Buying a boat has become increasingly challenging in recent years.  The surge in demand due to the pandemic coupled with supply-chain issues put a major strain on new and used boat inventories.  As a result, p […]

With the growth of real-time imaging sonar, professional guides and even recreational anglers are consistently hauling in more, and bigger, fish. Some speculate that fish populations and the prevalence of […]

If you are considering purchasing a sterndrive boat, you might be wondering whether the brand of engine matters – MerCruiser vs Volvo?  In this article, I compare owner satisfaction with each brand based on our […]

Real-time imaging sonar (e.g., Garmin Livescope, Lowrance LiveTarget) is a game changing technology that has been instrumental in tournament fishing recently. Anglers who have taken the time to “master” the […]

In the “old days”, you could get most any major engine brand with the boat you wanted.  That all changed when engine manufacturers acquired boat companies or started selling directly to boat builders instead of […]

The engine is a critical component of any motor boat package.   It represents about half the cost and is responsible for much of the maintenance.  But are all major brands pretty much the same or are some more de […]

Unless you live in a warm climate and use your boat year-round, “winterizing” is important to protect your investment and ensure that is ready to go next season.  In this article, we’ve developed a boat wint […]

Trolling motors are a critical tool to most anglers, especially in freshwater.  In this article, we identify the best trolling motor models based on our survey of 200 boaters.  And, we reveal which trolling m […]

The emergence of the COVID-19 crisis has clearly impacted nearly every aspect of our society. And, while there are more pressing concerns than boating and fishing, these activities are important to the lifestyle […]

The Coronavirus pandemic has severely impacted many aspects of American life and boating is no exception. While getting out on the water may seem like the perfect way to practice “social distancing”, restrictions […]

The Miami International Boat Show is the premier event for boaters in the US.  Manufacturers from all over the world attend the show to display their latest boats and other products targeted for boating […]

The Miami International Boat Show is the premier boat show in the US and is where marine manufacturers often showcase their new products for the first time.  This year, I attended the show as a speaker at a […]