Signaling devices can keep you out of harm's way or expedite a rescue. Here are three simple safety devices to keep on board ...

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The young man attending the gas dock in Frankfort, Michigan, seemed befuddled. “So you just crossed Lake Michigan on a pontoon boat,” he said. “Why would you do that?” I thought about this for a ...

Humminbird has stepped up its game with a new generation of FFS—Mega Live 2—along with a new series of compatible ...

Boatbuilders recognize that everyone on board uses a phone—posting, Snapping, TikToking, and more—between leaving port and returning. To keep the social posting live, everybody needs a power port or ...

It sounds idyllic, right? You’re going to go overnight on a mini yacht (my words, not theirs) and gallivant around ­Florida’s Sarasota Bay on a beautiful summer day. That’s how I sold it to my wife, ...

The Electric Legacy welcomes buyers seeking classic runabout style, modern convenience and the latest electric technology. This new sport-activity vessel from Regal covers all the bases when it comes ...

Pontoon boat innovations, like the T.A.P. Fin, have made it possible to embark on adventures like crossing Lake Michigan. The 25QFBA combines sleek looks with impressive performance and a wealth of ...

The 2025 Boating Boat Buyers Guide (BBG) is a compilation of over 75+ boat model in-depth reviews from our team of editors: From runabout boats to watersports boats, to pontoon boats and fishing boats ...

Personal locator beacons (PLBs) and emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) are tools that most boaters hope they will never have to use, but they can literally save your life. Able to ...

Originally conceived as a “motorcycle or snowmobile for the water,” today’s personal watercraft have matured far beyond simple thrill rides to reflect the diverse interests of the modern buyer. Yes, ...

In 1937, 15-year-old Joseph Armand Bombardier invented the Ski Doo to traverse the snowy streets of Quebec. His company grew into railway and aerospace, and was sold in 2003 to an investor group for ...