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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.

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...

Euri came to Nautical Ventures South to have his 2013 Hobie Pro Angler upgraded with 2016 options along with other accessories, LED lights, Fish Finder and Marine Mat.  We spent over 2 hours to install the Supernova LED custom kit with watertight fittings powered by a gel cell battery. 

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:

According to Yahoo! Travel, who named the 12 best snorkel spots in the United States, and Peanut Island in Riviera Beach made the list.

Jigging is the practice of vertical fishing with a lure where you create a up & down jerking motion to attract the fish. Ideally the fisherman uses a rod with enough sensitivity to feel contact with the lure and ultimately the strike of the fish. Most fish are caught near the bottom.

This is the 37th year of the Dania Marine Flea Market. From it's humble roots as a little dealer get-together originally intended to sell left over inventory & part, to the giant show it has become today, the Dania Marine Flea Market is a GREAT way to pick up parts, electronics, accessories, marine art, and even boats at fantastic flea market prices!!

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.

Is it a fishing kayak? An SUP? Or a backwater power boat? It's a Solo Skiff!! The all-in-one personalized fishing machine.

On Monday, February 22nd at 4:00 pm, we fulfilled the wish of a local young man through the Make-A-Wish foundation. His original ‘wish’ letter is attached along with the supporting document for the wish. (Yes, you read it right… it’s a $9,500 fishing kayak!)

 Extreme Kayak Fishing Tournament event, specifically the Sailfish Smackdown of which we’re a sponsor, the attached pics depict the 2nd and 3rd place winners whom we provided the prize money.