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From high-end luxury yachts to small personal skiffs, potential boat buyers have plenty of ways to hit the waves. However, some ‘ships,’ like the amphibious Amphicar and the Sealander camper, stretch the definition of the term. And then there are hovercrafts. True, they can travel through water, but does that really make them boats? How …

Summer is just around the corner. And for boat owners? That means it’s just about time to hit the open waters. Odds are, though, before launching your boat for the season, you’re looking to make some much-deserved improvements. Fortunately, there are plenty of affordable DIY boat improvements worth considering. Improve your boat’s tech before hitting …

Just like cars, boats are bound to have some problems. And some of those problems? Well, they will lead to your boat breaking down. The bad news is that there are many common reasons as to why boats breakdown. Fortunately, we’re here to talk about them. Let’s get started. Your boat will breakdown if it …

The Axopar 28 was named Boating Mag's boat of the year for 2020. The unique looking boat combines a ton of innovative features.

Owning a boat can get expensive fast, especially if you’re new to boating. There are many questions, like should you buy a new or used vessel, do you need to winterize it, and what type of engine should you buy? Then there’s the question of whether you should purchase boat accessories like SeaDek. This product …

There’s nothing quite like being out on the open water. This is especially true during warm summer months when the water is the perfect temperature for escaping the sweltering summer heat. But before taking the helm of your beloved boat, you’re going to need a boating license. At least, that is, if you live in …

Pontoon boats are traditionally thought of as party barges. But some of these boats are specially designed for fishing

You’ve spent decades hard at work. Stocking piling those paychecks and pinching your pennies, so that come retirement, you have the funds needed to treat yourself. And maybe, just maybe, the treat that’s been on your mind is a boat. And why not? Buying a boat for your retirement probably sounds like a dream come …

Buying a boat can be a stressful process. When buying something so expensive, the last thing you want to do is make a bunch of rookie mistakes.

Owning a boat can be one of two things. On the one hand, owning one can make for the best experience of your life. But on the other hand? Owning one can be a pretty dreadful experience. Here, we take a look at some of the upsides to owning a boat, along with some of …

Mercury just released an epic new outboard motor with some of the most modern innovations we’ve seen so far in this context. Although it’s a powerful beast, this V12 Verado is quiet and easier to operate than previous outboards. In fact, Mercury Marine’s new 600 horsepower outboard motor is a gentle giant. “smoother and quieter …

The 2021 boat show season gets underway this weekend! The calendar of boating shows is pretty full this year, even with the ongoing global health concern. Many boat shows will be outdoors, of course, but some are not. So, ask ahead of a show what precautions are being taken before appearing at the given venue.  …

Seakeeper prevents you from getting seasick from boat roll when you’re out on the open water. The product uses a gyroscope to keep the boat from swaying. Gyroscopes use the Earth’s gravitational pull to keep your vessel oriented on the water. And that makes for a more enjoyable boating experience. How the Seakeeper allays the …

Buying a boat can be very exciting. The thought of being able to hit the water whenever you want to, or have the time, is an alluring thought. It can also be stressful, however, especially when boat dealers are trying to talk you into spending more money than you had budgeted. BoatUS has some great …

Whether you have an inboard or an outboard motor on your boat, typically it runs on fossil fuels. But just as with cars, boats can be EVs, too. And that even applies to high-end luxury yachts. The newest project from Austrian company Silent-Yachts, though, approaches electric boating slightly differently. That’s because it runs with the …

Pontoon boats make up an estimated 20 percent of the recreational boat market, outpacing other boats by around 1 to 2 percent. Pontoons debuted on the commercial market in 1951. Minnesota farmer Ambrose Weeres invented them so families could spend days on lakes fishing and swimming. Pontoon boat structures sit on hollow airtight tubes called …

Boating offers a lot of enjoyment and recreational opportunities. There’s no better feeling than being out on the open water with your family and friends. Unfortunately, problems arise that can turn a fun day on the boat into a nightmare. One of the scariest hazards of boat ownership is when a boat sinks. An unexpected …

When you think about boat propellers, the concept is pretty simple. The propeller rotates, forcing water in one direction and your boat in another. So choosing a propeller for your boat shouldn’t be hard. However, there’s more science to it than most realize and several factors to consider when selecting a propeller for your recreational …

Professional tennis might not be the first sport people think about when it comes to multi-millionaire athletes. However, when somebody has the nearly two-decade run of success that Nadal has had, they get paid handsomely to do so. One of the winningest players in history, Nadal knows how to enjoy the fruits of his success. Nothing …

Some people love being out on the water but don’t have the financial wherewithal to purchase their own boat. So, they are forced to rely on a friend who has one. But, there is another option that is not often considered, making one’s own boat. Yup, making one’s own personal real floating machine can be made with …