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[28 Dec 2009 | No Comment | ]
Evolution 500 Sportsfisher

Far from being just another 5m fibreglass runabout, Evolution’s 500 Sportsfisher manages to set a standard by which these boats can be judged. While the 5m hull looks pretty conventional on casual inspection, an in-depth perusal discovers lots of little exciting things.
This is an exceptionally soft-riding hull.  From the keel line to the first strake, this hull is concave, increasing the deadrise angle where the hull cuts rough water. There’s also a subtle downslope to the strakes to deflect water downwards. Evolution recommends no less than 75hp and with a …

[25 Dec 2009 | No Comment | ]
Akshaye Khanna’s Speed Boats..!

If you are ferrying your way to Alibaug this weekend, do not be surprised to see Akshaye Khanna zooming ahead in his own speed boat. The actor has the unique hobby of collecting speed boats, and recently put it to good use. While shooting for Anil Kapoor’s No Problem, Akshaye offered the use of his speed boats.

The cast and crew of No Problem were to shoot 2 kms off the sea shore. So Akshaye suggested that they should use his speed boats to travel for the shoot. And that’s exactly …

[23 Nov 2009 | No Comment | ]
DOWNUNDER JET BOATING – The Ultimate Experience!

She’s Mean, she’s Green and she’s definitely got some muscle… thats the catch cry of one of Sydney’s more extreme adventure experiences. Downunder Jet is serious jet-boating fun on Sydney Harbour.

The Downunder Jet has been custombuilt to offer all passengers the ultimate jet-boating experience and an extreme thrill of a ride. You’ll be scratching around for a long time to find a comparison to the Downunder Jet on Sydney Harbour.

The Skipper will take you on an action packed …

[16 Nov 2009 | 3 Comments | ]
Maverick Boats – Lets Go FISHING..!

Maverick Boats set the standard by which all other flats boats are measured. The Maverick name is synonymous with leadership in innovation, uncompromised quality and bulletproof performance. Maverick build boats for fishing like it really is. From rough seas to high winds. Maverick boats are made to get you safely and comfortably to your fishing destinations.

Every hull is built of the highest quality materials using the latest boat-building technology. That’s why Maverick boats are known for their superior quality. If you want to learn more about the perfect boat for …

[28 Oct 2009 | No Comment | ]
Formula 270 Bowride

Formula adds to their stable of premier bowriders with the introduction of the 270 BR. Designed to fill the void between the 260 and 310, this new bowrider has lots of class, lots of amenities and plenty of performance. It carries the same 10-year Structural Warranty and transferable 5-Year Formula Guard Limited Protection Plan as the rest of their line.
Formula uses top of the line materials like Imron coatings, Perma Panel hull matrix, foam filled hull cavities and 316L grade stainless throughout. Take a crowd along. This model is designed …

[18 Oct 2009 | No Comment | ]
OptiMax 200XS Race Outboards – by Mercury Racing

Last month Mercury Racing had announced  the release of the next generation of Mercury OptiMax 200XS ROS (race offshore) and OptiMax 200XS SST (super sport tunnel) outboards. The new race models feature a Gen 2 – 2.5 Liter OptiMax powerhead, which combines components from the Mercury Racing OptiMax 2.5XS outboard and the current Mercury Racing engineered OptiMax 175 Pro XS outboard.

The OptiMax 200XS ROS is the official power of U.I.M. Class 3C offshore racing, a highly competitive single-engine, mono-hull offshore racing class that competes throughout Europe.

The engines will be produced …

[12 Oct 2009 | No Comment | ]
Indian Army project to procure 17 ‘‘quick-reaction team’’ boats

India is quietly, albeit belatedly, taking steps to counter the massive build-up of Chinese military infrastructure all along the 4,057km Line of Actual Control.

After reactivating advanced landing grounds in eastern Ladakh (Daulat Beg Oldi, Fukche and Nyama) and ordering fortification of airstrips in Arunachal Pradesh (Pasighat, Mechuka, Walong, Tuting and Vijaynagar), defence ministry is fast-tracking infrastructure augmentation at highly-picturesque but equally-contentious Pangong Tso lake region.
Situated at an altitude of 13,900-feet in eastern Ladakh, the 134km-long Pangong Tso (Tso means lake in Ladakhi), two-third of which is controlled by China as …

[21 Oct 2008 | No Comment | ]

Slick Sexy & Silver, these are the 3 simple terms that comes to mind when one thinks of Porsche and its cars and designs. So when Porsche enters the boating market they certainly ensure the SSS element is intact. Porsche Design and Miami-based boat maker Fearless’ have teamed up to build a yacht that makes any 007 super car or boat look like a Tonka truck.
True to Porsches nature in cars the fearless 28 does 80miles per hour as top speed it is certainly one of the fastest and the …