Signaling devices can keep you out of harm's way or expedite a rescue. Here are three simple safety devices to keep on board ...

If you want to keep your charged and secure while boating, having the proper mount is key. These four options will keep your ...

The new Mercury Marine ­joystick control for a single outboard puts throttle, shifting and steering control in the palm of your hand. Many captains will find that the joystick makes it easier to ...

The young man attending the gas dock in Frankfort, Michigan, seemed befuddled. “So you just crossed Lake Michigan on a pontoon boat,” he said. “Why would you do that?” I thought about this for a ...

In 1937, 15-year-old Joseph Armand Bombardier invented the Ski Doo to traverse the snowy streets of Quebec. His company grew into railway and aerospace, and was sold in 2003 to an investor group for ...

On July 13 of last summer, 18-year-old Harry Besley left Lyme Regis on the English Channel, aiming to be the first person to circumnavigate Britain in an all-electric boat. He and a rotating crew of ...

It sounds idyllic, right? You’re going to go overnight on a mini yacht (my words, not theirs) and gallivant around ­Florida’s Sarasota Bay on a beautiful summer day. That’s how I sold it to my wife, ...

In the simplest of terms, an AC generator supplies power directly to a 120-volt circuit to run AC accessories throughout a boat, as well as charge the boat’s batteries (through an AC-to-­DC charger).

Follow Boating Editor Randy Vance, as we show you how to put the final tune on a new KICKER Marine Audio system, so listening to your favorite music that you want to sounds just right. We first went ...

While many boaters live and die by their onboard stereo system, others enjoy the portable versatility of freestanding Bluetooth speakers. We’ve even seen some new-boat models offered with portable ...