At one time, a 36-foot outboard bowrider would have seemed like an oxymoron. Today, it is one of the most versatile formats in boating—and the Sea Ray SLX 360 OB proves why. Big enough to host a crowd ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

The Ranger 223FC blends serious angling with family comfort. Ranger calls it “Built to Fish Hard and Cruise Easy,” and after a close look at the layout and construction, that tagline rings true. At a ...

Sylvan’s target with the new M-5 CLZ DC is to offer a true high-level, ultra-luxury performance pontoon as the top choice for boat buyers seeking the epitome of pontoondom. We think Sylvan hit the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hardtop runabouts were always the choice of owners who went boating in areas where the water was continuously cold, the fog was thick every so often, and the fishing was always worthwhile. In recent ...

Mercury Marine (mercurymarine.com) has been busy refining a fresh series of diesels, and while much effort has gone into meeting the Environmental Protection Agency’s Tier III emissions regulations, ...

The day before offshore racing’s national championships in Clearwater, Florida, Dan Lawrence, throttle man for The Hulk, made what sounded like a simple statement. “It’s all going to come down to ...

During my 30-plus-year history with this magazine, reader queries about propellers have remained constant and unrelenting. Questions that once came in letters and phone calls now arrive digitally, but ...