Boating

Boating How-To

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Finding Your Boat’s Proper Trim

Find your boat’s proper trim for best running attitude. Many things can affect the performance of your boat, but one that’s consistently underutilized is proper trim. Running at the right attitude will increase your speed, reduce your fuel consumption and greatly improve the comfort of your ride.

by Dave East • April 15, 2014 • No comments
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Boating Gear

The Princeton Tec Vizz Headlamp features 165 lumens and a burn time of 150 hours.

New Lights for Outdoors

Tech improvements in LED lights and batteries open a new era in lighting gear. The new LED bulbs that manufacturers use in these lights run cooler, use less energy and throw light that heightens color better than conventional incandescent bulbs.

by David Conway • March 10, 2014 • No comments
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Flats Boats

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Pro-Line Pro-Lite Flats

For three weeks, Florida Sportsman staff ran a Pro-Lite 18 Flats on the Indian River Lagoon, minutes from our office in Stuart.

by Jeff Weakley • April 10, 2014 • No comments
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Bay Boats

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Aeon 23 Pro Guide

Florida Sportsman magazine joined Aeon’s Will Leslie at the St. Lucie River to get a firsthand look at their custom-built Aeon 23 Pro Guide.

by Sam Hudson • April 8, 2014 • 1 comment
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Center Consoles

Dusky 227 - A shot of the starboard side of the Dusky 227. At the stern, notice the second set of seating, but more on that later. Different hull colors are available. Dusky Boats is known for its customization.

Dusky 227 Open Fisherman

Stepped vee-hull and hard chine line characteristics might surprise some on a 22-foot boat. But not at Dusky, the Dusky 227 Open Fisherman center console is built for fishing offshore, even if it only measures 22 feet, 7 inches.

by Florida Sportsman • April 9, 2014 • No comments
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Express / Cuddy

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Gamefisherman 42 Express

The Gamefisherman 42 Express fits snugly in-between a host of seven smaller Gamefisherman models ranging from 34 to 39 feet and eight 40-foot-plus boats.

by Sam Hudson • March 17, 2014 • No comments
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Dream Boats

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FS Dreamboat Contest Winner Heads to Costa Rica

Capt. Charlie Phillips, winner of the Fishing NoSara Prize Package given away as top prize for the Florida Sportsman Dreamboat Contest earlier this year, returns from his fishing vacation this week.

by Florida Sportsman • August 5, 2013 • No comments
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