3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (390+ words) It's a common complaint of boaters worldwide: Anything on the boat that requires snap-in fasteners'be it carpet, seat cushions or canvas covers'is eventually going to be a pain in the ass to actually snap in. If you're dealing with difficult…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (264+ words) A new chapter in European sprint powerboat racing begins in 2026 with the launch of the Formula 60 Electric Championship, the first fully electric national racing series built on the proven Formula 4 race boat platform. Molabo and Protenergies, members of the development…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (858+ words) Boat Test: 2026 Sanpan 2700 Split Bench With Windshield'Boating Mag Boat Test: 2026 Sanpan 2700 Split Bench With Windshield Godfrey Marine's Sanpan 2700 Split Bench with Windshield defines the phrase "high-zoot." It's a potent mix of power, speed and luxury; one with a bad need…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (578+ words) Compared to generators, battery and inverter systems don't need much maintenance. But they do require more thought during daily use, along with a few systems checks and storage considerations to ensure they will operate at full capacity for years to…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (482+ words) The Importance of Engine-Room Inspections'Boating Mag I have been conducting such inspections since my boatyard days (checking out trade-ins, especially) 25 years ago and have continued to do so testing boats for Boating. However, I was prompted to write this Quick…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago  (762+ words) What Is a Solid-State Battery? In most batteries, be they lead-acid or lithium, liquid electrolyte facilitates energy transfer between cathode, anode, and electrical equipment. "Solid-state "batteries ... As recently as this past winter, solid-state batteries were touted as future tech poised…...

7+ mon, 4+ week ago  (394+ words) Mercury Marine debuted two new outboards, each based on its unique 5.7-liter, V10 outboard engine platform. Mercury Marine President, John Buelow, introduced the two new outboards to the North American press corps at an event held in Tampa Florida, on July…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (260+ words) Today's new center-consoles have evolved into much more than just fishing boats. These popular models increasingly come with all kinds of family-oriented amenities, including optional or standard ski pylons, tow bars, and other secure tow-rope attachment points for watersports such…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (980+ words) Luxury wakeboat buyers can compare the Ultr" 23ZX to MasterCraft's redesigned XStar 23, which has its own unique luxury and tech features, but comes at a higher price (starting at $395,000). What ... When it comes to premium watersports-specific boats'think top luxury, killer tech…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (224+ words) If you've had a great season so far, chances are that the spit and polish you put on your boat's gelcoat finish this past spring is losing some its luster. Boating Lab has tested many of the best surface finishes…...