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PPresident,ÂBostonÂWhalerHuw Bower
ViceÂPresidentÂofÂSales,ÂMarketingÂ&ÂCustomerÂServiceJeff Vaughn
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Boston Whaler employs the highest caliber boat designers and engineers in the entire boat-ing industry, so we have lots of ideas we could put into our new models. But our guidingprinciple is making the right choice, selecting the ideas that fundamentally improve yourexperience aboard our boats.
A prime example is the new 320 Vantage, a large dual-console Boston Whaler that debuted to great reviews at this yearâs Miami International Boat Show (see page 32). Buildingupon the success of the 230 and 270 Vantage models, the 320 Vantage won a 2015 NMMAInnovation Award, the marine industryâs most prestigious honor for product excellence.
e judges roundly lauded the 320 but called out the multi-function portside companionlounge as one of the boatâs signature innovations. This engineering accomplishment converts into no fewer than 11 different configurations for comfortable seating/lounging/
lying in several directions. But the telling fact is, none of those positions is like that strange tool on your Swiss Army knife thatyou have no idea how to use. is is practical innovation, entirelyat service to your actual needs and comfort.
And in a single anecdote, it captures the long history of BostonWhaler breakthroughs. After all, the company was founded on astroke of practical genius: the safe, smooth-riding, uniquelydurable Unibond hulls that still support every offshore or near-shore Boston Whaler excursion. Check out our lineup and see ifyou donât agree that we make the right choices as we build eachBoston Whaler. I bet you will, and it will probably lead to youmaking the right choice yourself.
PurposefulInnovation
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Huw BowerPresident â Boston Whaler
Building upon the success of the 230 and
270 Vantage models, the 320 Vantage won a
2015 NMMA InnovationAward, the marine
industryâs most prestigious honor for
product excellence.
Keeping the legend growing.
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Thereâs no denying that innovation is appealing. New capabilities and technology always add sizzle, butinnovation just for innovationâs sake misses the point.
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on the cover:Matthew and Renee Chambers chart a course for good times aboard their 370 Outrage.Photo by Robert Glover
Contentsf e a t u r e s
16Awesome Auckland
New adventures come easily in New Zealand for seasoned boater
Soren Stewart and his 230 Vantage.
24All the Bells and Whistles
For a South Padre Island frequenter, a 345 Conquest serves as the ultimate
offshore fishing machineâand makes for excellent cruising as well.
32A Bolder New View
Boston Whalerâs remarkable new 320 Vantage elevates versatility to
a whole new level.
36A Formidable Fleet
Guests visiting British Columbiaâs rough-and-tumble waters seek salmon via Boston Whaler and enjoy R&R at
two renowned fishing lodges.
42Outrageous Fun
Whether spearfishing, diving, cruising or kicking back, Matthew and
Renee Chambers use their 370 Outrageto the very fullest.
04Navigate
Updates on celebrity angler Henry Waszczuk, a mouthwateringseafood recipe, comfy new swimsuits, a
clever way to share your Whaler and more.
14Towing
Journey to Michigan with a Boston Whaler and a reliable GMC, the
best way to access the regionâs manycharms. Plus, tips for safe trailering.
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IF YOU WERE TO VISIT BOSTON WHALERâS EDGEWATER,FLORIDA, HEADQUARTERS, YOUâD NOTICE A CERTAIN BUZZIN THE AIR. Committed to furthering its legacy of growth andinnovation, the company recently expanded its manufacturingfacility by nearly 60,000 square feet. This expansion wenthand-in-hand with the addition of more than 120 new em-ployees. âWeâre committed to our local community and arethrilled to be in the position to create employment opportuni-ties,â said President Huw Bower during a ribbon-cuttingceremony in January. With the state-of-the-art facility in fullswing, you can expect to see ever-more awesome boats fromWhalerâlike the flagship 420 Outrage (shown at right).
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Boatbound is revolutionizing boat ownership. By creating Americaâs largest peer-to-peer boat-rental marketplace, Boatbound connects owners directly with renters, allowingowners to offset the cost of ownership. ey have a largecommunity of pre-screened, qualified members interested inrenting Whalers just like yours. And not only are you infull control, but Boatbound also provides comprehensive insurance and liability coverage with every rental.
According to Boatbound CEO Aaron Hall, Boston Whaleris one of the more popular brands listed for rent. Ownersfrom San Francisco to Miami are making money and ravingabout the service. One customer shared, ârough BoatboundI was able to pay 50 percent of my 2014 dry dock storage, boatwashing and insurance costs for my 210 Montauk. I am con-sidering the 230 Vantage as my next boat, and part of mycalculus is the revenue I am confident I can generate throughBoatbound to help offset the costs of ownership.â Imaginethatâyour boat could start paying for itself! Learn moreabout renting your Whaler at boatbound.co/whaler.
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Long a respected name in the awning market, SunbrellaÂŽcruised onto boatersâ radar in the 1970s with its range of fabricsfor boat tops and marine upholstery. Today, Sunbrella pre-mium-quality materials remain as durable and practical asthey are beautiful. e fabric offers superior fade resistancethat holds up to sun, rain and saltwater, and itâs fast drying forgreat mold and mildew prevention and easy care. ereâs a rea-son Sunbrella is the boat canvas of choice for Boston Whaler.To learn more and to shop the full selection of Sunbrella prod-ucts, visit sunbrella.com.
You travel in comfort on your Whaler; shouldnât your trip to and from the water be just as comfortable? The 2015 GMCÂŽ Acadia
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And you can count on GMC Professional Grade Engineering for stellar performance and handlingâwhich, if you own a Whaler,
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Professional angler Henry Waszczuk marked the beginning of his 30th year on television with the seasonpremiere of his popular show Fishing the Flats. Things got off to a memorable start with an episode featur-ing the notorious Sanibel goliath grouper, a monster fish and worthy opponent.
Throughout the season, Henry will fish from a variety of Boston Whaler boats, including models from theDauntless, Outrage and Conquest series. Watch him tangle with big fish and extreme situationsâlike maneuvering into a mere 14 inches of water with his specially rigged 270 Dauntlessâwith his trademarkblend of wisdom and wit.
Follow Boston Whaler on Twitter or Facebook to keep up with Henry all season long.
e Boston Whaler legend is steeped in a history that continues to inspire the breakthroughs of the
future. Similarly, legendary single malt Scotch maker Glenfiddich has found inspiration in its own
past. In 1963, Glenfiddich pioneered the American single malt category, and today Malt Master Brian
Kinsman has faithfully reproduced it with limited-edition Glenfiddich e Original. e result, then
and now, is a spirit with playful character owing to its aging in sherry casks. One sip of e Original will
have you convinced: History can be an excellent muse. Visit glenfiddich.com to learn more.
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Stand before a Raymarine gS Series mul-tifunction display and you get a thrillingsensation of power, as if entire orchestraswould play to your whim. Available onselect Boston Whaler models, these elegant, flexible glass bridge systems rep-resent the future of navigation. Smartand self-contained, gS Series displays fea-ture a dual-core processor for super-fastand responsive performance. Pinch andzoom, swipe and scroll, and enjoy beingin perfect harmony with the elements.Lead on, captain. Visit raymarine.com tolearn more.
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For seafood lovers, spiny-finned John dory is a special treat. Quick cooking and light, itâs comple-mented beautifully by the citrusy-sweet pear salsashown here. We suggest serving with a glass of Nobilo Icon marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, a crispand well-balanced wine thatâs complex but neveroverpowering. after all, a good fish deserves goodcompany.
IngredientsFishSix 5-oz. John Dory fillets (or substitute firm
white fish such as cod)3 Tbsp. clarified butterSea salt
Salsa1 pear, diced1 lime, peeled & diced1 small lemon, peeled & diced1 orange, peeled & diced1 seedless cucumber, diced2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oilFreshly ground white pepperSea salt
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Directions Heat oven to 350°. Season the fish fillets with salt. Meltclarified butter in a large skillet over medium-high heatuntil butter is foaming. Add fish, skin-side down, andcook until skin is crisp and releases easily from the pan,3 to 4 minutes. Flip over and finish by roasting in theoven until just cooked through. Meanwhile, combinesalsa ingredients in a small pot and warm gently. Toserve, top fish with a scoop of salsa and finish with saltand pepper to taste.
For more recipe ideas spotlighting seafood, visit the entertaining section of nobilowines.com.
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A GMCÂŽ Yukon Denali pairs beautifully with a Boston Whaler 170 Dauntless, unlocking a world of possibility. For breathtaking sights and diversions galoreâincluding the wine country of Traverse City
(above le) and Silver Lake State Parkâs dunes (right)âWestern Michigan is a traveler's paradise.
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Whighlight materials native to the area. Use your Whaler tohop along the many public beaches or boat to nearby BeaverIsland, if youâre feeling adventurous, to see the picturesqueBeaver Head Lighthouse, built in 1858. Inland fishing onLake Charlevoix for perch and blue gills is a treat for littleones, or simply cruise and admire the many beautiful sum-mer homes that dot the lake.
Traverse CitySteer your Yukon Denali along US-31 Sâstopping at TorchLake or Elk Lake, if you likeâto reach Traverse City.Known for its bright, ripe cherries and burgeoning winescene, Traverse City is the foodie stop of this trailering tripwith many vineyards accessible directly from Grand Tra-verse Bay. Enjoy the local grapes or catch the NationalCherry Festival in July for some sweet treats. e east andwest branches of the bay provide plenty of opportunities forboating and water sports and many public launches offersimple launch-and-park options. When you want to seetown, rent a bike to explore turn-of-the-century Front Street,the heart and soul of Traverse City full of antiques and icecream shops.
HartHop back on US-31 S with your Yukon Denali to reach thesouthern end of your trailering trip in Hart. e highlight isundoubtedly Silver Lake State Park, with 2,000 acres ofsweeping sand dunes so grand itâs difficult to believe youâre inthe U.S. Soak up the sandy scene while tubing or cruising onyour Whaler. Want sand in your shoes? Parrotâs Landingprovides dune-buggy rentals and gives half-day guidedtours. You can also drop a line in Silver Lake for walleye,bass and pike. Looking for a bigger bite? Head out to nearbyLake Michigan for record-breaking salmon and trout. Morethan 200 modern campsites allow you to extend your trip foras long as you like. With so much to explore and a depend-able GMC and Boston Whaler in tow, thereâs no limit towhat you can discover in these coastal charmers.
While winterâs grip on the Midwest is long and steady,Michigan comes alive during the long days of summer. On thepicturesque sunset side of âthe Mitten,â wineries, summersports, historic lighthouses and Victorian avenues provide pre-cious memories to last all year long. Michigan is an expansivestate with more than 3,000 miles of coastline and countlessrivers and inland lakes to explore. e GMCÂŽ Yukon Denaliand 170 Dauntless pair perfectly to enjoy the many charms ofthis inland coast during its most vibrant season.
Rule the RoadFollow these trailering tips From the experts at gmC toensure your road trip goes smoothly. Keep in mind thatsaFe boating is smart boating, and towing begins beForeyou even hit the doCK. (additional tips Can be Found atgmC.Com/trailering-towing.html or Consult your loCalboston whaler dealer.)
â Before you hit the road, ensure that all lights and systemson your vehicle are in good working order. Double checkthat lights and signals on the trailer function properly.
â Check your vehicleâs tow capacity in your ownerâs man-ual to ensure you are well equipped to tow your Whalerwith ease.
â Your vehicle will accelerate and brake slower than nor-mal while hitched to a trailer. Remember to leave plentyof space for traffic when changing lanes and always prac-tice defensive driving.
â Every time you pull over and stop on a long tow, do a vi-sual inspection of the hitch, wiring and tires for extrapeace of mind.
CharlevoixBegin your trailering journey in this posh lakeside townand youâll understand why itâs known locally as âCharlevoixthe Beautiful.â Filled to the brim with shops and art gal-leries, this little gem impresses with stunning architecture,including Earl Youngâs fanciful âgnome homes,â which
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a w e s o m e a u c k l a n dNew adventures com e easily in N ew Zealand forseasoned boater Soren Stewart and his 230 Vantage
S t o r y b y A l e x a M . P o t e e t | P h o t o s b y M i k e C a l a b r oA d d i t i o n a l P h o t o s b y P a t J o S t u d i o s
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MOne of the few cities in the world to boast two har-bors on two separate bodies of water, thepossibilities for boaters in this natural wonderlandare virtually endless. In just an afternoon, one canhead north through Waitemata Harbour to theHauraki Gulf or through Manukau Harbour,which opens west, to the Tasmanian Sea. A milewide at its narrowest point between the MangereInlet and the Tamaki River, Auckland has a water-way to challenge and amaze every boater, be yourambitions big, small or somewhere in between.
Perhaps itâs no surprise then that the boating industry in New Zealand is world-class. SorenStewart, sales manager at Sports Marine Auckland,has sold many boats in his time but recently pur-chased his very own Boston Whaler, a 230 Vantage,which he agreed to take for a spin with us. Owner-ship has been a breeze so far, and Soren is thoroughlyenjoying the boat. âThe supreme ride in rough con-ditions and flat water is my favorite feature,â hesays. âThe Vantage gives you the confidence to goout anywhere at any time, especially in Aucklandwhere weather conditions can change fast. Plus, theseats are really comfortable.â
many cities are calledboating paradises,but few hold as stronga claim to the title asauckland, new zealand.
(Previous pages) The Hauraki Gulf Islands guard the mouth of Waitemata Harbour.(This page) The iconic Sky Tower stands sentry over beautiful downtown Auckland,while a puffy kea parrot (center) eyes visitors inquisitively. (Far right) Soren Stewart
and his faithful pup, Luna, survey the beach.
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Soren is a seasoned boater with nearly 40 years on the water under his belt, and he hastwo members of his family ready to take advantage of all the Whaler has to offer: hiswife, Janey, and his black Labrador Retriever,Luna. Today, he launches from Half Moon Bay, cruising past picturesque Bucklands Beachon the right. Heâs just returned from severaldays of hiking with Janey and Luna up atMahurangi Spit about an hour and a half northof Auckland. Some of his favorite boating inthe area is around nearby Rangitoto Island,and the family spends tons of time outdoors.
â âNew Zealandâs 2,300 miles of coastline provide ample opportunities to explore on both water and land.
Soren maneuvers the Whaler with grace up to the Motuihe IslandRecreation Reserve to check out the native wildlife. A stingray glidesby the boat as Soren beaches it onshore. He says many people used tohunt the rays in Marlborough Sound where he grew up. His parentsstill have a summer house there only a few miles from Picton, and theonly way to get there is by boat, which should make for some new adventures with the Vantage. Thereâs still a market for the rays in New Zealand, where theyâre a popular local delicacy at Asian markets.New populations from Hong Kong, Korea and Taiwan in particularhave added special customs and culinary delights to the local scene,which is already a diverse cultural melting pot. In fact, Auckland
THE VANTAGE GIVES YOU THE CONFIDENCE TO GO OUTANYWHERE AT ANY TIME, ESPECIALLY IN AUCKLANDWHERE WEATHER CONDITIONS CAN CHANGE FAST.
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has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world.
To Lunaâs chagrin, dogs are not allowed on island atthe Reserve to chase the local birds, so she waits patientlyonboard. As we walk the pristine beaches, Soren spotssome shy Kiwis and later a pair of black birds with vibrant orange feet and beaks. We pass a clutch of beautifuleggs near a walking trail before the two black birds makeit known they want us to have no part of their nest. Compliantly, we move on and greet Luna back onboard.
While underway, Soren shares a bit about his furrycompanion, who it turns out is as much of a water enthu-siast as her owner. âLunaâs spent her whole life on the sea,pretty much,â Soren says. The night Soren got her as apuppy, she slipped out of the yard for some misadven-tures. It was then that he decided she needed to be calledLuna, Spanish for the moon, to remind him of the nightsheâd disappeared. Their family expanded from just thetwo of them when Soren married Janey this March onWiehackie Island. He drives the Whaler by, and weâreable to spot the vineyard where the nuptials took place.Janey is American, and the couple was lucky enough toenjoy some 60 visitors from the States who traveled longdistances to help them celebrate.
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(Top) Luna faithfully keeps watch as her human dad steers the 230 Vantage throughHalf Moon Bay. (Opposite, top) Among New Zealandâs many spectacular sights is theFranz Josef Glacier, located on the South Island. The country gives Boston Whaler
owners a lifetimeâs worth of places to explore.
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NEW ZEALANDâS 2,300MILES OF COASTLINE
PROVIDE AMPLEOPPORTUNITIES TOEXPLORE ON BOTHWATER AND LAND.
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A light drizzle dappled with sunlight begins, on and off, and Sorenpoints out how well the Whaler copes with the fickle island weather.âYou canât put faith in forecasts here,â he says. âThe weather changes adozen times a day.â
Soren loves his Vantageâs unique dual-console layout and says theboatâs intuitive design has been very well received in New Zealand. Asif to illustrate the changing weather patterns, a wind gust takes holdof Sorenâs hat, a birthday present from Janey. He spins the Vantage ina tight arc, and we catch the hat just before it sinks. Sorenâs skill at thehelm is enviable, and he nimbly maneuvers the Vantage to do his bid-ding. âI feel incredibly secure on the boat, knowing the brandâs history,âSoren says. âThereâs even a video online of a classic Whalerâs bow beingsawed off before it easily drove away.â A testament to the hullâs extra-buoyant foam and to Boston Whalerâs unsinkable legacy.
While the Vantage is a new addition to Sorenâs life, the plethora of on-water adventures Auckland offers will be a joy to explore foryears to come. âWe have so many places that going all around the countryis easy,â he says. âWe are completely surrounded by sea and the spots toboat are unlimited, with amazing scenery to match.â And with Janey,Luna and the 230 Vantage on his side, boating memories are bound tocome easily.
(Top) Artwork reflecting the traditional culture of the Maori,New Zealandâs indigenous people. (Top right) Orange-billed
oystercatchers tread the sandy shoreline in search of dinner.
SOREN LOVES HIS VANTAGEâSUNIQUE DUAL-CONSOLE LAYOUT AND SAYS THE BOATâS INTUITIVE DESIGN HASBEEN VERY WELL RECEIVED INNEW ZEALAND.
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Ssouth padre island, texas, has longbeen a stomping ground for springbreakers. back in the day, max nicholsused to be one of the college guyswho flocked there in march to enjoythe large beaches and small bikinis.decades later as he nears pseudo-retirement, max returns to southpadre again and again, but now heflies there on his very own airplane,stays in his own vacation home andgoes offshore fishing on his newboston whaler 345 conquest. âI made an excellent choice when I bought the Whaler,â Max says. âIwanted a fishing boat with all the bells and whistlesâa nice boat.The 345 is a very capable offshore boat. Itâs fast and real nimble, itrides well, and itâs solid as a rock!â
Max lives in Great Bend, Kansas, but heads to his vacation homeon South Padre whenever he has a long weekend or just needs to getaway from it all for a few days. With his planeâa Beechcraft KingAir 350i Turboprop, which he pilots himselfâhe can be on the TexasGulf Coast in two and half hours. Max, who works in the oil and nat-ural gas pipeline business, sought out his pilotâs license to make travela little easier. âWhen you live in the middle of Kansas, and you workin remote locations, commercial travel really isnât a great option. Itâstruly a business tool,â he says of the Beechcraft. âBut the Whaler ispurely a toy.â
Max Nicholsâs 345 Conquest treats the part-time Texan to the bestof South Padre living, from offshore fishing to laid-back cruising.
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ââIt may be for fun, but at the same time Max is quick to
point out the Whalerâs serious merits. He and his captain-turned-fishing buddy, Bryan Ray, often head offshoremore than 30 miles for day trips and have no issues. âThatâsone of the great things about the Whaler,â Max says. âIttakes the waves, and itâs fast. Even in four- to six-footwaves, the bigger boats will be slogging along, and it willtake them two hours to get to a spot. But not us. We canget right out there.â
The Texas Gulf Coast is a fishing mecca for both offshore and inshore anglers. Islandsâlike Galveston,Mustang and Padreâthat protect the Lone Star Stateâscoastal bend create a barrier for bay and lagoon waters thatare perfect for catching redfish, black drum and speckledsea trout. And offshore anglers in the area appreciate thequick access they have to open water and for headingstraight out into the gulf.
âWeâve got kingfish, dorado, wahoo and tuna,â Maxsays. âEverybody loves to catch tuna. We catch a lot of redsnapper, too. Thatâs just a given. Weâre pretty blessed downhere. I donât want to say Iâm addicted to fishing,â he addswith a grin. âLetâs just say I really enjoy it.â
When heâs not heading offshore, Max takes his girl-friend, Patti Locks, out on the Conquest to catch fish in thebay or to just cruise around. Patti lives in Mesa, Arizona, butSouth Padre proves a great spot for the couple to spend longweekends together in the sunshine when they can.
Although the occasional cloudy and windy day can in-terfere, the area usually provides what Max calls âperfectChamber of Commerce weather.â Pristine, white sandybeaches are the draw for the spring-break crowd. Padre Island as a whole is the longest of the Texas barrier islands,and aside from the resort town of South Padre, much ofthe island is undeveloped. More than 65 miles of primitivebeach here are actually protected as Padre Island NationalSeashore, and much of that is only accessible by boat orATV. North of Padre is Mustang Island, featuring Mus-tang Island State Park, with even more undevelopedbeachfront and plenty of recreation opportunity.
It takes thewaves, and Itâsfast. even In four- to sIx-footwaves the bIggerboats wIll be sloggIng alongâŚbut not us.
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e town of South Padre at the southern tip of the barrier islands,though crowded for a few weeks in the spring, is generally a laid-backdestination. atâs why Max chose the Texas Gulf as his home-away-from-home as opposed to the Florida Gulf Coast, which he alsoconsidered. âItâs a pretty slow life,â Max says, ânot as go, go, go, like itcan be on the west coast of Florida. I looked and looked there for years,but I decided that was just too long of a trip to go as frequently.â
e most important thing for Max in choosing a chill spot wasbeing on the ocean. He is a Kansas native who grew up fishing forcrappie, walleye and catfish, but now he says he simply prefers off-shore actionâalthough he does have a mountain home in Coloradowhere he still enjoys catching trout on the fly rod.
When Max and Bryan head out from South Padre, they often userod and reel to target various species, but whenever they feel like get-ting serious about trolling, they enlist the outriggers. In addition tofishing with Bryan, Max enjoys flying in various friends who want ashot at catching saltwater species. âSometimes we fish, and sometimeswe ride around and kill time,â he says, âbut usually we fish.â
Max purchased his Whaler last fall from Mike Dyson at Sail & SkiCenter in San Antonio. âeyâre a good dealer with good service,â hesays. âIâve been really happy working with them.â
e 345 is actually Maxâs second Whaler. He previously owned a 305 Conquest, which he bought after checking out a friendâs Boston Whaler. âFor the type of boat I wanted, a Whaler is as good a boat as money can buy,â he says, âand the Conquest fits my needs perfectly.â Max says he wanted a boat that was classified as an expressbecause he knew heâd mostly be using it for day trips. He lauds theboatâs roomy cabin, however, with its luxury amenities like a galleyand a flat screen TV, and he appreciates the top-notch navigationequipment at the helm.
Fancy features mean nothing if a boat canât perform well gettingfrom point A to point B. âOne of the other things I like about it is theMercuryÂŽ FourStroke motors on it,â Max says of his triple 300-hp Verado outboards. âey are so quiet. e only noise is the water. Youcan sit and visit. And I like the speed and maneuverability.â
Max admits that although the Whaler is his favorite toy, itâs not hisonly toy. âIâm knee-deep in collector cars,â he says, âand I have a fewhobby airplanes.â Clearly Max isnât ready to settle down any time soon.He says heâs traveling a little less for work and certainly enjoying morevacation time, but heâs pretty sure full retirement isnât for himâŚalthough every minute he spends on his new 345 Conquest twists hisarm in the right direction.
(Opposite, top) Fishing buddy Bryan Ray assists insecuring the dayâs catch. (Opposite, bottom) For Max
and Patti, the Gulf Coastâs âChamber of Commerceweatherâ makes for prime relaxation.
âFor the type oF boat I wanted, a whalerIs as good a boat as money can buy.â
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When it comes to boating, we each have our ownvision of the perfect moment. The joys of being outon the water are endless, but itâs the little thingsthat separate the good stretches from the gloriousones. Maybe itâs finding that seat under the canvaswhere your toes are wiggling in the sun while yourface stays comfortably in the shade. Or maybe itâschomping into a big slice of watermelon, freshlysprung from the cooler. Or perhaps itâs the sensationof cresting a wave at full throttle, eyes on the hori-zon, hair rustling in the breeze.
When Boston Whalerâs product developmentand engineering team set out to design a new, largeraddition to the popular Vantage family, they did sodetermined to maximize the number of ways aboater could achieve bliss. It all boiled down tothree main factors: versatility, reliability and com-fort. The resulting 320 Vantage delivers all three inspades, with an added dose of remarkability thatunifies and elevates the whole package.
boston whalerâs new 320 vantage elevates versatility to a whole new level.
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From bow to stern, the 320 Vantage offers loads of comfort and versatility. Shown here: Thehandy Summer Kitchen (center), the spacious open bow (above), the eminently convertibleportside lounge (opposite, top and center), and the roomy portside berth (far right). Combinethese with a soft, dry ride and wow-worthy performance courtesy of twin Mercury Verados,and you've got a winner through and through.
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IIn fact, that remarkability is already wowing the critics. Upon its official debut at Februaryâs Miami International Boat Show, the 320 Vantage was named the winner of a 2015 NMMA Innovation Award,the marine industryâs most prestigious honor for product excellence.
Back when the first two boats in the Vantage series were intro-duced, just over two years ago, they changed the game for dual-consolecapability. e 270 and 230 Vantage offered a new view on the possibleby expanding the definition of multi-functionality. And now, in its innovative use of space, its sophisticated design elements and its cut-ting-edge technology, the 320 Vantage broadens this view further.
Consider, for example, the portside companion lounge. Two spaciousbenches convert seamlessly into an array of setups: facing forward oraft, combined to form a huge sun lounge, with or without the aft ot-toman engaged, and so on. (e NMMAâs judges counted a whopping11 configurations.) Itâs an innovative feature precisely because itâs a purposeful feature, allowing boaters to adapt the Vantage to best suittheir needsâwhether any given day entails water-skiing, fishing, tubing, entertaining friends, or all of the above.
And speaking of entertaining, the 320 Vantage is a natural. Its cockpit utility center holds everything necessary to keep your crew fedand happy: a solid-surface countertop, refrigerator and sink to facilitate snack prep; dedicated holders for drinks and trashcan; a bankof drawers to store silverware or tackle securely; an insulated coolerthat doubles as a livewell and more. Overhead, the boatâs integratedhardtop is available with a retractable awning, providing extra cover-age for those who prefer to relax in the shade. And because socializingshouldnât stop at the cockpit, the bow area of the Vantage has ergonomic port and starboard lounges with back and armrests, as wellas an optional bow table. Itâs an ideal place to settle in with a fewfriends and engage in the fine art of conversation.
ereâs even more to this boat than meets the eye. Slide open a lockable door in the portside console to reveal a surprisingly roomyconvertible berth, great for sneaking in a quick nap or even extendingyour stay overnight. Over on the starboard side, a head console with asink, shower and mirror, a flip-down bench seat, storage cabinets andskylights sees to the needs of you and your guests.
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of Whalerâs unrivaled attention to detail: the dive doorâs exclusivehinge mechanism, an elegant solution to a tricky function.
Of course, in order to reach boating nirvana, you have to travelthere. anks to Whalerâs patented Unibond hull construction, the 320 Vantage delivers the softest, smoothest ride and most predictablehandling you could ask for. Optional dynamic running surface tech-nology automatically adjusts to keep the boat level in changing speedand sea conditions. And dual Mercury VeradoÂŽ FourStroke engines pro-vide reliable, efficient power that youâll appreciate primarily for whatthey donâtprovide: excess noise and vibration. Choose the optional MercuryJoystick Piloting system for even greater docking ease and confidence.
Any way you slice it, the new 320 Vantage is a champion when itcomes to new adventures and beloved activities. And like a true champ,it looks the part: Sidle up to any marina or waterfront restaurantknowing the 320âs stylish profile will fit right in. You know those perfect boating moments? Turns out theyâre all within view.
âLook cLoser formore evidence ofWhaLerâs unrivaLedattention to detaiL,Like the dive doorâseLegant hinge.â
As far as fishing is concerned, the 320 Vantage lives up to its Whalerheritage, empowering serious anglers for offshore runs or inland action.e cockpit features Whalerâs trademark stowaway aft bench, a wide,comfy seat that flips entirely out of the way to buy extra fish-fightingreal estate. With rod holders conveniently located throughout the cockpit,youâve always got your arsenal at the ready. And that convertible port-side lounge? e forward companion seat includes a flip-up bolster andis electrically actuated to hit your perfect leaning height.
Or letâs say watersports are a passion of yours. An elevated tow-pointon the 320âs hardtop promises thrills for wakeboarders and skiers,while a stern boarding ladder and available freshwater shower let athletes hose down at the end of their runs. Youâll find ample storagecompartments to stash ropes, PFDs, dive tanks and other gear. Notably,the 320 Vantage also features a starboard dive doorâa rarity in its classâwith a removable ladder that makes for easy access to and reentry from the water. If you look closer, youâll find evidence
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e renowned British explorer was quite right. In fact,Seymour Narrows is so nasty that only two other straits(one in Japan, one in Sicily) compare to it. e tides runlike a wildly frothing, 16-knot river, and whirlpools 30feet wide can appear at any moment. When the tide isrunning, these are waters eager to roll boats or twirlthem like matchsticks. Itâs not a place to toy with.
e narrows is only one strait of many in this pristinewilderness area. Four times a day, billions of gallons oftidal water squeeze through a chain of hundreds offorested islands in the Discovery Islands area, located be-tween the magnificent snowcapped mountains ofmainland British Columbia and Vancouver Island. econstantly churning, raging currents bring the nutrient-rich cold water up from the deep and oxygenate it,resulting in a superior environment for marine life. Dis-covery Passage teems with so much of this life that theJacques Cousteau Society rates it as one of the best cold-water diving destinations in the world. And itâs perfectfor salmon, which is why the nearby town of CampbellRiver is called the Salmon Fishing Capital of the World.
Wildlife abounds in Vancouverâs Discovery Islands area. Anglers relish the teeming salmon population, and visitors are often treated to dramatic orca sightings. A Boston Whaler is a natural vantage from which to enjoy both.
When Captain George Vancouver sailed throughBritish Columbiaâs Seymour Narrows back in
1792, he likely uttered a few curse words. Whatsea captain wouldnât have? He called the narrowsâone of the vilest stretches of water in the world.â
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Given the fact that great fishing and often-cranky waters are hall-marks of this region, is there any doubt that Boston Whaler is the boatof choice here?
Enter Painterâs Lodge and April Point Resort & Spa. Owned by theOak Bay Marine Group, the two fishing lodges, across the strait fromeach other, have a fleet of two dozen Whalers that know exactly whatto do with riptides, crosscurrents and any other lumpy-grumpy waters.In fact, the lodges have been depending on Boston Whalers to bringguests safely home since the 1960s when, during peak fishing years,these legendary resorts had more than 100 of the boats between them.
The day I arrived at April Point Resort, the waters of DiscoveryPassage churned lightly, lapping along the shore while overhead thewind sighed gently through towering evergreens. At the seaside spa,women luxuriated in pedicures on the outdoor deck while beinglulled by sea breezes. Sunlight danced on the ocean and glinted onthe far-off snowy mountains.
At the docks, an inflatableboatload of soaking wet, laughingpeople had just returned from anocean rapids tour through the in-tricate maze of islands andchannels that sift the racing tides.
âItâs way wilder than a river because of the depth,â explained guideBradden Kiley. âWe saw some nine-foot waves today. Some standingwaves have an eight-foot drop. And on a good day, Devilâs Holewhirlpool is 50 feet wide and 20 feet deep. Itâs a breathtaking sightâfrom a distance.â
Hopping on the 25-foot water taxi to Painterâs Lodge, I got a senseof the waterâs power. We were in a calm part of the passage; there wereno waves, but still, we were getting kicked around.
From Painterâs Lodge, an 18-foot Outrage sped us to âthe Hump,â anunderwater peak where salmon congregate to feed. Here the strait is aswide as a vast lake and miles from the surging narrows, but is still pro-foundly affected by the many narrows feeding into it.
Waves run every which way. ere is no running in the troughs because the troughs run every which way as well, like pickup sticks.e locals call it the Washing Machine. Good description, we thoughtas we weaved through the fleet of 17-foot Whalers filled with happyguides and hopeful fishermen and women.
Late that afternoon, we headed back to the dock to wait for the anglers to return. atâs when things turned serious, as everyonewanted to know: Who caught the big one?
Unloading his Whaler, Bruce Aikman, one of the resortâs topguides, laughed and said: âis Whaler is my office. Iâm taking peopleout into water that gives one pauseâbut we always get home. isWhaler is 28 years old, and itâs happily running. You can get three guys
ââe troughs run every which way, like pickup sticks. Locals call it the Washing Machine.
Guests of British Columbiaâs PainterâsLodge and April Point Resort & Spa are
treated to epic views, ample relaxation andfull confidence in their fishing boats.
A fleet of Boston Whalers has long servedthe resortsâ expert guides, carrying theircrews safely to and from the areaâs fertile
salmon-fishing grounds.
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on one side and it wonât roll; you can get inand out of tight places. Itâs the best. isevening was beautifulâwe were in the mid-dle of close to a hundred harbor porpoises.â
Porpoises, killer whales (up to 100 in a super pod), bears, wolves and sea lions: is magnificent wilderness teems with wildlife. You can arrange whale- or bear-watching trips, brave ocean rapids rafting, or just take in the splendor of countless bald eagles lining the shore when the salmon are spawning or the hake schooling. And if you donât want to fish for salmon, you can snorkel beside them innearby Campbell River.
When it comes to boats, Marine Activities Manager Dwayne Mustard canât say enough about his fleet of Whalers. âSimply put, theyare indispensable,â he said. âWith five species of salmonârepresentingmillions of fishâmigrating past the lodge, guests can get out on thewater no matter the weather, calm or not.â
No wonder celebrities since the days of Bing Crosby and Bob Hopehave been coming to this famous fishing hideaway. In fact, guests hailfrom every corner of the globe. Back at the dock, one guest shared thatheâd been coming to Painterâs Lodge for 11 years with work colleaguesfrom across North America and Europe; another, a Denver resident,had been coming for 19 years.
A guest with experience boating on the Great Lakes chimed in:âHere I was in some of the roughest water Iâve been in in my life, and Iwas completely comfortable because of the Whaler. At one point it got
so bad the guide turned to me and jokingly said, âYouâd better knowhow to drive a boat in case I get tossed over!ââ Of course, the entire crewreturned safe and dry.
As much as the adults were enjoying boasting about their fish, theircatches were rivaled by some of the groupâs youngest members: Nine-year-old Adelynn Heyes, a guest with her parents three years in a row,caught a 26.1-pounder in 2012. And Kimorie Lees and her 8-year-olddaughter, Dara ompson, fought in a 40-pounder last year.
With the fish weighed and the dayâs tales largely told, the guestsheaded to the oceanfront deck to savor a delectable meal prepared byworld-class chefs. As the sun set over the sea, I turned to watch dark-ness settle over the fleet of brave Whalers, tucked into their docks forthe nightâtaking a much-deserved rest until dawn, when it wouldstart all over again.
Adelynn Heyes shows off a trophy catch similar in size to the 26.1-pounder she scored in 2012. (Above) April Pointâssprawling outdoor deck is theperfect spot to unwind.
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Aat first glance, matthew and renee chamBersseem a Bit suspicious. they spend just a littletoo much time on the water, in the waterand around the water to Be normal humans. But rest assured, they do not have hiddenfins or gills; they just really love the ocean.and with two Boston whalers at their dis-posal for exploring, who could Blame them?
âThe fit and finish and the amenities are second tonone,â Matthew says of his boats.
The Chambers and their friend Captain Steve Papen, aprofessional kingfish fisherman and owner of Fintastic Inc.Fishing Charters, are preparing to head offshore for theday to catch some acrobatic kings on the coupleâs 370 Outrage.
Right next to the Outrageâat the familyâs waterfronthome in St. Petersburgâs Yacht Club Estatesâsits their 200 Dauntless, which has the day off. Often itâs tasked withhauling the coupleâs paddleboards to inshore locations,pulling one of the Chambers around on a wakeboard, serv-ing as a taxi to waterside restaurants and even going topick up groceries at a shoreside market across the Intra-coastal. Clearly these folks never stray far from the aqua.
Matthew and Steve prep the 370 while Renee plays withTug, the coupleâs Portuguese Water Dog. Heâs still a pup, buthe just graduated âwith honors,â as Matthew likes to say,from obedience school. Tug prances around the dock wag-ging his tail in approval of pretty much everythingâthesunshine, the boats and especially his new human parentswho treat him like a king. Renee kisses Tug on the nose andproffers a treat before saying goodbye. e pup often gets tojoin the fun, but since the Chambers are planning a longerday of fishing offshore, Tug will have to wait to sniff out thebounty when they return.
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Matthew, who has been scuba certified since he was 15 years old,bought the coupleâs 370 Outrage to use for spearfishing. âItâs good forgetting in and out of the water,â he says. âFor diving, itâs the perfectboat.â But the Whaler proved to be good for something else, as well:getting him interested in working the rod and reel. âFishing is such asocial experience,â he explains, âinstead of diving and being underwa-ter where you canât really communicate.â anks to friends likeCaptain Steve, Matthew and Renee have been learning the ropes fromthe pros, and the sport is coming naturally.
First the trio heads about 14 miles offshore from St. Petersburg to theshipping channels. ere they target the channel markers for bait likecigar minnows and Spanish sardines using a Sabiki rod. âAll those littleguys just hit the tiny hooks,â Matthew explains. With the livewell fullin less than 20 minutes, theyâre ready to get on the kingfish. CaptainSteve sets a course trolling back and forth across the shipping channel,and Matthew and Renee offer up the fresh bait with lines off the stern.
Within minutes a king launches out of the water like a rocket ship.In typical kingfish fashion, itâs bitten the tail off the bait. Renee knowsthe drill. She lets out more drag and waits for the king to come back to
its prey before setting the hook. âey tend to bite the tail because aboat without a rudder canât move,â Matthew explains. âen youâve gotto wait for them to finish the deal.â
After catching a few more kings and keeping two big ones to cook upback at the dock, they decide itâs time to target amberjack another 10 milesoffshore. Matthew lets Captain Steve take the helm while he canoodleswith Renee in the salty breeze. Heâs nursing an arm injury, and doesnâtquite have the go-ahead from his doctor to be operating the boat yet.
Truth be told, this coupleâs collective accident proneness is whatbrought them together. ey actually met at physical therapy. Matthewwas in therapy for his neck, and Renee had come in after tearing hermeniscus downhill skiing. Matthew overheard Renee telling the tale ofher kneeâs demise and found the story to be very familiar. atâs whenhe realized he knew her fatherâMatthew had heard the story fromhimâand that he and Renee had met in passing before at a Tampa BayRays game. Matthew reintroduced himself, and the two injured athletesbegan dating. Renee smiles at her husband as he recounts the kismet.
She is a speech therapist, and Matthew works in wealth manage-ment as the first vice president and senior portfolio manager for UBS
â âe Outrage is good for getting in and out of the water.For diving, itâs the perfect boat.
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To satisfy a love of the water as big as Matthew and Reneeâs, it takes not one but two Boston Whalers. A Dauntless is their go-to for inshore excursions and watersports, while a 370 Outrage hosts offshore fishing trips with pal Captain
Steve Papen (above). New pup Tug (top) happily follows the Chambersâs lead.
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Between the three Whalers the Chambers have owned, theyâve hadsix MercuryÂŽVerado FourStroke outboards. On the 370 Outrage, theyhave triple 300-hp Mercs; on the Conquest, they had twin 285s; and onthe Dauntless, they have a 200. âWith Verados you never have to worryabout being offshore and your engine not starting,â Matthew says. âereliability is unbelievable, and they are so quiet you donât even knowthey are running.â
Once Captain Steve reaches the site of a wreck, the perfect spot fortargeting amberjack, the trio tosses a bunch of live bait over the tran-som. âYou get them swimming under the boat,â Matthew says, âandyou can catch as many as you want.â
After snagging a few amberjack and watching the sun dip a littlelower in the sky, Renee and Matt pull out their cellphones and wist-fully scroll through photos of Tug as if theyâd been away from him fora year. As much of a pull as the ocean is for them, it seems the aptlynamed pup is an even stronger force. Captain Steve points the bow forhome, and soon the Chambers are awash in slobbery kisses. e furrylittle guy licks the dried salt spray from their skin and, as any trueWhaler dog would, he even licks the boat.
Financial Services. As a true water lover, he originally majored in marinebiology before switching to business, when his dad advised him not tomake his hobby his job, so that he could always love his favorite pastime.
To aid in the on-water lifestyle, Matthew turned to MarineMax ofClearwater and salesman Jayson Lake. âHe loves Whaler,â Matthewsays. âAnd heâs so diligent in keeping in contact with me and invitingme to getaways. Heâs become a good friend.â Matthew and Reneebought a 285 Conquest first, and then they added the 200 Dauntless to their fleet before trading in the Conquest for their current Outrage. âI absolutely fell in love with the brand,â Matthew says. âItâsthe unsinkability, for one, and the toughness of the boat. Itâs a really steady ride. You know that if youâre on a Whaler, you are safe.â
Even the name the Chambers chose for their 370 Outrage, Aquanimity,reflects the Whaler reputation. Matthew says they were out for dinnerone night and began discussing the boatâs christening. He was Googlingsynonyms for the word âserenityâ and came across the word âequanim-ity,â which means calm under pressure. As for the 200 Dauntless,although it doesnât have an official name, the coupleâs friends jokinglycall it Little Spoon.
â âWith Verados you neverhave to worry aboutbeing offshore and yourengine not starting.
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