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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. 

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: 

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.

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. 

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. 

For years, tournament anglers championed the two stroke, sacrificing fuel economy and power for performance. That is, until Yamaha unleashed the world’s first 4.2L Super High Output four stroke outboard. The four stroke V MAX SHO® offers all the advantages of a two stroke in a clean burning, fuel efficient four stroke. It’s a level of performance that pro anglers have always wanted on the tournament circuit. 

Yamaha’s legendary V6 3.3L four strokes set the course for today’s offshore power. When they first hit the water, they brought with them several innovations that radically improved low-end and midrange torque, acceleration and top-end speed. This technology was so revolutionary that it garnered not only a BoatingWeek Innovation Award, but also an Editor’s Choice Award from MotorBoating Magazine. And Nautical Ventures is your Yamaha Inline 4-Stroke headquarters when it comes to all your engine needs. Repower…

Tohatsu’s first priority when developing these engines was to make them lightweight and compact without compromising reliability or the quality performance associated with the Tohatsu brand name. They have maintained the durable standard features that Tohatsu owners appreciate while making fuel efficient 4-strokes that are easy to transport. 

The adventure begins the second you start up a Yamaha Jet Drive four stroke. Propeller-free and powerful, these nimble four strokes boldly go where no conventional outboard would dare. Skinnies. Shallows. Rocky-bottom rivers. Sandbars. Shoals. Rapids. Lightweight, versatile and quiet, these jet drive four strokes come in a wide range of horsepower options to fit your boat and application. And Nautical Ventures is your Yamaha Jet Drive headquarters when it comes to all your engine needs. Repower… Warranty… and Service. Here what we like about this new Yamaha Jet Drive models: 

For those who need a little extra push or a little ‘kick’ on their boat, Yamaha’s Hi-Thrust Outboards are seen on the best dressed pontoons, sailboats, and fishboats on the water. Available in a range of horsepower from T9.9 all the way up to the beefy T60, our high thrust outboards have the muscle to move heavy pontoons and sailboats or to be your kicker for a full day of fishing. And Nautical Ventures is your Yamaha Portable 4-Stroke headquarters when it comes to all your engine needs. Repower… Warranty… and Service. Here what we like about this new Yamaha Hi-Thrust models: 

The motors offer incredible versatility. That’s why there are more than 100,000 Yamaha In-Line Fours on the water today—and that’s just counting the F150s. Now, the family includes the same reliable DNA in its F200, F175 and F115 horsepower motors. 

Who says you have to put on the pounds to add more horses? Meet Yamaha’s Next Generation of V6 4.2L Offshore outboards, now available for both mechanical and digital controls (F250 & F225). These award winners are packed with Yamaha’s legendary reliability, which is why so many anglers won’t trust anything else a hundred miles out. And Nautical Ventures is your Yamaha Offshore 4-Stroke headquarters when it comes to all your engine needs. Repower… Warranty… and Service. Here what we like about this new Yamaha Offshore models: 

Yamaha’s purpose-built 5.3-liter 350-horsepower V8 outboard surges to the front of the fleet when it comes to thrust and trust for moving big, offshore beasts. And Nautical Ventures is your Yamaha F350 headquarters when it comes to all your engine needs. Repower… Warranty… and Service. Here what we like about this new Yamaha V8 model: 

When it comes to performance, a Pro XS gets you there like no other outboard. Maybe it’s the lightning-quick acceleration, the class-leading top speed, the legendary reliability, the superior fuel efficiency, or all of the above. Pro XS - the most serious outboard on the water for the most serious fishermen on the water. And Nautical Ventures is your Mercury VeradoPro XS headquarters when it comes to all your engine needs. Repower… Warranty… and Service. Here what we like about the new Pro XS models: 

Verado outboards are creating a whole new set of standards for performance. No matter how you define it, Verado’s offer low noise and vibration, lower fuel consumption, supercharged power and torque, and much more. And Nautical Ventures is your Mercury Verado headquarters when it comes to all your engine needs. Repower… Warranty… and Service. Here what we like about the new Verado models: 

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.

Century Boats model lineup for 2016 is impressive, now having a total of 9 models in their family tree. They are, in size order: 3200 Center Console, 30 Express, 2901 Center Console, 2600 Walkaround, 2600 Center Console, 24 Resorter, 2301 Center Console, 2200 Walkaround, 2200 Center Console.

Whether you live on a lake, a canal, the intracoastal, a bay, bayou, sound, or any waterfront property, todays modular floating dock systems fit a variety of footprints and can accommodate a host of watersports products: from boats to kayaks to tenders to pwc’s – you name it, there a docking system for it.

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.

Over the past 15 years, pontoon boats have gained in popularity given the advances in design, construction, amenities and propulsion. Their unique designs offer a fresh alternative to traditional boating, some even have double decks with water slides. It’s a simple concept that’s changed the face of modern-day boating. Build a party platform and they will come. 

No matter how careful you are when boating, tears, rips, and holes to your boat will be hard to avoid. So knowing how to repair your boat, regardless of how big the job, is extremely valuable information to possess. This example is a 2" long cut, which requires a patch on the outside. A tear in the fabric 12"+ will require a patch to be placed on the inside and outside, also known as the "sandwich" patch. 

One of our favorite safety devices is the Throw Raft. It’s definitely a product that proves big things do come in small packages. While it does not take the place of a wearable PFD or a Life Raft, the Throw Raft has many benefits suited for kayakers and boaters on inland or near shore waters. 
 

Century Boats, America’s oldest boat company, celebrates its 90th Anniversary with the introduction of the Century 24 Resorter, a hybrid fishing, cruising, watersports vessel that offers something no other model offers… everything. 

Spanning more than 65,000 square feet and featuring more than 150 exhibitors, the 9th Annual Blue Wild Ocean Adventure & Marine Art interactive Expo will include seminars and demonstrations covering watersports such as freediving, scuba, spearfishing, SUP, surf, and underwater photography and videography. Additional exhibits include adventure travel, beachwear fashion shows, water toys, and a boats.

The name Hobie is synonymous with sailing and the Hobie Cat is the quintessential vessel for catamarans. Be it the original fiberglass 16’s, or the rotomolded T-2’s or the newer Mirage Islands, these Hobie’s have given many a sailor their start on the water and a lifetime addiction to the sport.

The NEW Axopar 24 is big on features wrapped inside a 7-meter hull. With 3 Best New Boat of the Year Awards under their belt, Axopar has done it again with the introduction of their new 24-foot model.

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:

In 1972, Fram Oil Filter coined an iconic phrase still used today in many consumer circles, “You can pay me now, or you can pay me later.”