Powerful, dangerous, highly unpredictable — all are common descriptions of lightning storms. A direct strike that results only in ringing ears and a few roasted electronics would be considered lucky.

Boating’s Boat of the Year (BOTY) ranks as the most prestigious honor a recreational boatbuilder can be awarded. BOTY is announced annually during an event at February’s Miami International Boat Show, ...

Originally conceived as a “motorcycle or snowmobile for the water,” today’s personal watercraft have matured far beyond simple thrill rides to reflect the diverse interests of the modern buyer. Yes, ...

Marching to the beat of a different drummer is part of the culture at BRP. Few companies in the marine industry seem as willing to take a chance on a radical design or technology. This has resulted in ...

The Revel RS25L shatters expectations of what a pontoon can be. It’s a high-performance watercraft that accelerates like a Ferrari, turns like a Porsche, and delivers the smooth ride of a luxury SUV.

Installing one of today’s advanced fixed-mount marine VHF radios can prove more involved than you might imagine. Naturally, every radio model requires a 12-volt DC power source and a VHF antenna, but ...

Center console boats may be the most versatile boats on the water. Models today range between 16- and 60 feet long. While some may be optimized for dayboating, others for high-performance, and still ...

Full disclosure: Boats and adult beverages are two of my favorite things, and I’ve realized that there are many similarities (besides being addictive). Some boats are beer (a good one like Heineken or ...

For the seventh year in a row, Finland has been named the Happiest Country in the World by the World Happiness Report, and I have a theory that it’s because their population owns more boats per capita ...

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again. Inflatable tubes arguably provide the best value when it comes to tow-behind-the-boat watersports. They accommodate a wide variety of ages and skill levels ...

Bayliner was founded in 1957 to bring seaworthy family boats to the water with an ­attractive bundled package, including boat, motor and trailer at a budget price. Today, this brand, now under the ...

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 ...