Boats, Engines & Equipment Reviews

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Rinker's new 18-footer is a solid offering from a company that has built boats for decades. …Read More

A recent story for Boating Magazine opened my eyes to a new category of gadget on the market that should prove of particular interest to offshore, or long-distance PWC touring enthusiasts, as well as just boaters in general. These gadgets are handheld VHF radios — valuable in their own right — with the added benefits of everything from built-in GPS receivers, to Bluetooth mobile phone connections, even water-activated strobe lights for emergency locating. …Read More

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Visual distress signals and sound-making devices are two of the most commonly overlooked safety items you should have aboard. But chances are a lot of boat owners don't even realize what they need. PWC can often get by, as they're not legal to operate at night. Still, if you're riding along a coast somewhere, or in big water like the Great Lakes, it's nice to have a little peace of mind should you get stranded. Other types of boats? You need to have the required equipment, period. …Read More

Noted marine writer Eric Colby, the former editor of Powerboat magazine who also contributed boat reviews, features and columns to Boating magazine for more than 10 years, was released last week as a columnist for Performance Boats magazine. According to several sources, Colby’s dismissal was the result of his latest column for the magazine, which reported and commented on a fatal nighttime boating accident in New York. The driver involved reportedly had a blood alcohol level of .08, which is illegal in all 50 states. “Eric is a good writer, but this is not the first time we’ve had sensitivity issues with his work,” said Chris Davidson, the publisher of Performance Boats. “He will no longer be writing for us. “I really don’t want to comment,” Davidson added. Colby was an independent contractor to Performance Boats and not an employee. According to several sources, his release was sparked by displeasure with his column, most notably from Joe LoGiudice, the president of Hustler Powerboats—a Performance Boats advertiser—who reportedly was close to the families involved in the incident. “I found out I was being let go when I called Brett Bayne, the editor of Performance Boats, to ask him about another story that I might be able to sell him,” said Colby. “He explained to me that after Joe had screamed at Chris in the Hustler booth at the Miami Boat Show, Chris told Joe I would no longer be writing a column.” Informed that Davidson said there were prior sensitivity issues with Colby’s columns for Performance Boats, Colby responded, “Well, that’s the first I’ve heard of them.” As for his final column for the magazine, Colby stands by it. “I wouldn't change anything in the column,” he said. “My condolences go out to the family and to Joe at Hustler who was close to them. I'd prefer that these accidents never happen and give a columnist cause to take a less-than-popular stance on topics such as safety and/or nighttime operation.” …Read More

The 2010 Antique Race Boat Regatta, hosted by the Antique Boat Museum in Clayton, New York, is set to run August 13-15 in the Thousand Islands Region of the St. Lawrence River. The Antique Boat Museum is one of the coolest places in the world for a boat lover to visit, hosting on display several jaw-dropping [...] …Read More

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Sea Sense, the St. Petersburg, Florida-based sailing and powerboating school for women, is offering a new international class on Ireland’s Shannon River and canals. Every year, the company offers a different international course, with previous locations including various Caribbean locales, as well as Italy, Greece, France and Tahiti.  The 2010 course will be aboard a [...] …Read More