MARCH MADNESS

What happens during the wait for opening day.

TALKING ABOUT THE WEATHER

CAPT. KELLY GORDON ON HOW TO PREPARE, PLAN, AND HANDLE THE ELEMENTS ON THE WATER.

A PLACE IN THE SUN

SEVEN WAYS TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE SUN WHILE YOU'RE ON THE WATER

GRADY-WHITE 281 COASTAL EXPLORER

Grady's most recent Coastal Explorer model will be right at home whether seeking back-bay tarpon or offshore tuna.

INTREPID 41 VALOR

Intrepid's 41 Valor is perfect for those owners who want to fish, entertain or go in search of adventure.

JEANNEAU NC 1295 FLY

Jeanneau's new NC 1295 Fly represents a fresh reimagining of the flybridge cruiser.

AXOPAR 45 XC

It is not only the biggest and most capable cabin model from the Finnish brand, but also the first to flaunt a triple-motor rack.

THE BURNHAM BY GRAND CRAFT

Our former colleague Peter Egan once wrote in Cycle World, our former sister publication, that his favorite motorcycles \"give good garage,\" meaning they are so aesthetically pleasing that he is satisfied to just sit in his shop and look at them during the long Wisconsin winter.

EIGHT GREAT BOATS

THESE EXAMPLES PROVE THAT BOATING CAN BE AN AFFORDABLE HOBBY.

ROPE & CHAIN

THE INS AND OUTS OF EQUIPPING YOUR BOAT WITH THE RIGHT ROPE AND CHAIN.

MERCURY RACING E1-X

An electric outboard will power a proposed racing series for foiling boats.

ENGINEERING BOATS FOR SEAKEEPERS

On a recent sea trial, the owner of a Weaver 43 fishing boat pointed out how resolutely his vessel held a course against a quartering head sea once its Seakeeper gyroscopic stabilizer spooled up. Indeed, the boat's feel was uncanny.

PURSUIT OS 445

Pursuit's new Offshore Series flagship is ready to tackle a host of missions in style.

WELLCRAFT 355

Its enclosed pilothouse, big cockpit, walk-around layout and deep-V hull make this boat ready for adventure.

SEA-DOO EXPLORER PRO 170

A PWC made specifcally for taking your next big on-water adventure, with the stowage, stability and range to go explore.

YAMAHA 222XD

Yamaha's 222XD brings jet propulsion and a wakesurf system together while providing access to wake sports for a friendly price.

HEYDAY H20

Heyday's H20 proves that you need neither a giant boat nor a fat wallet to have watersports fun.

BAYLINER Element M19

The Element M19's ride is stable, its handling and layout are passenger-friendly, the boat is easy to tow and stow, and it proves inexpensive to purchase and is miserly on fuel.

ROCK PROOF ePro 1760R

Rock Proof Boats, known for tough-skinned fishing and rescue boats, partnered with electric-outboard pioneer Elco to bring planing speeds to electric-powered skiffs.

SUZUKI POWER SOPHISTICATION MEETS RELAXATION

Digital controls on Suzuki AP series outboards makes them more fun to drive, easier to maintain and even more reliable.

CASTING FOR QUALITY

A tour of the new Yamaha Precision Propellers foundry reveals an ancient art updated with modern automation.

JOY DE V-DRIVE

A BOAT RENOVATION PAYS OFF WITH ADVENTURE IN THE HIGH SIERRAS

BUGGIN' OUT

THREE DIFFERENT WAYS TO ENJOY LOBSTERING FROM YOUR BOAT

NAVICO FATHOM e-POWER

Fossil-fuel marine generators have long served the AC electrical needs of boaters while away from shore power. But let's face it, gensets can be finicky, are high-maintenance and smelly, and create intrusive noise and, in some cases, dangerous CO emissions. Navico aims to shift that paradigm with its Fathom e-Power system.

TRICKED- OUT 'TOONS

NINE COOL FEATURES TO CHECK OUT ON PONTOON BOATS

SEA-DOO SWITCH

Pontoon boats are notoriously hard to dock compared to other boat types, but Sea-Doo's Switch solves that problem.

PERFECT 10

We preview the new Mercury V-10 Verado outboard.

VISION MARINE E-MOTION 180E

Boatbuilders will sell a complete electric propulsion system as an OEM component.

OUT OF SIGHT

The Rotax S150 outboard keeps a low profile.

STARCRAFT SVX 230 IO

Boatbuilders have long attempted to blend the size and space of a deck boat with the look and style of an open-bow runabout, but results are often mixed.