The Ultimate Marine journal

Know your boat. Know your water.

Buyer guides, model comparisons and local know-how from the people who rig, sell and run these boats every week.

Florida Boat Buying Guide: How to Buy Your First Boat Without Regret

The Short Answer The first-time Florida boat buyers who avoid regret all do the same five things. They match the boat to the water they’ll actually…

JUN 10, 2026

Sea Hunt Superstore

Sea Hunt Ultra Series Review: The Family Fishing Hybrid Built for Florida

Short answer: The Sea Hunt Ultra is the boat to look at first if you want one center console that fishes hard in the morning and…

MAY 26, 2026

Sea Hunt Superstore

Florida’s #1 Sea Hunt Dealer: Ultimate Marine, America’s #2 and Winner of Sea Hunt’s Top Platinum Dealer Award (2024 & 2025)

Ultimate Marine is Florida’s #1 Sea Hunt Dealer and the #2 Sea Hunt Dealer in the United States — back-to-back winner of Sea Hunt’s prestigious Top…

MAY 11, 2026

Boat Brands

Scout 281 XSS Review: Florida’s Most-Asked-About Luxury Center Console

The Scout 281 XSS is Scout Boats’ flagship Bay Boat — and for Florida anglers, it’s one of the most interesting hulls on the water right…

APR 27, 2026

Sea Hunt Comparison

Sea Hunt Gamefish Lineup Explained: Choosing Between the 25, 27, 28, and 30

If you’re shopping the Sea Hunt Gamefish lineup, the decision really comes down to one question: how far offshore do you plan to run, and how…

APR 17, 2026

Key Largo Sea Hunt Superstore

Ultimate Marine Expands Into the Florida Keys With New Key Largo Location

Florida’s #1 Sea Hunt dealer is now closer than ever to South Florida boaters. Ultimate Marine has officially announced the opening of its newest dealership in…

APR 8, 2026

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The ULTIMATE St.Pete Sea Hunt Boat Show: Your Guide to the biggest in-water Sea Hunt Show of 2026

The 2026 Ultimate Marine Sea Hunt Boat Show in St. Pete is Florida’s largest in-water Sea Hunt event, featuring 100+ boats, expert advice, exclusive deals, seminars,…

JAN 1, 2026