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Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2014 Volume I

This year's boat show was jam-packed with new center consoles, engines and electronics.

November 3, 2014

Invincible Boats 39 - Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show — Designed by renowned naval architect Michael Peters, the MPYD patented, high-performance "Stepped-Vee Ventilated Tunnel" (SVVT) hull creates one of the lowest drag coefficients of any mono hull in the world. This means increased speed and better fuel economy than conventional stepped hulls, and an all-around better ride.

Invincible Boats 39 - Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show - 2 — Beautiful fit and finish, state-of-the-art construction, and the implementation of the highest quality materials available.

The Invincible 39-foot Open Fisherman is available with triple or quad outboards. With top speeds in excess of 72 mph (w/ Yamaha Triples), the 550-gallon fuel capacity will get you to the farthest fishing grounds and back with speed and comfort.

Yellowfin 26 Hybrid - Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show — Yellowfin's brand new 26-foot hybrid made its debut.

Yellowfin 26 Hybrid - Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show - 2 — This model will be offered in both a twin and single engine.

Yellowfin 26 Hybrid - Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show - 3 — Salt Water Sportsman and Sport Fishing Publisher Scott Salyers chats it up with Yellowfin CEO Wylie Nagler over the Yellowfin 26.

Contender 22 Sport - Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show — Contender's brand new 22-foot Sport with max hp at 300, 100-gallon fuel capacity and a ready-to-fish weight of 4,450-pounds.

Contender 22 Sport - Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show - 3 — Contender 22-foot Sport's livewell sits perfectly between backseats.

Contender 25 Bay - Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show -2 — In keeping with Contender’s tradition of hard-core fishing boats, the 25 Bay offers all of the amenities you would expect in a larger bay boat, while incorporating some previously unseen features to accommodate the whole family, too. The large casting platforms – forward and aft – provide ample room for several fishermen.

Everglades 43 - Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show — Everglades unveiled their massive 43-foot center console, the 435 CC.

Everglades 43 - Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show - 2 — The 435 CC has a full bait-prep workstation including 10 tackle drawers, tons of gunwale storage, and more than 300 gallons of fish boxes, freezers, and lighted livewell space.

Everglades 43 - Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show - 3 — This boat has quad Yamaha 350hp, V8 5.3L with a 570-gallon fuel capacity.

Robalo 226 - Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show — The Robalo 226 Cayman has a 22 '6" centerline with a trailerable 8' 6" beam. The 226 Cayman gets it done with a dry-riding freeboard and a 15-degree variable deadrise Hydro Lift bottom design. It has engine options up to a 250-hp Yamaha.

Robalo 226 - Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show - 2 — Robalo 226 Cayman has three 30-gallon live wells, lockable rod storage, wide walkable gunwales and dual casting decks.

Robalo 226 - Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show - 3 — The Robalo 226 Cayman showcases Kevlar reinforced construction, complete stainless steel hardware and a ceramic cored transom for added strength and durability.

Sea Hunt 25 Gamefish - Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show — Sea Hunt 25 Gamefish has recessed trim tabs, and hydraulic steering as standard equipment as well. The cockpits are designed for 360-degree fishing.

Sea Hunt 25 Gamefish - Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show - 2 — The Sea Hunt 25 Gamefish comes with standard features such as multiple insulated fishboxes and livewells, cockpit and bow bolsters, all stainless hardware and Yamaha Command Link digital gauges.

HydraSports Custom - Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show — Hydra Sports Custom 4200 Siesta Extreme features Wet Sounds Stereo System, three 8215 Garmin MFDs, bow table w/ power lift, autopilot, underwater lights, Flexi-Teak floor, sink, grill, extra battery / power supply, M1 Satellite TV Receiver, Night Vision, 24" TV, and summer kitchen.

HydraSports Custom - Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show - 2 — Trip Seven Marine 557s, with a painted-to match Touring Top underside.

Century Boats - Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show — The brand new Century 33 Express has twin Yamaha 300s, 21.5-degee deadrise, and a 230-gallon fuel capacity.

Century Boats - Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show - 2 — Century 30 Express with a 10' 9" beam and weight (w/o engine) of 10,422-pounds.

Mercury Joystick Piloting - Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show — Mercury Joystick Piloting for Outboards can move sideways, diagonally or spin the boat on its own axis. It can take the wind and current out of close-quarter docking under less than ideal conditions. Throttle, shift and steer, right at your fingertips.

Yamaha's Helm Master - Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show — Yamaha’s fully integrated boat control system simulation right on the show floor. The Helm Master brings the advantages of digital technology to every facet of operation, from easy maneuvering in the marina to cruising with command on the water.

Mercury Diesel Engine - Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show — Mercury Diesel Engine has three major configuration options from a small 2.0L with a max of 170hp to a large TDI 4.2L with a max 370hp.

Mercury Verdao Engine - Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show — Take an inside look Mercury's Verado with a max 300hp.

Evinrude Engine 250 Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show — Evinrude's immaculate design of their 250 High Output model also claims high torque and low maintenance.

Pathfinder 2600 HPS - Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show 2014 — A high performance, twin- stepped hull and huge casting decks with walk-around gunwales; fore and aft offshore tournament-grade livewells and undergunwale rod storage.

Pathfinder 2600 HPS - Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show 2014 - 2 — Maximum freeboard, still trolling motor capable and fishbox.

Pro Line 23 Sport - Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show — Features include a Euro-styled console with a big enclosed head, forward console seating with storage, forward insulated fishboxes, an integrated dive platform with ladder, a large lighted baitwell integrated in the transom, raw water washdown, under gunwale rod storage, and plenty of fishing space.

Pro Line 23 Sport - Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show - 2 — Length 23' 0"

Beam 8' 6"

Draft (Hull) 17"

Deadrise 20 deg

Fuel 118 gal

Weight - Hull 3,540 lbs

Max HP 300

Baitwell 18 gal

Fishbox (2) 60 gal

Sailfish Boats - Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show — Sailfish 290 CC is loaded with standard fishing amenities, including 16 rod holders, 35-gallon leaning post live well, 30-gallon transom live well with high speed pickup, four fish boxes in the floor, and rod storage

Sailfish Boats - Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show - 2 — The newly designed dash facing will now allow for the much larger flush mounted electronics offered today.

Sailfish 275 Dual Console - Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show

Cape Horn 23 - Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show - 2 — L.O.A.: 23' Beam: 8'3" Draft: 13"-15" Deadrise: 15° Fuel Capacity: 80 gal. Weight: 2,100 lbs. Max HP: 300

Cape Horn 23 - Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show — Cape Horn's new 2015 23-footer has a 15-degree deadrise, a max 300hp, and three livewells.

Seven Marine Engines - Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show — Seven's 557 is a fuel injected marinized 6.2L supercharged small-block V8, managed by GM’s powerful MEFI 6 engine controller.

Edgewater 320 CC - Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show — Length 31'10" | 9.7m

Beam 10'2" | 3.1m

Draft (Boat Only) 22" | 56cm

Boat Weight (approx) 6500lbs | 2948kg

Weight Capacity 4300lbs | 1950kg

Person Capacity 12

Person Weight 1980lbs | 900kg

Fuel Capacity 300gal | 1135L

Transom Height Twin-25"

Max Power 700hp | 525kw

Edgewater 320 CC - Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show - 2 — Edgewater 320 CC is fitted with a fiberglass cooler leaning post w/removable 48-quartt cooler, stainless freshwater sink, pull-out shower, cutting board, storage drawers, aluminum rod holders (4), grab handle, drink holders (2) and adjustable flip-bolster helm seats.

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