The hydraulic jack plate is one of the most mis-understood items aboard many bay and flats boats. Many people see them and think about draft, draft, and draft, but truth be told, there’s a lot more to this story. While the concept is simple – raise the outboard without tilting it … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: December 2011
Do Powercats Really Flip?
Someone told me that powercats flip yet again, last week. I’ve heard this so many times from so many people it drives me nuts – particularly because it isn’t true. In fact, I’ve only been able to locate one person, ever, who had this experience. He happened to be drunk, … Continue reading
3 Crazy Last-minute Christmas Gifts for Boaters
You need an 11th-hour Christmas gift for that special boater in your life? Better act quick – you only have a couple weeks left. Lucky for you, there are some zany new items out there that will bring a smile to any boat owner’s face. 1. The Aquabotixs HydroView. This … Continue reading
Bay Boats in Review: Nautic Star 2200TE vs. Blackjack 224
If you’re looking at premium bay boats, there’s a good chance you’ve run across both the Nautic Star 2200 Tournament and the Blackjack 224 . How do these boats stack up when compared head-to-head? Let’s take a look-see. Whenever you’re researching bay boats, no matter who you are one thing that you’ll … Continue reading
