More Electric Boats - Epic Boats 23e Hybrid Wake Boat.

I just saw the announcement that Epic Boats is launching the Epic 23e Electric hybrid wakeboarding boat. A while back, we reviewed the Duffy Electric Boats which offer a quiet peaceful way to cruise protected waterways. The Epic 23e looks to be a whole other creature. Designed for performance and backed up with a gas motor, it is a wakeboard boat. According to the Epic 23e page, you can wakeboard for an hour on electric power alone and can recharge them with the generator in about an hour or plug in to a 110 or 220 socket. Of course the whole point of the hybrid is that you also have the power and recharge capabilities of the gas engine.

As green boating and hybrid cars advance, it isn't surprising to see some exciting, greened up options in the performance boating field. Check out Epics video.

Carver Covers are On-line and On Sale!

Customer feedback on our new Bimini Top Finder has been enthusiastic. For many, two quick clicks landed them at the bimini top recommended for their boat. Thinking "Why mess with success", we decided to use the same model for our Carver Boat Cover Finder. With roughly 1300 boat cover patterns to choose from, The Carver cover database can provide the perfect fit for most boats. Just select your boat's manufacturer from the list, then choose your model and year and we'll take you to the cover you need. If you've got a more unique style, you'll have the option to Select your boat's style and size to find a semi-custom cover that will work for you.

Carver Industries, based in South Carolina, has become one of the most recognized names in boat covers, as much for their exceptional customer service as for unequaled American craftsmanship, design and materials they use. We've worked with carver on a special order basis for several years, and we are very pleased to be able to offer our customers their full line of Custom, Semi-custom and universal covers. we have fond that their pattern library is particularly strong with V-hull and center console fishing boats, deck boats and cuddy cabins. Where many lines offer 1 style of semi-custom cover for all the flavors of pontoon boats, Carver has developed 4 unique patterns in a number of sizes to get a better fit for most pontoon boats. they have also developed an innovative series of covers for runabouts, ski boats and deck boats equipped with wake board towers. Stop by and check out our Carver Covers, and you'll see why we are so excited about them. Buy one and we'll ship it to you for free!(in the lower 48.)

Sales on Polyform A Series Buoys and F Series Boat Fenders

If you are looking for Polyform Buoys and Fenders, we have what you need. In addition to their G Series and HTM Boat fenders, we've got the Polyform A Series Buoy, which is the most popular buoy with fishermen world wide. We also offer the full line of Polyform F series Commercial grade fenders.

Polyform A Series buoys are used as marker buoys, mooring buoys, floats and heavy duty boat fenders. The familiar red "teardrop shape is unmistakable, and the limited lifetime warranty is unbeatable. We are currently offering big discounts on these popular buoys.

• Polyform A-1 for only $21.60
• Polyform A-2 for only $32.03
• Polyform A-3 for only $40.50
• Polyform A-4 for only $69.95

This super sale lasts until April 30, 2009, then it is back to our regularly scheduled low prices.

We've got wholesale pricing on the Polyform F Series boat fenders. These commercial grade fenders are used around the world. Who buys F series fenders from us? The US Navy, the United States Coast Guard, police departments, ferry systems and commercial and pleasure boat owners across the united states.

Polyform F Series fenders feature the Polyform Limited Lifetime Warranty which makes them a great value in larger commercial type fenders. Check our wholesale pricing on these commercial fenders and see why so many people turn to SavvyBoater for their boat fender needs.

April Sale - Free Shipping on Bimini Tops

In March, we launched our new Bimini Top offerings including the Sunbrella Bimini Tops by Carver Industries. The response to our low prices and free shipping special were so great, we decided to extend the sale through April.

Buy any of our Taylor Made or Carver Bimini Tops this month and we'll ship it free in the continental USA! That's a savings of up to $50 and includes the popular square tube Pontoon Bimini Tops as well as the specialty Tower Biminis designed to install with your ski or wakeboard tower.

Check out our Current Specials for all of the great deals we are offering in April including Custom Boat Covers, Solas Props and Polyform A Series Buoys and Polyform F Series Commercial Boat Fenders.

Looking For A New Bimini Top? We've Got You Covered!

We've expanded our Bimini Top category, and to kick off the new boating season, we are offering Free Shipping on all Bimini Tops through the month of March. So what's new?

• We've added a really simple "2 click" Bimini Top Finder that lets you instantly find the best bimini for your boat.
  


• If you prefer, you can use our Bimini Tops By Size Tool to sort through our tops by size to find the options that will work for you.
  


• We now offer over 100 size options in traditional round-tube bimini tops. Combined with our easy finder, getting your perfect new bimin top is a snap. Whether you've got a runabout, a high performance ski boat, a center console or a pontoon boat, we've got a solution for you.
  
• We offer a wide selection of tops from two of the best Bimini Manufacturers in the USA, Carver Industries and Taylor Made.
  


• All of the bimini tops we offer are complete sets, including a durable frame, premium cover materials (the best value) and a matching storage boot to protect your new top.
  


• We offer Bimini Accessories like support braces and slide tracks to make mounting your bimini easier
  


• You'll find popular square tube Pontoon Bimini Tops with heavy-duty frames, Sunbrella fabric tops and storage boots and built in support brace.
  


• If you have a wakeboard or ski tower, we've got Carver's new Universal Tower Bimini Top. This Sunbrella bimini is designed to quickly and easily install on most boat towers with no drilling.
  
• We've pulled together a selection of Bimini Top Resources including articles, product instructions and videos to help you get the most from your new bimini.

Why buy your Bimini Top from SavvyBoater.com? Service, Selection and extremely competitive prices! And Don't forget Free Shipping during this month!

Spring Trolling Plate Sale

If you are looking to add or replace a trolling plate, now is a great time to be shopping. As we've mentioned before, SavvyBoater has a great selection of the top trolling plates on the market, adn the experience to assist you in getting the right plate.

In addition to great prices, like an EasyTroller by Ironwood Pacific for only $104.95 or a Happy Troller by Davis Marine for only $109.95, we are also offering Free Shipping on these trolling plates during the month of March!

Shop SavvyBoater.com for service, selection and very competitive prices.

A Bright Spot of Optimism - The Mastercraft 300

If you've spent any time around water sports boats in the US, you are familiar with the name MasterCraft and probably with their large and loyal following. However, the name might not have you immediately thinking of a 30'+ luxury cruiser. That's about to change as MasterCraft has just launched the MasterCraft 300 which takes them squarely into that realm.

At 33. 9" (with Platform) and an 11' beam, the MasterCraft 300 is designed to be a day cruiser with the capability to accommodate overnight or weekend trips gracefully. I asked Jason Boertje of MasterCraft what led the company to step into this new class of boat. He explained that as "MasterCraft Boat Company" they don't feel constrained to limit themselves to a specific niche. The MasterCraft 300 allows them to capitalize on their experience and style, while expanding their customer base. Their team of engineers and designers aren't just experienced in designing performance boats, but many have backgrounds with yacht companies like Hatteras, Hinckley Yachts and Cruiser Yachts. Boertje explains that MasterCraft sees three types of customers that will be interested in the MC 300:

• Tried and true MasterCraft fans looking to upgrade to something larger.
• Luxury yacht owners looking to downsize to something a little more manageable, but without sacrificing any of the luxury yacht amenities.
• Owners of similar day cruiser style boats looking to upgrade in quality and luxury.

With the current economic conditions and softening of boat sales, I had to ask why launch a new model now, particularly one that diverges from your established base? Boertje explained that MasterCraft sales have remained strong with their greatest challenge being the tight credit market that makes it harder for dealers to afford floor units. The MasterCraft 300 will be produced in conjunction with their dealers, but under their new Luxury Retail Program. They plan to produce roughly 2 MasterCraft 300s per month, each to customer specifications. Dealers won't stock these units, but will help bring qualified customers to the program. Customers will visit the MasterCraft headquarters for trials and orientation, then again to customize their new MasterCraft day cruiser, and finally for delivery and sea trials if desired.

For more information on the new MasterCraft 300 visit http://www.mastercraft.com/300/.

MasterCraft 300 sports a twin point bow

The MasterCraft 300

The Real Deal - the MasterCraft 300 unveiled at the 2009 Miami International Boat Show