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Learning how to drive a boat takes practice. That’s not always an easy or affordable thing to do, according to the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water – especially if you’ve never owned a boat or have a professional instructor to show you
For those heading to the Minneapolis Boat Show next weekend, look for ELUX, a new electric pontoon boat manufacturer.
Many pontoons already have hydraulic steering, but not mine. So I thought I could either buy a new boat with hydraulic steering or just add hydraulic steering. Join me on the install!
Here's the list of the top 10 claims in terms of dollar value over the last eight years, along with some tips that could help prevent becoming a statistic, or if you're simply unlucky, lessen the damage.
My phone takes more dives than a WWII bomber. If you know what I mean, you should try the Frog's Tung accessory.
The 2019 Progressive® Chicago Boat, RV & Sail Show drops anchor at McCormick Place today and goes until January 13. Members of the PDB staff will be out walking the show.
Learn why we love the Aloha Paradise Series 260 Arch Sport after testing it at PDB's 2018 Shootout.
Mercury Marine will celebrate its 80th anniversary throughout 2019, reflecting on its strong heritage of innovation and leadership in the marine industry.
Yamaha Marine’s “Say Yes to Reliability” sales event gives customers two incentives to build in additional value with the purchase of eligible new Yamaha four-stroke outboards during the first quarter of 2019.
Boat Trader, the largest boating marketplace in the U.S., announced this week the launch of its new app for iOS and Android mobile devices.
Yesterday, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2017 (S. 1520) – commonly referred to as the Modern Fish Act.
The list recognizes dealerships that are unsurpassed in business operations, professionalism, marketing tactics, customer service and more
West Marine has hired retail executive Ken Seipel as CEO. Seipel is an experienced leader with a strong track record helping grow privately held retail companies, as well as Fortune 500 brands.
Since announcing its Surf Boss surfing pontoon in mid October, Montara has welcomed 27 dealers to its retail network and has more than 23 additional dealerships pending.
JL Audio, an innovator in high-end audio solutions, recently announced that it has entered into a contract with Seawide Distribution as its sole distributor for Clarion Marine audio products in the United States for the 2019 calendar year.
Brittany Hizer has been named president of Crestliner Boats.
Evinrude announced today the recipients of their Program Year 2018 Dealer of the Year awards; recognizing the Evinrude dealer network in the U.S. and Canada for excellence in sales and support.
Barletta Pontoon Boats, located in Bristol, Ind., and The Boat Brokers, Inc., located in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., have agreed to partner together to bring the dream of boat ownership to people on Lake Havasu and “Arizona’s West Coast.”
Marine Products Corporation, a leading designer and premier manufacturer of fiberglass boats, recently announce that it is listed among Fortune Magazine's 100 Fastest Growing Companies in the nation in 2018.
Mercury Marine has announced that Rich Todhunter has been promoted to Director, Current Product Engineering and Product Integration Engineering replacing Daniel Clarkson who transitioned to Power Products in September.
If you’re looking to upgrade your pontoon or deck boat’s dock protection, check out ProTec's non-inflatable Dock Guard system.
Starting with its new 2019 models, T.A.P. Fins will be available as an option and PDB magazine will be doing a full review this month.
If you judged boaters by what they like to watch, you may think they prefer sitting on anchor all day.
For 59 years, Sea Ray has set the standard and pushed the limits of performance and craftsmanship to elevate the boating experience. 2019 will mark the 60th anniversary of Sea Ray at the helm of defining the boating lifestyle.
Watch this Avalon/Tahoe crew trace the Fitzgerald's course by pontoon boat in anticipation of an upcoming article about their journey!
NMMA's Robert Newsome discusses how NMMA Certification goes above and beyond standards set by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Fun colors, classic amenities, what's not to love about Crest's 2018 Calypso?
New teaser video from Mercury Marine released
Behind the scenes with VMC
Dan Kincaid from northern Indiana has developed a system that, when attached to a rear-entry ladder, will raise and lower the bottom half with a simple press of a button.
Mercury Marine has released a video of the introduction of and reaction to its new 3.4-liter V6 outboard and two other engines at the Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show.