With a nickname like “Mercguy,” it’s no wonder Bob Grubb is an avid collector of vintage outboards. He grew up with Mercury engines, as his Dad started a Mercury dealership out of their basement in ...

We’ve all been there. A headwind pipes up, and choppy, rough seas dance between you and your destination. You throttle up; you throttle back. You try to help your boat find its comfort zone, and you ...

Maria Galati Hill literally grew up in the boating industry, hanging around her family’s Galati Yacht Sales brokerage business on the west coast of Florida and going to work with her dad. As a member ...

In the beginning, a wakeboard tower was just a tower—a four-legged fabrication of aluminum pipe. In the 30-ish years since the first tower appeared, this basic function—offering an elevated point of ...

The title of my article makes a bold statement. I’m basing it on the US Coast Guard requirements for establishing what’s called a Surf Station. Surf Stations are required at locations where surf runs ...

The first of an infrequent series of articles designed to help you better understand boat design and construction. Fight for the Finish Let’s start at the top with a glimpse at what goes into a ...

The first time I saw boat cushions secured by magnetic snaps was aboard a Solace 41, about five years ago. Then-president of Solace Boats, Todd Albrecht, picked up a cushion and said, “Watch this.” He ...

Ridewise, the 21.5-degree deadrise combines with the 2.5-ton displacement to provide a smooth, solid and uneventful ride, despite the wind-blown chop and boat-traffic slop we tested in. This is a ...

It’s safe to say that G3 has the pontoon formula nailed: The SunCatcher Select 324 SL is a great blend of sturdy construction, fleet-footed performance and luxury amenities. Rigged with a Yamaha 250 ...

The Jeanneau NC 795’s biggest selling point is that it can be a pleasant express cruiser with the sliding doors wide open along with the sunroof and side windows. In that mode, it’s ­really a runabout ...

The award-winning Crowne redefines luxury and style while creating a class all its own. The modern, clean aesthetic separates this boat from the crowd. The Performance III Package provides lots of get ...

Last fall, the widow of my departed friend Donnie Schultz asked for my help selling his fishing boat. Of course, I said yes. My good friend Chuck Larson offered to assist, and on a bright, warm day in ...