Open
Built for families who want serious offshore capability,
premium comfort and the freedom to fish, cruise or entertain.
Open 402
NEW Open 352
NEW Open 322
NEW Open 302
Open 282
Open 262
Open 252
Open 232
Open 212
Heritage
A refined crossover lineup designed for coastal cruising, ample seating,
family days and some fishing when the moment calls for it.
NEW Heritage 321
Heritage 261
NEW Heritage 251
Heritage 231
Masters
Shallow-water performance, fishing-focused layouts and
everyday comfort built for family life and fishing.
NEW Masters 287
Masters 267
Masters 267OE
Masters 247
Masters 247OE
Masters 227
Keep your cooler packed and your crew refreshed with these simple tips for maximizing ice retention and organizing drinks and snacks for a full day on the water. Whether you’re fishing, wakeboarding or heading to the sandbar, a properly packed cooler makes all the difference.
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•Start with a solid base by placing ice packs at the bottom and filling gaps with bagged cubed ice to keep the base icy longer
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•Use a layered packing method: begin with a drink layer with space between bottles, surround them with ice, add middle layers and finish with a heavy final ice layer
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•Top with snacks on the ice and keep the lid closed to limit melt; bring a trash bag for easy cleanup
As the summer boating season continues here in the southeast, the weather keeps getting hotter. To make sure you and your family have cold snacks and drinks all day, we have a few tips for packing your cooler before hitting the water.
Ice Pack Bottom Layer
When I start packing a cooler, I begin by putting ice packs in the base. This gives an ice-cold base layer that will not melt all day long. I like to fill in the gaps between the ice packs with bagged cubed ice as well.
Drink Layer
Once the base is made, I add a layer of water and sodas into the cooler, leaving just a little space between each bottle. Then I fill in ice between and around each bottle. This ensures ice contact around the bottles.
Middle Ice Layers
After packing ice around the drinks, I add another layer on top of the first layer of drinks. I like to use enough to cover everything I pack in. From here, if I have space and another drink layer, I can repeat the process or continue to the final layer of ice.
Final Ice Layer
For the final layer of ice, I like to pack in a heavy layer to cover all the items below it, keeping all drinks cold and covered well. To prevent excessive melting, make sure to pack the cooler very close to the top.
Snacks and Food
Before closing the lid on the cooler and hitting the water, I like to put all my boat snacks on top of all the ice in the cooler. This keeps everything cool and at the same time prevents anything from getting crushed by ice. I also like to bring a small trash bag to keep cleanup easy on and off the water.
Although it seems simple, finding a way to retain the ice in your cooler on those full days on the water can keep your family and friends cool and have fun on your boat. No matter if you’re fishing, wakeboarding or cruising to the sandbar, a full iced-down cooler set for the whole weekend will be a great addition to your weekend. See you on the water!
