Ocean Skiff 296

Expanding on their popular Ocean Skiff 27, Ocean Master presents the new Ocean Skiff 296, ideal for a family yet tough enough for the avid fisherman. Whether pulling kids on an inflatable, looking for a great snorkeling spot or simply cruising, the Ocean Skiff 296 has plenty to offer as a semi-custom boat built to your requirements.

Many opt for the convenience of an enclosed head with holding tank, freshwater deck shower and generator, while others require the console to be shortened for smaller helmsmen. Custom hard and soft tops, isinglass enclosures, bolstered seating, padded sundecks, swim platforms, and ladders are just some of the options available to add to the boat’s family-friendly appeal.

The Master Skiff 296 is great for boating with children and pets as the flaring V-hull provides a smooth, comfortable, dry ride, and the high gunnels offer security (especially with bow rails added). The Master Skiff 296 is built to take on grueling conditions as it is overbuilt using full-height stringers glassed into the 20-layer laminated hull, and the inner liner deck is permanently fused to the bottom. The boat can also be rigged with a single outboard for enhanced fuel economy.

Specifications:
LOA: 29′ 6″
Beam: 8′ 6″
Draft: 17″
Displacement: 3,500 lbs.
Fuel: 165 U.S. gals.
Power: Outboard
MSRP: contact for pricing

Contact:
Mark Hauptner
Ocean Master Marine
8751 SW Old Kansas Ave.
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 210-2554
oceanmasterboats.com

Tower’s Mini SUP

Tower’s Mini SUP is an innovative new flat-water paddleboard designed specifically for riders under 150 pounds. To make an extremely lightweight board for smaller riders to easily carry, the board is dramatically shorter, wider, and thicker than traditional designs. To maintain the tracking of a longer board, deep double concaves are carved in the bottom for a board that tracks more like a V-hulled kayak than a flat-bottomed paddleboard. From the top, it looks quite like an aggressive paddle surfing SUP at this length, but this board is specifically designed for flat water. At only 7’10” long, this board can stand vertically in most rooms so storage is much less of a problem.

MSRP $699

towerpaddleboards.com

Christine Carpenter, Southern Exposure June 2015

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