July starts the new model year for Sailfish Boats. The new model year center console boats have a newly designed dash facing, new style cushions, optional powder coating T-Tops and bow rails, Weblon material for T-Tops and much, much more. Drop by your local Sailfish dealer and see for yourself.

DEMAND THE DIFFERENCE, Sailfish Boats!  

Good news from Italy on the brink of new year: Sailfish 2360 CC has been voted Editor's No. 1 pick from the leading magazine Barche A Motore.

The boat was tested against an impressive line-up of all US competitors except one. This is what they write:

The question is: should you be a fisherman to justify the purchase of a boat so friendly and caring and well-built or run with any kind of water?

The choice is yours, the boat is able to accommodate anything.

 

To view a copy of the article, please click here.

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Sailfish Boats, once again, has scored in the mid 90s in the NMMA CSI Program for customer satisfaction. This makes it the 6th year in a row that Sailfish has met and or exceeded customer's expectations.

 

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Sailfish Boats has redeisgned their center console dash facing to allow for the larger flush mount electronics.

See you local Sailfish dealer for details.
 

ON THE WATER SAILFISH 2360 CENTER CONSOLE By Capt. John N. Raguso “FUN”-DAMENTALS The new 2360 CC is a by-product of the Sailfish engineering team listening to their customers and dealers to design a center console with the strength and agility to perform equally well inshore or offshore. Enhanced dry storage on the new 2360 CC utilizes all interior space to help improve your game. A roomy private head adds an extra measure of comfort, and there’s a freshwater sink and shower head down below. Fish-ability has not taken a back seat, with higher gunnels, twin 225-quart insulated fish boxes set under split bow bench seats, a roomy 30-gallon transom live well, a six-pack of stainless steel rodholders, plus standard coaming bolsters and stainless steel toe rails that all collaborate to make the 2360 CC one of the most impressive and affordable 23-footers on the market today. Rear jump seats provide comfortable seating when needed, but are easily removed to really open up the aft cockpit. The dash panel offers ample flush-mounting space to position favorite electronics above the hydraulic steering helm. There are multiple storage compartments, and the 2360 CC is available with a variety of leaning posts, helm seats, rear seating options and additional forward seating for up to eight people. A bench seat set forward of the console and a built-in anchor locker in the forepeak completes the simple but efficient layout. REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE Sailfish boats are able to withstand the rigors of everyday use in the marine environment. Every model is hand-laminated using the latest high-tech fiberglass and composite materials. Compsys stringers are the backbone behind every Sailfish sport fishing platform, providing strength while minimizing added weight. The SailTech transoms are manufactured from high density urethane composite foam and encapsulated in layers of fiberglass for years of dependable service. All models have carbonfiber reinforced decks (where needed) to add to the overall structural strength while minimizing weight. This “less is more” approach utilizes high-tech knitted fiberglass reinforcement materials in their hulls for the strongest possible laminate. The overall goal is to limit without sacrificing hull strength or integrity. Sailfish hardware is saltwater- tested-tough, with stainless steel rails and fasteners through bolted in place, with top-quality plumbing and electrical systems. Polyester bonding agents attach hulls and decks on all models, effectively creating one seamless unit for maximum rigidity and strength. Sailfish takes extra measure to ensure your investment will last and backs it with a 10-year structural hull warranty. I sea trialed the 2360 CC outfitted with a pair of Yamaha F150 four-strokes down at the Miami Boat Show this past winter and her performance was impressive, courtesy of the Sailfish VDS hull design. The VDS (variable deadrise stepped) hull incorporates a trio of planing wedges that moderate as they go outwards from keel to chine, creating a lateral stepped hull that runs longitudinally from bow to stern. The center hull offers a sharp 48- to 58-degree deadrise angle in the bow that moderates to 24 degrees at the transom. The second hull that is outboard of the first combines with turned down strakes to create lift and measures 23 degrees aft. The third planing wedge flattens a bit more to create stability and measures 22 degrees at the transom. Outfitted with an optional T-Top, ¾ fuel in the tank and two persons onboard, I attained a top speed of almost 41 knots with the twin F150s at wide open throttle in fairly windy conditions. At 4000 rpm, we hit 30.1 knots on my handheld GPS and 34.6 knots at 4500 revs. This 23-footer will run fast and efficiently at moderate engine speeds, and net approximately 2.8 NMPG at 4-grand and 2.5 NMPG at 4500 rpm. She’ll go a long way between fill-ups with her standard 153-gallon fuel tank. If a big single outboard is more your speed, top speed will be a few knots less with similar cruising speed fuel efficiencies with a Yamaha F250 hitched to the transom. The MSRP with twin F150s is $74K, whereas the F250 equipped 2360 CC starts out at $64K. For more information, contact Sailfish Boats at 229-377-2125 or visit them on the Internet at www.sailfishboats.com.

Sailfish Boats now offering The Amphibians A6 Green Underwater Liaghts from OceanLED Low cost - not low quality - LED underwater lighting from the industry leader. OceanLED is the leading manufacturer and designer of underwater lighting products and the unique Amphibian range launches the world's first lighting collection designed to be used both in and out of the water. OceanLED has created the Amphibians based on the increasing demand for affordable LED lights for the boating industry; subsequently providing consumers with a high quality, low priced underwater lighting solution without sacrificing on quality or the visual effect of the lights in the ocean. The Amphibian range has been designed with a unique linear shape, versatile enough to be mounted onto any transom and requiring just a 3/8th hole for the cable entry. The Amphibians are exceptionally easy to install and can be used on a variety of surfaces such as trim tabs, engine brackets or even on boat trailers for night launching. Despite the Amphibians small size, they are extremely powerful making them comparable to competitors halogen and Xenon underwater lighting models. Using the very latest LED technology, the Amphibians have an ultra low power draw with no start up current required, over 50,000 hour LED life and pure unfiltered colors designed to make an impact on any boat of any size. Extensive OceanLED research has also enabled all electronics to be built directly into the Amphibians, alleviating the need for an external LED driver. Once fitted, the Amphibians are virtually maintenance free. The lights are injection moulded in Delnaeco Polymer - a state-of-the-art Polymer that is resistant to almost all known solvents and adhesives, and is completely corrosion proof. In addition, OceanLED is renowned for using Tritonium glass. These unique glass lenses have been specifically designed by OceanLED and Tritonium Optical Technologies (a research laboratory specialising in optical systems) to inhibit barnacle build up and ensure that the Polymer light lens cannot be scratched like other plastic underwater lights

For 2009 model year, Sailfish Boats has introduced 6 new Pilot House Models. 2660, 2860 and a 3160 Pilot House Center Console and 2360, 2660 and a 30-06 Walk-Around Pilot House models, all are now available at your local Sailfish dealer. Contact Sailfish Boats at 229-377-2125 or click on the dealer locator to find you local Sailfish Dealer.

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The basic resistance of stainless steel occurs because of its ability to form a protective coating on the metal surface. This coating is a "passive" film which is resistant to further "oxidation" or rusting. The formation of this film is instantaneous in an oxidizing atmosphere such as air, water, or many other fluids that contain oxygen. Once the layer has formed we say that the metal has become "passivated" and the oxidation or "rusting" rate will slow down to less than 0.002" per year (0,05 mm. per year).

Unlike aluminum or silver this passive film is invisible in stainless steel. It is due to the combining of oxygen with the chrome in the stainless to form chrome oxide which is more commonly called "ceramic". This protective oxide or ceramic coating is common to most corrosion resistant materials.

Halogen salts, especially chlorides easily penetrate this passive film and will allow corrosive attack to occur. The halogens are easy to recognize because they end in the letters "ine". Listed in order of their activity they are: fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine and astatine. These are the same chemicals that will penetrate Teflon and cause trouble with Teflon coated or encapsulated O-Rings and/ or similar coated materials. Chlorides are one of the most common elements in nature and if that isn't bad enough they are also soluble, active ions; the basis for good electrolytes, the best conditions for corrosion or chemical attack.

People are surprised to learn that stainless steel will rust and corrode in the presence of chloride salts, free chlorine or sulfide gases. Environments that produce these elements are ocean spray, salted highways, chemical treatments added to swimming pools, and ground water in numerous coastal areas. But, with proper care and cleaning, your stainless products can be maintained for a lifetime in perfect condition.

If your Stainless Shows Signs of Rusting:

• Wash with fresh water and a high-quality detergent.
• Clean with a car or marine chrome polish
• Wax with a car or fiberglass wax.
• DO NOT clean with chlorinated cleaners (no bleach!) or scouring powders.
• DO NOT use sand paper or abrasive cleaners on buffed or mirror finished metals.
• DO NOT clean with muratic or hydrochloric acids.

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FROM: Sailfish Boats / Seminole Marine, Inc.
              2501 Milestone Industrial Park
              Cairo, GA 39828

CONTACT: Denny Warren, (229) 377-2125
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SAILFISH BOATS BECOMES NMMA CERTIFIED
Manufacturer meets stringent set of requirements to earn "NMMA Certified" designation

CAIRO, June 26, 2006 - Sailfish Boats recently became certified under the National Marine Manufacturers Association's (Boat, Yacht, Boat Trailer, Personal Watercraft) Certification program.

While all boats in the United States must meet U.S. Coast Guard regulations, boats built by manufacturers participating in the NMMA Certified program must also meet the more comprehensive standards set y the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC). Furthermore, to become NMMA Certified, a boat must pass rigorous third-party inspection to ensure that it meets and adheres to all applicable standards.

"Earning the 'NMMA Certified' designation is a major achievement for Sailfish Boats," says Sailfish Boats, president Paul Hoppes. "It demonstrates to our customers we're committed to building a quality product and have the utmost concern for their safety and well being."

The NMMA Certification program covers more than 30 categories of standards, which vary by boat type and size and may include: fuel systems; ventilation; passenger and weight capacity; horsepower capacity; flotation; electrical systems; navigation lights; warning label placement and guidelines; and steering systems.

For more information, contact Sailfish Boats marketing manager Denny Warren; (229) 377-2125.

About National Marine Manufacturers Association

National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is the leading association representing the recreational boating industry. The NMMA's more than 1,500 member companies provide approximately 85 percent of the marine products used by recreational boaters and anglers in the United States, where retail sales of boats and related products and services amount to an estimated $33 billion annually.