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 ...

Removing and reinstalling an outboard gear case (aka lower unit) is a relatively simple and necessary process when rebuilding a water pump or inspecting and greasing the splines on the driveshaft that ...

There’s an old saying that goes: You can’t have everything, because where would you put it? Cobalt Boats has come up with an elegant attempt at an answer: The Cobalt R30 is a large luxury day boat ...

Value is the mission of the Bennington SV line, with boats that start at $17,110. New for 2021 is this 22-foot-11-inch 22SVSR. Nicely equipped for well under $40,000, this triple-tube boat is ...

Editor’s Note: When we originally tested this Bay Rider, we found the positive battery terminals uncovered. We noted that in the “Low Points,” since the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) requires ...

Find cruiser boat tests, photo galleries and videos of cruising boats, plus cruising boat buying information, boat tests and more. Join Patrick Sciacca, Editor in Chief of Yachting magazine, for an up ...

Repowering your boat ranks right up there with buying a new boat. For many, myself included, repowering is an exciting time in which a boat that suits me perfectly becomes even better. That’s ...

The innovations that have made it into and onto our boats the past few years have been staggering. Between joystick-steering systems, automated docking, automatic trim systems, gyro stabilizers, night ...

Tools and Supplies * 3/4-inch-thick sheet of Seaboard or King Starboard marine lumber large enough to cover the dash cutout ($21.25 per square foot, boatoutfitters.com) * Masking tape * Marking pencil ...

I sat in the helm seat and felt a rush similar to that of heading down the stairs on Christmas morning as a kid. It was an out-of-time experience. Memories of the past collided with hopes for the ...

The Hunton XRS43 is right out of a James Bond movie, a gentleman’s speedboat that would make the perfect escape craft from Dr. No’s island lair or a chase boat in Casino Royale. It’s a sprinter ...

Life jackets are the single most important piece of safety gear on any boat for one simple reason — they save lives. The catch? They only work if you wear them, which is why the old saying still holds ...