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Expert Advice on Wahoo Rigs

July 2009 WebXtra Coverage In the July ‘09 issue of Florida Sportsman, three wahoo experts divulge step-by-step instructions for building…»

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Andros Offshore 32

The Andros Offshore 32—sprung from years of R&D by Michael Peters Yacht Design—is a long-range fishing machine with plenty of deck space and fishing comfort.

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Egret 20

Egret’s largest flats boat to date lives up to its name. Frank Afshari, owner of Egret boats out of North Carolina, showed off the 20-footer on the Indian River Lagoon near St. Lucie Inlet.

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EdgeWater 240 IS

Battle-tested in blue water, Edgewater takes on the inshore scene. Known for its offshore fishing boats [...]

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Sundance FX17 Flicker

A late-morning start gave the Intracoastal Waterway plenty of time to chop up. With lots of flush deck space and a shallow draft, the 17 Flicker appears to be the right tool for the job

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Cobia 216 and 256

These two center consoles were among the first models to be released by the Maverick Boat Company when they took over Cobia. The photos inside are exclusively from Florida Sportsman magazine.

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Big O Elite 20

Big “O” Boats, out of Okeechobee, prides its latest Elite Series 20-footer as a legitimate saltwater and freshwater tournament boat.

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Bluewater 2550

Exclusive Florida Sportsman photos and review of the Bluewater 2550 on the St. Lucie River near Bluewater’s headquarters in Fort Pierce.

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Maverick Mirage 18 HPX

Maverick Boat Company markets the Mirage18 HPX as a great crossover poling skiff. Check out exclusive photos of the Maverick Mirage 18 HPX.

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Gamefisherman 42 Express

The newest 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.

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Kingfish Dreamboat Profile

Captain Ron Mitchell’s kingfish tournament center console is a 33 Contender called the Bandit. It’s a perfect rig to highlight as part of Florida Sportsman’s Dreamboat series.

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Intrepid 245 Center Console

The Intrepid 245 center console features a single-step hull built for speed. Constructed from directional knitted fabrics and PVC foam coring [...]

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Carolina Skiff Ultra Elite SS

Dubbed as a three-way crossover between deck, bay and offshore boat, the Carolina Skiff Ultra Elite SS features 3-piece wraparound seating at the bow, a step-down walk-in console with portable toilet, and capacity for 16 rod holders.