Boating - July 2018

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COLUMNS

P.12 EDITORIAL

All together now

P.98 OFF MY DOCK

A great idea from a

guy named Goofy

P.60 SCOUT

380 LXF

An offshore vessel

packed to the hilt

with amenities and

innovations.

P.64 MONTEREY

385SE

An outboard-

powered dual

console with a spa-

cious layout that’s

redefi ning the day-

boat concept.

P.68 JEANNEAU

LEADER 9.

A sport coupe with a

stylish and contem-

porary design and an

excellent ride.

P.72 NAUTIQUE

SUPER AIR GS

P.31 Q&A

P.36 We Test Stuff

P.38 Weekend Workbook

P.42 Quick Study

P.46 What to Look For

P.48 Boat Doc Special

P.52 BoatingLAB

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PHOTOS: (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) COURTESY MANITOU PONTOON BOATS, COURTESY RAYMARINE, COURTESY MERCURY MARINE, COURTESY AOMAIS; ILLUSTRATION: TIM BARKER

ON THE COVER

The Monterey 385SE is all about

wide-open spaces, both in the inte-

rior layout and the boat’s ability to

take you offshore, away from the

crowd. Photo by Forest Johnson

SPEED METAL

A 100 mph pontoon boat? It’s more

than possible. More common are

production ’toons that can hang with

traditional fi berglass boats in speed

and handling.

BY JOHN TIGER

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FLYING HIGH

The fl ying-bridge boat is alive and

well, thanks to devotees who

appreciate its advantages.

BY RANDY VANCE

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