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June 2008

June 2008

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Pontoon

Maxed Out Mercury

We put our Mercury 225 Pro Max back together again—only better

With Mercury Racing’s OptiMax 300XS for power, Bullet’s new 21XRD is long on speed and easy on fuel 

Stratos’ new 186XT offers classic lines and strong performance—at a modest price 

Monark’s new 18-foot Patriot offers fishing and family fun 

Performance Parts...

To support your never-ending quest for better performance, we offer this guide to must-have access 

Tackle Tested: Shimano Calais DC...

We tested Shimano's digital cast controls to see if they really do eliminate backlashes