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M A R I N E M AX L I F E S T Y L E S
PRESIDENT'S LETTER SPRI N G 2017
Welcome to MarineMax Lifestyles As many of you already know, I’m a water enthusiast. I grew up waterskiing and was fortunate enough to compete professionally. Still today, there is seldom a weekend that goes by that I’m not on skis in the water with my family – and barefoot skiing, running the slalom course, and trick skiing. The boating lifestyle has taught me many life lessons and values. Most importantly, it taught me about the importance of teamwork. Our team and family of boaters know that being part of the MarineMax family is the ultimate team sport that connects family and friends. This is why I love boating and being on the water so much, as well as my job at MarineMax. When MarineMax became a public company 18 years ago this past June, it didn’t take me long to fully appreciate how much I would come to depend on those around me in order for our team
Bill McGill
to be successful. The MarineMax Team is passionate about their
President, Chairman, CEO
company and our family of boaters. Without a doubt, they are the best of the best! Every team member’s role is for a common goal – to unite people with themselves and others on the water. We strive to make MarineMax’s passion and services second to none. We offer our customers access to a wealth of options to match them with the perfect boat from our unparalleled diversity of brands and models. In addition, we provide world-class service, financing and insurance, educational programs, access to Getaways!® trips, and MarineMax Vacations. Please communicate with us on how we can better serve your needs to help you continue enjoying our great recreation.
MarineMax, Inc. is the largest recreational boat retailer in the United States, with over 50 retail stores and service centers nationwide. MarineMax sells new and used pleasure and recreational boats for leisure, fishing, watersports and yachting, and provides customers with free boating classes, Getaways!® trips and more to help customers get the most from the boating lifestyle.
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We sincerely thank you for allowing our team be part of your family!
Total Integration Developed, manufactured, and serviced by one company.
For the engineers and designers at Volvo Penta, innovation is the force that drives us forward. Whether it’s an electronic interface or a complex drive system, every piece of Volvo Penta equipment is designed to work together with you in mind – enhancing integration, simplicity and intuitiveness to make your life on the water more relaxing and enjoyable than ever before.
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Director of Marketing Abbey Heimensen Editor Jim Pieretti Copy Editors Mark Kellum, Amanda Ward Creative Director / Editor Jeff Cooper Graphic Designers Michael Lukus, Chris Moore The opinions expressed in this magazine are not to be considered official expressions of MarineMax Inc. The publisher reserves the right to accept or reject all editorial or advertising matter. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or artwork. Reproduction in whole or in part of any text, photograph or illustration without prior written consent from the publisher is strictly prohibited. Printed in the USA. Copyright Š 2017 MarineMax Inc.
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M A R I N E M AX L I F E S T Y L E S
CONTENTS
THE MANY SUBCULTURES OF THE
FISHING LIFESTYLE
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ON THE COVER
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Sea Ray's All-New SLX 310 Outboard
Confident To The Core
Grady-White
Shaun Murray
Aquila 36
A host of intelligent features combine in a sleek, stylish package that exceeds all expectations. You'll want to stay out all day - and with Yacht Certified capacity, you'll want to invite all your friends along, too.
Boston Whaler designs boats that inspire confidence from the inside out
Two worlds collide to build a legacy
The guy with endless talent and personality that endeared him to fans of all ages
A highly social animal that plays well with a crowd
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American Classic
The More, The Merrier
South Seas Island Resort
Lobster Bash Getaway!
St. Michael's Getaway!
Changes In Latitude's Getaways!
Making Waves
Sea Ray has established itself as America's favorite brand, with good reason
The Foy family upgraded their boat to enjoy time on the water with more friends
Chef Paul Tison shares his passion for culinary arts and indulging recipes
Family and friends explore the crystal bluegreen waters of Bimini, Bahamas
The perfect opportunity to rekindle old friendships and make memories
A MarineMax Getaway! in the British Virgin Islands
Galeon Yachts is set to make a splash in your neck of the woods
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Ocean Alexander 112
Such Verve!
Don't Rock The Boat
Never Say Never
Our Team Is Your Advantage
MarineMax Listings
A yacht designed for privacy, luxury and intimate entertaining
The Azimut Verve 40 is the ultimate Italian weekender
Seakeeper's technology makes life aboard more comfortable, and boating more accessbile
Brad Kendell— from the ER to the podium at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
MarineMax supports boat owners with a team of experts who are your boating resource
Check out the hottest boats and yachts currently available
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EVENTS & G E T AWAY S ! ® FOR A COMPLETE LIST VISIT MARINEMAX.COM/EVENTS
ALABAMA
MarineMax Miami
MarineMax Gulf Shores
2017 Superbowl Getaways! South Seas Island Resort February 3-6
Biloxi Boat Show Mississippi Coast Coliseum February 10-12
Women On Water Class MarineMax Clearwater February 8
The Wharf Boat Show The Wharf Marina, Orange Beach March 23-26
Charting, Plotting, Navigation Class MarineMax Clearwater February 25
Mobile Boat Show Mobile Convention Center March 31 - April 2
Women On Water Class MarineMax Clearwater March 8
Boston Whaler Demo Days Lulu’s Gulf Shores May 6
MarineMax Fort Myers
Spring Ocean Reef Getaway! Ocean Reef Club April 7-9
Winter Docktail Party! MarineMax Fort Myers February 10
Memorial Bimini South Dayaway Bimini, Bahamas May 26-29
Open House Parade of Boats MarineMax Fort Myers March 24-25
MarineMax Naples Yacht Center
Sea Ray Summer Event Lulu’s Gulf Shores June 3
CALIFORNIA MarineMax San Diego Sunroad Boat Show Sunroad Resort Marina, Harbor Island January 26-29 Newport Beach Boat Show Lido Marina, Newport Beach April 27-30
Winter Docktail Finale! MarineMax Fort Myers April 7 Spring into Summer Docktail Party MarineMax Fort Myers June 9
Miami International Boat Show Collins Ave. & Virginia Key February 16-20 Miami Open House MarineMax Miami February 25-26 Haulover Dayaway for Scout Boats Miami March 19
Luxury Yacht Showcase MarineMax Naples Yacht Center February 2 Boca Grande Getaways! Boca Grande Marina February 24-26
MarineMax Jacksonville at Beach Marine
Doggie Getaways! South Seas, Captiva Island March 3-5
San Diego International Boat Show Spanish Landing Park East June 15-18
70th Annual Jacksonville Boat Show Prime Osborn Convention Center January 27-29
Spring Fling Getaways! South Seas, Captiva Island March 17-19
Women On Water® Class MarineMax San Diego First Saturday of each month
Wahoo Fishing Seminar MarineMax Jacksonville at Beach Marine February 1
Memorial Day Getaways! South Seas, Captiva Island May 26-29
FLORIDA
St. Augustine Getaways! St. Augustine March 24-26
MarineMax Orlando
MarineMax Clearwater MarineMax St. Petersburg Gasparilla Getaways! Tampa Marriott Waterside January 27-29
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Southeast US Boat Show Metropolitan Park April 21-23 MarineMax Inshore/Offshore Slam! MarineMax Jacksonville at Beach Marine May 13
Orlando Boat Show Orange County Convention Center February 3-5 River Ranch Getaways! Westgate River Ranch Check MarineMax.com for dates
MarineMax Pensacola at Bahia Mar
MarineMax Yacht Center
Biloxi Boat Show Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Mississippi February 10-12
Yachts Miami Beach Boat Show 2017 Miami Beach February 16-20
MarineMax Palm Beach
The Wharf Boat Show The Wharf Marina, Alabama March 23-26
Experience Luxury Event MarineMax Pompano Yacht Center February 25
Miami International Boat Show Collins Ave. & Virginia Key February 16-20
Mobile Boat Show Mobile Convention Center, Alabama March 31-April 2
Palm Beach International Boat Show West Palm Beach March 23-26
Open House MarineMax Palm Beach at PGA Marina February 26
The Wharf Getaways! The Wharf Marina, Alabama May 5-7
2017 Esposizione Azimut Event MarineMax Pompano Yacht Center Aprril 22-23
West Palm Beach Boat Show West Palm Beach March 23-26
Boston Whaler Demo Days MarineMax Pensacola at Bahia Mar May 20
Azimut Owners Gala Check MarineMax.com for location and date
Open House MarineMax Palm Beach at PGA Marina April 2
MarineMax Pier 66, Fort Lauderdale
Cinco De Mayo Poker Run Silver Glen May 7 Florida Boat Show Halifax Harbor Marina May 19-21
Women On Water Class MarineMax Palm Beach at PGA Marina May 13
Yachts Miami Beach Boat Show 2017 Miami Beach February 16-20
MarineMax Panama City Beach
Palm Beach International Boat Show West Palm Beach March 23-26
Emerald Coast Boat and Lifestyle Show Aaron Bessant Park, Florida March 3-5
Ocean Alexander Rendezvous Valentine’s Resort, Harbour Island April 6-9
Free Fishing Seminar: Catching Cobia MarineMax Panama City Beach March 11
MarineMax Pompano
Boston Whaler Demo Days MarineMax Panama City Beach May 13 Women on Water Class MarineMax Panama City Beach May 20 Demo Days! Sea Ray Summer MarineMax Panama City Beach June 16-17
Open House MarineMax Pompano Beach February 25 Open House MarineMax Pompano Beach April 1 Key West Getaways! Key West April 29-May 7 Memorial Day Getaways! Key Largo May 26-29
MarineMax Sarasota SuperBowl Getaways! South Seas Resort, Captiva February 3-6 Suncoast Boat Show Marina Jack April 21-23 Sea Ray Summer Sandbar Party Snake Island Check MarineMax.com for dates Key West Rendezvous Key West May 31-June 6
MarineMax Stuart Palm Beach International Boat Show West Palm Beach March 23-26 Women On Water/Boat Show Demo Day MarineMax Stuart April 1 Abacos Getaways!® Abacos, Bahamas June 14-25
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MarineMax Venice Roland Martins Getaways! Roland Martins, Clewiston January 30-February 3 Mystery Lunch Cruise Locations are a surprise 2nd Tuesday of each month January–April Dirty Dogs Sandbar Party Stump Pass May 13
MARYLAND MarineMax Baltimore, MarineMax at Bay Bridge Marina Baltimore Boat Show Baltimore Convention Center January 26-29 Open House MarineMax Bay Bridge May 13 Yacht Expo Baltimore June 9-10 Annapolis Getaways! Baltimore June 24-25 Demo Day MarineMax Bay Bridge Check MarineMax.com for date
MASSACHUSETTS MarineMax Russo Boston, MarineMax Russo Danvers, MarineMax Russo Hingham, MarineMax Russo Wakefield Providence Boat Show Rhode Island Convention Center February 3-5
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New England Boat Show Boston Convention & Exposition Center February 11-19
Overland Park Boat Show Overland Park Convention Center January 26-29
Worcester Boat Show DCU Center March 17-19
Lake Life Expo Springfield Expo Center February 10-12
South Shore In-Water Boat Show Hingham Shipyard Marina April 29-30
St. Charles Boat Show St. Charles Convention Center March 9-12
MINNESOTA
NEW JERSEY
MarineMax Bayport, MarineMax Excelsior, MarineMax Rogers
MarineMax Brick, MarineMax Lake Hopatcong, MarineMax Ship Bottom, MarineMax Somers Point
Spring Yacht and Brokerage Sale Bayport Marina Check MarineMax.com for dates River Getaways! Bayport Check MarineMax.com for dates Open House MarineMax Rogers February 4-5 MarineMax Excelsior Grand Re-Opening MarineMax Excelsior Check MarineMax.com for dates Dare to Compare Maynard’s in Excelsior on Lake Minnetonka May 20-21 Spring In Water Boat Sale Maynard’s in Excelsior on Lake Minnetonka June 2-4
MISSOURI MarineMax Lake Ozark, MarineMax Osage Beach, MarineMax Table Rock Lake St. Louis Boat & Sportshow America’s Center & Edward Jones Dome January 26-29
New York Boat Show Jacob Javits Center, New York January 25-29 Atlantic City Boat Show Atlantic City Convention Center March 1-5 New Jersey Boating Safety Class MarineMax Brick April 15 New Jersey Boating Safety Class MarineMax Somers Point April 22 New Jersey Boating Safety Class MarineMax Ship Bottom April 22 Skylands Stadium Boat Show Skylands Stadium Check MarineMax.com for dates Docking for Men MarineMax Somers Point May 7 Lake Hopatcong Block Party Lake Hopatcong May 13
Demo Days MarineMax Brick May 20
NORTH CAROLINA MarineMax Wrightsville Beach
Worcester Boat Show DCU Center March 17-19
Open House MarineMax Ship Bottom May 20
St. Patrick’s Day Getaways! Downtown Wilmington March 17-19
South Shore In-Water Boat Show Hingham Shipyard Marina April 29-30
Docking Class MarineMax Ship Bottom June 3
Sport Boat Lunch Cruise Southport April 15
TEXAS
Kick Off Summer BBQ MarineMax Somers Point June 3
Beaufort Getaways! Beaufort May 9-14
Shrimp and Lobster Raft Up Check MarineMax.com for location and date
Molly Pitcher Inn Getaways! Molly Pitcher Inn, Red Bank, NJ June 23-25
Father’s Day Getaways! Bald Head Island June 16-18
Demo Days MarineMax Lake Hopatcong June 24
OHIO
Demo Days MarineMax Somers Point June 24
Maintenance Seminar MarineMax Port Clinton March 4
NEW YORK
Electronics Seminar MarineMax Port Clinton March 18
MarineMax Copiague, MarineMax Long Island, MarineMax Manhattan New York Boat Show Jacob Javits Center January 25-29 Adult First Aid/CPR Certification MarineMax Long Island February 25 Long Island Boat Show Grumman Studios, Bethpage Check MarineMax.com for dates Americas Boating Course MarineMax Long Island April 1 Kids in Boating MarineMax Long Island May 6
MarineMax Port Clinton
Catawba Island Boat Show Catawba Island Club April 28-30 Great Lakes Boating Festival Grosse Pointe Yacht Club May 19-21
RHODE ISLAND MarineMax Newport, MarineMax Warwick Providence Boat Show Rhode Island Convention Center February 3-5 New England Boat Show Boston Convention & Exposition Center February 11-19
MarineMax Dallas Yacht Center
Spring Yacht and Brokerage Show Pier 121 Marina, Lewisville April 14-15 Women on Water® Yachting Class Getaway Island, Pier 121 Marina Check MarineMax.com for date
MarineMax Houston Mardi Gras Getaways! Galveston, TX Check MarineMax.com for dates Southwest In-Water Boat Show South Shore Harbour Marina April 6-9 Galveston Moody Gardens Getaways! Moody Gardens Marina Check MarineMax.com for dates Lake Charles Getaways! Golden Nugget Casino & L'Auberge Casino Resort, Lake Charles, LA June 8-11
MarineMax Lake Texoma Spring Yacht and Brokerage Show Highport Marina Check MarineMax.com for date Customer Appreciation Bash with Highport Highport Marina Check MarineMax.com for date
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FISHING
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THE MANY SUBCULTURES OF THE
FISHING LIFESTYLE There is no one fishing lifestyle. How you fish and what you fish for is defined by location, the environment, the aquatic resources and targeted species. Even how fishermen perceive themselves, what they wear, the tackle, the style varies dramatically. Serious tournament level offshore fishing participants head out, sometimes for days at a time, a hundred plus miles off shore, and measure their success by hundreds to thousands of pounds, while the tournament bass fishing professional with their NASCAR inspired outfits hope to catch a 12–pound or better fish.
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SALTWATER FISHING Offshore, nearshore, inshore, deep sea, big game and other types of saltwater fishing are determined by what region of the country you are fishing. Loosely defined, offshore fishing is over the horizon (more than 14 miles) typically 30 – 100+ miles away from land. Nearshore is within sight of land but outside the protection of bays, inlets and shelter islands. Inshore is saltwater fishing within the shelter of inlets, bays and shelter islands, such as fishing on the Intracoastal Waterway.
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Offshore Fishing There are even sub-subcultures in offshore fishing. There are those who troll their bait, lures and teasers attempting to bring up some speedy pelagic predators. They use different tackle and techniques than those who bottom fish offshore targeting everything from red snapper to goliath grouper. There is also drift fishing for sharks, jig fishing for tuna and kite fishing for sailfish. Each involves unique techniques and equipment. Typical boats are large sportfishing center consoles, opens, or convertibles. Boston Whaler, Scout, Sailfish, and Grady-White make boats appropriate for offshore fishing.
Nearshore Fishing Some of the species that are typically found inshore spend a significant amount of time nearshore chasing baitfish in and out of inlets and around shelter islands. Fish like cobia, amberjack, Spanish mackerel, jack crevalle and barracuda fall into this category. Smaller sportfishing, center console, and dual console models anchor near structure such as a jetty or an inlet using spinning rods and casting towards the structure with live bait like pinfish or artificial baits and lures. Boston Whaler, Scout, Sailfish, Sea Pro and Grady-White make boats appropriate for nearshore fishing. Nearshore fishing can be done in smaller boats with equipment tackle and bait that are a bit less costly.
Inshore Fishing The protected waters of inlets, bays and the Intracoastal Waterway offer those with smaller boats an opportunity to fish side-by-side with the big boys. Gamefish ambush their prey so they tend to lurk in structures that hide them. Structures can be bridges, docks, underwater anomalies such as sudden depth changes. Boston Whaler, Scout, Sailfish, Sea Pro and Grady-White make boats appropriate for inshore fishing.
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FRESHWATER FISHING Freshwater fishing is the most popular type of fishing. More than three times as many people fish in freshwater than in saltwater. There are freshwater lakes, reservoirs, ponds, streams and rivers across the country and each holds a variety of fish species.
Bass Fishing Bass fishing is the most popular form of sportfishing on the planet. In the United States approximately 40% of freshwater fishing is for black bass (largemouth bass, small mouth bass and spotted bass). There are professional bass fishing leagues with sponsorships. Bassmaster tournaments have been a part of Bass Anglers Sportfishing Society (B.A.S.S.) since 1968 and host dozens of professional tournaments across the country. Today, B.A.S.S. has clubs in 46 States and organizations in Canada, Mexico, Italy, Japan, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
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5 TIPS
TO GET THEM HOOKED! Fly Fishing Fly fishing has been growing in popularity for years. The art of placing a fly (handmade lure designed to look like a common bug or bait) right over a fish takes
1. START WHEN THEY ARE YOUNG It is never too early to start your children enjoying being on the water. But make it in small doses. Children have a short attention span and quickly need a new distraction. Keep them out of the sun and comfortable.
lots of skill and patience to learn. Fly fishing anglers fish for everything from trout in Wyoming to sailfish
2. PRACTICE AT HOME
in Guatemala.
Set up a casting game where you can challenge your children to cast the furthest and the most accurate. Mark the casting location with a length of rope then mark the furthest cast with short length of rope that can be moved each time it is exceeded. At ten feet out take a length of rope and make a circle to cast into. This can be made smaller and moved further out as skills increase. Make it fun, constantly encourage and praise. 3. CATCH FISH This seems obvious, however, nothing gets children more excited than landing that first fish. Take them to a spot where you know they will be successful. Who cares if it is a crappy, bluegill, f lounder or catfish. It’s all good to your child. Our boys loved to throw a line off the boat in our marina and catch bottom feeding catfish. They would count to ten, and they would have a fish on. They were entertained for hours. 4. Touch and Smell Allow your children to feel the slime and touch the scales. Show them how to hold the fish safely. It is widely known that the olfactory system (the sense of smell) creates lasting memories. Along with all the new smells from the bait and the boating environment, the slightly sweet smell of a freshly caught fish
Noodling Flatheads
will be forever associated with the fun day and the first catch.
Noodling, or “Hillbilly Handfishing,” is just what it
5. Have Fun
sounds like. In shallow water the fisherman enters
Another obvious one but often overlooked. If your child isn’t
the water, locates likely catfish dens and with friends
having fun or does not want to fish, don’t force the situation.
spotting reaches into the “hidey hole” bare handed and
Children often get bored with fishing, but later will come back
allows the flathead catfish to chomp down on his hand.
to fishing when they are older. And, keep in mind that not
Using the second hand to grab the gill opening, they
everyone will become a fishing enthusiast.
wrestle the fish out of its lair to the surface and into the boat. Flatheads range in size from 20 to 50 pounds and more. It’s not for everyone, but it is very sporty.
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BOSTON WHALER
CONFIDENT
TO THE CORE BOSTON WHALER DESIGNS BOATS THAT INSPIRE CONFIDENCE FROM THE INSIDE OUT Since its founding almost 60 years ago, Boston Whaler
Yes, Boston Whaler has come a long way since that
has conceived and built peerless designs that meet
first resilient runabout. In 2015, for example, Whaler’s
boaters’ diverse and changing needs. It began with
f lagship 420 Outrage debuted to great acclaim from
founder Richard Fisher’s innovative construction
the boating media and customers alike, earning titles
method, devising a foam-injected hull that literally
including “European Powerboat of the Year” and
would not sink — not even after being sawed in half,
Boating Magazine’s “Boat of the Year.” The 420 heads
in a stunt that earned the company its nickname, “The
up a family of boats that also includes the new 230,
Unsinkable Legend.” But Fisher’s vision was only the
250, 280 and 330 Outrages, each a formidable fishing
beginning, and his spirit of challenging the status quo
machine and comfortable entertaining platform in its
continues today with a storied lineup of boats ranging
own right. In the Conquest series, the highly capable
from 11 to 42 feet.
345 Conquest earned an Innovation Award for its effortlessly convertible Dynamic Cabin System. Other
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acclaimed Whaler series include the dual-console
Dive Patio on the 270 Dauntless; the Dauntless family’s
Vantage family, ranging from 23 to 32 feet; and the
Multi-Purpose Boat Tower option; a proprietary Bow
multi-functional Dauntless family, from 17 to 27
Thruster and more.
feet. Both provide active boaters with the versatility
“Boston
Whaler
endeavors
to
instill
‘Core
and confidence to pursue water sports, fishing and
Confidence’ through boats that are fully trustworthy,
cruising with ease.
easy to use and easy to enjoy,” explains Jeff Vaughn, Vice
With every model it introduces, Boston Whaler pushes
the
envelope,
featuring
advances
President of Sales, Marketing and Customer Service.
in
“Our goal with every single boat is to empower our
manufacturing, design, navigation and propulsion
customers, to eliminate worry and enhance comfort,
technologies. The company holds patents for a variety
freeing them to more fully enjoy every outing.”
of systems and features, including the Multi-Position Lounge found on every Vantage model; the Marine
Core Confidence starts with Whaler’s unique variable-deadrise
V-hulls,
which
are
precision-
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engineered to anticipate and harness the forces of
research, gathering feedback from longtime owners
water. Further, the company’s exclusive Unibond ™
and dealers to inform each new model and iteration.
construction process uses closed-cell foam, injected
The result is boating that feels like second nature.
between the hull’s inner and outer liners to create
Storage compartments are large, accommodating and
a single, unbreakable unit. Not only does this result
strategically placed. Leaning posts and rod holders are
in the boats’ unsinkability, but also produces a
tailored for convenience. Seating is plush and durable,
noticeably softer, smoother, more stable ride than
and laid out so that every passenger has a comfortable
its competition.
place to sit, at anchor as well as underway. Helm
In addition, every Boston Whaler comes equipped
consoles are intuitive and feature the latest navigation
with Mercury ® FourStroke or FourStroke Verado ®
and propulsion technology, so driving is more than
engines, precisely power-matched to each boat, with
easy — it’s also downright fun.
a variety of upgrade options including double-, triple-
In addition, Boston Whaler enjoys partnerships
and quadruple engine configurations. Breakthroughs
with the best component manufacturers in the
including Mercury’s Joystick Piloting make it possible
industry, offering features including JL Audio ® stereo
to maneuver in any direction and allow for virtually
and speaker systems, YETI® coolers, Raymarine ®
effortless docking; Mercury’s Digital Throttle & Shift
navigation equipment, Sunbrella® canvas and more.
provides for smooth, predictable and quiet shifting, as
The aforementioned Mercury engines on the back of
well as ultra-responsive throttle control. An industry
every Whaler ensure strong, reliable performance
leader in its own right, Mercury delivers superior
and incredible fuel efficiency.
performance and continues to challenge the limits of possibility. Core Confidence comes from other attributes as well. The features and amenities on a Boston Whaler
From a heritage of unsinkability to a future carved out by confident, empowered boaters, Boston Whaler doesn’t just stand the test of time; it passes with f lying colors.
are purposefully chosen for the way people actually use a boat. Whaler conducts extensive customer
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WRITTEN BY AMY WIDEMAN
THE NEW OUTRAGE LINEUP
CORE CONFIDENCE With a Boston Whaler Outrage, you get more than a fishing boat; you get a rugged fishing machine loaded with cutting-edge, purpose-driven features. And thanks to Whaler’s variable-deadrise deep-V hull design and Unibond™ construction, you get remarkable performance and a soft, safe, dry ride.
230
250
280
330
S E E T H E N E W O U T RA G E L I N E U P A T
B O S T O N W H A L E R . C O M
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GRADY-WHITE
G R A D Y- W H I T E TWO WORLDS COLLIDE TO BUILD A LEGACY
G
len R. Grady and Don F. White were very
an entrepreneur starting with a hardware store in
dissimilar
upbringings
Vanceboro, expanding to several automobile dealerships,
and cultures whose lives would become
real estate development, and eventually a boat dealership.
entwined
White became a Cruisers distributor for Virginia, North
with by
different
fate
and
their
common
obsession. A native of Wisconsin, Grady grew up in the
Carolina and South Carolina.
North Woods that lay along Green Bay where roaring
The two men’s lives converged and in 1958 when they
gale force winds in the fall and winter brake on the
formed a partnership, G&W Boats, Inc. which shortly
rocky shoals.
became Grady-White Boats. It was a family affair, with
Glen Grady started his career in boat building
Don White as president and Glen Grady serving as vice
working for Racine Boat Works and later working for
president, Enid White, Don’s wife, as treasurer and
the iconic Chris-Craft. After Chris-Craft Grady went to
Corrine Grady, Glen’s wife, as secretary. They brought in
work for the Thompson Brothers Boat Manufacturing
a designer and engineer, Ronald Peterson from Cruisers
Company in Peshtigo, Wisconsin. Thompson Brothers
and began building beautiful and rugged lapstrake
became Cruisers Yachts in 1993 and continues today. Ray
boats suitable for the waters that they all respected. The
L. Thompson recognized Grady’s passion and energy and
company was formed in Greenville, North Carolina in
promoted him from foreman of the painting department
Warehouse Number 2, a former tobacco storage facility.
at Cruisers to a sales manager where he thrived.
Initially they produced two models. By the mid
Adopted at an early age by a wealthy farmer and his
1960s the company had 13 different models up to 27-feet,
wife, Don White grew up in Vanceboro, North Carolina.
including offshore models. However, lacking the basic
White grew up near the Neuse River which gives way to
understanding of how to price product, the company was
the shallow, choppy waters of Pamlico Sound and then
floundering and on the brink of bankruptcy.
onto the Atlantic Ocean. Having attended both East Carolina University and the University of Florida, Don White became
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WRITTEN BY MARK KELLUM
They needed a white knight and they found it in
In the 1980’s Eddie and Wiley listened to their dealers,
Lexington, KY businessmen Eddie Smith, Sr., known as
sales professionals and customers and refocused Grady-
George, and his son Eddie Smith. Eddie, was growing
White to a larger family friendly offshore fishing brand.
bored working for the family’s business, National
1985 a worker found that a fiberglass overlay
Wholesale, a mail order enterprise selling panty hose and
was delaminating from the wood. Eddie and Wiley
stockings founded by his father, George.
immediately assigned a team to check 400 sold boats
Doug Allen, a friend of Eddie’s and Don Whites
for the same issues. Every boat with the problem was
partner in an automobile dealership, asked Eddie if he
shipped to the plant and the hull was replaced then
could fly him from Lexington to Greenville where he was
returned to the owner free of charge. It was expensive
having a problem. They met at the Grady-White factory
but it turned out to be the right thing and enhanced
and spoke plainly in front of Eddie. Understanding where
Grady-White’s reputation.
they were financially, Eddie and George decided to buy
In 1987 Eddie Smith stepped down as president and
the company’s assets and set up Eddie to run Grady-White.
named Wiley Corbett to the role. He advanced Kris Carrol
Eddie heard of an engineer and manufacturing expert
to run engineering, Doug Gomes to run the plant and
at the Empire Brush Company in town who was looking
Edgar Bryan to manage accounting, they all were named
for a new challenge. Wiley Corbett was exactly the right
as vice presidents.
person at exactly the right time for Grady-White.
They key to Grady-White’s ultimate success is the
Wiley learned that the company was pricing boats
strong dealer network that Eddie Smith and Bing Fishman
based on what the competition was selling boats for
initiated. Grady-White dealers are very loyal to the brand
instead of what it really costs to build. In an era when
and what it stands for.
computers were unheard of in the industry, Wiley hired
Kris
Carroll
was
promoted
to
executive
vice
a computer expert to set up a standard cost system and to
president and general manager in 1992. In 1993 Wiley
design a material requirement plan to measure and track
Corbett decided it was time to retire, and because of her
all materials. He also invested in time and motion studies
collaborative energy and team building talents, Eddie
to measure the efficiency of the build processes.
and Wiley decided to promote Kris Carrol to lead the
Back then, Grady-White did not have a good reputation with their dealers. Warranties were paid late if not at all
company forward. She was the first woman ever to hold the position in a major manufacture.
and dealers were not happy that Grady would not switch
Today Grady-White is thriving with many new
to the new fiberglass construction process. Eddie Smith
models, winning countless awards and honors under the
did not have the same aversion to fiberglass and began
ongoing tutelage of Eddie Smith and Kris Carroll.
the transition to fiberglass. A gregarious salesman, Bing Fishman, was about to leave Grady-White for another boat company. Eddie convinced Bing to stay and with Wiley Corbett running the show at the plant, together they hit the road to convince dealers to stay on, come back or to engage new dealers. With Wiley’s penchant for efficiency and Eddie’s drive for perfection along with a couple of key new hires and valuable holdovers, Eddie and Wiley, in 1972 were able to get the company into a new facility that was built specifically for efficient boat building. In 1975 Wiley Corbett hired a young production clerk, Kris Carroll. She would prove to be the most important hire for Grady-White, the Greenville community and the industry as a whole.
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WATERSPORTS
SH AU N M U R R AY THE GUY WITH SEEMINGLY ENDLESS TALENT AND A PERSONALITY THAT ENDEARED HIM TO FANS OF ALL AGES
B
ack in 1995, Shaun Murray was a 19-year-old kid from Missouri, trying to sell his parents on letting him take a semester off
from college to try his luck on the pro wakeboard tour. Fast forward 20 years and that unknown kid with the big tricks and 90210 sideburns is now arguably the most popular rider in the history of the sport. His resume justifies the acclaim. Multi-time
National
Champion.
Four-
time World Champion. The namesake
More indeed. From appearances to
Murray’s resume — his involvement in
behind a popular video game. But it’s
demos, clinics to photo and video shoots,
Product Design & Development (PD&D) at
not the titles, but Murray’s engaging
the now-married father of two still finds
longtime boat-sponsor Nautique. Evolving
personality that likely cemented his
himself fully immersed in the sport. Not
from sponsored rider to PD&D was a natural
spot at the top. Playing goofy characters
that other interests haven’t muscled their
transition. Over his career, Murray helped
in early videos that drove the sport’s
way into the routine. Four mornings a week
design countless wakeboards for sponsor
growth, approachable and friendly at
he commits to training on his backyard
Hyperlite, gaining in-depth knowledge of
contests and industry events, Murray
jungle gym, something he built to avoid
how water works and affects hull design.
was the guy with seemingly endless
the boredom of indoor workouts. The
That experience played a key role in the
talent and a personality that endeared
passion has grown to the point that Murray
development of Nautique’s marquee G
him to fans of all ages.
now competes on the popular television
Series. Extensive time inside the cockpit
That kid is now 40, and finally stepping
series American Ninja Warrior. But away
also prompted input on Nautique’s interiors,
away from competition. But though the
from trying to make himself what he calls
specifically
average day may no longer include time
“monkey strong,” he admits to spending
was Murray who asked why wake boats
spent fine-tuning a weekend trick run, it
time considering just how to keep a middle-
still positioned passengers sideways. His
doesn’t mean he’s stepping away from the
aged, former National and World champion
suggestion for backward-facing seating
sport.
relevant in a sport dominated by younger
debuted on the Super Air Nautique 220, and
“It was a little weird, because you look
riders. Part of that effort includes daily
would later become a cornerstone of the G
at that moment before you get there and it
interaction with fans on social media,
Series.
seems scary,” Murray says of drawing the
and
pictures,
“Hull design, interior design, it was
curtain on his competitive career. “But
videos, or instructional pieces. Another
kind of a natural transition for me and
now that I’ve been through it, it’s honestly
part of the equation is coaching. Murray
I love being a part of it. We talk about
been a great experience. My career in
is the marquee instructor at the Orlando
different ideas, different ways to maximize
wakeboarding is not done whatsoever.
Watersports Complex, where he works with
the experience for customers. I spend quite
Competing was a big piece, but just because
students both behind the boat as well as on
a bit of time in the boat, so I try to be the
it’s not there doesn’t mean I’m not involved
the park’s infamous cable.
voice for the people.”
in it. In fact, it seems like I’ve got more going on these days.”
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dreaming
up
ideas
for
seating
configuration.
It
And that’s not even taking into account
What designs is he currently most
one of the more interesting things on
excited about? “It may seem weird that I
would say something other than our G-Series boats, but honestly the new GS is really impressive in the sense
NAUT IQUE GS20
that it really is a multi-sport boat,” he says. “It works great for families, for people who want to do a little bit
Today’s watersports family has a lot of activities
of everything. If you want that big G wake that no other
to choose from, whether it’s a slalom pass at dawn,
boat company is putting out then get into the G series, but
an air-infused wakeboard run midday, or a soulful
as far as multi-sport this new GS is a great new addition to
evening surf session. But while there are boats
the Nautique family.”
tailor-made for each, few excel at all three. The Super
But when the topic shifts to what’s coming down
Air Nautique GS20 separates itself from the pack by
the road, the openness stops. “We’re always working on
combining elements of the brand’s world-record
something,” he says with a grin. “That’s all I can say.”
setting Ski Nautique and industry-leading G-Series
Murray does, however, have a few things to say about
into that rare, multi-sport crossover.
the sport he still obviously loves, and the impact on it
At 20’, the GS20 is easy to both stow and tow. With
from the latest trend — wakesurfing. “I’ve seen surfing
the tower folded, it will even fit into a standard-
take off and be a real big success because it’s what I call
size garage. Step aboard, however, and you’ll
low risk, high reward,” he explains. But he cautions
find a surprisingly roomy cockpit with seating
prospective enthusiasts not to write off wakeboarding as
for 12 passengers split between a squared-off
high reward, but high risk. “I really try to teach people
bow cockpit and main cockpit highlighted by a
that it’s different than that. People don’t realize that you
generous perimeter lounge. At the helm, the driver
don’t have to learn super hard tricks to have a good time,
enjoys a massive 12.4” touchscreen control display.
but that’s how we’ve viewed it because we really don’t
Two additional seats are molded into the transom,
know otherwise.”
perfect whether you’re gearing up to ride or just
Instead of urgimg his students to strive for that next
enjoying a post-ride, engine-off swim. Subf loor
monster trick, Murray urges them to first build a proper
ballast (1,850 pounds total) keeps the storage
foundation. Cornerstones of this approach are proper
compartments reserved for everyone’s gear...not
body position, and riding with less effort but more
space-hogging bags.
efficiency. Years ago he released several well-received
Nautique borrowed from two f lagship designs to
instructional videos. Today, that same instruction is
create the perfect crossover. The bow is inf luenced
available in an app, Wake MD, available for both iOS
by the Ski Nautique 200 to run at a level attitude
and Droid.
at speed for f lat and soft ski wakes. Amidships,
Ultimately, however, he urges riders of any discipline
hull shape is adapted from the G-Series to shape
to remember why they started in the first place. “Too
impressive ramps for wakeboarding. Aft, that
often we rank ourselves as to our level, how we compare
same G-Series shape, along with the Nautique Surf
to friends, or what are the hardest tricks we can do. It
System with WAVEPLATE (extendable transom plates
becomes a way to prove ourselves or to get accolades from
tooled into the transom), create a massive wave for
someone else. I encourage people to not look at the list of
surfing with a long pocket and an abundance of
tricks that you think would get you high fives from your
push. The Nautique Configurable Running Surface
friends, but go out there and do something that challenges
completes the picture, with a large center plate
yourself that you think is fun. Forget what other people
that both delivers faster planing and sharper
are thinking. Go out there and enjoy the feeling of it.”
turning under heavy loads, as well as further fine
Sage advice...from a man who hasn’t stopped having
tunes waves and wakes.
fun yet.
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AQUILA
AQU ILA 36 A HIGHLY SOCIAL ANIMAL THAT PLAYS WELL WITH A CROWD
The all-new Aquila 36 shares the genetics of the
maintenance
and
the
catamaran
configuration
well-established Aquila brand. The Aquila 38, 44
allows for operating in relatively shallow waters. The
and 48, are widely recognized for being designed,
Aquila 36 effectively has 20-percent less draft than
engineered and manufactured to provide open water
comparable monohulls.”
cruising capability, adding all the comfort features
The Aquila 36 is ready to play, offering tons of
and amenities that make them ideal for entertaining.
storage for all the water toys anyone might bring
Like its siblings, the Aquila 36 is a power catamaran
aboard. Waterskies, wakeboards, towels, rafts, chairs,
that blends plentiful live aboard space and qualities
coolers, all disappear into commodious spaces keeping
perfect for socializing with rugged strength and
the deck clear for socializing.
control for voyaging in safety.
“The Aquila 36 utilizes a hull design that provides
The Aquila 36 is designed to be versatile. Offering
exceptional storage, a huge amount of social space
all the conveniences of a large yacht including the
and excellent fuel economy. In addition, the large
topside summer kitchen, the Aquila 36 is always up
retractable swim ladder provides easy water access.
for a party. The 14’ 7” beam can be enjoyed by a crowd
All of these attributes, along with her shallow draft,
with cockpit seating for over two dozen, or as the
comfortable ride and a respectable top-end make her
perfect platform for a weeklong cruise for four with
a remarkable power cat. Space, comfort, performance
two comfortable cabins with private en-suite heads.
and efficiency, you get it all with the Aquila 36,”
The Aquila 36 also comes complete with a hardtop that
expounded Mountain.
is available with or without an opening sunroof. Powered
by
efficient
starboard through opening doors on each side or
Mercury Verado outboards, the Aquila 36 provides
via the large aft deck with stainless steel gate. On
spirited performance. Step up to optional twin 300
port is L-shaped bench seating facing forward with
or 350 horsepower outboards and she becomes
center seating, which is easily convertible to forward
a
water
or aft facing configurations. Moving forward, the
capabilities, wide stance and twin sponsons, the
cockpit blends seamlessly into the convertible dinette
boat is remarkably stable making it exceptionably
and summer kitchen with a smokeless grill, sink,
comfortable at speed or while at rest.
refrigerator and cooler storage. The helm is replete
performer.
250
The cockpit can easily be entered from port or
horsepower
thoroughbred
twin
With
open
“The Aquila 36 is the perfect blend of space for
entertaining
and
cruising
performance,”
explained Harry Mountain, Aquila Brand Manager.
with twin seating. Moving onward to the forward cockpit there is fore and aft facing bench seating for eight adults that also converts to two large sun pads.
“It has the seating space of most 50-foot yachts. The extraordinarily
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quiet
outboards
allow
for
easy
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SEA RAY
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A M ER IC A N CL A SSIC SEA RAY HAS ESTABLISHED ITSELF AS AMERICA’S FAVORITE BOAT BRAND, WITH GOOD REASON
When you think of boating in America, you think of Sea Ray. The brand is everywhere, from lakes to rivers to the ICW to open ocean. If you’re on the water in the United States, Sea Ray is ubiquitous. And that’s no accident. The Knoxville-based builder has formed one of the strongest brands in the industry by turning out a wide range of high-quality products packaged with an aspirational marketing strategy that simply appeals to the American buyer. Let’s take a closer look at some of Sea Ray’s most popular boats to uncover more about what makes this company so very successful.
SPX Series Sea Ray’s entrée class into the world of boating is the sporty, fun SPX line. The boats come in four models: the 190, 190 OB, 210 and 210 OB, (OB stands for outboard) each of which has something special to offer. The boats are all open bow, which means they can carry relatively large loads of people while also letting all onboard commune with the nautical environment — one of the simple joys of owning a smaller boat. Optional upgrades are available for upholstery, wood grain finishes and LED lighting. And perhaps best of all, the SPX series starts right around $30,000. If you’re in the market for a first boat, or just want something fun and zippy to cruise around on, the Sea Ray SPX line is a great place to start.
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SLX Series As one of Sea Ray’s most popular lines, SLXs are fun, versatile, well priced and they look good too. The line includes a 230, a 250, a 280, a 310 and a 350. Both the 310 and 350 are available as either inboards or outboards, while the rest are all inboards. This sport cruiser line is built for fun, be it towing wakeboarders behind you or hosting a party onboard. With features like biminis, wakeboard towers, wet bars and Sea Ray’s Dynamic Running Surface, which helps dial in the boats running attitude while also aiding with stability. The boats also have exceptionally large cockpits to allow your guests some room to breathe as they enjoy their time on the boat. If you’re serious about boating, and serious about fun, then the Sea Ray SLX line is the line of boats you need to see.
SDX Series You can think of the SDX Series kind of like a bigger SPX line. Like the SPXs, all the boats here have open bows that are so great for socializing (not to mention the best seats in the house when you’re underway.) With models ranging between a 220 and a 290, there’s no shortage of choices. Even better, Sea Ray designed these boats with extra stowage for all your toys, plus large swim platforms that make getting in and out of the water a breeze. Not only that, but the boats’ deep-V hulls and wide beams that carry far forward help give them stable, wave-slicing rides that you won’t soon forget. When you take into consideration all the features Sea Ray imbued this line of boats with, it becomes pretty obvious that they were built for some serious fun.
Sport Cruisers For a step up in luxury from the smaller builds, Sea Ray offers its Sport Cruiser line—ranging from 260 to a 370. Ergonomic helms, spacious cockpits and relatively large swim platforms are par for the course here. Great care has also been given to the engineering. Sea Ray uses robotic components when measuring, cutting and drilling during engine placement to ensure that the engines are installed within four thousands of an inch to where they are meant to be. The result is a uniformly balanced ride across the Sports Cruiser line. Hulls are also a point of pride here. They are deep-V with 21 degrees of deadrise at the transom. Simply put, the hulls on these boats will grip the water snugly through turns and slice right through whatever chop Mother Nature kicks up for you.
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Sport Yachts The Sea Ray Sport Yachts and Yacht collection is a breed of boat that isn’t just fun. It will get you noticed. This range of boats goes from a 400 to a 540, all of which are available in both sport-cruiser and flybridge versions except for the 540. The Sea Ray Sport Yachts are notable for the amount of onboard space devoted to entertaining, particularly with the flybridge versions. These boats come with all the amenities you can think of, and can also be outfitted with either Cummins V-drives or a super-maneuverable Zeus propulsion system with integrated joystick control and integrated autopilot that will allow even relative novices to feel confident when at the wheel. What’s more, the fit and finish onboard these boats is truly yacht quality. When you’re inspecting your next boat, make sure to check out the stitching on the leather, the way the wood fits together and the solid feel of the drawers and cabinets when they shut. It’s that kind of attention to detail that sets these boats apart from the rest.
L-Class Once you’ve reached the L-Class, you’re truly at the height
to say you’re in for a treat. The device reduces roll by
of yachting luxury. This line of boats includes the L550,
up to 90-percent and is an absolute game changer when
L590, L590 Fly, L650 and L650 Fly. One of the things Sea
it comes to boating. The Seakeeper helps to make the
Ray concentrated on with these models is the propulsion
L-Class exactly what Sea Ray designed these boats to be —
system, which is as high-end and sophisticated as any
true yachts, for discerning yachtsmen. Well played.
you’ll find in this class. For example, the L650 Fly comes
It’s no secret why Sea Ray is an American classic, and
with dual Raymarine radar/GPS/chartplotters, standard
why so many serious boaters have owned and loved one of
bow and stern thruster controls, autopilot, and more.
these boats at one time or another. The company builds a
Whether you choose to drive your boat or you decide
wide range of high-quality, seaworthy, and good-looking
to hire a captain, the person at the wheel will have the
boats. This brand truly has something for everyone, and
utmost control over the boat. What’s more, the L650 Fly
if you’re not already familiar with its products, right now
comes with a standard Seakeeper gyroscope, which, if
is an absolutely fantastic time to learn more.
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UNITED BY WATER
THE MORE,
T HE M ER RIER THE FOY FAMILY’S QUICK UPGRADE TO A BIGGER BOAT ALLOWS THEM TO ENJOY TIME ON THE WATER WITH MORE FRIENDS
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"Our kids were getting older, and we realized now is the time to enjoy the lake."
was an easy process — not a hard sell — with multiple test drives. When Captain Dave delivered the boats, he was so helpful in teaching my wife, my sons and I about all the features,” Foy says. “We love the SLX line. The 350 has lots of room and all the bells and whistles,” he adds. “Its great for dragging the kids on their tubes and wakeboards and perfect for
John Foy and his wife, Peggy, grew up boating on the
entertaining.”
lakes of Wisconsin, and they’ve taken their four kids back
Foy admits he was a little intimidated by the idea
to the family lake house in Wisconsin for vacations over
of driving the 35-foot boat, but says it is very easy to
the years, making memories in both an older Sea Ray 185
maneuver. “The 350 has a joystick, which is revolutionary
and a pontoon boat.
in boating,” he adds. “It is fantastic for docking or backing
In early 2015, the family — which lives near Lake
into a slip at the marina. You can move side to side or turn
Lanier north of Atlanta — decided to stop waiting for
360 degrees. It takes the anxiety out of docking with an
family vacations to make memories on the water, and
audience."
they went shopping at MarineMax Georgia. “Sea Ray was
The 350 SLX also features Skyhook technology — a
top of mind as I was very familiar with the brand and
virtual anchoring system that allows the boat to use GPS
know their boats to be fun and dependable,” Foy says.
coordinates to maintain location at the press of a button.
“We bought a 280 SLX and loved it.”
“When we’re going to a restaurant and there’s congestion
His sons Wil, 19, and Hudson, 17, love to wakeboard, while daughters Gracie, 14, and Savannah, 12, enjoy tubing.
at the marina, we can wait comfortably while other boats pass. The technology in the boat makes it so easy to
But three months later they traded in the 280.
navigate,” Foy says. “And the automated Windlass makes
“We were using the boat a lot more than I expected,”
it easy to anchor.”
Foy explains. “The kids were bringing lots of friends out,
The 350 SLX has all the room you could want in a
and my wife and I wanted to invite more friends. We
bowrider, seating 18 people while in motion. It also
enjoyed the 280 so much that we wanted more space.”
features an automated platform off the back of the boat;
And so they went back to see MarineMax sales
when anchored, the Foys and friends sunbathe or enjoy
consultant John Powell, who helped them upgrade to a
a drink while relaxing on the platform or in the lounge
350 SLX.
seats that unfold off the back of the boat. “There’s lots of
“I can’t say enough good things about John Powell and
room to stretch out and sunbathe,” Foy says.
Captain David Ludwig. The sales experience with John
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There is a small temperature-controlled room with a couch-like seat and TV, if someone needs to warm up, cool off or check the football scores. “There’s even a bathroom, which is nice if we’re out for the whole day,” Foy adds. “The boat has brought our family together. We are fortunate; we’ve gone to a lot of ballgames and concerts, but the kids have different interests. All six of us love being on the boat and spending quality family time out on the lake. We pack food and drinks and spend the day at a new cove or island, picnicking and splashing around. At Lanier, we can pick a new spot every weekend and never run out of places to explore,” Foy says. He and Peggy enjoy inviting friends out for the day or for waterfront dining at local favorites like Fish Tales Lakeside Grille or Pelican Pete’s Bar & Grill. Wil and Hudson are both great drivers and like going out on the water with their friends. “I love that we all use the boat so frequently,” Foy says. “It’s been a great purchase.”
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“The boat has brought our family together. We are fortunate; we’ve gone to a lot of ballgames and concerts, but the kids have different interests. All six of us love being on the boat and spending quality family time out on the lake..."
searay.com/ownersclub
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A Brand-New Way to Enjoy Sea Ray The all-new Sea Ray Owners Club is designed to celebrate, connect and empower Sea Ray owners like never before. The new club sets the standard in owner support with well-organized technical information, exclusive savings and offers from major marine partners, key member profiles, peer-topeer advice, and access to Sea Ray-sponsored gatherings and events all over North America. No matter the vintage of your boat, if you own a Sea Ray, you belong in the Sea Ray Owners Club. Visit the Sea Ray Owners Club online community at searay.com/ownersclub.
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WINE & DINE
Chef Spotlight:
SOUTH SEAS ISLAND RESORT CHEF PAUL TISON SHARES HIS PASSION FOR CULINARY ARTS AND INDULGING RECIPES
W creating
Showcasing the bounty of Gulf seafood caught locally
chef in the kitchens of prestigious
in the waters surrounding Captiva Island, Chef Paul
Florida resorts, hotels and restaurants,
presents some of the most desired delicacies in the world.
Chef Paul Tison prides himself on
At the resort’s Harbourside Bar & Grill and The Pointe,
incorporating
Chef Paul and his staff even prepare fresh fish that
ingredients.
guests have caught themselves in local waters. He also
From contemporary fare to fine American cuisine, to
takes special and personalized care of families that have
Floribbean and Mediterranean specialties, Chef Paul
children with allergies.
the
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ith over 20 years of experience as a
unique,
freshest
and
memorable most
high
dishes quality
has perfected the art of preparing culinary masterpieces.
“Each and every day, I take great pleasure in
Now the executive chef at South Seas Island Resort, a
preparing dishes presenting the finest cuisine from the
330-acre destination beach resort and wildlife preserve
Gulf of Mexico,” he said. “We are pleased to offer our
in Captiva Island, Chef Paul continues to bring exquisite
guests an exclusively fresh — and unforgettably delicious
and innovative dishes to guests.
— selection of seafood.”
MarineMax Lifestyles
SMOKED FISH DIP
Ingredients 2 Lb. Cod fillet 1 Cup mayonnaise ½ Cup Boursin Cheese ½ Cup cream cheese, softened ½ Cup yellow onion, small diced, softened ¼ Cup chives, chopped ¼ Cup parsley, chopped 1 Tbsp. thyme, chopped 1 Tbsp. thyme, chopped 1 Tbsp. hot sauce 1 Tbsp. liquid smoke Freshly ground black pepper and Kosher salt to taste
Directions Season cod with salt, pepper, oil, liquid smoke, and bake until fully cooked at 300 degrees in a preheated oven. Cool fish and shred with gloved hands, removing any skin or bones. In mixer with paddle attachment, add remaining ingredients and puree until smooth, adding additional mayonnaise to desired consistency. Eat right away or, chill and store in airtight container under refrigeration.
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WHOLE GRILLED SNAPPER WITH ISLAND RICE
Ingredients 1 - ½Lb. whole red snapper, gutted and descaled 1 Tsp. blackening seasoning, if desired ½ Cup dry white wine 1 Tbsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice 2 Tbsp. butter, unsalted 4 Sprigs fresh thyme Oil or pan spray for grilling Freshly ground black pepper and Kosher salt to taste Island Rice Ingredients 1 Cup. basmati rice 2 Tbsp. coconut flake, toasted 1 T bsp. cream of coconut, or coconut milk ½ Cup heavy whipping cream 1 Tbsp. diced fresh mango 1 Tbsp. diced fresh tomato 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro Freshly ground black pepper and Kosher salt to taste
Directions Season the snapper with salt and pepper or blackening seasonings. Preheat the grill to 400º Fahrenheit. Grill both sides of the fish over high heat. Use a long, firm metal spatula to flip the fish. Remove the fish to an oven safe pan or dish, add remaining ingredients and place on the unlit side, and cover grill. Cook at 400º for approximately 15 minutes.
Island Rice Cook, and cool basmati rice, or rice of your choice, following standard recipe on packaging. For most commercial basmati rice, that will be 1 cup of rice, rinsed, to 1 ¾ cups of water. Bring the water and rice to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low, and allow rice to cook for about 15 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork. Add remaining ingredients in a large non-stick pan over medium heat, stirring with a non-stick plastic spatula to prevent burning. Serve with grilled snapper and vegetables of your choice.
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190 OCTANE
Ingredients 1 Ÿ Oz. Bacardi 151 ½ Oz. creme coconut 1 Oz. orange juice 2 Oz. mango puree
Directions Add ingredients and ice into a blender. Blend smooth and pour into glass. Garnish with an orange wedge, pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry.
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GETAWAYS!
LOBSTER BASH GETAWAY!
®
MARINEMAX TAKES FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO THE CRYSTAL BLUE-GREEN WATERS OF BIMINI, BAHAMAS
A
fter an early morning call, guests boarded
The MarineMax family pulled out the stops and
their yachts to caravan to the Resorts World
brought the fun with some really clever get ups. Three
Bimini,
captains
generations of Johnsons arrived in star-studded fashion
following
MarineMax
from ports in Miami, Pompano and Stuart,
as the flamboyant, heavy make-up wearing, 70’s rock
Florida. Guest Nancy Olsen made the three-hour trek
band, KISS. Bruce and Jodi Johnson have been coming to
solo riding the wake of Captain Chris Finck, on her
MarineMax events for years, most recently aboard their 85
17-foot Boston Whaler, the Pushy Cat. Other captains
Ocean Alexander Yacht, Por Da Zino.
choose to meet the group in the Bahamas.
Heather Amico and family, who traveled to Bimini aboard
in international waters, or just needed a little help docking,
their Sea Ray Sundancer, Let’s Boogie, dressed as lobsters,
MarineMax staff were on hand to help with whatever
and started a conga line between the tables.
was needed to make sure guests got into port safely and
The crew from Gilligan’s Island made an appearance,
comfortably – because the beachside infinity pool, and cool
as did the Flintstones, and a number of 60’s inspired
cocktails were waiting.
hippies, including a Sargent Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club
The first evening, guests cast off their weekday masks
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Keeping to the weekend’s lobster theme, Guy and
For those who weren’t comfortable driving their boat
band member.
and put on their disco shoes for a brief shuttle ride to
After a rockin’ evening, the first full day of activities
Fisherman’s Village and an evening cocktail reception and
was relaxed, with guests opting for sunning at the pool
dinner. Upon arrival, they were greeted by the thumping
or lounging at the nearby Paradise Beach. Those that
tunes of DJ Vybes, setting the tone for a wacky evening and
wanted more excitement tried their hand at catching
“Anyone But You” costume party.
lobster or fishing.
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A large group of guests boarded boats for a caravan
The next morning brought more fun and an island
to the wreck of the Sapona, a concrete cargo vessel with a
history lesson with the first ever Lobster Bash Scavenger
colorful past that includes two world wars, rum-running
Hunt. Armed with a camera, a golf cart and a bathing suit,
and a plan for a nightclub. A hurricane in 1926 wrecked
teams found the oldest church on the island, ruins of an
the ship and it is now a top destination for thrill-seekers
island landmark, a traditional Bahamian bakery and
who jump 30 or so feet to the sea, or dive the mere 20 feet
even the Fountain of Youth. The hunt was a timed island
to snorkel in and around the hull, where abundant and
adventure where one team may, or may not, have bribed a
colorful sea life live.
local to give them the answers.
After exploring the Sapona wreck, the group went
The signature event for the weekend was the annual
swimming with stingrays at Honeymoon Harbor, and
lobster BBQ and fireworks show. Dressed all in white,
tested out the SEABOB, a high-tech water toy that is like an
guests grooved to the sounds of DJ Vybez, before feasting.
underwater jet ski.
The spectacular fireworks show sponsored by Sea Ray
Guests did a bit of boat hopping during the day in order to test out the latest Seakeeper, a stabilization gyro that
left everyone speechless and was the perfect ending to a spectacular weekend.
keeps vessels from rocking sideways. After experiencing the pitch and roll without the Seakeeper, it was unanimous to turn the device back on for the duration of the trip.
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In the evening, the MarineMax team hosted a dessert and champagne ‘docktail’ yacht hop reception, showcasing some of the latest luxury boats on the market from Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, and Azimut.
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S T. M I C H A E L’ S G E T AWA Y ! GETAWAYS! ARE THE PERECT OPPORTUNITY TO REKINDLE OLD FRIENDSHIPS AND MAKE NEW LIFELONG MEMORIES. St. Michael’s is a quaint waterfront town on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and a favorite destination for boaters. The easy accessibility and quiet luxury of the St. Michaels Harbour Inn, Marina & Spa, as well as the down home hospitality of the local shops and restaurants make this one of MarineMax’s most popular Getaways!, and a perfect way to wrap up the boating season. The long weekend in St. Michaels began with a
cocktail
party
where
boaters
rekindled
old
friendships, often recognizing boat names before first names, but no worries, a quick re-introduction and time between visits disappears. For new boaters, this is a soft introduction to the MarineMax family, a low-key, get-to-know-you, which often is the start of lifelong friendships. Boaters ease into their first full day on St. Michael's with a Bloody Mary bar. Just like the choice of vodkas and various f lavored mixes on the bar, the choices for daytime activities are varied and f lexible. The morning mixer is a time to solidify plans and recruit accomplices, or just hang out and enjoy the scenery and idle pace. For the adventurous, Aaron Kelly, a MarineMax sales consultant at Bay Bridge Marina, led a group
A group of ladies chose to explore St. Michael’s
out on an early morning fishing excursion in the
charming boutiques on a girl’s day out shopping trip.
Chesapeake Bay aboard a Scout 320 LXF Center Console
Another popular excursion was sampling the local
boat. At first, the fish were as sleepy as the gently
beer on tap at the Eastern Shore Brewery, where owner
rising sun, but after a few hours, the group found
Jay Hudson remembers past Getaway! participants by
a football field wide group of f lutter fish, and the
name. Old friends, cool tunes, and cold microbrews
excitement began. Guests John and Laura Antonelli,
made it a perfect afternoon.
who own a Scout Boat 255 LXF, and Peter and Jennifer
One of the most popular pastimes was simply
Daly, who captain a Sea Ray 44 Sundancer, couldn’t
riding bikes around St. Michael’s picturesque harbor
get their lines in the water fast enough, catching more
town, with it’s red brick sidewalks, and Victorian
than 70 rockfish in about an hour.
homes. St. Michael’s has a mix of British, as well as
Several attendees took a lesson in slow living
nautical inf luences that date back to the mid-1600’s.
from Lilly, TJ and Jill Roses' pet golden retriever,
In addition to being a favorite with MarineMax
who enjoyed basking in the warm sunshine. TJ is the
customers, St. Micheal’s was also named one of the Top
general manager of MarineMax’s Maryland stores.
10 Best Small Coastal Towns in America by USA Today.
MarineMax and St. Michael’s are pet-friendly and
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In
between
the
activities
planned
by
the
several boaters brought their four-legged friends to
MarineMax staff, there was plenty of time for guests
enjoy the destination with them.
to relax by the Harbor Inn pool, schedule a pampering
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at the spa, or explore on their own. Kurt and Tracey
The best part of the MarineMax St. Michael’s
Kaufman of Fredricksburg, Va. found St. Michael’s
Getaway! was the awesome relationships forged
the perfect place to try out the new kayaks they had
within the MarineMax family. The laid back weekend
recently purchased to keep on their boat, a Meridian
gave everyone the chance to relax, get to know one
441, Wild Hare Yacht.
another, and get to know their craft a little better. The
Of course a highlight of the trip is talking shop
peaceful atmosphere was a chance to recharge, while
with like-minded friends. A MarineMax Getaway! is
experiencing the best the boating lifestyle has to offer.
the perfect confidence builder for a new boater, or a
As the orange and yellow sun lazily sets over the
chance to fine tune knowledge for the experienced
water, the long weekend of festivities wrapped up at
captain. Service personnel are on hand to chat
a St. Michael’s landmark, and locally owned family
maintenance and even take a look under the hood.
establishment, The Crab Claw restaurant. Guests told
Guides can help boaters learn the specifics of their
fish tales from the weekend over a traditional Eastern
craft, navigate the channels, or simply make sure the
Shore dinner. Some they will share with friends
boat is tied up correctly.
outside the boating family, others are best told with a
MarineMax
staff
make
sure
customers
are
wink and a nod at the next MarineMax Getaway!.
comfortable getting out on the water, and whether veteran waterman or a newbie, Getaway! guests often comment on how the weekend has given them more confidence, as well as new ideas and new ways to
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experience their yacht. For those looking to upgrade, or just dream a little, MarineMax brought the new 2017 Sea Ray L590, with it’s sophisticated joystick propulsion system to the party. The luxury craft was docked for the weekend and open to tours. Seeing the boat on the open water, versus in a showroom was a treat for many.
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VACATIONS
CHANGES IN LATITUDES GETAWAYS! ® A MARINEMAX GETAWAY! IN THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
S
ubmerge
Caribbean, exploring island destinations
charter f leet, and just what you would
unbelievable adventure on a new
yourself
in
an
full
oceanside
expect from MarineMax. All indoor and
kind of MarineMax Getaway! – a
offerings. Each night, the f lotilla will
outdoor spaces have been intentionally
of
unique
land
and
Changes in Latitudes Getaway!
be in a different harbor, whether on
designed to make living aboard a true
It’s your familiar MarineMax Getaway!,
mooring balls or on the docks of a luxury
pleasure while providing outstanding
but this time, with a magnificent twist. On
resort. Plus, there’s always a plethora of
efficiency and ease of operation. You’ll
this adventure you’ll leave your personal
excursions from kayaking, snorkeling
quickly appreciate all of the spacious
boat behind and take the helm of a fully
and fishing, to relaxing, shopping and
living areas and comfort amenities you
equipped luxury Aquila power catamaran
sightseeing.
are accustomed to enjoying, and then
in the British Virgin Islands from our
of lively MarineMax Getaways! events
MarineMax Vacations f leet. And all in the
you are accustomed to enjoying with
company of your local MarineMax store,
your MarineMax family, but this time
THE PLANNING
family, friends and guests on a f lotilla
surrounded by the beauty of the Caribbean
Your local MarineMax team will work
unlike any other.
sky, sandy beaches and crystal clear water.
with the expert team at MarineMax
You’ll also enjoy the array
You’ll be cruising in luxury exploring
some!
Vacations. Together they will plan your
the breathtaking waters and phenomenal
THE FLEET
store’s
island destinations in the Caribbean. Here
The MarineMax Vacations power f leet
From planning the itinerary to help in
your bonds with friends and families are
exclusively features the award-winning
provisioning your yacht with your favorite
strengthened, your love of the water and
state-of-the-art Aquila power catamarans
drinks, food and water toys, it’s our
travel is invigorated and your senses are
that are the pinnacle of the industry.
pleasure as part of the MarineMax family
indulged in a beautiful change of scenery.
Ranging in size from 38 ft. to 48 ft. they
to help create your lifelong memories of
All while your passion for boating is
offer 2, 3 or 4 cabin spacious layouts
incredible adventures and amazing sights
quenched year-round.
and are customized power boats with
that deepen the connections with your
The Changes in Latitudes Getaway!
details and comfort amenities alongside
family and friends.
f lotilla of yachts cruises throughout the
operating systems well-beyond any other
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Changes
in
Latitude
Getaway!
With the comfort of a lead boat and local
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The British Virgin Islands includes more than 60 gorgeous beauty. With the year-round warmth in the air and the
CHARTER YACHT OWNERSHIP OWNER BENEFITS
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seemingly endless amount of activities, from the cultural, to
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the adventurous, to the indulgent, each vacation is unique in
• Professional MarineMax management and
its own way. There’s something for everyone in your family
yacht maintenance
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information and proformas or call 813-644-8070.
Your Changes in Latitudes Getaway! is waiting for you. Contact your local MarineMax store for information on their next Changes In Latitudes Getaway! and to make your reservation.
You don’t want to miss
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the adventure! For more information visit us at: www.marinemax.com/latitudes
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YACHTING
M A K I N G WAV E S ALREADY WELL KNOWN IN EUROPE, POLISH BUILDER GALEON YACHTS IS SET TO MAKE A SPLASH IN YOUR NECK OF THE WOODS
I
f you live in the United States there’s
Galeon offers a whopping 30 models
things. First, it obviously helps to keep cost
a good chance you have yet to hear
between 30 and a 82-feet long. The company
down. And secondly, it allows the company
about Galeon Yachts. However, that
is able to have such breadth in its range
to have complete control over nearly the
won’t be for long. Galeon is a very well
because it employs over 700 people, all
entire manufacturing process, allowing
established Polish brand that was founded
of whom are experts in their given field.
them to build the boats specifically to their
way back in 1982. Its products are popular
It also has roughly 288,000 square feet
rigorous standards.
and well respected in Europe and other
of manufacturing facilities, so space is
One very happy result of the latter of
parts of the world, and as the company
not a concern. The boats are built almost
those two benefits is that Galeon is known
makes a push into the Americas market, the
completely inhouse, with Galeon being able
industry wide for high levels of onboard
same is almost certainly about to happen
to handle responsibilities for modeling,
fit and finish. Wood grains match one
here. And that’s because Galeon builds well
metalworking,
assembly,
another, upholstery is nearly flawless and
designed, well engineered boats that keep
laminating, engine installation, and more.
everything aboard typically fits snugly,
an eye on the big picture while focusing
The capacity to do all of these things on
with very little rattling. Put simply, Galeon
intently on the smallest details. Let’s take a
their own, without farming the work out
builds very solid boats.
closer look at this unique European builder.
to contractors, allows Galeon to do two
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woodworking,
Galeon is partners with MarineMax
Additionally there’s a saloon with a galley
in the U.S., and MarineMax now offers 10
and a private head —not bad at all for a boat
different models between 38 and 66 feet
this size. Something we really like about the
to customers. These exciting builds are
445 is her cockpit area with its settee and
having great success in the domestic market
sundeck, not to mention retractable glass
as Galeon’s reputation for performance and
doors that separate it from the salon. This
quality precedes it.
boat’s garage comes in optional sizes, so you
Two hard-top models that should be of interest to potential U.S. buyers will be
can scale down your tender if you’d rather have more seating aboard the big boat.
the 385 HTS and 445 HTS. Both boats are
The 660 Fly is the largest offering in
exceptionally sleek and have large salon
the company’s flybridge range and she
windows that provide nearly 360-degree
does not disappoint in the slightest. In
views from the helm. This feature not only
fact, she’s quite impressive. This boat is an
makes the boat’s interior very well lit,
excellent party platform. She has multiple
but the windows also make the boat safer
different onboard areas that are perfect for
as the captain has excellent sight lines.
socializing. One of our favorites is the large
As far as layout, the 385 has a spacious
bow sundeck area, easily accessibleby the
accommodation level with a forepeak master cabin as well as a guest cabin aft.
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wide sidedecks. Those sidedecks of course
than flat calm seaway trying go somewhere
And that’s a key selling point for this
are also super-helpful when it comes to
at a decent clip, you know that forward
brand. The company has been around for
docking. Another highlight for this boat is
facing seats can be worth their weight in
a good long while and has most certainly
the large hydraulic swim platform at the
gold. One last feature worth mentioning
learned a thing or two (much more than
stern, which makes getting in and out of the
onboard the Skydecks is that the boats
that actually). Boats from Galeon have
water a piece of cake should you decide to
have automatic, drop-down ladders that
been plastering smiles all over European
go for a dip.
allow passengers to easily get in the water
faces for years now. So it should come as
that
without taking up any precious cockpit
no surprise when you start seeing Galeons
MarineMax is offering is the Skydeck line,
space. That’s a nice little design trick that
dotting the U.S. waterways very soon.
in a 430, 510 and 560 version. These boats
Galeon understands well due to is more
They’re simply too well designed, too well
are somewhat of a hybrid between the
than 30 years of existence. There’s simply
built, and heck, too much fun not to become
Flybridge and HTS models, and retain very
no accounting for experience when it comes
the next big thing out on the water. Just you
sporty lines while also having a slightly
to smart boat design.
wait.
The
third
type
of
Galeon
smaller bridge deck up top. It makes for a nice mix of worlds. The Skydecks are half sportboat, half motoryacht, and all fun. They all have wide sunroofs so even when driving indoors the captain can get some wind in his hair. Galeon also made sure to have plenty of forward facing seats onboard. That’s a staple of the company’s experience. If you’ve ever been in a rougher
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OCEAN ALEXANDER
OC E A N A L E X A N DE R 112 A YACHT DESIGNED FOR PRIVACY, LUXURY AND INTIMATE ENTERTAINING
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Ocean Alexander says it has taken its alliance with
and electronically-operated doors that will allow visitors
designer Evan K. Marshall to a new level with the Ocean
into the salon with a push of a button. A service bar with
Alexander 112 — designing a yacht that “lets light pour
refrigerator and a drop-down TV — which folds up flush
in, opens interiors in entirely new ways, and beautifully
with the ceiling when not in use — is part of the “bright,
reflects how owners and their guests really use a boat: for
comfortable dining area on the aft deck,” Gale says.
privacy, luxury and intimate entertaining.”
The yacht features side deck entry and wide
It’s one of few motor yachts in this size range to offer
walkarounds to the back. Inside the salon is custom
a 5-stateroom layout and full-beam master suite, a split
walnut woodwork with satin finish. A dining table seats
level on-deck owners’ stateroom. The 112 accommodates
eight, and a sliding door arrangement and side door opens
10 people and six crew in its original configuration, but
flush to feature “a beautiful view from the dining table”
the company has made it highly adaptable for owners to
when folded down, Gale says. A spacious galley offers
enjoy the boat depending on the way they entertain.
a large oven, full-sized refrigerator, microwave and
The 112 represents a shift for the more than 30-year-
trash compactor, as well as large and deep pantries for
old company to modernize and update its fleet. Ocean
plentiful storage. Crew has access to the kitchen through
Alexander emerged from unlikely beginnings when
a side door to make provisioning the galley easy, and the
Alex Chueh loaned a friend seed money for a boat
formal dining area is equipped with a full wet bar, built-
manufacturing yard. When the friend couldn’t repay
in wine cooler, a smaller fridge and an ice maker.
him, he asked that Chueh accept the yard as payment.
Passing a day head, a staircase leads to the VIP
In 1977, Chueh met with well-known naval architect Ed
accommodations. “What everyone’s been asking for is
Monk, Jr., and realized that Monk’s knowledge and skills
an elegant, on-deck master stateroom,” Gale says. “The
in boat design was the perfect fit for his vision.
visibility is spectacular.” The owners’ suite has a smaller
The first boat was a 40-foot yacht built in 1978, says
head, dubbed a “night head,” at portside, and leads
spokeswoman Salley Doleski. “The 58 and 64 models were
down to formal heads with two large walk-in closets, a
the most popular models, with over 100 of those being
Roman tub, dual vanities, and a glass-enclosed head with
made between 2000 and 2011,” Doleski says. “In 2012, we
bidet. Four large cabins feature ensuite heads and can
took a look at the market and decided to concentrate our
accommodate eight guests.
efforts on larger sized yachts.”
The lower foyer features a huge laundry room with
The 112 is the result of that focus, with a “tremendous”
full-sized washer and dryer, and a staggering amount of
amount of light in the salon, according to Steve Gale,
cabinet space and appointed linen closets, as well as a
the Ocean Alexander brand champion at MarineMax.
refrigerator to accommodate thirsty guests.
A large aft deck features a staircase up to the flybridge,
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The sky lounge of the tri-deck motoryacht has an aft deck bar, a barbecue grill, more refrigeration and icemakers, making it “ready to entertain,” Gale says. The sky lounge offers a sectional sofa, chairs, a large-screen TV, and a game table with four chairs, as well as access to the day head and a stainless staircase that leads to the lower level. “All the stainless is done at the factory” in Taiwan, Gale says. A 3,000-pound crane allows the yacht to accommodate a large dinghy. The pilothouse has Garmin controllers that can operate everything on the multiple screens — the Furuno radar, the closed-circuit TV cameras, bow and stern thrusters, engine control and Simrad autopilot. Two 2,600 horsepower MTU 16V 2000 M94s provide power, allowing the 112 to achieve top speed of 26 knots and cruising speed of 17 knots. Electrical systems are controlled by OptiPlex systems. The helm console offers a desk for the captain and a lounge for the owners to “hang out and watch the action,” Gale says. The pilothouse leads to port and starboard wing stations via pantograph doors that open to a Portuguese bridge featuring a built-in settee with table. The third level of the 112 features a “beautiful deep hot tub,” as well as lounges on the port and starboard sides.
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AZIMUT
SUCH V ERV E! THE AZIMUT VERVE 40 IS THE ULTIMATE ITALIAN WEEKENDER
The
boatbuilder
deck space. Her cockpit was designed for
a SureShade bimini top that can electrically
Azimut is known for a lot of things, large
ever
popular
Italian
socializing, and includes a settee that can
extend to cover the cockpit as well.
luxurious
eco-friendly
be configured either as an L- or U-shape.
As we mentioned, the Azimut Verve is a
trawlers, mid-size cruisers, all, of course,
There’s also an electrically actuated dining
sport boat, and to that end, her top speed is
replete with that certain Italian style. But
table that can convert the settee into a
a white-knuckle inducing 44 knots with the
now for something a little bit different —
relatively large sunpad — how Italian.
hammer down. A sizzling cruise speed of 37
something that takes verve. Quite literally
And if you weren’t already convinced that
knots is also on the board. Those impressive
in this case. Azimut has recently debuted
the cockpit was designed for entertaining,
numbers should come as no surprise since
the Verve 40. She’s a totally different vessel
check out the list of amenities it has: a large
the boat is outfitted with easy to maintain,
for the builder, and one that promises to
refrigerator, bar, icemaker, two grills and
triple 350-horsepower Mercury Verados.
change the way you view a weekender-style
an optional wine cooler. Like to entertain?
That’s a lot of power for a boat this size.
boat.
Because this is a decent place to start.
But Azimut’s design expertise ensures that
motoryachts,
First things first, the Verve is a
As with any sport boat, the helm station
the hull provides a soft ride even at top
walkaround. That’s a common type of
is key. On the Verve, the space is inspired by
speed. The hull was developed using Finite
design stateside, but in Europe, not so much.
the automotive world. There are no analog
Element Analysis (FEA), a process more
And that’s one of the reasons the verve is so
displays to be found here, everything is
commonly seen when designing offshore
exciting. She takes what is a trusted, and
digital. The twin helm seats are designed to
racing hulls. It focuses on placing the most
indeed almost workmanlike layout, and
be both comfortable and ergonomic, even,
strength where the hulls see the most
imbues it with Italian elegance. If you’re
or perhaps especially, at high speeds. And
stress, but without adding excess weight.
not excited about that, you should be.
when you really get going, the overhead
Strong but still light? That’s called a win-
When the boat debuted at the Newport
skylight can be opened up to provide that
win. And it’s a quality every boater should
International Boat Show, it was to much
wind-in-your-hair thrill that so many
be able to appreciate.
fanfare. And there’s no surprise why. Like
boaters rightly crave. However, if you
all walkarounds, she has plenty of usable
prefer shade when you stop the boat, there’s
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SEAKEEPER
DON ’ T ROC K T H E BOAT SEAKEEPER’S REVOLUTIONARY GYROSTABILIZERS MAKE LIFE ABOARD EXCEPTIONALLY MORE COMFORTABLE, AND BOATING MORE ACCESSIBLE It was founded in 2003 by Shepard McKenney and John Adams for the purpose of creating motion control devices for yachts under 230 feet. McKenney of course, was the former owner of iconic Hinckley Yachts, and was instrumental in introducing the company’s Jetstick technology. Adams was the owner of Marine Dynamics, the world leader in motion control for highspeed ships. Together the duo was nearly unstoppable. McKenney, Adams and their team researched the technology behind what would become their gyroscope for five years, and then began peddling their wares in 2008. Business picked up very quickly thanks to Have you ever been sea sick? If you have, you surely
a hard-driving marketing approach that focused on
(and unfortunately) remember it well. The rolling swells
actually getting people onboard boats with Seakeeper
that just won’t stop. Up and down and up and down and
technology. “Our motto here is ‘Feeling Is Believing,’”
up and down. You concentrate on the horizon, you stand
says Dwyer. “It was a new and innovative technology,
at the back of the boat, you try to get some wind in your
customers didn’t quite know what to expect at first.
face. And sometimes, it’s all for naught, and your day
But once we got people onboard, all of their questions
on the water is ruined. But have no fear, Seakeeper can
seemed to clear up pretty quickly.”
change all of that. The Maryland-based company builds gyrostabilizers that nestle in the hull of your boat, and once spinning, use physics to minimize your boat’s roll to an incredible degree — between 70 and 90 percent according to Seakeeper. If you’ve ever been on a rolling boat at the moment the captain f licks on the Seakeeper, well, that’s another experience you’re likely not to have forgotten. The boat, for lack of a better term, simply seems to stick in place. Waves, one of nature’s most powerful and unstoppable forces, are essentially rendered to be moot points — afterthoughts for your day on the water. It’s a
Currently, the company’s product range includes
marvel. And it should come as no surprise that having a
the Seakeeper 3DC for boats up to 10 tons, the Seakeeper
Seakeeper onboard has become one of the hottest trends
5 for boats up to 20 tons, the Seakeeper 9 for boats up
in boating over the past decade or so. Many boaters
to 35 tons, the Seakeeper 16 for boats up to 70 tons, the
who have owned the company’s products simply can’t
Seakeeper 26 for boats up to 100 tons, and the Seakeeper
imagine life without them.
35 for yachts up to 140 tons. Dwyer says that the
As Seakeeper’s Sale Representative—Nick Dwyer
company’s real bread and butter currently is between
puts it, “Seakeeper’s gyrostabilization technology is
40 and 70 feet, but that Seakeeper is also excited to be
truly changing the fundamental human experience on
bringing stabilization technology to boats that were
the water, it makes boating more enjoyable for everyone
previously thought too small. Seakeeper has launched,
from the veteran boater to the first timer.”
in effect, a stabilization revolution. And once you get
The high quality of this product is no accident. The company has a serious marine-industry pedigree.
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onboard a boat with a Seakeeper gyrostabilizer, you’ll understand exactly why that is.
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N E V E R SAY N E V ER HOW THE BOATING LIFESTYLE HELPED PULL BRAD KENDELL FROM THE EMERGENCY ROOM TO THE PODIUM AT THE RIO 2016 PARALYMPIC GAMES
T
he
Kendell’s
The plane erupted in f lames, and Brad awoke to a
twin-engine Piper Navajo as it entered its
wind
shear
wall of pain. Instinctively, his hand found his seatbelt
final
Airpark,
buckle, freeing him to crawl—broken and bleeding—
in Clearwater, Florida on a storm-tossed
from the wreckage. Citizen-heroes helped pull him to
approach
struck into
Bruce
Clearwater
September day in 2003. Kendell, (56) was travelling back
Bruce and Daniel were killed upon impact, but Brad—
Brad (now 35) and Brad’s friend Daniel Griffith Jr. (24)
en route to Tampa General Hospital in a helicopter—had
were onboard. All three men were pilots, and all three
begun the bare-knuckle fight that would redefine his
knew that they were in serious trouble when the plane’s
life.
nose punched radically skywards: the Navajo crested
Flash-forward 13 years and Kendell found himself
its apex and its wings stalled, banking the plane hard
boarding a f light with teammates Rick Doerr and Hugh
and sending it on an unrecoverable trajectory towards
Freund for the 2016 Rio Paralympics, where they would
Earth, roughly a half-mile shy of the runway.
compete in the sailing portion of the Games in the three-
Brad watched in horror from the cabin’s second
person Sonar class. The trip was uneventful, but Kendell’s
row as a driveway on Greenlea Drive filled the plane’s
road to Rio involved 25 surgeries, including bilateral
windshield;
seconds
conscience.
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safety moments before the plane exploded.
from a business meeting in St. Augustine, and his son
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later,
darkness
washed
his
WRITTEN BY DAVID SCHMIDT PHOTOGRAPHY BY WILL RICKETSON
above-knee leg amputations and open-heart surgery,
the early 1970s aboard Jim Kilroy’s then state-of-the-art
and countless hours of jaw-clenching physical therapy
ocean-racing sailboat Kialoa II as the boat’s professional
just to walk; learning to be a competitive Paralympic
captain, a gig that would take him and his soon-to-be
sailor took three Paralympic “quadrennials”. Yet while
bride Patti (Brad’s mother) around the world, while
Kendell’s life was touched by tragedy, he regained his
allowing him to compete in many of the world’s great
compass bearing thanks to his family, friends and
offshore races, including the 1975 Sydney to Hobart
boating-centric lifestyle, which has always provided his
Race, during which Kialoa III set a course record that
gravity and inspiration, and earned Paralympic glory.
stood for 21 years. “My brother Sean and I grew up on
In the spring of 2003, Kendell was finishing his undergraduate
degree
in
communications
at
the water,” recalled Kendell about a childhood spent
the
fishing, surfing and learning to sail at the Clearwater
University of South Florida (USF) at Tampa. Mostly,
Yacht Club. “I knew I had to get back out.” While Sean
he was enjoying the finer points of collegiate life
had to carry his big brother down to the family’s
and racking-up hours towards his big-picture goal of
powerboat those first few trips, the medicine proved
becoming a commercial pilot.
strong. “[Boating] was a huge part of my healing,” said
Five months later, this carefree life was shattered. Kendell was unconscious when the life-saving decision was made to amputate his legs, but—despite 45 days’
Kendell. “The help of family and friends is the reason that I’m here today.” Family
friends
suggested
that
Brad
consider
worth of heavy sedatives—he was painfully aware of
Paralympic sailing, so, at their behest, Kendell traveled
the follow-up surgeries and the agony of mastering his
to nearby St. Petersburg and sailed Sonars with
prosthetic legs. Kendell was 6’2” and weighed 198 pounds
Jen French and JP Creignou. While a refresher was
when he boarded his Dad’s Piper Navajo, and he left
needed, by day two Kendell felt himself slotting back
Tampa General for Healthsouth Rehabilitation Center
into a familiar groove that was noticed by French and
“a little shorter” and 115 pounds. While Kendell’s USF
Creignou, who were recruiting a third sailor for a 2008
contemporaries were beginning careers, he invested his
Beijing Paralympics campaign. Kendell accepted their
rookie year (re)learning to walk. “I compare it to buying
invitation, and while the team proved capable, they
a brand-new pair of shoes and having blisters and
placed third at the U.S. Paralympic Trials—good, but not
getting used to them, but 100 times worse,” said Kendell
good enough.
about his prosthetic legs. “It’s a process, but the more
French and Creignou matriculated to the two-person
you practice and the more you’re on the legs, the skin
SKUD-18 class, where they eventually won a silver medal
toughens-up and the better you get.”
at the 2012 London Paralympics, but Kendell got a call
While the physical therapy took grin-and-bear-
from veteran Sonar skipper Rick Doerr asking if he was
it gumption, re-engaging life presented different
interested in joining his Sonar team. Doerr (56), a New
challenges. Flying was out as a career, and Kendell
Jersey-based surgeon, was sailing with Hugh Freund
had also lost his hero and mentor. Bruce Kendell was a
(28), a Maine-based architect and graphic designer, and
world-class sailor who sailed away from New Zealand in
together the trio began training.
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“We were the number-one team leading up to it, but
“More time in the boat, a great coach, and we had our
we didn’t sail well at the [2012] Trials,” recalled Kendell.
minds set,” said Kendell about the team’s evolution.
“I’m actually glad it didn’t work out as we [sailed] in a
“We travelled a lot, and we did as many international
much more beautiful place in Rio.” Easy words now, but
regattas as we could.”
it was a hit that saw Kendell leave the boat and pursue
In January of 2015, the International Paralympic
a career in commercial construction while raising his
Committee (IPC) dropped the heart-wrenching news
daughter, Piper (now 6), and investing time into his
that sailing would be dropped from the Paralympics
Never Say Never Pirates Camp.
starting with the 2020 Games, meaning that Rio would
Given the center-stage role that boating has always
be the team’s last shot at winning a Paralympic sailing
played in his own life, Kendell was interested in using
medal. The pressure ratcheted, but the team calmly
sailing to help disabled children learn to overcome their
earned their berth to Rio by winning U.S. Paralympic
adversities. The idea of starting a sailing-related camp
Trials.
took form, and Kendell and his co-organizer, Danny
Talk of water-quality issues, the Zika virus, and a
Deeds, soon discovered of another Florida-based group
looming presidential impeachment chocked the Rio
that had a similar idea and an identical moniker (Never
newsfeed, but, says Kendell, the team ignored the hype
Say Never). The two groups joined forces in 2011, and
and had focused on the racecourse, where they proved
the first Pirates Camp happened in 2012. “The first year
themselves fast, finishing six out of their ten races in
we had maybe 15 kids, and it’s doubled [every year]
the Top Five. Appropriately, the Americans won the
since,” recalled Kendell. “We’re now up to about 60
regatta’s final race, earning a proud silver medal—the
kids. We f ly in their families, we feed them breakfast,
highest honor earned by any U.S. Olympic or Paralympic
lunch and dinner, and we do activities on the water and
sailors since French and Creignou’s silver medal at the
on land, too.” Funding, he explained, happens through
2012 London Paralympics.
sponsorships, fundraising and golf tournaments, and
“It [ranks] right after the birth of my daughter,” said
the camp takes place over a long weekend each year.
Kendell. “It was a huge accomplishment, certainly, but
“There’s not much hesitation,” chuckled Kendell about
family always comes first.” Like many Paralympians,
the campers’ attitudes, “they want to get out on the
Kendell had to win two races to experience the winner’s
boats.”
podium—recovering from his accident, then learning
While time ashore allowed Kendell to go boating and
to compete at an international level—and he wasn’t shy
fishing—his other passion—with his family and friends
about pointing to the higher hurdle: “Winning the silver
every weekend, he knew he had unfinished business.
medal was hard work!”
Doerr and Freund kept sailing Sonars and rotated several
While the IPC’s decision to drop sailing closed one
other middle trimmers (Kendell’s position) through the
door, it simultaneously opened different avenues. “I plan
boat, but the crew-chemistry didn’t kick. The three kept
on enjoying more family time, and time with friends,”
talking, and Kendell rejoined the team in 2014. “They’re
said Kendell, who recalled some milestones he missed
a couple of my best mates,” said Kendell. “I always try to
while off campaigning. Boating, of course, will play a
remind them that we’ve got to have fun—that’s the only
central role as he teaches Piper to fish and sail, and as he
way to win.”
transitions to big-boat sailing. “There’s talk of doing a
Together with coach Mike Ingham, the three started training with the total-commitment goal of qualifying for—and medaling at—the 2016 Rio Paralympics.
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