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  • 1 month ago | centerconsolelifemag.com | Lisa Bucher |Gregg Mansfield

    By Gregg MansfieldWhile the DG3 is specially designed for the 35- to 41-foot boat market, it will be one of many gyrostabilizers to come from the Swedish company. What sets the DG3 apart from competitors who were early to market, it seamlessly integrates into Dometic’s steering systems on new models. The first units will be available on June 1.

  • 1 month ago | centerconsolelifemag.com | Lisa Bucher

    The PR agency representing a new game called Pepper Pong contacted us to ask if we would like to try out this new sporting sensation. Always interested in new ways to keep the youngsters (and the young at heart) entertained on a boating trip, we accepted the invitation, anticipating the thrill of acquiring new skills.

  • 1 month ago | centerconsolelifemag.com | Lisa Bucher |Steve Sandler

    By Steve SandlerSelecting the right propeller is the easiest and cheapest way to improve performance. Propeller test results are frequently published and new propellers reviewed in boating periodicals. Propeller slip factor is usually calculated and included in these test results. Unfortunately, slip is often misunderstood and its value overstated as a key factor in selecting the best propeller.

  • 1 month ago | centerconsolelifemag.com | Lisa Bucher |Mike Burns

    By: Mike BurnsFollowing a hiatus of almost 40 years, Formula Boats re-entered the center console market in dramatic fashion with the introduction of the sensational 387 Center Console Sport (CCS) and 387 Center Console Fish (CCF). Now in 2024, following the success of those two models, Formula is introducing more of the same, but considerably larger – the 457 CCS and 457 CCF. In 2024, the 457 CCS was first to hit the market, and I had the opportunity to test that model earlier that year.

  • 2 months ago | centerconsolelifemag.com | Lisa Bucher

    From now on, when you use a downrigger, you’ll have a much more accurate picture of what’s going on below thanks to the Scotty Seeker.