I sat in the helm seat and felt a rush similar to that of heading down the stairs on Christmas morning as a kid. It was an out-of-time experience. Memories of the past collided with hopes for the ...

This marks the sixth year of MasterCraft’s on-water clinic series known as Let Her Rip. The program—called a “movement” by MasterCraft—uses watersports to build confidence and strengthen skills for ...

The FLO-FAST is built for quick fueling. Its rotary hand pump with reversible flow can move up to 8 gallons per minute, so a full 15-gallon tank is transferred in under two minutes. The standard hose ...

Forty-five years ago, Sea Ray’s Sundancer line birthed a lifestyle and redefined cruising for many boaters. Today the Sundancer 370 Outboard sets a course for an evolving boating segment that may also ...

Calling any boat model iconic risks hyperbole, but Horizon bowriders have defined the Four Winns brand for a generation. So it’s with some caution that Groupe Beneteau Americas charts a new course for ...

At the launch ramp or around the campfire, boater talk often turns to troubles—and topping the discussion, along with outboards and tow vehicles, is the boat ...

With an arrowlike closed bow, low-profile smoked Lexan windscreen, go-fast painted graphics, and a Mercury Racing 300R outboard bolted to the transom, the Velocity 230 SC looks fast—even before it ...

Princecraft’s Copper Special ­Edition package really ups the Vectra 23 RL’s game for 2024. It includes bold copper exterior and interior accents, raised black logo decals, and deluxe driver and ...

I learned to water-ski in 1975. Over the past 47 years, I have participated in all the ways of having fun behind the boat, including slalom skiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing. After competing in my ...

Viaggio’s Lago series entices buyers with high-quality, ample power and generous amenities at a competitive price. Rigged with a 150 hp Mercury, it delivers 40 mph speeds, and a zero-to-30 mph punch ...

Chaparral is known for building luxury sport boats, but they don’t forget the middle-class buyer. They’ve expanded their SSi series to appeal to the brand-new boater. The 21 SSi Stern Drive has plenty ...

Wearing a life jacket is a smart choice for any boater but mandatory for all personal watercraft riders. Coast Guard-approved Type III models work best. The vest-style design is easy to take on and ...