Charged Up Repower option with VETUS E-LINE AIR electric boat propulsion Do you have a small tender or sailboat ready for repower? It may be time to consider electric boat propulsion with VETUS’ E-LINE AIR system.  The VETUS EAIR04024, EAIR040, and EAIR060 offers outputs of 4 kW at 24 volts, 4 kW at 48 volts, and 6 kW at 48 volts respectively, suitable for new build or repower projects. To roughly compare an electric motor to gasoline engines, the formula to convert kilowatts (kW) into horsepower is to multiply the electric motor’s peak kW by 1.3355. Using that formula for the EAIR060 w ..read more

These versatile new center consoles boats are making dreams come true. One of my favorite memories after graduating college is taking an old center console with some buddies and beaching it on a sandbar somewhere in the lower Florida Keys. We pulled ice chests, metal beach chairs, fishing poles, and a hibachi grill off the 22-foot boat for a day on the sandbar, which I would later discover was Picnic Island near Little Torch Key. The fond memory has me chuckling about how we take the benefits of current center consoles for granted. The old V-bottom had no dive door, and a grill or refrigerato ..read more

Find a spot along the East Coast to secure your boat if a storm threatens. Monitoring the weather is a necessity when living at sea, especially during hurricane season. From June 1st to November 30th, the sky may be clear with light winds, but threatening weather may be approaching. If the long-range weather forecast predicts you may be in harm’s way, give yourself ample time to seek safe harbor in a hurricane hole.   What is a hurricane hole? The most simplistic answer is a location that provides protection from wind, waves, and storm surge combined with good opportunities for secu ..read more

Know the risks before eating your catch—it is possibly contaminated with chemicals. A peer-reviewed study released last March by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), an environmental advocacy organization, has been making waves rough enough to rattle a T-top. Titled “Locally caught freshwater fish across the United States are likely a significant source of exposure to PFOS and other perfluorinated compounds,” its authors draw the conclusion that a single serving of freshwater fish per year could be equal to a month of drinking water laced with the “forever chemical” PFOS at high levels ..read more

Read The Rest of Market Outlook's Content Here Weekly Market Outlook By Donn Goodman MarketGauge Pro May 29, 2023 Welcome back readers. Hope you were able to take advantage of some of the stock market’s tech stock strength this past week. We want to extend our sincere wishes for an enjoyable Memorial Day holiday. Personally, through the years I have had the privilege of knowing several families that have had (or currently have) loved ones serving in the military.  It is important to all of us at MarketGauge to thank any of our readers who either served or have family who have served ..read more

Tiara EX54 Yacht: A True Yacht Builder’s Masterpiece Tiara’s EX54 is its second largest offering and solidifies its place among true yacht builders. Tiara Yachts has long been a stalwart of the American boating marketplace, though for many years, it competed somewhat down market, building boats and not the yachts its name purported to. However, times change and so do trends. When Tiara and Pursuit split up a few years ago, it became clear to most observers of the brand that Tiara was looking to level up. Those ambitions came to reality at last year’s Miami International Boat Show wi ..read more

Here’s some fishing report tips to help you make the most out of your trip. Many beginning anglers have a love-hate relationship with fishing reports—and with good reason. On one hand, it’s exciting to read about fast action, and even a mention of slow fishing can help eliminate unproductive water from investigation on your next trip. Then again, some might question the accuracy of reports after heading out with visions of glorious scores only to meet with marginal success or, worse, a skunking. That’s why we cover the following fishing report tips; to make sure you get the best experience po ..read more

Get More Food Recipes Here Liquors can also be used as delicious ingredients. Four food recipes with alcohol: Each recipe serves 4. Cocktails and wine are not only for drinking, they also add wonderful flavor and depth to dishes of all kinds. Below are some of my favorite boozy food recipes (and a refreshing sangria) that have proven delicious and easy. Try these food recipes with alcohol next time you’re out on your boat! Classic White Sangria 1 cup apple or pear, chopped 1 cup stone fruit (peaches, plums), chopped 1 cup halved grapes or berries 1 lemon, sliced  2 Tbsp. sugar 1/3 cup ..read more

Read The Rest of Market Outlook's Content Here Weekly Market Outlook By Donn Goodman MarketGauge Pro May 22, 2023 Just a few weeks ago we were writing (and showing) potential caution signs occurring in the market. You may recall that in the April 7, 2024 weekly Market Outlook we posted a caution sign and presented several charts that showed the stock market might be in a correction that could get a bit nasty. Much of the concern had (and remains) that inflation was stickier than expected and that with an elevated CPI and PPI we were likely to experience higher interest rates and no near ..read more

Read About Chesapeake Fishing Too! May Fishing Season – A Welcome Prime Time on the Fishing Front Anglers watch and wait as warm waters bring their favorite targets up the coast. Of all the months that tug at my heart, May is my favorite when it comes to fishing. While there’s a lot to be said for the fall run, of course, the fish this month are ready, willing, and inquisitive—and the entire season still lies ahead with plenty of promise. With waters warming, each new day brings increasing possibilities as anglers track the progress of their favorite targets advancing steadily up the ..read more