Here’s a baker’s dozen of boats we think rate “must-see” status at the 2024 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. From fishing boats to luxury boats to deck boats, these craft all share one thing ...

Whether you’re looking at a new boat or looking to repower, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is packed with excellent choices on display and in the water. Here are some of the highlights to ...

Boating’s Tech Team of editors tested some 120 boats during 2024. Represented were boats from many categories, powered by all kinds of engines and motors. From this pool of boats, and after careful ...

Heading out from Rhode Island, where the NorthCoast 415 HT is built, skippers might continue south past Block Island for 100 miles to fish the fabled Atlantic canyons, or perhaps turn east around Cape ...

For many, football season means tailgating. Those with a boat—and a nearby stadium that can be visited by water—can take that social aspect of sporting events to an entirely different level. Nowhere ...

New-boat vinyl has protective antimicrobials that tend to last a year or so. After that, the vinyl can begin to show signs of mildew growth—a sign you’ve waited too long to apply a preventer, because ...

I am a boat owner and also a recovery diver for the local sheriff’s office. The agency I work for received a call to assist a boat tangled in the shallow-water vegetation a few feet from shore of a ...

Sailfish Boats was one of the first fishing-boat companies to embrace a Fishing-Focused/Family-Friendly Boats mantra in the early 2000s. According to internal ...

Planning a trip to the big boat show? And by big, we mean BIG! As in the big Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, taking place this year October 30 to November 3! While you’ll find lots of boats ...

Bowrise, or inclination, affects several aspects of your boat’s ride and handling. The basic thing to remember is that if the bow is up, the stern is down—and vice versa. So, if you are navigating a ...

This is one of the most versatile boats we’ve tested. It’s ready to fish, dive, day boat, or cruise. It makes it ideal for bringing out the entire family or a large group of friends and enjoying a ...

Properly trimming your boat can balance efficiency with a smooth ride in a way that keeps your crew safe and comfortable. Choosing and wearing the proper life jacket is the best way to ensure that you ...