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Ryan Jones grew up near Oklahoma City, where he was honing his kayak fishing skills for over 15 years.

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.

In 1972, Fram Oil Filter coined an iconic phrase still used today in many consumer circles, “You can pay me now, or you can pay me later.”

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.

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.

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.

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.
 

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.

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.

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:

On February 19th 2016, measuring 73.5 feet high (22.4 meters)! Guinness World Records Adjudicator Solvej Malouf witnessed and approved the World Record at Xscape at the City in Perth, Australia. T

These days, good customer service can be anything but good. However, at Nautical Ventures, putting customers first is our first order of business.

Century Boat Company was founded in 1926. In 1928, the company moved to Manistee, Michigan where it remained for over 60 years. In the 1940's, Century was awarded a government contract to manufacture 3600 boats for World War II and received the Army-Navy 'E' Citation for high achievement in production.