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What is sustainable boating? The impact of boating on the environment and waterways has long been a controversial topic. The reality is, some of the most eco-conscience people you’ll ever meet are boaters. Their very survival depends on understanding and cooperating with mother nature. As a result, the boating industry pairs their design and manufacturing efforts to meet the demands and expectations of their owners.

RAND Boats is more than a boat builder – they are also a technology and design company focusing on energy development. Their department of research and development is collaborating with innovative partners in electric batteries and renewable energy to make a sustainable evolution at sea.

RAND  Boats are re-thinking traditional motorboat design in order to make easy-going boating available to everyone. They produce sleek, simplistic electric motorboats for recreational use and with focus on social interaction. RAND electric boats are electric and solar powered to create a silent and fume free boating experience for easy conversation and joy on the sea. Rand’s pedigree combines Scandinavian design with graceful lines, and are built with sustainable, low maintenance materials. Onboard safety is a high priority and all Rand models are unsinkable. 

Meet the next generation of ln-Line Four V MAX SHOs. Their advanced technology achieves the unthinkable-packing the signature VMAX SHO hole shot, midrange acceleration and super-high-output performance into ingeniously streamlined designs. 

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. 

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 20 hp, 15 hp, 9.8 hp, 8 hp, 6 hp, 5 hp, 4 hp, 3.5 hp and 2.5 hp outboard are all lightweight and compact 4-strokes, with exceptional performance. 

Tohatsu’ Outboard Engine 4-Stroke 250 Outboard – Meet the New Super Power.

Tohatsu offers the best outboard motors, appropriately dubbed “bullet-proof,” by the legions of loyal Tohatsu owners around the world. Four strike models include the 115 hp outboard, 150 hp outboard, 200 hp outboard, 225 hp outboard and the 250 hp outboard. These Tohatsu 4-stroke boat motors have outstanding features that provide boaters with unmatched technology, proven reliability and the big power you need. And Nautical Ventures is your Tohatsu 4-Stroke headquarters when it comes to all your engine needs. Repower… Warranty… and Service. Here what we like about the new 250 hp Tohatsu models: 

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: 

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: 

Some call it a two-stroke. Some call it direct injection. Others simply call it the best-performing outboard on the water. From the rocket hole-shots to the unmatched top end, OptiMax sets the standard for power, acceleration, and fuel economy. And Nautical Ventures is your Mercury OptiMax headquarters when it comes to all your engine needs. Repower… Warranty… and Service. Here what we like about the new OptiMax 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: 

Fall in love with your boat all over again! For a limited time, repower your current boat at Nautical Ventures with a new Mercury outboard and get your choice of a rebate or special retail financing as low as 0 down, 0 interest and 0 payments for six months!

Century Boats is committed to innovation, to creating new solutions that answer your needs. It’s why they relentlessly test their products, and diligently seek input from their customers and dealers. It’s what keeps their standards high, and keeps boaters coming back. And it’s why we at Nautical Ventures have so many satisfied Century customers.

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.

Nautical Ventures, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was awarded Dealer of the Year for 2015 by Century Boats. “Nautical Ventures does a great job selling and servicing Century Boats to the Miami and Fort Lauderdale markets,” notes Bryan Lucias, Century Boat President. “They are a model dealership for anyone looking to buy a Century Boats.”

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.

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. 

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.

Documentation is the federal registration of a boat with the US Coast Guard. US Coast Guard vessel documentation is recognized internationally as a certificate of ownership and nationality. Therefore, documented vessels are protected as Vessels of The United States.

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.

So, you want to buy a kayak, standup paddleboard, tender or even a boat but you’re not sure which type, brand or model is right for you. Many stores and dealership offer a nice array of products to look at and touch, but few offer the option to test them out.

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