Category: versus
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FishCast vs. Fish Mapping
FishCast vs. Fish Mapping The latest in fish-forecasting technologies can lead you directly to the most likely offshore areas for finding fish. Courtesy SiriusXM Marine Anglers are always looking for information when it comes to finding offshore fish such as mahi, marlin, tuna and wahoo. Today, there are two fish-forecasting technology services that tap satellite…
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Sterndrive vs. Outboard
Sterndrive vs. Outboard Boatbuilders tend to often offer their most popular models in both outboard and sterndrive designs. Courtesy Monterey Boats In recent years, outboard-powered runabouts have surged in popularity as engine manufacturers continue pushing horsepower boundaries up to an impressive 600 hp. This evolution has created a compelling choice between outboard and sterndrive configurations,…
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Suzuki V-6 vs. Inline-4 Outboard Test
Suzuki V-6 vs. Inline-4 Outboard Test In 2016, Suzuki unveiled its new 2.9L inline four-cylinder DF200A outboard, which was lighter and more fuel efficient than its V-6 model that had been on the market since 2004. Confident that its engineers had invented a better mousetrap, Suzuki discontinued selling the 3.6L V-6 DF 200 in the…
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Single vs. Twin Outboards
Single vs. Twin Outboards The Contender 24S is a versatile boat, well-suited for this comparison. Courtesy Contender Boats Contender Boats is known for tournament sport-fishing boats, but the company describes its 24S center-console as “a great day-tripping boat” that fishes well but also serves families and divers. After several sea trials on the upper and…
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Bowrider vs. Cuddy Cabin
Bowrider vs. Cuddy Cabin Both the OSX and OCX provide a spirited ride. Courtesy Stingray Boats It’s not often that we get to compare two of the same hulls with different deck configurations from the same manufacturer. What a bonus when they’re both high-performance outboards! Stingray Boats of Hartsville, South Carolina, recently released its 23…