Boats, Engines & Equipment Reviews

There’s a new Viking 42 Convertible with Zeus pod drives on the way, and this sportfishing boat will be ready in time for the fall boat shows. The new 42 will be the smallest boat built by this company currently available, and will feature a real departure from the norm for Viking Yachts with the Cummins diesel, Zeus [...] …Read More

Win a trip for two to Lake Havasu, Arizona for the IJSBA World Finals. Includes transportation aboard a private jet, accommodations, and admission to all races. …Read More

On August 4, I reported on the development Sterling Performance’s new 1,700-hp turbocharged engine. At that time, the engine was headed for dynamometer testing. Company principal Mike D’Anniballe told me he hoped to have the engines ready to debut ... …Read More

Inace Yachts recently splashed the steel-hulled 98 Explorer seen here, one of six models from 78 to 135 feet that it has under construction. The yacht is for a client of John DeCaro of All Ocean Yachts, who is also the representative for the Brazili... …Read More

Our PWC Expert previews what he may see at the Sea-Doo 2011 model unveiling. …Read More

Personal watercraft, Jet Ski racing movie from Larry Rippenkroeger gets official Facebook fan page. …Read More

Here’s the first photo of the completed Hull AY40, a.k.a. Imagine, from Alloy Yachts. The delivery obviously marks a special occasion, but it's extra special for another reason. Imagine is being handed over 17 years after the yard delivered a small... …Read More

Clean up after birds with Shurhold’s cleaner and polishes. For some parts of the country, it’s getting time for winter decommissioning which includes a thorough cleaning.  One thing you don’t want leave on your boat during the next few months i... …Read More

Regardless of what you think of “West Coast custom” catamarans, no company builds them better than Dave’s Custom Boats in El Cajon, Calif. DCB’s workmanship and attention to detail in construction not only lead the genre, they rival that of any... …Read More

Founded in 2005, IAG Yachts is still relatively unknown, but its international team intends to change that. It’s an independent division of the International Audio Group, a China-based manufacturer of consumer and professional audio, lighting, and ... …Read More