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Comparisons, reviews and buying advice from the people who sell and service Sea Hunt, Scout, Regal and Wellcraft boats in Florida.
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The most-read posts on the blog. Side-by-side comparisons of the models Florida buyers ask us about, with our honest take on who each one suits.
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Scout LXF series: luxury center consoles that fish
From the 26-foot 260 LXF to the 66-foot 670 LXS: what the LXF line is, how these boats fish, and which size…
Oct 1, 2025
Which Sea Hunt Ultra size is right for your family?
The Ultra runs from a 21-foot single-engine boat you can tow behind an SUV to a 30-foot twin-engine boat for…
Sep 23, 2025
Which Sea Hunt is right for you?
Sea Hunt builds three series for three kinds of days on the water. Start with how you'll use the boat, then…
Jan 20, 2025
Is a Sea Hunt a good boat? What sets Sea Hunt apart
What's actually different about a Sea Hunt: the hull, the build and the layouts, and which series fits the…
Jan 5, 20259 Sea Hunt fishing boats, compared
From the 21-foot Ultra 219 to the 30-foot Gamefish 30 CB: how each one is laid out, how it suits Florida…
Jul 2, 2024Luxury center console boats: how to choose
Scout LXF, Wellcraft T-Top and Sea Hunt's 30-footers: what you get, how big they run and who each one suits.
Jan 23, 2024Sea Hunt center consoles under 30 feet
This guide covers 13 Ultra and Gamefish center consoles under 30 feet, from the 21-foot Ultra 219 to the…
Jan 3, 2024
How to read a life jacket label
Every Coast Guard–approved life jacket carries a label that tells you who it fits, where it works and what it…
Aug 15, 2023
How to get a free vessel safety check from the Coast Guard Auxiliary
A volunteer examiner checks your boat's safety gear in about half an hour, at your dock or in your driveway…
Aug 8, 2023From the Ultimate Marine Boating GuideBefore you head out.
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