On April 1, 2021, a new federal boating law went into effect, one that requires the use of an engine cutoff switch (ECOS; ECOSL refers to the “link” to the switch, which may be a lanyard or a wireless ...
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 ...
We award Boat of the Year to the boat that best helps advance the state of boatbuilding art and delivers a new and better experience to boaters. The selection process starts with testing more than 100 ...
Aura’s Quad Lounge looks special thanks to an evolution of roto-cast construction dubbed Enduro Flex-Form Technology. Aura uses the durable, lightweight and affordable EF tech to fashion individual ...
Manufacturers scored big at the 2019 NMEA/RTCM Marine Electronics Conference & Expo, held last week at the Renaissance Hotel in Portsmouth, Virginia. A total of 18 products received top-dog honors in ...
I felt a tinge of skepticism while preparing to test the SIONYX Nightwave D1 ultra-low-light marine camera on a 30-mile run to the offshore fishing grounds in the dark. I was confident the camera ...
SeaVee’s 450Z is the result of a spare-no-expense mission to build the ultimate boat for live-bait fishing in all weather. We tested this beast in its natural habitat while kite-fishing with live ...
Built upon the Wake Plus hull, which is designed to push more water to help create sizable wakes and waves, the all-new 2019 Axis T23 has the ability to provide tons of on-water fun for everybody on ...
Kerri M. and Emily D. are the Icom Cover Girls for June/July, and they were filmed aboard the Nautique G25 Paragon.
Fish and sport aluminum boats ­provide so much versatility, and the new Alumacraft Competitor FSX 175 Sport is a prime example of that, delivering a ­trailerable boat that you can use to fish for ...
Jumping wakes on a PWC is a great rush. The speed combined with a momentary sense of flight makes for an intoxicating boost of adrenaline. However, boating navigation rules still apply, as does common ...
Knowing which boat is the give-way vessel and which is the stand-on vessel will help you avoid collisions while on the water. Special precautions should also be taken at night or in times of inclement ...