Why Boats Need Trim Tabs
Trim tabs are two independently adjustable metal plates controlled by a panel at the helm. These tabs can help compensate for engine torque or unequal weight distribution. What do trim tabs do on a boat? They give you the ability to trim the hull and the prop independently and to make lateral adjustments to avoid […]
The NEWEST Super Sport Boat Model 305SS
Have You Heard of the NEWEST Super Sport Boat Model 305SS? Did you get reeled into the big hype around the new model 305SS Super Sport Boat? If you didn’t already know, there’s a new Super Sport model added on to the Monterey’s lineup! This is just as exciting as it looks on social media. […]
Monterey Boats Debuts the 305SS at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
Williston, FL — October 16, 2018 — At this year’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Monterey Boats will be debuting their top of the line newest Super Sport Boat. Since its inception, Monterey Boats has made a commitment to focus on quality and design. Today, Monterey Boats has proven to be a true frontrunner in the […]
Supreme S226 Wakesurfing Review
Length: 22’6” | Beam: 102″ | Fuel Capacity: 43 gal. | Seating Capacity: 14 | Dry Weight: 4,560 lb. | More Information: supremetowboats.com Supreme Boats Style, spaciousness and performance all aligned to create the S226, a boat that commands attention both in and out of the water. Who It’s ForIf you’re a fan of the pickle-fork-style bow and want a moderate-size surf boat, the S226 should […]
Supreme S238 Wakesurfing Review
Length: 23’8″ | Beam: 102″ | Fuel Capacity: 63 gal. | Seating Capacity: 16 | Dry Weight: 4,700 lb. | More Information: supremetowboats.com Supreme Boats The biggest boat in the Supreme lineup, the S238 lives up to expectations by delivering a large wave with ample push. With room for 16, everybody can hop on board and enjoy it. What You GetThe S238’s wave grows substantially as […]
Blackfin’s 242 CC offers hardcore fishability and many creature comforts.
LOA: 24’6″ | Beam: 8’10” | Dry Weight: 5,400 lb. (without engines) | Seating/Weight Capacity: 12/2,100 lb. | Fuel Capacity: 140 gal. | More Information: blackfinboats.com Blackfin Boats Our crew has tested three Blackfin boats, and each editor agrees they all operate above their paygrades. The 212 CC delivered big-water handling capabilities, the 272 fished like a much larger boat — and we know because we […]
Berkshire’s 25 Sport RFX9 is a quick-performing pontoon boat.
LOA: 25’7″ | Beam: 8’6″ | Dry Weight: 3,000 lb. | Seating/Weight Capacity: 14/2,025 lb. | Fuel Capacity: 52 gal. | More Information: forestriverinc.com Berkshire’s 25 Sport RFX9 is a quick-performing pontoon boat with the Mercury Verado 300; we dropped the throttle handle and had it planing at 14 mph in just 3.75 seconds, and we hit 30 from a dead idle in just 6.9 seconds. […]
Monterey 385 SE An outboard-powered dayboat that shines on several fronts.
LOA: 37’0″ | Beam: 11’0″ | Draft (max): 3’1″ | Displacement (approx.): 16,000 lb. | Transom Deadrise: 21 degrees | Bridge Clearance: 10’3″ | Fuel Capacity: 250 gal. | Max Horsepower: 1,200 | Available Power: Yamaha and Mercury outboards | More Information: montereyboats.com Forest Johnson Sometimes I feel guilty about the way we test powerboats. We warm them up, firewall the throttles, spin the helm for some hard-over turns, and once we’ve made a […]
Centurion Ri217 Wakesurfing Review The Centurion Ri217 throws a clean wave that has a playful, moderate shape and steepness.
Length: 21’6″ | Beam: 102″ | Fuel Capacity: 63 gal. | Seating Capacity: 14 | Dry Weight: 5,350 lb. | More Information: centurionboats.com The Ri217 is the smallest boat in the Ri line, but with Ramfill and QuickSurf, it packs a sizable wave. Who It’s ForFor those who want the Centurion pedigree in a more manageable package. The Ri217 wave suits a wide range of riders […]
Centurion Ri257 Boat Test Centurion’s Ri257 features space for family and friends and premier wakes and waves.
First launched in October 2016, the Ri257 was designed to create some of the biggest wakeboarding wakes and wakesurfing waves on the market. For 2018, though, this big boy has gotten even better thanks to the introduction of Centurion’s new Opti-V hull. Simply put, the wakes and waves aren’t just the best Centurion has ever […]
