Repacking your boat trailer’s wheel bearings annually pays dividends in reliability. Water intrusion breaks down grease and invites corrosion, so fresh packing isn’t optional. Here’s how to do it ...

America’s 250th birthday means expanded celebrations and more boaters on the waterways. There’s a difference between anchoring to fish and anchoring for overnighting. Learn the methods and equipment ...

It is the rare person among us who wants to do one thing and only one thing all the time. Even the professionals who excel at wakesurfing, wakeboarding or water-skiing still enjoy trying their hand at ...

More than three years ago, a Suzuki ­engineering and design team in Japan set out to create a 350 hp outboard that would break new ground in features, performance and efficiency. The team had a ...

Tim put his meticulously maintained 10-year-old 36-foot sport-fisher up for sale last spring, and he soon found an eager buyer. All that remained was for the boat to pass the survey, and the money — a ...

Every boater wants their day of aquatic fun to be safe, so developing a boating safety checklist is a no-brainer. Naturally, different types of boats and boating activities will require slightly ...

There’s something irresistible about the simple fun of an inflatable tow tube. Skis may be more challenging, a wakeboard capable of delivering more thrills, but the best bang for the buck in almost ...

Waterfront venues across the United States will host Independence Day celebrations to honor the nation’s 250 th birthday with everything from fireworks shows to festive boat parades. This Fourth of ...

Price is a major consideration when shopping for a boat. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or an experienced boater looking to fill out their lineup, these models offer loads of fun at an attractive ...

Iron castings, such as exhaust manifolds and risers, fail from corrosion as they cool and contract. Many a boat that runs well has been put in its slip on Saturday afternoon only to have water siphon ...

Learn more about Sea Ray boats by viewing our extensive collection of boat tests, reviews and other related content. Boating-exclusive content is produced by expert, longtime boating enthusiasts with ...

The center console format is associated with fishing, and by adding the Fish Package ($2,000), the new ­Scarab 255 Open ID will readily fish. But my test boat did not have the rod holders, baitwell ...