Boater’s LIFE attended Mainship’s debut of their New Pilot 43 Sedan at the Miami Boat Show.

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The Mainship Pilot 43 Sedan delivers much more than a Good Value - she delivers a Good Lifestyle without cutting any corners. This is one terrific value and one terrific boat.

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Tim Jacket, the in-house designer and President of Fairport Yachts, is responsible for updating the designs of both Tartan and C&C Yachts. By using the latest technologies and facilities available, he maintains the classic cruiser image of the Tartans and the sporty appearance of the C&C. Our exclusive interview with Tim provides an overview of his history with Tartan and its current launch of the Tartan 4400, and his vision for the future.

Egg Harbor's New Fast Gun 50' Sport Yacht. Debuted in 2005 promises to be a fast gun in the sportfishing market; boasting more style, more space and a lower profile.

Big wakes and modest dollars are not mutually exclusive. Case in point: MasterCraft is repackaging the best-selling, most decorated wakeboard boat in history– the same boat that’s pulled the X Games and Pro Tour since Day One; the boat Parks Bonifay rode to multiple MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour and X Games titles; the boat that has sent junior riders to the pro level, and given every amateur rider who ever dreamed of landing his first invert at least a fighting chance.

Whether in the handheld variety, or as part of a multifunction nav station, GPS is the most reliable method of navigation aside from the stars. And in a way, you're still using the stars; a sort of man-made constellation of coordinated satellites that enables a highly accurate calculation of your position on Earth. Increasingly affordable and accurate, GPS is the only surefire way to keep track of where you are and where you're going. Batteries not included.