Waterfront venues across the United States will host Independence Day celebrations to honor the nation’s 250 th birthday with everything from fireworks shows to festive boat parades. This Fourth of ...

When most people hear the term surface drive, they think speed and high performance, but what these rather specialized propulsion units are really about is efficiency. Because the propeller blades ...

With a relatively affordable base price of around $154,000, I was anxious to see the R302’s quality and performance. I’ll tell you now, I was impressed. Boasting the smooth-riding ­Robalo HydroLift ...

More than three years ago, a Suzuki ­engineering and design team in Japan set out to create a 350 hp outboard that would break new ground in features, performance and efficiency. The team had a ...

Supreme stays true to its mission of building multifunctional family towboats that lead in value, design, and performance. Designed for budget-minded buyers, Supreme delivers an ideal balance of surf ...

Boating Magazine is thrilled to announce the arrival of another edition of our electrifying Pontoon Boat Buyers Guide! It’s time to dive into the world of pontoon boats and discover the newest, ...

MasterCraft offers the largest line of wake boats on the market, from multi-sport 20-footers to yacht-certified wake machines. The line offers no-frills boats and also some of the most luxurious.

Mobile devices and laptops go everywhere and serve us well, even on the water. But once the device’s battery dies, we’re at a loss. An onboard USB-style charger is the answer, and if you’re the antsy ...

A first-of-its-kind factory upgrade for Mercury’s already-potent outboards is engineered to ramp up midrange performance. It’s dubbed Boost, a software update to the engine’s electronic control module ...

When it comes to protecting your boat, choosing the right remote monitoring system is essential. In a recent discussion, Kevin Falvey, Editor-in-Chief of Boating Magazine, outlined the key features ...

Ashore at the historically-accurate whaling port, we talked to a blacksmith as he stoked the forge and hammered hot metal into whaling tools. At the cooperage, we learned how iron hoops driven over ...

Today’s four-stroke outboards are more reliable than ever before with fly-by-wire controls and onboard sensors that maximize performance and efficiency. But, as my Roman forebears used to say, caveat ...