boats

$1,500: The Super-Cheap (But Still Super) Skiff

We get so carried away these days with our high-powered center consoles and fancy fishing machines, that we often forget…

9 years ago

Put Outdoor Air Conditioning on Your Boat for $300

I know this sounds a little nutty, but it's true: you can put air conditioning on your small center console,…

9 years ago

The Corcl: An All-New Kind of Boat

I'm betting you've never heard of the Corcl before. In fact, I'd bet a lot—because this is a brand-new type…

9 years ago

Boat Hull Basics: Steps, Deep-V Deadrise, and More

When it comes to boat hulls, there's a whole lot of misinformation out there. What's a deep-V? Ask 10 different…

9 years ago

Protectants and Cleaners, for Aluminum Boats and Pontoons

If you own a fiberglass boat you have a million and one waxes, polishes, and protectants to choose from, but…

9 years ago

Electric Trolling Motors: What Nobody Ever Tells You

Electric trolling motors are incredibly useful on fishing boats; they can help you hold position in a breeze or current,…

9 years ago

Rigging Boat Electronics? Don’t Do This!

Many of us rig our own electronics, especially on relatively small, simple boats. And truth be told, there's no great…

9 years ago

Side Scanning Fishfinders: Marvelous or Myth?

Side-scanning fishfinders are all the rage, but there's little doubt that there's a lot of marketing hoo-ha that just doesn't…

9 years ago

The Boat Shows are Coming – 3 Tips to Get Your Best Deal

Looking for a new boat? With the summer season growing a bit long in the tooth, it's time to start…

9 years ago

Photo Tips: Make Your Big Fish Look Bigger

Okay, this was a BIG fish. In fact, it's a 157-pound bigeye tuna, which my brother Bill (you see him…

9 years ago