FAMILY FRIENDLY The Chaparral 250 OSX prioritizes passenger comfort and space, featuring a single outboard up to 250 hp. Known for its quality construction, it offers a family-friendly layout with versatile seating and ample storage.
DECADES OF MARITIME MASTERY With a legacy spanning 40+ years in boat building and a powerful partnership with MarineMax, Aquila has firmly established itself as a top-tier power catamaran builder. The new 50 Power Cat confirms Aquila's position as a leading choice for discerning cruisers.
Protect Your Seawater Cooling System with ElectroStrainer
Barnacles, biofilm, algae, and unwanted marine growth in sea strainers and seawater intake lines are a never-ending problem. As soon as you clean your sea strainer or acid descale seawater lines, marine organisms begin growing again. ElectroSea's ElectroStrainer® replaces your existing sea strainer and handles the heavy lifting, offering a simple, practically maintenance-free way to maintain your seawater cooling system. With ElectroStrainer, your sea strainer basket stays clean longer, your seawater lines stay clear, and your air conditioner keeps blowing cool air.
DECK SPACE MATTERS. Narrow boats go faster, but if you're more interested in riding comfort and activity space, go for the beamier boat. The R317 above has always been one of the most popular in Sovereign's Fleet, and now we have one at Special Fleet Pricing. Earn income, cover operating costs, own the boat, not the work
EXPERT ADVICE. Today's video from Sean Horsefall once again gives spot-on commentary on when is the best time to buy a new boat this year, and why you should do it. He also explains when to buy and sell a used boat this year, and timing is everything.
SEA RESCUE Routine fishing trip turns harrowing. A sudden wave, a capsized boat, and tangled lines threaten two lives. Witness the incredible rescue as surfers become heroes, pulling fishermen from the brink. A veteran's chilling account and a safety reminder.
The Boomershines family waved goodbye to the concrete jungle and set their sights on the majestic Hudson River. What could go wrong, right? Turns out, even stunning scenery can't prevent a few docking dilemmas (we're not naming names, but let's just say, fenders were involved). But it wasn't all chaos!
Long trips on the Long Island Sound. A daughter doing a skillful job navigating the 40 mile trip aboard an Aquasport 215 dual console.
Most days, we feature a new Life is Better on a Boat photo and we even sometimes share on social media. Submit yours for the chance to win a coveted BoatTEST hat! Winner announced the last Sunday of the month.
(Bonus points for showing people enjoying life on a boat.)