Mercury Racing’s new V8 500R weighs 720 lbs. (327 kg) and delivers 50 more ponies and 10% higher torque than the company’s 450R model on the same platform. More...
How-To Video
Power Catamaran Driving Tips
Power cats require special driving tactics to fully enjoy the amazing capabilities of these boats -- and some are counterintuitive. Get tips from our resident expert (and cat builder) Captain Dave East.
The Pursuit DC266 is a premium-class dual in BoatTEST’s Sovereign Boat Club in St. Pete, FL. She has been in continuous operation for 3-1/2 years with only a minimum of maintenance issues.
The Axopar 25 Cross Top has movable cockpit seating a cuddy with toilet and one of the fastest bottoms on the market today. We clocked her at 49 mph powered by a single 250-hp Mercury.
590’ Ship T-Bones Offshore Supply Vessel In Broad Daylight
When the 580’ x 98’ (179.7 m x 30 m) bulk carrier Bunun Queen going 14.4 knots T-boned the port side of the Offshore supply vessel Thunder in broad daylight, both equipped to the nines with all manner of navigation equipment, one wonders what possibly could have gone wrong? The NTSB Report...
Father's Day Hints
25% Off an Offshore Boat's
Emergency Repair Kit
This Father's Day, celebrate by saving on SeaKits! Use coupon code FATHERSDAY25 to save 25% on Expedition and Essential SeaKits. A Great Father's Day Present...
Cruising & Chartering
8 Ways to Be a Good Charter Guest
Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a first-time passenger, adhering to a few essential rules of boat passenger etiquette will help make your journey a joy for you and the crew. More...
Angling
Multiple IGFA Records Set in May
On May 6, new IGFA (International Game Fishing Association) records were set by young and old from Norway to Japan to the U.S. Join IGFA, get their record book, and get in on the fun. More...
Boneheaded Boaters
You Can't Park There
This week's Boneheaded Boaters video is courtesy of the Broncos Guru. See the video...
Photo Of The Day
A 45' Cruiser Yacht Cantius named Deal Maker at the Sandusky Yacht Club, Sandusky Bay, on Lake Erie, near Cedar Point. The proud owners have three kids, all married, with 10 grandchildren and they all love spending time boating. This was a little quiet time without any of them!
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