Despite the trademark high winds of Chicago, the afternoon summer sun beat down on my face while out on Lake Michigan. Squinting while wearing sunglasses, I fixed my eyes on the buoys as I navigated a ...

Aura’s Quad Lounge looks special thanks to an evolution of roto-cast construction dubbed Enduro Flex-Form Technology. Aura uses the durable, lightweight and affordable EF tech to fashion individual ...

Largest in the adventurous GLS series from Cruisers, the new 42 GLS clearly shouts “fun on the water.” Certainly, the most visible features are the twin fold-down beach doors that create a spacious ...

Mercury Racing says its new 60R outboard model is “a brilliant performance solution for technical flats skiffs.” The only outboard in its class with a 15-inch midsection, the Mercury Racing 60R fits ...

Many big center console boats are simply supersize versions of existing layouts. Not so with Pursuit’s new S 408 Sport. The company’s design team took a clean-slate approach. The result is an interior ...

It’s a big moment: the day your new engine or engines get mounted on your boat’s transom. But there’s more to this seemingly simple act than meets the eye. The devil, as ever, is in the details. So, ...

Kerri M. and Emily D. are the Icom Cover Girls for June/July, and they were filmed aboard the Nautique G25 Paragon.

Horsepower-to-weight ratio often creates a profound influence on a personal watercraft, as can an agile, responsive hull. Yamaha’s all-new JetBlaster combines both, resulting in one of the most fun, ...

After working and helping to grow Costa Del Mar sunglasses into a recognized worldwide brand, Al Perkinson recently founded Bajío, his own line of shades that cater to boaters and anglers. Al is one ...

Jumping wakes on a PWC is a great rush. The speed combined with a momentary sense of flight makes for an intoxicating boost of adrenaline. However, boating navigation rules still apply, as does common ...

The docks at the 2016 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show were packed with many amazing boats. From bowriders to center consoles and flybridge cruisers, this year’s show had something for everyone. Here are ...

Knowing which boat is the give-way vessel and which is the stand-on vessel will help you avoid collisions while on the water. Special precautions should also be taken at night or in times of inclement ...