Shore power cables last for decades, but cord ends often fail sooner from internal corrosion, high amperage that occurs either from a lightning strike or low voltage at a marina, or from a short ...

The Flagship of Crownline’s XSS ­series of sporty dayboats, the new 330 XSS stands out in a crowd, and its amenity-laden interior is sure to please. Before diving into the creature comforts, just ...

If you’ve been on the Internet in the last four years, you’ve probably seen the video. It starts with three salmon fishermen waving and shouting as a 31-foot powerboat bears down on their small skiff ...

The newly redesigned Mako 18 Pro Skiff Backwater ­Edition is a light-tackle ­angler’s dream. It’s a skinny-water boat that’s packed with standard features that will help you find and chase fish.

Sam Langley (IG: @samuellangley) hardly needs an introduction. This pro athlete and member of Team Hyperlite is also a renowned teacher of watersports. We have had the pleasure of sharing Sam’s ...

Once upon a time, bowriders were relegated in size to boats that could fit on a trailer, so if you wanted a large boat that could hold lots of people, you were stuck with a cabin cruiser, even if you ...

The age of electric vehicles (EVs) has arrived. As the world seeks solutions to climate change, replacing internal-combustion vehicles with EVs has emerged as one strategy for reducing greenhouse gas ...

Recently Snap-on, a leader in professional hand tools, introduced a uniquely designed wide-blade screwdriver for marine use. Their model SGD155BR screwdriver is perfect for those tight gearcase drain ...

The C-24 Coupe combines trailerability, family weekending, and good performance from its stepped hull. With four adults aboard, we hit 47 mph with a single Yamaha 300. (A 250 hp Yamaha is now the sole ...

Trolling motors aren’t just for trolling anymore. These electric powerplants are used for position-keeping, controlling drifts, and mounting transducers for forward-facing sonar. Today, a trolling ...

This VHF radio exchange between a boat skipper and the marine-towing-service dispatcher still sticks in my mind. “Hurry!” the boater pleaded. “My motor died, and we’re drifting toward the rocks!” “Do ...

In 2025, Yamaha created a brand-new category with the CrossWave as the sole entry. Courtesy Yamaha Watercraft Group Boating’s editors test more than 100 boats per year in just about every category.