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Swimming Around Boats
For most of us, swimming and boating go hand in hand. Swimsuits, towels, noodles and inflatable rafts are standard equipment aboard our craft, with the more adventurous packing snorkeling and scuba gear to enjoy time under the waves as well as up on top. Swimming from the family boat is so popular in some Heartland […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Yamaha 242X E-Series
Jet boats have their advantages, but the capacity to create a deep, lush, rideable wake isn’t necessarily one of them. That is, until now. Yamaha’s new 242X E-Series represents the brand’s first boat focused on wake sports, and it comes loaded with cutting-edge features designed for high-end performance, towing and entertainment. Foremost among these are […] Read More
Exiting a Sinking Boat
I belong to a club, one composed of those who’ve had to abandon ship. Membership is simple: Just believe, as I did 30 years ago, that basic boat maintenance and responsible navigation are for wimps. Sure, there are unforeseen situations — semi-submerged debris or inexplicable equipment failure — that can cause a vessel to go […] Read More
Triton 206 Fishunter
Triton founder Earl Bentz is a good listener. When diehard walleye anglers came to him asking for a slightly smaller version of the company’s 21-foot, 7-inch 216 Fishunter, he didn’t turn a deaf ear or try to redirect them to another boat already in the lineup. Rather, he built them the exact boat they wanted. […] Read More
Functional Finesse: Using Your Marine Electronics
According to manufacturers, the majority of boaters with electronic chart plotters use only a fraction of their unit’s capabilities. They can turn it on, they can move the cursor to a waypoint and they can press “Go To.” But every piece of marine electronics can do lots more, if you just let it. Steering Director/Cross-Track […] Read More
Summer Breeze: Lake Lanier, Georgia
Nestled in Georgia’s northeastern countryside, Lake Lanier (a.k.a. Lake Sidney Lanier) is the state’s largest lake, boasting some 38,000 acres of water and 692 miles of shoreline spanning five counties. This splendid retreat, which gets its name from favorite son/poet Sidney Lanier, offers an idyllic locale that lures enthusiasts to what is considered a mega-boating […] Read More
Inland Inspirations: Those Who Helped Shape Boating on Heartland Waters
For some people, boating is a pastime enjoyed casually and, perhaps, briefly. For others, it’s a calling that becomes a lifelong passion. Among the latter group, here are a few of the individuals and families who stand out as major contributors to boating on Heartland waters. RON & EVA STOB Ron and Eva Stob opened […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Secrets of the Great Lakes
Why do they call them the Great Lakes and not the Good Lakes? Because they’re Great! Indeed, glacier-carved Superior, Huron, Michigan, Ontario and Erie make up the largest interconnected body of fresh water on the planet — accounting for 20 percent of the world’s surface fresh water. The lakes are surrounded by 4,530 miles of […] Read More