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Author Archives: Alan Jones

Taking Things Turbo

Alan JonesJune 6, 2019 — 1 Comment ↓

The Indmar 2.3L EcoBoost engine made a splash at this year’s NMMA Innovation Awards, taking the win for being the first gas-powered turbocharged engine in Continue reading →

Posted in Engines | 1 Reply

All-Season Comfort

Alan JonesMay 21, 2019 — No Comments ↓

My first experience with air conditioning on an open boat was aboard a Scout 350 center console. We were escorting a gaggle of PWCs to Continue reading →

Posted in Engines | What Do You Think

Sea-Doo Fish Pro

Alan JonesMay 21, 2019 — 1 Comment ↓

Bombardier introduced the first personal watercraft in 1968. Called the Sea-Doo, it featured an air-cooled 18 hp engine that pushed it to a top speed Continue reading →

Posted in Boat Tests New | 1 Reply

Manitou 25 Legacy LT SRS Dual

Alan JonesMay 9, 2019 — No Comments ↓

Most pontoon builders offer various floor plans, and while many are similar, each reflects how a customer plans to use it. It’s all about the Continue reading →

Posted in Boat Tests New | Tagged Manitou 25 Legacy LT SRS Dual | What Do You Think

Crownline E 285 XS

Alan JonesMay 1, 2019 — 1 Comment ↓

We all know the game: MSRP starts low but all the goodies any buyer really wants are expensive options. Then there is the Crownline E Continue reading →

Posted in Boat Tests New | 1 Reply

Ease Off the Gas

Alan JonesApril 18, 2019 — No Comments ↓

Recently, I had a conversation with Mercury Marine executive Adrian Rushforth, who had been hired from the automotive industry. We chatted about the migration of Continue reading →

Posted in Engines | Tagged GS20 Electric, Ski Nautique E, Torqeedo | What Do You Think

Qwest Avanti 825 Lanai Executive DS Bar

Alan JonesApril 18, 2019 — No Comments ↓

Qwest pioneered the compact luxury pontoon category. Then its designers went another direction, creating the Avanti 825 Lanai Executive DS Bar, the builder’s biggest model Continue reading →

Posted in Boat Tests New | Tagged Avanti, Diamond Seagrass, Qwest Avanti 825 Lanai Executive DS Bar | What Do You Think

Glastron GTDW 225 Surf & Fish

Alan JonesApril 11, 2019 — No Comments ↓

Talk about forehead-slapping moments. When I first saw the Glastron GTDW 225 Surf & Fish at the Miami Boat Show, the concept of combining a Continue reading →

Posted in Boat Tests New | Tagged Glastron GTDW 225 Surf & Fish, Sea Ray SLX-W 230 surf machine, Volvo Penta Forward Drive propulsion system | What Do You Think

Formula 310 BR Outboard

Alan JonesApril 3, 2019 — No Comments ↓

The Formula 310 BR is the flagship of the builder’s Bowrider line, a dayboat capable of excursions to simply drop the hook in a private Continue reading →

Posted in Boat Tests New | Tagged bowrider, Formula 310 BR Outboard, skyhook, Twin Mercury Verado 350 four-strokes | What Do You Think

Sylvan S5 LS DC

Alan JonesMarch 15, 2019 — No Comments ↓

For 2019, the Sylvan S5 LS DC boasts an all new look, inside and out. It’s part of the midlevel S-Series, but because Sylvan is Continue reading →

Posted in Boat Tests New | Tagged mercury outboards, pontoon boat, Smoker Craft, Sylvan S5 LS DC | What Do You Think

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