Southern Boating: More than a location, it's a way of life

Fishing in the Bahamas goes PAPERLESS

Fishing in the Bahamas goes PAPERLESS All-New Permit & Payment Options Make Fishing in The Bahamas Faster and Easier Anglers heading to the Bahamas by boat can now easily apply and pay for their required fishing permit online in advance of their

Intrepid 409 Valor

A Big Impression Intrepid’s 409 Valor catches your interest at first sight. First impressions are an important tool in life. “We sea trial every single boat we build,” says Ken Clinton, president of Intrepid Powerboats. “We take it out on the Gulf

The Unmistakable Grand Bahama

Americans can once again go to the Bahamas, and when you do, don’t skip Grand Bahama. Too many yachtsmen clear into the Bahamas at West End and then blow through on their way to the Abacos or elsewhere. Don’t. Grand Bahama is

Staniel Air’s Bucket List Day Tour

Over the past year, we’ve all had a bit more “reality” than might be ideal. An escape from it, even briefly, is wildly overdue. Enter Staniel Air and the Bahamas “Bucket List Day Tour.” It’s the best way to quickly

2021 Bertram 39CC

Born from History Bertram’s new 39 CC evolves from a boatbuilder’s noble lineage. It may have been cloudy and cool with a slight drizzle and a fresh breeze, but it wasn’t enough to stop me from heading out on Tampa Bay to

2021 Formula 500 Super Sport Crossover

Southern Boating enjoyed a beautiful day on Formula’s latest model in the Super Sport Crossover (SSC) series, a 50-foot powerhouse that provides a private escape pod for family and friends. The Formula 500 SSC (53’ 4” LOA, 14’ 6” beam) is

Try Before You Buy - 5 Sea Trial Tips

Try Before You Buy 5 Sea Trial Tips to get the most out of your sea trial You’ve done all of your research and you’ve narrowed down your choices. But before you put your money down on a boat, why not take

2021 Sea Ray Sundancer 370 Outboard

2021 Sea Ray Sundancer 370 Outboard The embodiment of elegance, athleticism and sophistication! Sea Ray’s Sundancer 370 Outboard has a style and sophistication unlike any other. Her sleek exterior lines and exquisite interior design sparkle with a unique diamond design pattern that

2021 Regal 42 FXO Boat Review

Amped Up Regal’s 42 Fly takes on outboards to become a yacht built with adrenaline. “Holy cow, a 42 Fly with outboards,” was Lysle Spangler’s first reaction when he saw the boat in the water for the first time. “You notice that

Tiara Yachts Debuts Newest Model, 48 LS

Tiara Yachts Debuts Newest Model, 48 LS Tiara Yachts is excited to announce the launch of the 48 Luxury Sport. The largest outboard powered model Tiara Yachts has ever built, the 48 LS is also the first outboard powered model under the

A Day on the Water - Bertram 50 Express

A Day on the Water All aboard the The Bertram 50 Express Our Editor-in-Chief Steve Davis got out on the new Bertram 50 Express and found a boat that can cruise the coast or be setup for fishing. “The boat is the

Bass Pro debuts first-ever Super Bowl commercial

Bass Pro, Cabela, Tracker Boats Super Bowl Ad Southern Boating is a huge proponent of the benefits of boating, especially the way of life it provides to boaters and their families and friends. We hand it to Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s,

Mercury Marine Debuts V12 600hp Outboard

Mercury Marine Debuts V12 600hp Outboard At an event at Lake X just south of Orlando, Florida, Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation, introduced the new 7.6-liter V12 600-hp Verado outboard engine. The innovative engine is nothing short of groundbreaking. It’s

Southern Boating Readers Choice Awards

You cast your votes, and the results are in for Southern Boating’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards. Every vote was counted, including the write-in candidates, and tallied in a secure location without any bias...or stuffing of the ballot box. Nearly 85,000

The Ultimate Package - Tiara 43 LE Boat Review

All Aboard the Luxury Express Is the Tiara 43 LE a cruiser, weekender, or entertainer? You decide. Sporty goes stylish in Tiara Yachts’ Sport Series that now includes three lines built on shared hull designs in the 34- to 43-foot range. The

Marine Electronics Guide

MAKING THE GRADE Marine electronics haven’t made big strides lately, but some have definitely made headway into the marketplace. By Steve Davis and Zuzana Prochazka Electronic manufacturers have been somewhat quiet since March, but even with the lack of boat and trade shows to

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Conchin’ Out

Say the word Bahamas and what comes to mind? Many will picture big marlin or gin-clear waters or sugary beaches, or simply sitting in the cockpit enjoying a warm trade wind while sipping an icy rum punch. Me? My mind must

Regal Boats Unveils All-New Flagship Model - 42 FXO

Regal Boats Unveils All-New Flagship Model Regal 42 FXO Regal has once again raised the bar to new heights - The Regal 42 FXO celebrated its world premiere at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. This adrenaline-charged 42’ flybridge is an unrivaled

Holiday Gift Guide 2020

Holiday Gift Guide ABACO FINN WOOD SUNGLASSES are a combination of four natural, sustainable woods—maple, zebra, walnut, and ebony—that fuse your love of the sea with the beauty of the land. These limited-edition shades feature HDR, polarized, UV400 lenses. There are

New Highs for Highfield

New Highs for Highfield High-performance, high-quality, and high-tech are phrases that combine with the words lightweight, rugged, and durable to describe Highfield Boats’ new 2021 SPORT RIB Collection. “The big news is that we have introduced a new SPORT RIB line of

2020 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Preview

The 61st Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show IT'S SHOWTIME!!! The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is determined not to let a pandemic stand in the way of the 61st edition of the world’s largest in-water boat show. Scheduled from October 28th

Bahamian Hideouts

The Secret (and Not So Secret) Spots The Bahamas has an abundance of hidden coves, undisturbed beaches, and little gems not on the typical tourist map. By Chris Casswell, Southern Boating May 2020 I had just checked out on a boat for a

Adventures in the Outback

Adventures in the Outback The Outback 50 is a water sport adventurer’s dream. The plan was simple: Throw some provisions into the newly minted Outback 50 and make the run from Fort Lauderdale to the Everglades National Park to fish the backcountry

The Road to Recovery

The Road to Recovery Grand Bahama and Great Abaco rebuild their lives after Hurricane Dorian. Hurricane Dorian left a huge path of destruction in Grand Bahama and the Abaco Islands, but with the massive outpouring of help from donations and volunteers, many

Blackfin and the Swimsuits

Blackfin and the Swimsuits The three models for Southern Boating’s annual swimsuit photo shoot shared the spotlight with three, just as beautiful, Blackfin Boats. By Steve Davis, Southern Boating April 2020 When it’s warm, boating becomes a favorite pastime, and as winter turns

Palm Beach 70 Boat Review

More Than Skin Deep The beauty of the new Palm Beach flagship goes beyond her good looks. By Kate Lardy Packed with more than a thousand vessels snuggly docked fender width apart, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show can overwhelm even the most

Destination Key Largo

This Key’s for You Trailer your boat down to Key Largo to experience the island life. By Steve Davis, Southern Boating March 2020 Key Largo is the first key that land yachts go through on their way into the Florida Keys. Key West

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Learn To Scuba in the Bahamas

Learn to Scuba in the Bahamas Sure, you can learn to scuba dive in the swimming pool at the local YMCA or at a nearby high school, but wouldn’t it be vastly better to learn in the crystal-clear waters of the

A Calculated Investment

A Calculated Investment Financing a boat requires more than signing on the dotted line. By David Kuczkir, Southern Boating February 2020 A boat is a huge investment that pays dividends in the form of recreational bliss and memorable times spent outdoors with family

Born to Run: Marlow Prowler 375 Havana

Born to Run The Marlow Prowler 375 Havana handles the need for speed with remarkable style and performance. By Tom Serio, Southern Boating February 2020 Let’s begin with a bit of history to better understand the premise of the yacht at hand. Back