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Please consult your local dealer to confirm availability and pricing.OWN THE OFFSHORE BUILT TO PUSH YOUR LIMITS Built for extended journeys and all-season confidence, the Wellcraft 28 Explorer delivers enclosed comfort, offshore capability, and the freedom to go farther. Designed for serious exploration, it sets a new benchmark in versatile 28-foot performance. WELLCRAFT 28 EXPLORER NEW Untitled-1 1Untitled-1 12026-01-13 2:49 PM2026-01-13 2:49 PMwww.powerboating.com index BOAT Bowrider & Deck Boats Bayliner D22 29 Four Winns H9 OB 29 Princecraft Ventura 224 29 Scarb 255 ID 30 Starcraft SVX 211 OB 30 Center Consoles Axopar 29 XC Cross Cabin 31 Cruisers Yachts 38 VTR / 38 VTR Fish 31 Formula 457 CC 32 Schaefer V34 32 Quarken 35 Sport Tourer 32 Express Cruisers & Yachts Absolute 62 Navetta 33 Aquila 42 Sport 33 Greenline 45 Coupé 33 Cruisers Yachts 50 Cantius 34 Formula 360 CBR 34 Jeanneau Merry Fisher 1095 Fly 35 Riviera 4300 Sport Express 35 Saxdor 460 GTC 35 Neptunus 650S 36 Wellcraft 38 Explorer 36 Electric Four Winns H2e 39 Princecraft Brio e 21-2S 39 RAND Boats Leisure 28 39 Vision Marine SPECTR26 40 Fish Boats Alumacraft Competitor 185 Sport 41 Crestliner 1850 Super Hawk 41 Lund Pro-V 1875 IFS 41 SmokerCraft Lazer 161 42 Princecraft Platinum 190 R 42 Inflatables AIRSOLID 22 43 Blackwater LTD 580 43 Brig Eagle 8 44 Pace Arrow 580 44 Suzamar DS-360AL 45 Pontoons Avalon Catalina Platinum 2585 Quad Lounger Shift 47 Manitou 27 X-Plode XT 47 Sea-Doo Switch Cruise 21 47 Princecraft Vogue 27 RL 48 Starcraft RX 25 Q DH 48 SunChaser Eclipse 25 SSB 49 Sylvan Mirage 8520 Party Fish 4.0 49 PWCs Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 310LX 50 Sea-Doo RXP-X 325 50 Yamaha CrossWave 50 Wakeboats MasterCraft Xstar 23 51 Mooba Max 51 Super Air Nautique G23 51 Yamaha 295 SD 52 Princecraft Brio e 21-2S Starcraft SVX 211 OB Neptunus 650S Mooba Max Schaefer V34FIND THAT SPOT WHERE FAMILY COMES FIRST Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) is the global leader in marine recreation, delivering innovation that transforms experiences on the water and beyond. Our unique, technology-driven solutions are informed and inspired by deep consumer insights and powered by our belief that “Next Never Rests™”. Brunswick is dedicated to industry leadership, to being the best and most trusted partner to our many customers, and to building synergies and ecosystems that enable us to challenge convention and define the future. Brunswick is home to more than 60 industry-leading brands. In the category of Marine Propulsion, these brands include, Mercury Marine, Mercury Racing, MerCruiser, and Flite. Brunswick’s comprehensive collection of parts, accessories, distribution, and technology brands includes Mercury Parts & Accessories, Land ‘N’ Sea, Lowrance, Simrad, B&G, Mastervolt, RELiON, Attwood and Whale. Our boat brands are some of the best known in the world, including Boston Whaler, Lund, Sea Ray, Bayliner, Harris Pontoons, Princecraft and Quicksilver. Our service, digital and shared-access businesses include Freedom Boat Club, Boateka and a range of financing, insurance, and extended warranty businesses. While focused primarily on the marine industry, Brunswick also successfully leverages its portfolio of advanced technologies to deliver an exceptional suite of solutions in mobile and industrial applications. Headquartered in Mettawa, IL, Brunswick has approximately 14,500 employees operating in 26 countries. In 2024, Brunswick was named America’s Best Large Employers for 2024 by Forbes Magazine for the sixth consecutive year in addition to winning more than 100 awards across the enterprise for the third straight year. For more information, visit www.Brunswick.com.8 Volume 41 Number 2 Publisher William E. Taylor bill@powerboating.com Group Publisher Melanie Taylor-Wallis melanie@powerboating.com Editorial Director Norm Rosen nrosen@taylorpublishinggroup.com Assistant Editor media@taylorpublishinggroup.com Art/Production Manager Giselle Bansal gbansal@taylorpublishinggroup.com Design Tamara Taylor ads@powerboating.com Web Design Moe Basha mbasha@taylorpublishinggroup.com Contributing Writers Tim Banse Zenon Bilas / Boat Testers Mike Burns Tom Dillion Gordon Cruise McBride John Gullick Kenny Hohwiesner Bill Jennings Walt Jennings Mark King Chris Kourtakis Gregg Mansfield Timmy McNamee Dusty Miller Mark Rotharmel Todd Taylor ADVERTISING SALES Todd Taylor todd@powerboating.com Eric Spath spatheric@gmail.com Kevin Peterson klpetersonmarketing@gmail.com Subscription circulation@taylorpublishinggroup.com Lifestyle Coordinator Todd Taylor todd@powerboating.com Events Co-ordinator Melanie Taylor-Wallis mtaylor@taylorpublishinggroup.com ADMINISTRATION President /CEO William E. 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Within these pages, you will discover a comprehensive range of over 48 boats, catering to every need, from the agile fishing vessels to the magnificent cruisers and yachts of your dreams. It is still continuing today as manufacturers are pushing the limits of innovation and luxury, providing unbeatable pricing and exceptional service. Advancements in manufacturing processes have ushered in remarkable improvements throughout the boating industry. Employing computer-assisted designs and premium materials, builders are creating vessels renowned for their exceptional handling and unparalleled pleasure. Engine manufacturers have developed quieter, cleaner, and more fuel-efficient power plants that seamlessly complement the lightweight hulls of modern boats. In this issue, we delve into the world of electrification and present new electric boats starting on page 22, sparking your imagination with their revolutionary designs. Many of the boat builders are still catching up with the demand, whether it be a lack of materials such as steel, aluminum, fibreglass, etc. But we’ve managed to put together a complete short guide to buying your next dream boat with all the information you need to know. In this issue you will also read Mark King’s column on an overnight checklist for your night on the HOOK. Power Boating Canada’s top fishing expert, Patrick Campeau, goes into his 40th year of providing our readers with real fish talk. The allure of the boating world extends far beyond just the vessel itself, captivating countless newcomers with the promise of remarkable experiences. It’s about the incredible destinations awaiting you and your loved ones. 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