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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. 

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.

Nautical Ventures is your Delta Powerboat dealer for Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach. Here’s what we like about the new Delta Powerboat 33 Open.

What better way to enjoy and explore the pristine waterways of Palm Beach than with a Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental from Nautical Ventures. Cruise, Fish, Snorkel, Sightsee, when it comes to all the outdoor water activities Palm Beach has to offer your options are unlimited. Nautical Ventures friendly and knowledgeable staff is here to make your day on the water the very best it can be.

Nautical Ventures has the largest selection of new and used kayaks and SUP’s anywhere under one roof in South Florida. Our huge Palm Beach Kayak and SUP Store is located right on the water for your paddling convenience. 

Back in the day buying a boat was easy. If you fished, you bought a fish boat. If you skied, you bought a ski boat. For pleasure cruising, a cruiser and so on. These days, builders have combined many features into many varying designs, new technologies have blurred the lines between dedicated specialty boats, and many brands offer hybrids that appeal to boaters looking to broaden their boating horizons and that of their family. 

Release Boats incorporates fish ability and function into an attractive package. They have listened to their customer's dreams and desires of what they expect from a fishing boat and turned them into a reality. Their seasoned craftsmen create designs that are not only functional and appealing, but will endure over time with repeated use. When it comes to South Florida, Nautical Ventures is your Release boat dealer for Palm Beach. Here’s what we like about the 301 RX model: 

Release Boats incorporates fish ability and function into an attractive package. They have listened to their customer's dreams and desires of what they expect from a fishing boat and turned them into a reality. Their seasoned craftsmen create designs that are not only functional and appealing, but will endure over time with repeated use. When it comes to South Florida, Nautical Ventures is your Release boat dealer for Palm Beach. Here’s what we like about the 196 RX & 196 RXP models: 

Release Boats incorporates fish ability and function into an attractive package. They have listened to their customer's dreams and desires of what they expect from a fishing boat and turned them into a reality. Their seasoned craftsmen create designs that are not only functional and appealing, but will endure over time with repeated use. When it comes to South Florida, Nautical Ventures is your Release boat dealer for Palm Beach. Here’s what we like about the 180 RX model: 

Cape Horn Boats are made by fisherman for fisherman. They value quality over everything, from painstakingly hand-building every aspect in-house to outfitting each boat with only the best materials available. Their line-up of vessels is continuously recognized for industry-leading dependability and customer satisfaction, a feat that can only be achieved by a company committed to producing the finest boats in the world. When it comes to South Florida, Nautical Ventures is your Cape Horn boat dealer for Palm Beach. Here’s what we like about the Cape Horn Bay Boat model: 

No one knows fishing quite like Cape Horn, and it shows. From bow to stern, every detail in each Cape Horn boat is engineered and tournament-tested for one purpose–to fish. Their unsinkable boats boast the most rigid type of composite construction, providing an ease of ownership and peace of mind that allows you to focus on the task at hand... fishing. When it comes to South Florida, Nautical Ventures is your Cape Horn boat dealer for Palm Beach. Here’s what we like about the new 24 XS Cape Horn model: 

Cape Horn is a family-owned and operated business steeped in tradition. Born from the need for a fishing boat that was powerful enough for tournaments yet comfortable enough for family outings, Cape Horn quickly evolved into a passionate family tradition. 

Cape Horn Boats are made by fisherman for fisherman. They value quality over everything, from painstakingly hand-building every aspect in-house to outfitting each boat with only the best materials available. Their line-up of vessels is continuously recognized for industry-leading dependability and customer satisfaction, a feat that can only be achieved by a company committed to producing the finest boats in the world. When it comes to South Florida, Nautical Ventures is your Cape Horn boat dealer for Palm Beach. Here’s what we like about the new 24 OS Cape Horn model: 

No one knows fishing quite like Cape Horn, and it shows. From bow to stern, every detail in each Cape Horn boat is engineered and tournament-tested for one purpose–to fish. Their unsinkable boats boast the most rigid type of composite construction, providing an ease of ownership and peace of mind that allows you to focus on the task at hand... fishing. When it comes to South Florida, Nautical Ventures is your Cape Horn boat dealer for Palm Beach. Here’s what we like about the 31XS Cape Horn model:

Cape Horn Boats are made by fisherman for fisherman. They value quality over everything, from painstakingly hand-building every aspect in-house to outfitting each boat with only the best materials available.

Cape Horn is a family-owned and operated business steeped in tradition. Born from the need for a fishing boat that was powerful enough for tournaments yet comfortable enough for family outings, Cape Horn quickly evolved into a passionate family tradition. 

No one knows fishing quite like Cape Horn, and it shows. From bow to stern, every detail in each Cape Horn boat is engineered and tournament-tested for one purpose–to fish. Their unsinkable boats boast the most rigid type of composite construction, providing an ease of ownership and peace of mind that allows you to focus on the task at hand... fishing. When it comes to South Florida, Nautical Ventures is your Cape Horn boat dealer for Palm Beach. Here’s what we like about the new 32 Cape Horn model: 

Cape Horn is a family-owned and operated business steeped in tradition. Born from the need for a fishing boat that was powerful enough for tournaments yet comfortable enough for family outings, Cape Horn quickly evolved into a passionate family tradition. 

Meet the next generation of ln-Line Four V MAX SHOs. Their advanced technology achieves the unthinkable-packing the signature VMAX SHO hole shot, midrange acceleration and super-high-output performance into ingeniously streamlined designs. 

The Tohatsu in-line 4 cylinder 150 hp 4-stroke outboard is both sleek and powerful. The Variable Valve Timing and Lift Control system provides power where and when you need it, giving you excellent low end torque and top end speed. The result is a superior combination of power, torque and fuel efficiency. The 150hp also features Multi-Port Programmed Fuel Injection, which delivers the precise amount of fuel/air to each cylinder.

Yamaha’s purpose-built 5.3-liter 350-horsepower V8 outboard surges to the front of the fleet when it comes to thrust and trust for moving big, offshore beasts. And Nautical Ventures is your Yamaha F350 headquarters when it comes to all your engine needs. Repower… Warranty… and Service. Here what we like about this new Yamaha V8 model: 

When it comes to performance, a Pro XS gets you there like no other outboard. Maybe it’s the lightning-quick acceleration, the class-leading top speed, the legendary reliability, the superior fuel efficiency, or all of the above. Pro XS - the most serious outboard on the water for the most serious fishermen on the water. And Nautical Ventures is your Mercury VeradoPro XS headquarters when it comes to all your engine needs. Repower… Warranty… and Service. Here what we like about the new Pro XS models: 

Century Boats has a Passion for Perfection. That’s one of the reasons Nautical Ventures is so passionate about Century Boats. Here’s how they build every Century Boat.

Century Boats model lineup for 2016 is impressive, now having a total of 9 models in their family tree. They are, in size order: 3200 Center Console, 30 Express, 2901 Center Console, 2600 Walkaround, 2600 Center Console, 24 Resorter, 2301 Center Console, 2200 Walkaround, 2200 Center Console.

Whether you live on a lake, a canal, the intracoastal, a bay, bayou, sound, or any waterfront property, todays modular floating dock systems fit a variety of footprints and can accommodate a host of watersports products: from boats to kayaks to tenders to pwc’s – you name it, there a docking system for it.

Glasstream presently manufactures fourteen models of fishing and pleasure boats, ranging from 17’ to 36’. Each model is a new design and is a product of over two decades of research and development. Glasstream, a trademarked company, has such a unique, state-of-the art hull design that is has earned a copyright. Glasstream’s product line was brought on by demand of the experienced boater who wants it all; performance, style, uncompromising quality and value.

The name Hobie is synonymous with sailing and the Hobie Cat is the quintessential vessel for catamarans. Be it the original fiberglass 16’s, or the rotomolded T-2’s or the newer Mirage Islands, these Hobie’s have given many a sailor their start on the water and a lifetime addiction to the sport.

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.