Boating
Rodney Atkins Country Music Star
He's written songs such as \"Farmer's Daughter,\" \"Watching You\" and \"Caught Up in the Country.\" When he's not putting out hits or touring, country music star Rodney Atkins likes to spend time on the water. Last summer, he partnered with Lowe Boats to play a live show from one of its pontoons. We caught up with Atkins to find out more. -Pete McDonald
1 min |
November 2022
Boating
HOW I HOOKED A BIG ONE
Sometimes luck wins out over skill.
2 min |
November 2022
Boating
YAMAHA FX Limited SVHO
The FX Limited SVHO, Yamaha's flagship WaveRunner, combines a deep-V hull with a supercharged, mega-displacement 1.8-liter Super Vortex High Output engine that pushes it beyond 65 mph. Now sheet moulding compound (SMC) returns to the hull rather than Yamaha's lighterweight, nano-engineered construction. This adds about 40 pounds but arguably improves the boat's feel, particularly in rough water.
2 min |
November 2022
Cruising World
That's not going to happen
Yes, our plan was remarkably ambitious, and yes, things went wrong along the way, but in the end, we made the trans-Atlantic journey work.
10+ min |
November - December 2022
Cruising World
SOUTH TO THE ISLANDS ABOARD BILLY PILGRIM
Georgia's Sea Islands and the Exuma Cays in the Bahamas highlight Billy Pilgrim's southbound season.
10+ min |
October 2022
Cruising World
TACKLING THE HALO EFFECT
Shielding underwater hardware against corrosion requires a delicate balance of cathodic protection.
2 min |
October 2022
Cruising World
FIBERGLASSING 101
With the right safety precautions and a bit of practice, sailors can tackle small projects and repairs themselves.
9 min |
October 2022
Cruising World
PASSION FOR ALL ΤΙΜΕ
For a sailor who loves SCHOONERS, few places compare to the coast of Maine in the summertime.
9 min |
October 2022
Cruising World
On Watch
Despite a lifetime of guarding against salt water getting into any of the engines that I've installed, my nemesis finally won a round.
7 min |
October 2022
Cruising World
Sailor & Galley
These spur-of-the-moment morsels were easy to put together and very tasty. They required some chilling before baking, but no worries, mon. We were on island time.
3 min |
October 2022
Cruising World
BAREBOATING With the KIDDOS
With some planning and creativity, family time on board can take vacation fun to a whole new level.
5 min |
October 2022
Cruising World
Off Watch
Before we shoved off, our core crew had a sobering conversation about what to do with our bodies if we didn't make it back to shore.
3 min |
October 2022
Cruising World
Boat Life
When cruising, remember that the choice to be present in nature or present online is all yours.
4 min |
October 2022
Cruising World
A FAMILY MATTER
WHEN 16-YEAR-OLD CAL CURRIER, WITH NO REAL SAILING EXPERIENCE, GOT THE NOTION TO SAIL ALONE ACROSS THE ATLANTIC, HE HAD THE SUPPORT NOT ONLY OF HIS TIGHTKNIT CLAN, BUT ALSO OF SOME HELPFUL MARINERS HE ENCOUNTERED ALONG THE WAY. THE FINAL OUTCOME? AN INSPIRING COMING-OF-AGE WALKABOUT AT SEA, AND LESSONS LEARNED THAT TRANSCEND YEARS AND MILES.
10+ min |
October 2022
Boating
YAMAHA 222 FSH SPORT E
Jet to your favorite fishing spots on this family-friendly center-console packed with standard fishy features and amenities.
3 min |
October 2022
Boating
SOLACE 32 CS
For the techie boater, the Solace 32 CS has a long list of features that will surely appeal to the James Bond in them. Infused epoxy construction using Innegra high-modulus fabrics and carbon fiber makes a tough, light boat, letting its variabledeadrise, twin-stepped hull work through seas at every angle and offering a comfortable, safe ride.
1 min |
October 2022
Boating
ASPEN C120
Aspen Power Catamarans employ asymmetrical hulls similar to Polynesian proas.
1 min |
October 2022
Boating
SEA PRO 320 DLX OFFSHORE
Details such as finished hatch lids, the massive hinges of the side boarding door, and the way that door's folding swim ladder ($918) stores in a dedicated rack make the Sea Pro 320 DLX Offshore's quality stand out.
1 min |
October 2022
Boating
MOST ICONIC CITIES TO EXPERIENCE BY BOAT
Ditch the Ubers, bikes and electric scooters. A marine-centric metropolis should be seen from the water. It’s a tour of three of America’s bestknown waterfront cities—all from a boater’s point of view.
3 min |
October 2022
Boating
ANCHOR READINESS
An anchor at the ready and a crew trained to use it are important boating-safety protocols.
2 min |
October 2022
Boating
THROTTLE AND SHIFT CABLES
Cable throttle and shift controls still dominate the boating market for outboard, inboard and sterndrive engines. Cables from brands such as Dometic Marine (previously SeaStar) and Uflex provide smooth, reliable service for years, even decades, but they might eventually wear out, corrode or otherwise lose optimal functionality. Here's what to look for when deciding on replacement throttle and shift cables for your boat.-Jim Hendricks
4 min |
October 2022
Boating
PONTOON BOAT MAINTENANCE
Keep your pontoon boat looking great with these maintenance tips.
1 min |
October 2022
Boating
BAYLINER TROPHY T24CC
The hull style fishes well, provides generous deck space, and performs nicely on Mercury power.
3 min |
October 2022
Boating
WAVE FORECASTS
Checking and interpreting wave forecasts prove critical to safety and comfort.
2 min |
October 2022
Boating
NOR-TECH 500 SPORT
This Nor-Tech combines high speed, high style and high comfort.
3 min |
October 2022
Boating
SAILFISH 316 DC
Sailfish's new dual-console flagship is a multimission marvel.
4 min |
October 2022
Boating
PLUGGED IN
Back in 2015, I'd mused on these pages that my son, Evan, then in kindergarten, would likely own an electric-propelled boat. Now he's in middle school and can operate a boat on his own. Has electric propulsion matured to where my light-hearted prediction might actually come true?
3 min |
October 2022
Boating
GEAR-CASE REPLACEMENT
I'm no wrench head when it comes to the inner workings of outboard motors, so when I learned that the ad for the used 130 hp Evinrude E-Tec I recently purchased neglected to mention its close encounter with Lake Erie limestone and related gear-case damage, I feared the worst financially.
2 min |
October 2022
Boating
INSTALL AN ELECTRIC LINE PULLER
An electric line hauler makes recreational crabbing, lobstering and shrimping easy and fun boating activities for the whole family to enjoy.
3 min |
October 2022
Small Craft Advisor
CRUISING ISLE ROYALE
I sle“ Royale on Lake Superior is one of my favorite places to cruise. Established as a National Park in 1931, Isle Royale is located about 20 miles off the North Shore of Lake Superior near the Minnesota/Canadian border.
10+ min |