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 ...

Sunglasses with polarized lenses have been an important piece of navigation equipment since they came on the market 40 years ago. With polarized filtered lenses, side glare from windshields, water and ...

Somehow, the anglers knew. When power ­catamarans first started working their way into the mainstream a few decades ago, offshore fishermen were among the first adopters. They didn’t mind the ...

Scout has been building quality fishing boats since 1989. Replacing the popular 355 LXF, the new 357 LXF center-console is part of the nine-boat lineup of luxury-cruisers aimed squarely at the ...

Today, many boat buyers seek boats in the 50-foot class. With the introduction of the 495 Flybridge, the builder’s flagship, Nimbus Boats proves itself happy to oblige, and in so doing, was awarded ...

Navan (rhymes with “baton”) is new boat line from Brunswick Corporation, which also builds Sea Rays, Bayliners, Boston Whalers, Heyday Boats, Princecrafts and others, along with Mercury Marine ...

We evaluated each garment for rainy-day readiness and general wearability. Would it pack and stow? Is it comfortable to wear? Lined jackets are more comfortable than unlined, but they are bulkier.

The 100 mph Jaguar STS and its 500R Mercury Racing motor isn’t for everyone. In fact, Bass Cat president Rick Pierce personally qualifies each potential Jaguar STS buyer. How? Among other things, he’s ...

We Say: Tugs just look cool, and the split-level layout of pilothouse over cabin with mid-level salon works well for cruising. Aboard the Nordic Tug 44, this layout permits a flybridge helm with a ...

With its ability to cruise, fish, dive, entertain and even overnight, it’s tempting to dub Regal’s 43 SAV the proverbial “jack of all trades,” but that would imply it’s also a master of none. On the ...

William Marshall ventured 20 miles offshore on November 15, 2024, and never expected to have catastrophic engine failure at sea. Worse yet, threatening storms forming ahead of weather reports loomed ...

This new Caracal STS (Soft Touch Series) hull features better load carrying—especially with heavier four-stroke engines—as well as handling and rough-water capabilities. Test conditions included rough ...