• A Day With Captain Grandpa

    April 28, 2025 Published in the May 2025 issue
    Feature
    Brady L. Kay
    For Eddie and Cathy Espey, who have a home just half an hour away, a one day rental is exactly what their extended family craves.
  • TowBoatUS Service Now in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

    Web Exclusive April 27, 2025
    Feature, News
    BoatUS
    When boats break down on the water, TowBoatUS safely brings them home. Now the national 24/7 on-water towing service for recreational boaters has come to the Gem State with the opening of TowBoatUS Coeur d’Alene.
  • Fishing Checklist for Freshwater Ponds and Lakes

    Web Exclusive April 26, 2025
    Feature, Fishing
    Debbie Hanson, TakeMeFishing.org
    Local fishing checklist to prepare for freshwater fishing adventures this spring, how to find local fishing spots, where to get a local fishing forecast
  • Introducing Revel Boats

    April 25, 2025
    News
    Revel Boats is the newest pontoon brand that was introduced today and its sure to turn some heads
  • Get Ready for Spring Steelhead Fishing

    Web Exclusive April 25, 2025
    Feature, Fishing
    Jay Anglin
    Essentials and basic guidelines anglers should consider when pursuing spring steelhead.
  • Power Or Performance?

    April 24, 2025 Published in the May 2024 issue
    Feature
    Scott “Sky” Smith
    I always wanted a high-performance vehicle, but as I was discussing high performance with my spouse she informed me that she didn’t think I would ever have a high-performance vehicle. Ouch!
  • What's New for Your Boat

    April 23, 2025 Published in the April 2025 issue
    Feature, Product
    New products offer next generation shade covers, excellent dry bags, and the perfect way to illuminate the night.
  • Earth-friendly tips for Earth Day

    Web Exclusive April 22, 2025
    Feature, News
    BoatUS
    Mother Earth needs a little help from boaters, but what can they do to make the biggest difference this summer on the water? Here are three earth-friendly tips for Earth Day and summer boating.
  • Boat Test Monday: Bennington 20 SVL-SPS

    April 21, 2025 Published in the January 2024 issue
    Boat Test Monday, Feature, PDB Tested, Shootout
    Brady L. Kay
    Re-designed from the deck up, this latest offering from Bennington is priced to attract those looking for a value-driven model to get them on the water.
  • Help your community have access to life jackets at no cost

    Web Exclusive April 20, 2025
    Feature
    BoatUS
    Help your community of boaters be safe by offering a BoatUS Foundation Life Jacket Loaner site.
  • Crossing Lake Michigan...On a 22-Foot Pontoon

    April 19, 2025 Published in the March 2025 issue
    Feature
    Brady L. Kay
    You'd have to be a little goofy to cross Lake Michigan on a 22-foot pontoon, but we lived to tell about it!
  • Coming Up: Marine Service Technician Week

    Web Exclusive April 18, 2025
    Feature, News
    The week is dedicated to recognizing the exceptional skills and commitment of marine service professionals.
  • PDB Tested: SeaSucker Mirror

    April 17, 2025 Published in the September 2024 issue
    Feature, PDB Tested, Product
    Roy Sparks
    The SeaSucker Mirror Mount uses the same vacuum mount technology so you can mount it anywhere on your boat in seconds and remove just as quickly.
  • Supersede Set to Transform Marine Grade Plywood Market

    Web Exclusive April 16, 2025
    Feature, News
    Theresa Nicholson
    Supersede Marine Board addresses the gap in the market for high-performance, eco-friendly, and cost-effective alternatives in boatbuilding.
  • Keep Bugs at Bay with Sitka Gear

    Web Exclusive April 15, 2025
    Feature
    Bill Gius
    Sitka gear will help keep those nasty pests off of us when we’re boating, fishing, hiking, biking or whatever we want to do in the field and woods.
  • The Third Time's a Charm

    April 14, 2025
    Feature
    Rebecca Blackson
    After a few summers with their adult children and one water-loving grandson, they were ready to own a brand-new boat and were certain that Qwest was the way to go. With accessible floor plans, stacked amenities, and feasible pricing, they have come to lov
  • Fully Decked Out

    April 13, 2025
    Feature
    Rebecca Blackson
    These models offer impressive power for water sports, hulls designed to cut through waves, and spacious walkthrough floor plans with large passenger capacities. Here are some deck boat models to consider.
  • TEAK ISLE’S GOLDEN TICKET

    April 12, 2025
    Feature
    Brady L. Kay
    When it comes to Charlie Bucket-like good fortunes, Teak Isle Manufacturing appeared to have found its own “Golden Ticket” when it created Boat Outfitters over ten years ago.
  • Sea Pro Boats Enters the Pontoon Market

    Web Exclusive April 11, 2025
    Feature, News
    Sea Pro Boats will take over manufacturing of Coach Pontoons and Xcursion Pontoons.
  • GIVING HIS PONTOON A KICK(ER)

    April 10, 2025
    Feature, Product
    Brady L. Kay
    The all-new MSS65 and MSS8 component speakers were released this fall and truly bring the luxury of premium home audio to the water.
  • Tricks of the Trade

    April 09, 2025
    Feature, Fishing
    Dan Armitage
    With more than six decades of fishing under my belt, I’ve learned a few things that have made the pastime more fun, more productive, more interesting, and more thought-provoking.
  • Making Waves

    April 08, 2025
    Feature, News
    Rebecca Blackson
    Nearly every consumer looks to get more bang for their buck, and that’s surely the case for boat buyers. The more value that manufacturers can pack into their models, the better.
  • Boat Test Monday: Montara Naxos

    April 07, 2025 Published in the January 2024 issue
    Boat Test Monday, Feature, PDB Tested, Shootout
    Brady L. Kay
    We've seen plenty of unique and fully-loaded pontoon models over the years, but nothing quite like this Naxos.
  • Garmin expands boater warning capabilities with new AIS warning messaging feature

    Web Exclusive April 06, 2025
    Feature, News
    Garmin announced a software update that includes a new AIS warning messaging feature to increase situational awareness and reduce the risk of collisions on the water.
  • 20 Questions

    April 05, 2025
    Feature
    Nicole Richens
    These are the basic questions you need to ask yourself to drill down to a good starting point. In some cases though, the answers to these questions may indicate that you’re not ready for a boat yet, so try to be as honest as possible.
  • KICKER Sponsors Lake Havasu’s Two Top Performance Boating Events

    Web Exclusive April 04, 2025
    Feature, News
    KICKER Marine Audio is ready to “Go Overboard!” in Lake Havasu, Arizona, bringing premium sound to the two largest Western powerboating events.
  • PDB Tested: Danik Hook

    April 03, 2025 Published in the September 2024 issue
    Feature, PDB Tested, Product
    Roy Sparks
    The Fender Hanger that is specifically designed for square pontoon rails is much easier than tying knots to adjust the height of your boat fender.
  • Are You Insured for Animals Gone Wild?

    April 02, 2025 Published in the April 2024 issue
    Feature
    Scott “Sky” Smith
    If you have rodent damage or animal trouble, will your insurance pay for the repairs?
  • Spring Fishing Tips

    April 01, 2025 Published in the April 2024 issue
    Feature, Fishing
    Dan Armitage
    Across much of North America’s most popular pontoon and deck boat cruising grounds, April kicks off the boating season. What’s more, if they like to fish, boaters find the year’s fourth month can be an excellent one for hooking up with a variety of specie
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