http://features.boats.com/boat-content/2013/08/cobia-201-center-console-fishing-for-confidence/ For more boat reviews, visit www.boats.com. There are a million and one 20-foot center console fishing boats out there on the water, but almost all of them share one common trait: they feel small. In fact, most 20-footers will have you feeling like you're perched on a little cork in the middle of a big ocean. Their low sides make you wonder if you might fall overboard the next time a wave hits. And since most boats in this class are shooting for a low price-point, they don't come with the added safety features of some larger boats. When I stepped aboard Cobia's new 201 CC, however, I found out that this little boat comes with a big helping of confidence.

http://features.boats.com/boat-content/2013/08/cruisers-sport-series-208-video-boat-review-2 For more boat reviews, visit www.boats.com. You know what? Bigger is not always better. I've been spending the day on the Cruisers Sport Series 208. This is the smallest boat Cruisers makes, but it's big on fun. Come on for a ride. Cruising speed on the 208 is just a hair under 40 mph. And check this out: top end? 52.6 mph. Now here is where small can be a big advantage. We got those performance numbers with this little Merc 5.0. With a powerplant this small, we're getting 3.5 mpg at cruise. That's pretty darn good. Now as you've already seen, that powerplant provides plenty of juice for getting out of the hold fast. That means you can pull water skiers, wakeboarders, whatever no problem. And if that's something your kids are into, you'll appreciate the stowage compartment down here. It's nice and deep, and it goes way forward under the deck. Now there's one little room for improvement here: I wish there was a rubber bumper so the hatch didn't hit the fiberglass, or maybe even a gas assist strut. There's more stowage underneath the bow cushions, and check out how they hinged it. I really l like that so your cushions don't go flying away when you hit a wave. Plus there's extra stowage up here in the console. Hey, if you're gonna be out on the water having fun all day, you gotta have somewhere to keep those drinks chilly, right? Well there's a cooler under here which is great, but what I like even more is that Cruisers put this latch here. So you just lift up the top, it stays where it is, and you can get into the cooler and get your drinks. When you're done, boom. Every bowrider has to have a nice big sunpad, right? Check this out: Ahhhh. The kids are ready for a dip? Here's something you'll want to know about. The swim ladder goes off to the side, not the back, of the swim platform. That means as the kids get in and out of the boat they're kept away from the propeller and the drive unit. Now small does not have to mean uncomfortable. On a lot of little boats you'll find seats that are tough on your back and tough to even sit in. But Cruisers puts in these nice buckets with a flip up bolster, so you can even adjust your height. Now whenever I'm reviewing a boat I like to make sure I check out the wiring. Come on down here under the dash. All the wiring is well supported, and all the connections have heat shrink tubing over them. All right, we're looking at a partially built 208, and I just saw something that stopped me in my tracks... I didn't even notice it when we were doing the review on the boat. Jon, what is THAT? Jon Viestenz, Cruisers Yachts Product Manager: This is your Halon system for your engine compartment, which is standard on all the Sport Series. Lenny: On a 20 footer? Jon: Absolutely yeah. It's something you don't see in most 20 footers in this segment. This is another indication of bringing the process and procedures and standards of our yachts down into the trailerable boats. Lenny: I don't ever recall seeing a Halon system on a 20 footer. Jon: Yup, this is standard. You know what? I don't care what any yachtsman might say. Bigger is not necessarily better. And after reviewing this 208 Sport Series, I've had a lot of fun. See you next time. Woo hoo!

Tow boat review expert Brett Becker got a look at the new 2014 MasterCraft X 10 at the Miami International Boat Show, and shot this First Look Video. As Brett points out, this wakeboarding boat has some really cool features. The board rack and the wakeboard tower are just two of them. MasterCraft is well known throughout the watersports boats industry for being a top-notch builder, and from performance to wake-creating ability, the X10 is a serious boat for serious boarders. If the video just whets your appetite, read Brett's full boat review: MasterCraft X10: Call of Duty. http://features.boats.com/boat-content/2013/04/mastercraft-x-10-call-of-duty/ For more videos from the Miami Boat Show, visit www.boats.com.

For more detail reviews, performance data, captain's report of Formula boats / Yachts, go to http://www.boattest.com/boats/boat_video.aspx?SubID=2507&ID=2814 The name Ilmor has been part of recreational and performance boating for over a decade, but now they've teamed up with Formula boats to provide the first crossover powerplant designed for both markets. To commemorate the event, Formula created all new graphics that signal that this boat means business.

Let's find out how Cypress Cay did, when they designed and built their Cayman LE 250, the top of the line from Cypress Cay. This pontoon boat is ready for pleasure boating on lakes, rivers, and bays, and in this video we'll put it through its paces. You can read more about this boat and find more boat reviews, visit www.boats.com.

We're here today to test the Harris Flotebote Royal 230 pontoon boat. This tri-toon runs with a Mercury Verado outboard, and we'll put it through a battery of testing to find out how well it runs. http://features.boats.com/boat-content/2013/02/harris-flotebote-royal-230-video-boat-review/ For more boat reviews, visit www.boats.com.

Pontoon boats like the Harris FloteBote SL 250 don't come along too often, and when you first step aboard you'll see why at a glance: this boat is riddled with features befitting a lake-yacht, from stem to stern. Powered by a Mercury outboard, it also has a center tube (making it a tri toon) and hits speeds over 40 MPH. See the full review on boats.com: http://features.boats.com/boat-content/2013/01/harris-flotebote-grand-mariner-sl-250-a-pontoon-boat-for-prime-time/ For more boat reviews, visit www.boats.com.

If you're an angler on a budget, but you don't want to sacrifice quality, I think this Crestliner 16 Kodiak SC is a boat you should look at. Now Crestliner redesigned this boat in 2012 with a new hull, a half inch more beam, but most importantly, a lot more room inside. When Crestliner redesigned the 16 Kodiak they only increased the beam or the width of the boat by half an inch. But the cockpit seems a lot larger, and here's how they did that. These boxes contain flotation and used to run farther forward, and were narrower. In the redesign, they made the boxes deeper and brought them farther aft. This makes them a better seat, and also leaves a lot more room in the middle of the boat. http://features.boats.com/boat-content/2012/11/2013-crestliner-kodiak-16-sc-video-boat-review/ For more boat reviews and performance tests, visit. www.boats.com.

This is the Cruisers 298 Sport, the king of Cruisers' Sportboat series. Jump aboard to see how this bowrider can serve as a watersports boat, a day cruiser, or just a runabout. http://features.boats.com/boat-content/2013/01/cruisers-sport-series-298-king-of-bowriders/ For more boat reviews and performance tests, visit www.boats.com.

A few years ago, when the Cruisers Cantius 48 was first introduced, I reviewed it for YachtWorld. Today, we're here to test it and review it for a video on boats.com. And every time I see this boat it reminds me of just how innovative it is. cruising yachts like this one are few and far between, so take a closer look. http://www.boats.com/reviews/cruisers-cantius-48-the-original-sport-cruiser-video-boat-review/ For more boat reviews and performance tests, visit www.boats.com.

It's not often an established boatbuilder comes out with an entire new line of boats. But that's just exactly what's happening right now with Cruisers Yachts. The new line? Their Sport Series, and this is the 258. Let's go take it for a ride. http://features.boats.com/boat-content/2012/12/cruisers-sport-series-258-all-new-model-line-from-cruisers-yachts/ For more boat reviews and performance tests, visit www.boats.com.

For more reviews, test, performance data, captain's report and more about Chaparral 310 Signature and other Chaparral Boats, go to http://www.boattest.com/boats/boat_video.aspx?ID=2786 The design team at Chaparral set out to create an express cruiser with sportboat handling characteristics and an interior and cockpit that could compete with far larger boats when it comes to utility. By making the hardtop standard and adding important other equipment that is often optional in this size boat the builder is making the 310 Signature compelling. Our boat review of the 310 Signature with standard dual prop lower units and twin 225-hp 4.3 L engines recorded a top speed of 43.6 mph. Visit us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/boattestcom Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/boattest Follow us on Tumblr http://boattest.tumblr.com/ Our photo library http://www.flickr.com/photos/boattestdotcom/collections/

This Crestliner 1860 Retriever center console is an all-welded rugged aluminum boat designed for the avid sportsman who wants to hunt, fish, trap, or just about anything else on the water. http://features.boats.com/boat-content/2012/11/2013-crestliner-1860-retriever-center-console-video-boat-review/ For more boat reviews and performance tests, visit www.boats.com.

Crestliner builds fishing into every one of its boats, and this 1850 Super Hawk is no exception. But it's also easy to use the boat for tow sports and family fun. And a high windshield keeps spray and wind away from passengers, which may extend your family's day on the water. http://features.boats.com/boat-content/2012/11/2013-crestliner-1850-super-hawk-video-boat-review/ For more boat reviews and performance tests, visit www.boats.com.

Lenny Rudow reviewed this 44 footer from Hunt Yachts and really liked what he saw, inside and out. Lots of elbow room in both cabins, a flush deck that continues from transom to the galley stairs, and a garage big enough for a sizeable dinghy; Hunt packed a lot into 44 feet.They also bring in lots of light with big windows and a sizeable sunroof. http://features.boats.com/boat-content/2012/10/hunt-44-express-cruiser-exceptional-style/ Watch the Hunt 52 IPS joystick docking in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svFDC9Idhj0 For more boat reviews and performance tests, visit www.boats.com.

Looking for a boat that's under 30 feet and combines fishing with family fun? Boats.com's Lenny Rudow checked out the Beneteau Barracuda 9, which recently won Best Powerboat under 30 feet at the Newport Boat Show. As a fisherman, Lenny really appreciated the walkaround fishability, and he also liked the protection of a full-sized and well-appointed cabin. http://features.boats.com/boat-content/2012/09/beneteau-barracuda-9-video-boat-review/ For more boat reviews and performance tests, visit www.boats.com

The basic design of the Boston Whaler Montauk has been around for generations, and this 210 combines fishability and family fun into one trailerable package. http://features.boats.com/boat-content/2012/06/2012-boston-whaler-210-montauk-video-boat-review/ For more boat reviews and performance tests, visit www.boats.com

This Boston Whaler center console, the 230 Dauntless, gives fishermen the features they demand and families the comfort they deserve. See it for yourself, in this boat review. http://features.boats.com/boat-content/2012/06/2012-boston-whaler-230-dauntless-video-boat-review/ For more boat reviews and performance tests, visit www.boats.com.

Boston Whaler's 315 Conquest is a fishable cruiser that stays true to the company's reputation for unsinkable quality. Our review spells out the key features, as well as a few small suggestions for improvements. http://features.boats.com/boat-content/2012/06/2012-boston-whaler-315-conquest-video-boat-review/ For more boat reviews and performance tests, visit www.boats.com.

The 2012 Boston Whaler 320 Outrage is a hard-core offshore fishing boat that also makes a great yacht tender. Our reviewers found it a "great mix of fish and cruise." http://features.boats.com/boat-content/2012/06/boston-whaler-320-outrage-video-boat-review/ For more boat reviews and performance tests, visit www.boats.com.