The moment you begin to drift from the dock, you will experience a sense of release. The separation is not only physical in the sense that you are no longer attached to the land, but the tensions and worries of everyday life begin to fade. Suddenly, the water, sky, and the wind become your focus.

Recreational, cruising and fishing boats come in many sizes and shapes, each designed for specific use and level of comfort. To make sure you select the right one, you should consider the intended use, style, configuration, size, and price range. Where your boat will be used and how it will be stored should be critical considerations, as well.

The types of boats and yachts tend to fall into three general categories, although more than one activity can be enjoyed on many.

The principal reasons buyers purchase boats are for:

• Fishing
• Cruising
• Watersports

It's not often that a yacht successfully blends sheer speed with immaculate detail and design, while still beating its competitors in the price department. The all-new First Yacht 53 by Beneteau might just be the one to accomplish this... and then some.

As you shop for your first or next powerboat, sailboat, or yacht, the size of the boat should be one of the first factors to consider. To have made your purchase and later realize you should have gone larger or smaller can be very upsetting.

Center Console or Dual Console?

Choosing between a center console and a dual console boat should depend entirely on how you plan to use it. Each offers distinct advantages, and both provide plenty of fun and functionality. Cobia Boats, a division of the Maverick Boat Group, is a leader in custom-designed boats for dedicated anglers and avid boaters alike. For over three decades, the craftsmen at Cobia have been producing safe and functional watercraft that meet and exceed the highest standards in the industry. Cobia offers a wide range of beautifully crafted center and dual console boats to match your needs precisely.

It's Boat Handover Day

You wake up one morning and realize what day it is. Instead of snoozing the alarm, you jump out of bed and make pancakes in record time. Why? It's your boat handover day! The day when your boat is ready for all of your new adventures. So, what should you expect from your first day of boat ownership?

What to Expect During Your Boat Handover

First things first, your itinerary, it’s almost like planning a vacation. We want to make sure everything is in place for you to sail OR motor off in your new boat. Your itinerary is based on your prior knowledge, and your ability to learn. When it’s finally time for you to arrive at our yard with your friends and family, we will be happy to meet you with smiles all around.

Boating has come a long way since those primitive dugout canoes of early Native Americans and the crude rafts that bore Polynesians throughout the South Pacific. Most advances in boating resulted from the desire for more space, more exceptional durability, higher levels of performance and functionality, more comfort, safety and speed.

Advances Continue with Jupiter Marine

For over thirty years, Jupiter Marine has blended great looks, exceptional seaworthiness, and quality construction with adaptability and passenger comfort to create their superior line of outboard-powered offshore sport fishing boats. By employing advanced design techniques and master craftsmanship, Jupiter Marine presents an extensive range of options that is unparalleled in the boat-building industry. Since the company’s founding by the legendary boat builder, Carl Herndon, Jupiter Marine has developed a passionate following by listening to customer needs, applying new technologies, and striving to create high quality, practical, and durable products using the best materials and an inherent pride of craftsmanship.