12 Ways to Buy a New Boat for Less - Part II

Boat Buying Tips

12 Ways to Buy a New Boat for Less - Part II

There’s nothing quite so rewarding as a taking delivery of a brand new boat – no matter how small it might be. Owning a boat is what matters. This is our second part of 12 ways to buy a new boat for less. More...

Features Video

Robalo R180:

Freeboard, Flair, and a Muscular Build

The Robalo R180 has exceptional freeboard and bow flair for a CC of just 18’4” LOA, allowing her to take on rough bays and even head outside the inlet on the right days. She is simply more boat that you often see in this size range. More...

Regulatory News

The U.S. Government Strikes Again

NOAA is getting ready to promulgate a 10 knot speed limit from 2 to nearly 7 months along the Atlantic East Coast, generally reaching out 20 nautical miles in most places, farther in others.

Some say restricting boats from 35’ to 65’ and over to 10 knots, in designated areas is government over-reach. NOAA’s proposed regulations will have the force of law, even though neither local nor national legislative bodies have voted on the measure. See where the areas are and the dates of the speed limits. More...

Marine Technology

TV at Sea is Cheaper than You May Think

With the right technology aboard, there’s no need to miss the big game - or the big fish - during a day afloat. More...

Maintenance

Below-the-Waterline Offseason Checks, Part II

On inboard boats, the cutless bearing is a checkpoint that should not be overlooked during your boat’s annual checkup. More...

New Boat

Wellcraft Announces New 435 Outboard Cruiser

Wellcraft announced this morning that it will debut a new 44’performance cruiser with twin or triple outboards at the Cannes boat show in September, 2023. The boat is said to have 2 en suite staterooms and sleep 5. The boat is being designed by Garroni Studio in Italy and the bottom is by Michael Peters. This will be Wellcraft’s second cruiser model, in an otherwise center console line. To see its first one, the 355. More...

Boneheaded Boaters

Things that Can Go Wrong, Will

A lot of Boneheaded Boaters videos must begin with “Hold my beer and watch this!” Here’s this week’s collection of wacky and wild boating disasters. More...

Island Adventure!

Breathtaking views, pristine waters, and sugar like sand - Caladesi Island can only be accessed by boat. Sovereign Boat Club has 7 boats on the west coast of Florida to get you there. Seasonal rates. Find out more...

New weekly feature “Accidents of the Week,” is designed to alert responsible boaters and the boating industry to things that go wrong while operating a boat of any type, and by inference, ways to avoid trouble – for VIP Subscribers only. More...

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The sun sets over Biscayne Bay in Miami, Florida!

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