Boat owners can monitor, track and control their vessel from afar with help from satellite communications and a phone app.

I remember when Formula Boats debuted its first Crossover Bowrider, the 350 CBR. It was June 27, 2012—I keep my notebooks from boat tests—when we got early access aboard the new 2013 model. I tested ...

These hinges for livewell lid covers keep rusting out, that’s why Boat Outfitters decided to make their own hatch and ...

Maybe you own an older boat and don’t want to replace it but would love some “new boat” features such as assisted docking or a ­Dynamic Positioning System? Or maybe you’re selling your boat and think ...

Boats need nonslip surfaces. Decks get wet, people walk on them, and without the proper surface underfoot, somebody can end up taking a potentially dangerous header. Products have come and gone over ...

Schoolchildren and boating enthusiasts have one thing in common. And that is, both groups know that summer is the best time of year. The sun’s out, the days are long, and the water beckons. Scratch ...

Your tow-sports inboard—or any inboard—requires regular maintenance if it is to deliver long life and good performance. Seasoned boat owners know to make recurring assessments part of their routine.

Memorial Day is the traditional start of the boating season, which means the start of boat maintenance season. To keep the boat running right, the long holiday weekend is perfect for a few pre-season ...

It’s been awhile since I’ve written a story with Rinker in the headline. John Rinker is worthy of that, and much more. This co-founder of Rinker Boat Company was a driving force in recreational ...

The Sea Tow Foundation™, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting boating safety, has launched the last video in its “Sober Skipper™: Why It Matters” series, featuring professional wakeboarder, Thomas ...

The types of emergencies that can occur aboard boats are as numerous as the types of boats and types of boaters. Naturally, our boats should be properly equipped with life jackets for everyone, ...