
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

Maritime artist Jan Min creates dreamlike watercolor compositions

As boaters continue to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday, there’s no better time for a cruise to Boston, where the nation’s history is just steps from the dock.

When the forecast turns ugly, the Targa 41 inspires confidence, delivering the solid, comfortable ride that has defined the brand for decades.

This express cruiser hit the market in 1979, was an almost instant hit, and stayed in production for a long time.

A 1985 Groverbuilt 28 rocks a new look following a thoughtful restoration.

Mary and Chris Kelleher refurbished their Krogen 36 Manatee for their Great Loop adventure

Before water skiing, aquaplanes skimmed across lakes and bays nationwide, launching one of America’s earliest boating crazes.

With the boating season in full swing, our editors make the case for visiting their local waters.

With Chris DiMillo at the helm of Hunt Yachts, this classic brand is good hands.

Willard Bond used bold color to emphasize the power and energy of a yacht race.