Powerful, dangerous, highly unpredictable — all are common descriptions of lightning storms. A direct strike that results only in ringing ears and a few roasted electronics would be considered lucky.

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again. Inflatable tubes arguably provide the best value when it comes to tow-behind-the-boat watersports. They accommodate a wide variety of ages and skill levels ...

Given the widespread popularity of taking one’s boat to The Sandbar, or The Cove, or The Island (I’m using proper nouns because in every boating locality these places are referred to as specific ...

Upon first glance, the Malibu M235 is striking — almost imposing. As watersports boats have evolved over the years, their lines and presence have become bolder. With its sleek black-and-gray color ...

Marching to the beat of a different drummer is part of the culture at BRP. Few companies in the marine industry seem as willing to take a chance on a radical design or technology. This has resulted in ...

The Manitou Explore’s trademark MAX Deck returns for 2024—with 2 feet more. The Explore MAX features a wide-open aft deck, ideal for watersports compared to typical pontoons. Additionally, BRP LinQ ...

Bayliner was founded in 1957 to bring seaworthy family boats to the water with an ­attractive bundled package, including boat, motor and trailer at a budget price. Today, this brand, now under the ...

Today, many boat buyers seek boats in the 50-foot class. With the introduction of the 495 Flybridge, the builder’s flagship, Nimbus Boats proves itself happy to oblige, and in so doing, was awarded ...

Center console boats may be the most versatile boats on the water. Models today range between 16- and 60 feet long. While some may be optimized for dayboating, others for high-performance, and still ...

Editor’s Note: Here’s a treat for you. One of two boat tests of the same Scout Boats 261 XSS, each performed and written by a different Boating editor. This one is by John Tiger. The other is by ...

There was a moment early in my test that perfectly illustrates why the new Pursuit DC 306 is so great. Just as I boarded, Mark Taiclet, Director of Brand Management for Pursuit, was ­wiping off the ...

Centurion’s all-new Fe22 was designed and developed to be more affordable while still ­offering the wakesurfing and wakeboarding performance for which Centurion has become famous. Centurion markets ...