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Discovering Baton Rouge’s Downtown Waterfront
Baton Rouge’s Old Capitol building reminded me of a European castle with crowns atop each column and tower. Inside, though, instead of drafty corridors, you’ll find a stained-glass dome and windows, a cast-iron circular staircase rotating 270 degrees and marble floors. There’s even a ghost that haunts this Gothic architectural treasure, a Civil War-era woman […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
DIY Adjustments for Your Electronics
In which category do you fit: Just want to use the basics of your marine electronics, or want to get everything you can out of them? Here are some tips how to accomplish the latter. Marine Radios Virtually every marine VHF radio sold today has Digital Selective Calling (DSC) capability. But the Coast Guard recently […] Read More
Fontana Lake: A Blue Ridge Oasis
“Fontana” in Italian means fountain. What an appropriate name for a living monument of water, mountains, forest and a village resort. The Fontana Lake area in the western corner of North Carolina is a fountain of beauty, whose mists trap the water and whose mountains hold back the sun. The region has attracted visitors since […] Read More
Great Expectations: Six Great Loop Boats
It’s possible to complete The Great Loop in most any kind of vessel, be it kayak, pontoon boat or 70-foot luxury yacht. But why make it harder than it has to be? Fact is, some craft are just better suited to the task. Here are six new models to consider when preparing for your 6,000-mile […] Read More
Tested: Ranger RP 190
Heartland boaters seeking an aluminum built, multi-species fishing boat with a major league pedigree will find plenty to like aboard Ranger’s RP 190. I tested the new-for-2016 model fitted with a Yamaha VMAX SHO 115 outboard in and around Baltimore’s Inner Harbor this past summer and found it to offer a super combination of space […] Read More
Top Boating Towns 2016
America’s Heartland is home to dozens of towns with truly authentic character as well as access to inviting lakes and rivers. Last year we asked you to help crown the top boating destinations in the region (see the sidebar), and this year we started with a blank slate and took your nominations again — setting […] Read More
Research Reveals How Boat Fires Happen
Fire ranks No. 5 among all boat losses, according to BoatUS Marine Insurance Program claims files. Dig a little a deeper, and those claims files also tell the six specific areas that lead to most reported boat fires. Since being forewarned is being forearmed, here are the top culprits and some tips on how to […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
NMEA Names 2016 Product Award Winners
The marine electronics industry honored several manufacturers with product awards at the annual National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) International Marine Electronics Conference & Expo, held this year at the Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, Fla., in September. Top products were named for both the NMEA Product of Excellence Awards and the NMEA Technology Award. […] Read More