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Century Boats, America’s oldest boat company, celebrates its 90th Anniversary with the introduction of the Century 24 Resorter, a hybrid fishing, cruising, watersports vessel that offers something no other model offers… everything. 

Aluminum has long been the boat hull material of choice in many parts of the world due to its strength, ease of repair, versatility and above all its weight saving characteristics. So it’s only natural that the evolution of tenders would find a place in the world with aluminum hulls. Highfield inflatables have evolved from many years of development in some of the toughest conditions in the world, the Great Barrier Reef of tropical Northern Australia. They are a direct descendant of the Australian Swift range of aluminum hulled RIBs.

The NEW Axopar 24 is big on features wrapped inside a 7-meter hull. With 3 Best New Boat of the Year Awards under their belt, Axopar has done it again with the introduction of their new 24-foot model.

So, you want to buy a kayak, standup paddleboard, tender or even a boat but you’re not sure which type, brand or model is right for you. Many stores and dealership offer a nice array of products to look at and touch, but few offer the option to test them out.

At the risk of using an old adage, I'm going to say, “You get what you pay for.” Nowhere is this more evident than with professional grade fishing tackle – especially reels. But we found a line that really combines the latest technology, machine capabilities, and materials without breaking the bank… Truth Fishing Reels.

7 Steps to Choosing the Right Boat.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

Maritime Professional Training is spending more than $5 million dollars expanding its Fort Lauderdale campus to train more people in the commercial maritime and yachting industries.

Stand Up Paddelboarding is the hottest sporting trend in America and has been for some time. Here's a few facts:

Off the beach, anchored in the turquoise waters of a Caribbean island, sits the megayacht- with passengers looking to make their way to shore. Cue the tender; that on-deck workhorse staple designed to ferry crew & passengers between the ship and ports of call. But these days the tender has taken on a whole new role...

When it comes to boating awards, there are many. Various magazines and marine organizations all give out some form of recognition to the builders of new and innovative boats. But there is one that rises above the clutter providing a standard by which all others are judged. European Powerboat Winner for 2016; Boat of Year 2016 by Motorboat & Yachting; and 14 separate magazine judges voted for the "Best Boat for Fun" and the winner is... AXOPAR.

When McLaren Cars and Boeing Aircraft Corporation decided to use carbon fiber in some of their newest designs, there was a reason. Carbon fiber helps to create a lighter, stronger and stiffer body, yet easily molded to any shape. So it's only natural that this technology will eventually make its way into the boat building world. Sometime in 2016, Buddy Davis will be introducing their new 42 foot center which will be the first boat of its kind in the world to be made 100% of carbon fiber. Here's your textbook lesson on carbon fiber: