Boats, Engines & Equipment Reviews

More ethanol in boat fuel would likely mean trouble for boat owners, but the Secretary of Agriculture has said that the waiver allowing E-15 may be a "done deal." …Read More

Will Mercury Racing's 1,350 turbocharged engine start another horsepower war in the high-performance boating world? Don't bet against it. …Read More

More horsepower, and a hull that can take it, should make this new Hatteras convertible a tournament winner. …Read More

The PWC Expert rides Sea-Doo's sophisticated new entry-level model for 2011. …Read More

Why didn't my fuse blow when the motor locked up? Let's ask Ed! …Read More

The auction of the 126-foot Emerald Isle did not go as anticipated last week, with the minimum bid failing to be reached. But there is still a chance the yacht will sell. Built by Christensen Shipyards in 1992, Emerald Isle attracted a high bid of $... …Read More

Just finished Day No. 1 of the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout and I could sum it up with one word: Wow. Of course, you deserve a little more detail than that so:•Best Moment of the Day: David Scott and John Tomlinson run 208 mph in Nauti-Marine, Scott's... …Read More

Yamaha released the details of its 2011 line on the company's own website Thursday afternoon, and the big news is a pair of craft — the VXR and VXS — that promise high-performance at a low price. As some web observers had speculated, the craft take the VX hull, made with lightweight NanoXcel technology, and pair it with the 1.8-liter engine of the FZ line. The combo allows Yamaha to offer high-performance without superchargers or intercoolers, and keep the price below $11,000. …Read More

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Portable fishfinders made by the likes of Humminbird and Eagle may seem like a good idea for folks who regularly rent or use multiple small boats, canoes, or kayaks, but are they really worth the cash? After all, just how well can these things really work? In most cases the screens are small and have [...] …Read More