PLBs and SOS messengers can help you get rescued in an emergency. Learn the differences between them and which are ...

In 2016, Suzuki unveiled its new 2.9L inline four-cylinder DF200A outboard, which was lighter and more fuel efficient than its V-6 model that had been on the market since 2004. Confident that its ...

The hardest part of becoming a boater is taking that first step. To be a real boater, you have to actually buy a boat, a prospect that can seem daunting. With so many choices and styles, it’s hard to ...

The title of my article makes a bold statement. I’m basing it on the US Coast Guard requirements for establishing what’s called a Surf Station. Surf Stations are required at locations where surf runs ...

Sea Ray’s SDX 250 OB combines a comfortable, plush ride with the ability to meet the needs of a variety of boaters. Scout’s 261 XSS is versatile enough to handle big-water or shallow-water fishing, ...

MasterCraft, one of the most iconic names in watersports, introduces the brand-new XStar 23—a masterpiece of engineering designed for wakeboarding and wakesurfing enthusiasts. Whether you’re a ...

Step into the future of pontoon boating with the all-new Balise Horizon. Built for those who demand more from life on the water, this premium vessel blends cutting-edge innovation with timeless luxury ...

Looking to purchase your first boat? Here are seven great choices to help you get on the water and get going. Pontoon boat innovations, like the T.A.P. Fin, have made it possible to embark on ...

On our outing aboard the newly revamped Pursuit S 328 Sport, I realized why Pursuit is the perfect name for this builder. Fishermen are always in pursuit, but the conditions, well, they’re not always ...

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 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 Montara 25 SL is packed with versatility, combining the wake of a wakesports boat with the comfort of a pontoon. The MasterCraft X24 throws pro-level wakes and waves that can be fine-tuned for any ...