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ComparisonsTwo 23-foot flagships, two ways to deliver the wave: standard ballast, engine, range, handling and towing constraints, all put under the microscope.
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Buying / SellingSuccessful negotiation does not come down to a magic percentage but to verifiable facts: inspection, service history, equipment and terms of sale.
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ComparisonsTwo tournament boats, two ways to flatten the wake: four fins and hull rails on one side, a lightened hull, HydroGate and MicroTuners on the other.
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Buying / SellingThe value of a used inboard boat comes down to more than its model year or its engine hours. To get a realistic estimate, you need to cross-check the model and its year with the condition of the hull, the engine, the hours, the service history, the transmission,…
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Boating newsNautique European Dealers Meeting 2026: a second edition all about sharing
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Buying / SellingA good wakesurf boat is not chosen on ballast volume alone. Compare propulsion, wave shape, the on-water test drive and the cost of ownership.
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ComparisonsA versatile center console or a Sport Cabin with cabin and head: a comparison of the two families in the White Shark range, their uses and their limits.
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Buying / SellingVast Lake Geneva, smaller Lake Annecy: what makes a good fishing boat on an alpine lake, and what White Shark center consoles have to offer.
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Boat service and repairCracks, sagging foam, failing seams: here is how to tell whether a renovation is needed, what drives the price and which covering to choose.
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Buying / SellingYou find a boat that fits your budget, the photos are convincing and the seller says they have already received several offers. They suggest you reserve it right away by paying a deposit. That is precisely the moment to slow down.
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ComparisonsMasterCraft and Centurion are two benchmarks in wake and wakesurf boats. Both brands offer hulls, ballast systems and settings designed to create waves suited to different skill levels.
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Buying / SellingTo finance a used boat, several options can be considered: a conventional loan, a personal loan and, when the boat and the contract are eligible, leasing or lease with an option to buy (LOA).
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Buying / SellingA boat bought for €60,000 does not cost only €60,000. You have to add any financing, the mooring, insurance, maintenance, repairs and the loss of value at resale. Boat sharing lets you split some of these costs, but it comes with rules…
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Buying / SellingWant to enjoy a boat without necessarily buying one on your own? A boat club, shared ownership and renting suit three different ways of boating. Here is how to choose based on your budget, how often you go out and the level of freedom you want.
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NautiqueWith the Super Air Nautique G27 Paragon, Nautique unveils a new premium wakeboard and wakesurf boat for 2027. Its 630 hp PCM ZZ8S engine, wave-shaping technologies and premium appointments make it a new model worth discovering.
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Boat service and repairIndoor winter boat storage generally offers the best protection against the weather, humidity and temperature swings. But properly prepared outdoor storage can be perfectly suitable, especially if the boat is protected by a fitted cover and if the…
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Boat service and repairIn winter, the main enemy of leather upholstery is not the cold but the moisture trapped inside the boat. A poorly ventilated cabin, cushions stored while still damp or an overly airtight cover can lead to condensation, mold and bad odors.
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Boat service and repairThe bottom line: cold does not directly drain a boat battery, but it reduces its available capacity and slows the chemical reactions that deliver current. A battery that is already partly discharged is therefore much more vulnerable during the winter.
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Boat service and repairBoating in fresh water does not protect a fiberglass boat from osmotic blistering. However, a preventive barrier coat is not always necessary. It depends on the age of the hull, its condition, how long it has been kept in the water and the type of storage.
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Boat service and repairThe bottom line: no, a boat used in fresh water does not necessarily need bottom paint every year. But fresh water does not keep the hull bottom clean: algae, biofilm and other organisms can grow on it when the boat stays in the water.
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Boat service and repairAfter several months without running, a boat engine should not simply be started to check that it works. Getting it running again means checking what may have changed over the winter, putting the various systems back into running configuration, then doing…
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Boat WinterizationAn outboard and an inboard are not winterized the same way. The difference mainly comes from their design: on an outboard, the engine and the lower unit are accessible outside the hull; on an inboard, the engine, the transmission and several systems are built into the boat.
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Buying / SellingA used boat in Annecy should be chosen based on how you will use it, then checked for its mechanical condition, its hull, its service history, its winterization, its equipment and its paperwork.
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ComparisonsBoth brands have dominated the premium wakesport boat market for decades, and there is no simple answer to this question. It is also the question we are asked most often.
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Buying / SellingTo get started, a 5 to 6 m RIB with a 90 to 150 hp engine is enough. For a bigger wake and more technical jumps, a bowrider is a good compromise, while an inboard wake boat, with its engine inside the hull and ballast tanks, remains the choice of experienced riders.
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Buying / SellingThe best boat for waterskiing is above all the one that lets you precisely control the wake and the speed.
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Boat WinterizationEvery fall, many owners do the same thing: take the boat out of the water, put it under cover and consider the hardest part done. On Lake Annecy, that is a costly mistake, because the real winter risk does not come from the lake, but from what remains in…
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ComparisonsAs the official Nautique dealer and exclusive MasterCraft importer in Haute-Savoie, we are one of the few players able to compare these two boats without brand bias. Here is our analysis, point by point.
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Boat WinterizationA poorly winterized inboard engine is the number one risk of a season that starts with a repair bill instead of an outing on the lake. Unlike an outboard, an inboard engine runs with a cooling system, a driveline (V-Drive or direct drive) and…
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Boat service and repairThe most common breakdowns on Lake Annecy, the checks to make before you keep cranking the engine, and when to call a professional.
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Boat WinterizationDiscover all the essential steps to protect your boat during the winter and ensure its longevity: hull, engine, storage and maintenance.
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