. First off, the trailer is lower to the ground so you don’t have to lift your kayak high on the roof. There is also much less wind resistance which, in turn, provides better gas mileage for your car. It also frees your roof to hold a luggage rack to carry suitcases and other essential gear for excursions out of town. 

The Solo Skiff can go anywhere. From backwater bone flats to fishing off the beach, the Solo Skiff does it all. Sit, stand or kneel, its stable platform provides you with comfort no matter how you fish. Punch through a wave? No problem. Paddle through mere inches of water? No problem! Everything is central, ergonomics are easy to manage- turnaround, and it’s there.  Add a motor and it becomes a fishing kayak on steroids.

I had the pleasure of motoring the Canadian Electric Boat Company’s Torqeedo electric motor powered Fantail to the Fort Lauderdale Jazz Brunch in December. It was my first experience captaining an electric boat for an extended cruise and a very enjoyable experience it was!  My journey started early morning in Dania motoring west on the Dania Cut-off canal taking the scenic route to the South Fork of the New River. Cruising in silence on a cool morning with a warm sun on my back, sipping a hot coffee made a great start to the day. 

The next generation of tug has arrived! The all new Ranger R-29S boat (sedan) is another masterpiece of innovation! The more modern styling features a curved front window and an overhead glass atrium that provides exceptional visibility from the helm station and salon area. An ingenious aft cockpit seating arrangement includes a reversible seat, port and starboard jump seats and a teak table for outside dining. The opening cabin bulkhead with reversible seat also provides additional cockpit seating while bringing the outside-in.

Ranger Tugs has done it again in offering a fully equipped, trailerable boat, with the new Ranger Tug 27. The R-27 has nearly 50 Sq. ft. of aft deck space making the cockpit 25% larger than its predecessor, the R-25. This additional room allows for easy access to the standard 200 HP D3 Volvo diesel, while keeping engine noise out of the cabin.

They say big things come in small packages, and the Ranger R-255C is a perfect example of that.

 

The new Ranger R–25SC cockpit (aft deck) is 25% larger than the original R–25, giving it nearly 50 Square feet of aft deck space. Designed to provide maximum comfort and versatility in an easy-to-own, easy-to-operate trailerable boat, the R–25SC offers a full 8-½-foot beam for roomy on-deck areas and large interior spaces. 

Since its introduction, the Ranger R-21EC has earned a loyal following among enthusiasts who enjoy cruising at its classic best. And today it’s even better, with a boatload of improvements from greater interior volume and higher speed, to more responsive handling and convenient storage spaces.

The new Ranger Tugs R-23 is a much-anticipated addition to the award-winning lineup of Ranger Tugs. Powered by a standard 200 HP Yamaha outboard or optional 170 HP Volvo diesel Duoprop sterndrive, the R-23 bridges the gap between their popular R-21 EC and R-25 SC models.

Taking your boat out really is a wonderful feeling that one must experience in his or her lifetime. It is so much more than a journey, but a lifestyle. It is a beautiful pastime and loved by millions of people. But in the fun and excitement of it all, your number one priority should be safety. Boating can be very dangerous if you are not properly prepared.

Nautical Ventures is your authorized Axopar T-Top Boat Dealer for Fort Lauderdale and beyond. With locations if Dania Beach, North Palm Beach and Riviera Beach Florida, they have the new 28 T-Top Boat in stock, ready to test drive. Nautical Ventures has been serving the South Florida market for over 30 years. They’ve been helping boaters in Palm Beach County, Broward County and Dade County get on the water to enjoy trouble-free boating. They service everything they sell and they are factory trained to warranty everything they carry. Remember… you’re not just buying a boat - you’re buying the experience.

The Axopar 28 OC is a spacious walk-around day cruiser with unmistakable style combined with an agile and fuel economic hull and features a smart aft cabin for two that doubles as a large sun deck.

What other walk-around boat can provide you with a twin sun bed setup, class best helm ergonomics with wide protective windscreen, dining in the helm by the large sofa, a roomy toilet and a large L sofa and table on the foredeck.

The versatile walk-around with an aft cabin sleeping two persons and a large L-sofa with optional table or sun bed on foredeck that transforms the boat into a truly multifunctional craft made for pleasure, fun or commuting.

The Axopar 28 Open Boat is a stylish open walk-around day cruiser. This versatile and easy to handle craft has plenty of room thanks to its spacious configuration for sunbathing, water-sports, fishing, socialising or just cruising the coast.

The class best helm ergonomics and drivers position combined with its high and long windscreen provides you and your passengers a comfortable ride and keeps you dry in all driving conditions. The centre console layout includes generous storage in the front of the helm, accessed from the fore deck.

The Axopar 28 Cabin is a multifunctional craft with modern smart lines that is fully enclosable for all weather conditions yet open for warm and sunny summer days. It features a spacious, bright and comfortable cabin with wide sliding doors and a large sliding canvas roof. The sofa inside the cabin converts into a double bed.

The Axopar 28 AC features a fully enclosable cabin that is roomy, light and comfortable. It incorporates a large sliding canvas roof, the first of its kind in its class. This, combined with the two wide sliding doors, really opens up the cockpit.

he adventurous Axopar 37 T-Top will redefine your boating experience, whether you are looking for high-speed island hopping, overnight excursions or extended cruising. For driving in a diverse range of seas, its low resistance and twin stepped hull provides you with responsive handling at all times and ensures your passengers a comfortable and safe ride.

The cool and versatile center console Axopar 37 Sun-Top, has an extended roof for even more protection from the elements and a huge canvas section for letting large amounts of sun into the cockpit. The Sun-Top combines flexible accommodation with a versatile layout and is one of the most adaptable boats on the market, filled with practical solutions.
 

Introducing the aft cabin that makes the Axopar 37 into a true multifunctional tool on the water. This cabin cruiser has ample accommodation for four people and offers stylish, modern design with true versatility that extends your explorations and the time spent at sea.

From Europe’s selling new boat brand, Axopar has done it again with the introduction of their new 37-foot cabin model. This highly adaptable model has ample space for fishing and other activities on the aft deck and a large sociable sun bed on the fore deck. A convenient cargo hatch on the foredeck enables fast and easy stowage of all your gear straight into the front cabin from the deck. The Axopar 37 Cabin Boat excels with its bright and spacious cabin with seating for up to six people around a large table in the saloon. The cabin/saloon also features a large storage compartment under the sofa.

Argos Nautic was conceived in 2009, when Ignacio Vadillo, engineer, designer, and boat enthusiast, joined forces with industrial designers Denise Brener and German Jimenez, to create a yacht tender unlike any on the water today. They saw the need for a new RIB concept for high end yachts with owners of discerning taste. 

Axopar Boats recently made its U.S. debut at The Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show. It’s no surprise that Axopar caught the eye of many boat show-goers. They are the recent winner of 3 prestigious awards, Best of Boats 2015, Motor Boat Award 2016, and European Powerboat Award 2016, voted on by 14 separate hi-profile yachting magazines. 

Boating Industry recently recognized Century Boats as a 2016 Industry Mover & Shaker, a recognition given to only six select group of marine professionals for raising the high bar in the marine industry. Of particular note is Bryan Lucius, President of Century Boats, who brought back this company from the edge of extinction. 

Owning a boat is one of the most enjoyable experiences in life. Filling the primordial need to be one with the water, boating is the ultimate social engagement that brings friends and family together for a good time. 87 million people participated in recreational U.S. boating in 2015. That’s 27% of America’s population. The U.S. recreational boating market had an estimated retail value of over 35 billion U.S. dollars in 2014. And according to the last census, 11% of the U.S. population owns a boat. 

Election years have always played a role that influence market segments such as real estate, stocks, and other key investment sectors. But talk around the water cooler has us asking, “What effect do elections have on the boating market – especially coming off the 2016 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show?

Rule #1 for boaters… don’t run aground. Unless of course you do it on purpose. Such was the case for the First Annual Sandbar Bash, hosted by Show Management and sponsored by Nautical Ventures to promote the 57th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

Today we’re in Starnberg. Germany where Torqeedo, a manufacturer of marine electric power, is making tremendous advance in performance, torque and battery life. 

Part three of our four-part series takes us to England, where the military experience of a British Special Op’s officer spawned the idea for an electric powered compact boat that could be used for military operations, emergency scenarios, as well as used for pleasure. 

In part two of our four-part blog on this subject, our quest to find environmentally friendly boat lines and products take us to Demark, where a remarkable young visionary has built a remarkable electric boat out of recycled windmill blades. 

In the quest for clean energy products and environmentally friendly personal transportation, the automotive industry is out front with Tesla leading the pack. The push for similar advances in green power and construction has been going on in the marine industry for quite some time, with varying degrees of accomplishment depending on the product. 

It’s Tuesday, October 4th and Hurricane Matthew, a category 4 monster, will be knocking on our door in two days. Our dealerships in Fort Lauderdale, North Pam Beach and Riviera Beach are busy implementing a storm plan to protect our boats and property. This got us thinking… do you know how to properly protect your boat in the event of a hurricane? Here are a few tips, courtesy of some of the best minds in the industry. 

Nautical Ventures is your Delta Powerboat dealer for Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach. Here’s what we like about the new Delta Powerboat 400.