Author: Lenny Rudow

Yamaha F425 XTO Offshore Outboard Yamaha has introduced a new V8 outboard that produces a whopping 425 horsepower. and boasts some pretty impressive numbers using lots of new technology. The past few years have been great for those of us who love outboard engines, with red-hot introductions like the Suzuki Df350A and the expansion of the Evinrude G2 line-up, and now Yamaha is grabbing the headlines with a new 5.6 liter V8 F425 outboard which produces – yes, you guessed it – a potent 425 horsepower. The F425 XTO Offshore is an all-new design that breaks a number of rules and sets…

When it comes to center console fishing boats, it’s true that bigger is not always better, but the all-new Grady-White Canyon 456 proves that sometimes size does matter. In this case, it’s quite a leap up from Grady’s former center console flagship, the Canyon 376. What does that leap get you? A Godzilla-sized footprint with more oceanic capability, more stowage, more console cabin, and more comfort than one could previously imagine finding on a Grady-White center console. Canyon-Style Fishability First things first – can a center console yacht like this really be considered a “hard-core” fishing machine? Truth be told,…

Center Console Fishing Boats Center console fishing boats are incredibly popular, and no matter where you fish or what style of fishing you enjoy, chances are that when you go to look at new fishing boats center consoles will be top contenders. But all center console boats are not equal – not by a long shot. When you go boat-shopping, be sure to check out these top 10 traits: If you’re looking for a new center console fishing boat, make sure to check out these 10 items. Boat construction Hull design Size and weight Seakeeping abilities Livewell capacity and quality…

Suzuki Outboard For Sale The DF350A Suzuki outboard engine is a torque-monster with a number of surprises. The Biggest Suzuki Outboard Ever We gave you a heads-up when Suzuki introduced the DF350A 350 V6 4-stroke outboard, and now that this engine has been out on the water for a while, it’s time to take an in-depth look at how this potent powerplant has proven itself. The DF350A is the biggest Suzuki outboard ever, and unlike some builders who utilize superchargers and computer tuning to get more juice out of a pre-existing package, Suzuki spent three years designing and building the…

Evinrude G2 Outboards The Evinrude E-TEC line proves that two-stroke outboard engines still have a place on today’s ocean – in a big way. There was a time when many outboard engine aficionados thought two-strokes might go the way of the dodo bird, but if you’ve been keeping up with the news lately you probably noticed that Evinrude E-TEC G2 outboards recently won top product honors from Boating Industry, and they just expanded the G2 horsepower range. How has this one brand of modern two-stroke outboard survived and thrived, even as other manufacturers have turned entirely towards four-strokes? It all boils…