
Boat show shoppers rejoice: powerful choices this fall
Bertram, Boston Whaler, Chris-Craft, Grady-White, Viking and Hunt. These are just some of the big names coming at you full throttle this fall with new

Bertram, Boston Whaler, Chris-Craft, Grady-White, Viking and Hunt. These are just some of the big names coming at you full throttle this fall with new

Love at first sight defies explanation, especially when the object of our affection (affliction?) is a boat. Asked why a boat has smitten us, we

Marine radar just got a whole lot better. Raymarine, Garmin, Simrad and Furuno have introduced new solid-state systems that give you the power — and

If you’ve long had a crush on the original Bertram 31 but lacked the time and patience to restore one, your salvation has arrived. In

When it comes to boats these days, “supersize me” seems to be the trend. This year saw introductions of a 53-foot center console with quadruple

Editor’s note: Knowing how to take your boat search to the next level is what BoatQuest.com, one of Soundings’ sister properties, is all about. Research

Modern marine engines have come a long way from the sputtering, oil-dripping beasts they used to be. Electrical systems with smart chargers, inverters and advanced

Few purchases generate the excitement and anticipation that buying a boat does. You spend hours reading boating magazines and scanning the Web, dreaming of summer

Does the new season have you thinking about a new boat? Many of today’s center consoles are great multitasking boats that can serve you well

A careful, methodical approach I was about to test the Southport 33 FE center console with twin Yamaha F350s at the Miami International Boat Show

Trailering a boat across state lines requires thorough research, planning and prep

This trailerable 20-footer is based on the builder’s patented Z-Plane hull.

Here’s what you need to know before upgrading to a high-out alternator.

Cory Redwine is a driving force behind habitat restoration efforts in Florida’s Brevard County.

A bucket-list fishery, the Delta delivers some of the best redfish action on the planet.

One great joy of boat ownership is the chance to construct your dream ride.

Use sea trials, realistic budgeting and careful inspections to get the best results.
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Here’s why 48-volt systems are positioned to become commonplace in marine electrical architecture.

Artist Frank Wagner depicts the 12 Metre yacht that lost the Americas Cup in 1983.

One of a few survivors of its kind, this workhorse sailed in the last U.S. commercial fleet.