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 ...

The Sylvan G5 CLZ continues on the benchmarking theme that the pontoon builder set last year, ensuring that these boats compete head-to-head with other high-end brand names at the top of the market.

Preparing a trailer boat for on-road safety while towing to and from a launch ramp calls for securing the transom eyes to the trailer with a pair of properly rated transom ­tie-down straps, in ...

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is continuing its year-long data collection effort for the 2026 National Recreational Boating Safety Survey (NRBSS), which will provide detailed estimates in every ...

On launch ramps with steeper inclines — say around 20 degrees or more — getting the boat off the trailer is relatively easy. Yet not all ramps are user-friendly. What about ramps with more gradual ...

Editor’s Note: The author of this book, Daniel Harding, Jr., is Editor-in-Chief of Boating’s sister publication, Power and Motoryacht. –K.F. For many young boaters, the first trip away from the dock ...

The Ranger 223FC blends serious angling with family comfort. Ranger calls it “Built to Fish Hard and Cruise Easy,” and after a close look at the layout and construction, that tagline rings true. At 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 ...

Even with the best care, clear acrylic, polycarbonate, PVC and vinyl windows eventually turn hazy, yellow, cloudy and brittle. Clear vinyl is the least durable of all. Yet, you can restore certain see ...

Most boat buyers know Scout Boats—well-built, solid-performing center-consoles, served with a heaping of luxury. So, I dearly wish that I could have been a mouse in the conference room when a Scout ...

Solara’s S-250 Dual Console epitomizes versatility. Anglers get a transom livewell, built-in fish box/cooler, and rod ­holders, including a rocket launcher on the standard hardtop that cleverly pivots ...

Make no mistake: The Sea Pro 292DLX Offshore is an ­angler’s center-console. It’s got all the amenities beloved by hardcore fishermen, but a quick walk-through reveals enough creature comforts to keep ...