Travel enough by boat, and you’ll notice that commercial fishermen in a geographic region have similar boats that are well-suited to targeted species, fishing methods, and local waters. Head down the ...

Remember when we used a telephone just to call someone? In those days, if we wanted to listen to music, take photos, plan a road trip, crunch some numbers, look at local restaurant options and do our ...

The types of emergencies that can occur aboard boats are as numerous as the types of boats and types of boaters. Naturally, our boats should be properly equipped with life jackets for everyone, ...

Dometic’s new Xtreme Power Assist offers innovative benefits to boaters on a number of levels. For one, it’s the only power-assist system for outboard-powered boats with cable steering. Secondly, it’s ...

Dubbing this a new turn is not hyperbole. Dometic Marine’s SeaStar Xtreme Power Assist (XPA) steering was designed to integrate with a boat’s existing SeaStar cable-steering system, turning it into ...

Some 15 years ago, I was coming out of Key West, near Smith Shoals, when my buddy’s 54 Carver came to a screeching halt from about 14 knots. Luckily, no one was injured. Minor damage occurred to the ...

Florida bay scallop season has started, and seafood lovers from across the Sunshine State are already venturing off the coasts of Taylor and Dixie counties, where recreational harvesting is permitted ...

Value is the mission of the Bennington SV line, with boats that start at $17,110. New for 2021 is this 22-foot-11-inch 22SVSR. Nicely equipped for well under $40,000, this triple-tube boat is ...

Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation, recently introduced the all-new MerCruiser® T8200 Tow Sport inboard. The engine is built on Mercury’s successful 8.2L V8 big-block platform and ...

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Ever wish your captain’s chair gave you just a bit more height? Enter Bolster Buddy—a simple, comfortable way to elevate your view without upgrading your whole seat. Ideal for older inboard boats or ...

I tested Sea Pro’s 259 deep-V by running 147 miles from the Chesapeake Bay into Washington, D.C. The boat’s 22.5-degree bottom smoothly cleaved the chop I encountered, allowing me to keep the ...