Big, gas-burning outboard motors are sexy, but most serious anglers spend more time on their trolling motor than they do at wide open throttle. That’s why choosing the best trolling motor for your ...

In our Reality Check stories, The State journalists dig deeper into questions over facts, consequences and accountability. Read more. Story idea? Email statenews@thestate.com. As S.C. lawmakers push ...

Jack plates perform two key functions. One is setback, which distances an outboard from the boat’s transom, allowing the propeller to run in less-turbulent water. Jack plates also move an outboard up ...

Mercury Marine has launched the industry's first V10 outboard motor. Part of the company's Verado range, the new 5.7-liter naturally aspirated unit is the first of its kind in the industry. While ...

Much reporting focuses on reasons why one might choose electric marine power. The issues of range, speed, noise levels, winterizing and ethanol challenges, lake restrictions, environmental concerns ...

If you want to make the time aboard your boat more enjoyable and catch more fish while you’re at it, a trolling motor is well worth the investment. It takes the work out of maneuvering a boat, lets ...

TROY — As our nation celebrates its foundation Monday, a local institution will mark a major milestone of its own. The Troy Motor Boat and Canoe Club is hosting a full slate of activities this weekend ...

In boat terminology 101, the transom is the part where the sides of the hull join. It’s part of the stern—the rear end of the boat—and includes the vertical area. The area is ideal for mounting an ...

Brian Keen credits his uncle for getting him into boats. He owned five or six, and as Keen entered college, his uncle’s interest grew—and so did Keen’s. That interest, mixed with Keen’s love of old ...

The thieves knew exactly what they were looking for when they broke into Alex May's boat dealership. They weren't targeting any of the new boats for sale lined up in the back. As surveillance video ...