Solid-state batteries offer a number of benefits for boaters, including lighter weight and increased capacity. Find out how ...

The trailer tongue jack supports the boat trailer when it is not hooked up to your tow vehicle. Here are some points to consider when buying one.

Live sonar—more ­commonly known as forward-­facing sonar—shows you what is in the sonar cone in real time and is starting to ...

MasterCraft's Rule the Water demo tour 2025 allows you to test drive the new XStar watersports boat, other MasterCraft models ...

The SDX 250 Outboard incorporates Sea Ray’s new design language, including a defined “jawline,” S sheerline, updated logo and a curved windshield. Though no longer blunt, like a traditional deck boat, ...

Marine VHF antennas have not changed much since VHF radios were adopted by recreational boaters in the 1960s. We have seen improved durability and materials, optimized transmission and reception range ...

Launch a boat in Green Lake, Wisconsin, and you may run into Tracy Nowacki, a friendly woman with a clip board. We met Nowacki on duty at the Horner’s Landing ramp, dressed in her bright blue “Clean ...

The newly redesigned Mako 18 Pro Skiff Backwater ­Edition is a light-tackle ­angler’s dream. It’s a skinny-water boat that’s packed with standard features that will help you find and chase fish.

Scout’s 261 XSS is a 26-foot crossover offshore/bay boat that’s as well-suited for bay-hopping as it is for afternoon sandbar gathering, family watersports outings and, of course, big-water or shallow ...

The 2025 Boating Boat Buyers Guide (BBG) is a compilation of over 75+ boat model in-depth reviews from our team of editors: From runabout boats to watersports boats, to pontoon boats and fishing boats ...

The Electric Legacy welcomes buyers seeking classic runabout style, modern convenience and the latest electric technology. The S-310 SC is built to do everything from fishing and towing watersports to ...

Pontoon boat innovations, like the T.A.P. Fin, have made it possible to embark on adventures like crossing Lake Michigan. The 25QFBA combines sleek looks with impressive performance and a wealth of ...