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Sea Force IX 50.5

Sea Force IX continues its custom line of luxury vessels with the debut of its Sea Force IX 50.5 center console sportfishing boat.

This vessel comes complete with everything necessary to fish offshore in style and comfort. Features include a large upper station, overhead and in-deck rod lockers, plenty of tackle storage and outriggers with teaser reels.

Additional outstanding features include massive in-deck refrigerated fish boxes, 150 gallons of total baitwell capacity and a Seakeeper gyrostabilizer.

The huge forward cabin has room for two for a quick weekend getaway. The first 50.5, currently under construction, is powered by a dual station, quint Mercury 400-hp configuration. However, others may opt for a quad Yamaha 425 XTO setup.

Regardless of power, her 1,000 gallons of gas will provide the range to fish remote venues, and the expected 60 mph top speed will give you more time “lines in.”

Each Sea Force IX is custom-built, so the 50.5 can transform into a recreational dive platform for serious cruising in total luxury.

50′ 8″ LOA, 14′ 8″ beam

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NauticStar 32 XS Offshore

NauticStar,a subsidiary of MasterCraft Boat Company, launches their largest boat to date, the NauticStar 32 XS Offshore.

The forward lounge seats have armrests so occupants stay put regardless of the sea conditions. Plush, wrap-around bow seats add a nice padded backrest. In the console, of the NauticStar 32 XS Offshore, you’ll find an electric head, sink. Additionally, there’s SeaDek flooring for sure footing.

Under the hardtop, there are twin seats with flip-up bolsters and pivot arms with another sink, tackle storage, and a slide-out 35-quart YETI cooler (or optional fridge) just behind. The T-top holds a variety of options including a retractable shade, a fold-down TV and outriggers. Insulated in-floor fishboxes will make the fishing sweet, and the port hull door will keep the kids away from the outboards.

The wood-free, deep-V hulls have a 23-degree deadrise at the transom, are built in Mississippi and are offered with Yamaha outboards from 300-hp to 425-hp. A single engine or twins will get you to the fishing grounds with plenty of time to wet a line.

32’ LOA, 10’ 6” beam

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Cutwater 24 CW

The new Cutwater 24 CW has an unbelievable amount of amenities packed onto a compact platform.

Crafted from patented laminar flow interrupters underneath for grip while cornering at speed and a double-stepped hull, the Cutwater 24 SE get on plane quickly.

The center walkaround features an insulated cooler, rod holders, locking rod storage, a fishbox, and a retractable ski pylon aft. The head with more than six feet of headroom is tucked into the console. Additionally, there are cup holders throughout and stainless steel pop-up cleats that won’t snag lines. Options include a bow thruster, refrigerator, livewell, electric grill, and a hardtop with opening hatches. A Garmin GPSMAP942xs MFD is standard.

This trailerable trickster (4,400 pounds) can be the ideal runabout, perfect family toy or a serious fishing platform.

29′ 2″ LOA, 8′ 6″ beam

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NorthCoast 280CC

The NorthCoast 280CC is an anglers new best friend.

Called “a Canyon runner’s dream and a tuna’s nightmare.” The new NorthCoast 280CC is the largest of the Rhode Island builder’s models. The coastal angler comes standard with a pair of 250-hp Hondas that deliver a 45-knot top end speed. Additionally, they boast a 28-knot cruise with a 250-nautical mile range.

The deep-V hull slices the waves and gets on plane quickly with a 24-degree deadrise. At rest, the flat platform is stable and minimizes fatigue as the fishing day rolls along. There’s no shortage of baitwells with a 25-gallon well in the leaning post, another 20-gallon well centered on the transom and a 91-gallon sub-sole well for larger bait.

A huge fishbox with a macerator pump stores what the bait brings in. Forward seating under a hardtop, lots of storage and a console with a portable head will make a great day out for three or more.

28′ LOA, 9′ 1″ beam

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Valhalla V-33

Viking Yachts announces the formation of a new company, Valhalla Boatworks, that’s building a line of luxury center consoles, including the Valhalla V-33.

Viking released renderings for Valhalla V-33, 37- and 41-foot models with dual, triple and quad 300-hp to 425-hp outboards, respectively. The V-33 stepped, deep-V hull is a product of the Michael Peters design team with everything above the waterline a collaboration between the Peters and Viking design groups.

Visible Viking aesthetics include a sloping, S-shaped sheer, double forward chines, and raised toe rails. The boats will have 60- to 81-gallon livewells and 358- to 500-gallon fuel capacity depending on the model length. Features and options include Seakeeper gyrostabilizers, wraparound, tempered-glass windshields, and a marlin tower. In-deck fishboxes, numerous rod holders and a port-side dive door are expected on all three models.

The best part may be that Viking will be able to coordinate the aesthetics of the small boats to the big ones so you can have a matched set.

32′, 9″ LOA, 9′ 8″ beam

valhallaboatworks.com

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Sunseeker Hawk 38

Returning to its “performance roots,” the Sunseeker Hawk 38 is a welcome surprise from the big boat brand.

The Sunseeker Hawk 38, a Fabrio Buzzi-designed stepped hull, is powered by twin Mercury 400Rs.

She reached 79 mph during a sea trial on Lake Como in Italy.

Besides the hair-raising turn of speed, the unusual hull has Hypalon 866 STAB inflatable tubes on each side to help with stability and breadth. She won’t leave dings on the superyacht she calls home.

The Sunseeker Hawk 38 isn’t just a ship-to-shore commuter. The Hawk 38 can venture far on her own with features like a carbon fiber hardtop, twin drawer refrigerators, aft-facing speakers for swimmers and skiers, a head and vanity below. Plus, there’s plenty of guest seating including a cozy C-shaped dinette in the bow.

Sunseeker claims this speedster is unsinkable and offers extensive customization because if you own this center console, it better not look like anyone else’s.

38′ 11″ LOA, 9′ 9″ beam

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Solace 345

Stephen Dougherty’s new line of boats is ramping up in its Edgewater, Florida, facility and starts with the Solace 345.

The future-forward Solace 345 features a patent-pending “FishThru” transom design where the hydraulic aft swim platform extends four feet beyond the transom door and between the twin outboard engines. The extra length adds a formidable space that allows divers and swimmers a safe and comfortable entry into the water.

Dual 52-gallon, fully finished, pressurized livewells with tuna tubes sit to port and starboard. The bait prep center includes twin stainless steel drawer refrigerators, an electric grill, a bait rigging bin, and a freshwater sink with a pullout shower. That’s a lot going on in the center of the cockpit.

Add sleeping accommodations for two, a microwave, a second station on the T-top, and ample rod storage, and you’re in fishing heaven. When the fishing is done for the day, relax on any number of seating options from three-wide at the helm to the hydraulic mezzanine seat to the sunpad ahead of the console. The new 345 is expected to be
a perfect balance for work and play.

34′ LOA, 10′ 6″ beam

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Grady-White Canyon 326

The Canyon 326 with Grady-White’s SeaV2 hull fills a niche in the builder’s lineup.

The new Grady White Canyon 326 will suit someone who wants more room but isn’t quite ready to jump to the Canyon 336.

The 326 converts easily from serious fishing in the morning to family cruising in the afternoon and goes right into the evening for a cocktail cruise with friends. A built-in livewell, side door and three fishboxes (two forward and one aft) are ready for action.

On the flip side, you can accommodate a crowd between the patented foldaway aft bench seat, the forward console seat and the bow lounge. A standard feature is the thru-stem anchor roller that keeps the deck dry and clean. Options include a grill, refrigerator, electric retractable overhead shade, outrigger kits, bow shade, casting platform, and a bow thruster.

31′ 2″ LOA, 10′ 9″ beam

gradywhite.com

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Vanquish 26 Center Console

The Vanquish 26 Center Console delivers an exceptionally smooth ride in a user-friendly, fuel-efficient boat.

The Vanquish 26 is handcrafted from advanced engineering, high-quality materials, and innovative hull design. She’s powered by a 250-hp Mercury Verado outboard. As a result, she can reach speeds of up to 52 mph. Her voluminous interior offers seating for eight, a large forward cabin that sleeps two, an enclosed head, and plenty of storage.

The U-shaped forward seating, sheltered by a dodger to protect guests from the sun, is the perfect spot to sit back and relax. Additionally, a forward-facing double bench creates an inviting social area. Also, the teak helm features an acrylic windshield with a comfortable bench seat and a pair of multifunction displays, and the new lightweight hardtop can store any extra onboard electronics.

Spend the weekend cruising with the family or opt for the fishing package—her versatility
knows no bounds.

26′ 8″ LOA, 8′ beam

vanquishboats.com

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Powerplay 30 Rum Runner

The company’s newest model, the Powerplay 30 Rum Runner will appeal to the novice boater as well as the experienced captain.

For the fisherman, above and below deck livewells, lockable rod storage, macerated fish box, a coffin box in the bow, T-top tower with second station controls and a sea chest baitwell system comprise some of the options of the tournament edition. Removable bow and stern seating for the fishing trip can be dropped back in and secured in less than five
minutes to take family and friends out for a day on the water.

For the true cruiser, the “Sandbar” edition has captain’s chairs that recline and adjust bow to stern, drink holders in the folding armrest, a state-of-the-art stereo system, a sink, vanity and shower inside the console (a freshwater head is standard), a removable swim ladder on the stern, one of the largest swim platforms in its class, an electric or manual sunshade for the stern, a custom-designed table in the bow with U-shaped seating including folding forward-facing backrest, and a portable full-cover sunshade.

Both editions come with six feet of headroom inside the console.

29′ 6″ LOA, 9′ 1″ beam

powerplaypowerboats.com

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Regulator 26XO

Crossover. That’s how Regulator Marine describes its new Regulator 26XO.

She goes from lakes to skinny coastal waters to offshore fishing grounds.

The 26XO honors Regulator’s commitment to fishing but is focused on family time and bringing new people into boating. The 26XO has more than 122 square feet of deck space, plenty of seating and a good amount of stowage space. The compact 26XO is a comprehensive package right out the door. A single Yamaha 300 outboard, one Garmin 16 MFD, a 280-quart fishbox, a hardtop with a wraparound windshield, and a tackle center are standard.

Options include a factory-installed, 10-foot PowerPole for shallow water anchoring, a removable watersports tow bar and a Minn Kota trolling motor on the bow. Add built-in coolers, a stand-up head, and a swim platform with a retractable ladder to play all day. And with a 14-inch draft (with the engine up) there are few places this little gem can’t go.

26′ 9″ LOA, 9′ 3″ beam

regulatormarine.com

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Scout 530 LXF

At the top of its line of luxury center consoles is the new Scout 530 LXF.

Features that set it apart include the articulating rocket launchers mounted on the hardtop that electronically raise or lower at the touch of a button; the Seakeeper 6 gyrostabilizer that comes standard and the hydraulic beach platforms that unfold port and starboard to extend the cockpit to 17.5 feet across at anchor.

The Scout 530 LXF is built on the company’s carbon fiber, epoxy-infused, double-stepped, fuel-efficient hull. The epoxy infusion process provides strength for stability while reducing overall weight. Electrically actuated port and starboard beach platforms, when deployed,
extend the cockpit width to 17 feet for more room to entertain and play in the water.

Available in quad, quint or hex engine packages, tests with quad 425-hp Yamaha outboards showed optimal efficiency at 4,500 rpm, cruising at 39.6 mph.

Packed with standard features, the 530 LXF includes a Seakeeper 6 gyrostabilizer, a unique glass helm, a cockpit island, aft-facing retractable bar stools and a cooler. A mini-galley offers a sink and cutting board as well as a granite countertop.

A Fischer Panda 15kW generator and 16,000 BTU air conditioner/heater (in the cabin
and helm area) ensure everyone is comfortable, and the electric sliding sunroof lets the sunshine in.

53′ LOA, 14′ 8″ beam

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Gulfstream Yachts 34

The Gulfstream Yachts 34 offers creature comforts seldom found in a boat this size.

Those comforts include a large bed located inside the air-conditioned lower cabin. The headquarters for Gulfstream Yachts 34 are located in Tampa, Florida. They specialize in constructing semi-custom and fully custom, foam-filled, unsinkable boats.

The Gulfstream Yachts 34 features a comfortable sun couch forward of the center console. It’s designed so that when occupied, guests don’t obstruct the captain’s view. An advanced hull design features a delta pad running surface aft. Additionally, there’s a stepped transom bracket for better planing out of the hole and reduced drag.

Powered with twin or triple motors, when equipped with twin Seven Marine 627-hp outboards, the 34 runs more than 75 mph and cruises up to 450 miles at 40 mph.

34′ LOA, 9’11” beam

gulfstreamyachts.com

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Blackwater 39 SF

The Blackwater 39 Sportfish will make any angler happy.

Each Blackwater 39 SportFish is custom-built and tailored to each owner. The boat combines the proven performance of a step-bottom hull with the dry-riding flair of a large sportfishing boat.

She boasts features that will satisfy the most demanding angler. Additionally, the Blackwater 39 is appointed with luxury options to make anyone’s day on the water comfortable. Quad 350-hp Mercury outboards power the hull to the mid-70-mph range and back down to 45 mph for better fuel economy.

The wide beam offers more interior space compared to other 39-footers, and cockpit design features include wraparound bow seating, a forward sun lounge with a full cabin and berth below and second-row seating as well as standard or oversized T-tops, a tuna tower, and two or three livewells as options.

39’11” LOA, 11’11” beam

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Boston Whaler 380 Outrage

New for 2018, Boston Whaler’s 380 Outrage is designed to confidently navigate anything from offshore fishing runs to boating rendezvous.

Triple Mercury Verado engines provide reliable power and efficient performance on the Boston Whaler 380 Outrage. Additionally, the optional joystick makes piloting and docking maneuvers a breeze.

Additional desirable options include the Whaler Watch package that monitors the boat’s systems as well as its position for added security, a Seakeeper stabilizer system and a Summer Kitchen that adds an electric grill and electrically deployed sunshade in the aft cockpit.

Anglers will appreciate the 60-gallon transom livewell, well-equipped leaning post and an integrated hardtop with rod holders. An upper station on the hardtop is also available on the Boston Whaler 380 Outrage. Ample storage for gear and the air-conditioned cabin with convertible settee add to a powerful yet simple elegance.

38′ LOA, 11’8″ beam

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