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Back in the day buying a boat was easy. If you fished, you bought a fish boat. If you skied, you bought a ski boat. For pleasure cruising, a cruiser and so on. These days, builders have combined many features into many varying designs, new technologies have blurred the lines between dedicated specialty boats, and many brands offer hybrids that appeal to boaters looking to broaden their boating horizons and that of their family. 

Cape Horn Boats are made by fisherman for fisherman. They value quality over everything, from painstakingly hand-building every aspect in-house to outfitting each boat with only the best materials available. Their line-up of vessels is continuously recognized for industry-leading dependability and customer satisfaction, a feat that can only be achieved by a company committed to producing the finest boats in the world. When it comes to South Florida, Nautical Ventures is your Cape Horn boat dealer for Palm Beach. Here’s what we like about the Cape Horn Bay Boat model: 

No one knows fishing quite like Cape Horn, and it shows. From bow to stern, every detail in each Cape Horn boat is engineered and tournament-tested for one purpose–to fish. Their unsinkable boats boast the most rigid type of composite construction, providing an ease of ownership and peace of mind that allows you to focus on the task at hand... fishing. When it comes to South Florida, Nautical Ventures is your Cape Horn boat dealer for Palm Beach. Here’s what we like about the new 24 XS Cape Horn model: 

Cape Horn Boats are made by fisherman for fisherman. They value quality over everything, from painstakingly hand-building every aspect in-house to outfitting each boat with only the best materials available. Their line-up of vessels is continuously recognized for industry-leading dependability and customer satisfaction, a feat that can only be achieved by a company committed to producing the finest boats in the world. When it comes to South Florida, Nautical Ventures is your Cape Horn boat dealer for Palm Beach. Here’s what we like about the new 24 OS Cape Horn model: 

No one knows fishing quite like Cape Horn, and it shows. From bow to stern, every detail in each Cape Horn boat is engineered and tournament-tested for one purpose–to fish. Their unsinkable boats boast the most rigid type of composite construction, providing an ease of ownership and peace of mind that allows you to focus on the task at hand... fishing. When it comes to South Florida, Nautical Ventures is your Cape Horn boat dealer for Palm Beach. Here’s what we like about the 31XS Cape Horn model:

No one knows fishing quite like Cape Horn, and it shows. From bow to stern, every detail in each Cape Horn boat is engineered and tournament-tested for one purpose–to fish. Their unsinkable boats boast the most rigid type of composite construction, providing an ease of ownership and peace of mind that allows you to focus on the task at hand... fishing. When it comes to South Florida, Nautical Ventures is your Cape Horn boat dealer for Palm Beach. Here’s what we like about the new 32 Cape Horn model: 

Cape Horn is a family-owned and operated business steeped in tradition. Born from the need for a fishing boat that was powerful enough for tournaments yet comfortable enough for family outings, Cape Horn quickly evolved into a passionate family tradition. 

Century Boats has a Passion for Perfection. That’s one of the reasons Nautical Ventures is so passionate about Century Boats. Here’s how they build every Century Boat.

Glasstream presently manufactures fourteen models of fishing and pleasure boats, ranging from 17’ to 36’. Each model is a new design and is a product of over two decades of research and development. Glasstream, a trademarked company, has such a unique, state-of-the art hull design that is has earned a copyright. Glasstream’s product line was brought on by demand of the experienced boater who wants it all; performance, style, uncompromising quality and value.

Thinking about painting or refinishing your boat? Then consider the advantages of applying a boat wrap. While nothing can replace the look and quality of a 2-part epoxy paint job, the advantages of a boat wrap may be the right direction for you. Consider the following:

Recreational fishing and boating organizations supported a final House bill for including provisions reflective of the recommendations of the Commission on Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Management, also known as the Morris-Deal Commission, named after co-chairmen John Morris, the founder of Bass Pro Shops, and Scott Deal, president of Maverick Boats.
 

Recently a new bill was passed by the U.S. House of Representative as part of the SHARE ACT – Sportsman’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act. The new bill, called the “Preserving Public Access to Public Waters Act,” S. 2807, will safeguard the role of state fisheries management agencies and help prevent unwarranted fishing closures.

Aluminum has long been the boat hull material of choice in many parts of the world due to its strength, ease of repair, versatility and above all its weight saving characteristics. So it’s only natural that the evolution of tenders would find a place in the world with aluminum hulls. Highfield inflatables have evolved from many years of development in some of the toughest conditions in the world, the Great Barrier Reef of tropical Northern Australia. They are a direct descendant of the Australian Swift range of aluminum hulled RIBs.

Ryan Jones grew up near Oklahoma City, where he was honing his kayak fishing skills for over 15 years.

The 2016 EKFT Sailfish Smackdown was definitely the most action packed tournament to date. Here are the results from this Battle in the Bahamas:

At the risk of using an old adage, I'm going to say, “You get what you pay for.” Nowhere is this more evident than with professional grade fishing tackle – especially reels. But we found a line that really combines the latest technology, machine capabilities, and materials without breaking the bank… Truth Fishing Reels.

During the 60s, while the Beach Boys were making records, the legendary Hobie Surf Team was setting them. Their lineup featured all the surfing rock stars of their day- Phil Edwards, Joey Cabell, Corky Carroll, Micky Munoz, Joyce Hoffman, Joey Hamasaki, Gary Propper, Billy Hamilton and Herbie Fletcher to name a few.

Attention all you kayak fisherman. You human powered, fish finder, rod holder, beer cooler, state-of-the-art, GoPro rigged yakkers tearing up the tournament trail and spreading the gospel of this emerging sport to all corners of the world… we have news for you. Kayak fishing, even the extreme kind, is nothing new. Evidence of this sport carbon dates to 2,000 BC when the indigenous people of the artic regions fished from driftwood frames covered in animal skins for salmon, cod, seals and even whales.

The Wakejet is the world’s first electric wakeboard. It enables water sport enthusiasts to discover a new dimension of riding possibilities. Combining the speed of wakeboarding with the agility of surfing, it can go in the ocean, sea, lake or even up a rapid. The rider intuitively controls the speed through the wireless remote. Simply put… it’s freedom.

Glasstream came to the performance center console party with the most experience in the fishing boat world.

Euri came to Nautical Ventures South to have his 2013 Hobie Pro Angler upgraded with 2016 options along with other accessories, LED lights, Fish Finder and Marine Mat.  We spent over 2 hours to install the Supernova LED custom kit with watertight fittings powered by a gel cell battery. 

When McLaren Cars and Boeing Aircraft Corporation decided to use carbon fiber in some of their newest designs, there was a reason. Carbon fiber helps to create a lighter, stronger and stiffer body, yet easily molded to any shape. So it's only natural that this technology will eventually make its way into the boat building world. Sometime in 2016, Buddy Davis will be introducing their new 42 foot center which will be the first boat of its kind in the world to be made 100% of carbon fiber. Here's your textbook lesson on carbon fiber:

Jigging is the practice of vertical fishing with a lure where you create a up & down jerking motion to attract the fish. Ideally the fisherman uses a rod with enough sensitivity to feel contact with the lure and ultimately the strike of the fish. Most fish are caught near the bottom.

These days, good customer service can be anything but good. However, at Nautical Ventures, putting customers first is our first order of business.

Century Boat Company was founded in 1926. In 1928, the company moved to Manistee, Michigan where it remained for over 60 years. In the 1940's, Century was awarded a government contract to manufacture 3600 boats for World War II and received the Army-Navy 'E' Citation for high achievement in production.

Is it a fishing kayak? An SUP? Or a backwater power boat? It's a Solo Skiff!! The all-in-one personalized fishing machine.

On Monday, February 22nd at 4:00 pm, we fulfilled the wish of a local young man through the Make-A-Wish foundation. His original ‘wish’ letter is attached along with the supporting document for the wish. (Yes, you read it right… it’s a $9,500 fishing kayak!)