Boats
Pontoon & Deck Boat Roundup
It’s hard to beat a pontoon or deckboat for versatility, stability and elbow room while enjoying Heartland waters. Pontoons are a great choice for protected waters and family fun, while their hybrid deckboat kin combine the performance and handling attributes of runabouts with the roominess of a broad deck and forward seating. Here are […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Cummins QSC8.3
The Cummins QSC8.3 marine engine is now Tier 3 certified, and will be available for order in August 2013. As U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 3 marine regulations come into effect in January 2014, boat builders will be able to deliver the latest clean-diesel technology with no additional engineering. The new certification is […] Read More
Review: Rinker Captiva 186 Fish & Ski OB
With the successful 2012 launch of the first Rinker outboards in more than 20 years came a wave of requests for a fishing package. In response, the company has introduced the Captiva 186 Fish & Ski to satisfy the needs of family boaters who want the comfort and performance of a bowrider while providing […] Read More
Review: Formula 350 CBR
You’ll find the new 350 CBR under the “Bowrider” heading on the Formula website, but don’t be fooled. Yes, this sporty vessel has an open bow provided with seating — long, deep, tri-tone lounges that convert to a Maharaja-size sun pad — but that’s about where any similarities end. Shall we count […] Read More
Angler's Choice
Heartland waters offer everything from some of the best bass fishing in the nation to incredible panfishing in backwaters that may be accessible only by skinny-water-running jon boats. Then there’s our world-famous catfish and an open-water striper fishery that many say has never been better. Whether you’re a hardcore angler or a fair-weather family […] Read More
Review: Polar Kraft Kodiak Sport 170 Fish & Ski
There’s a fine line we walk as fishermen when it’s time to start dreaming about a new boat. Particularly when you’ve got a family to consider. On the one hand, you want a tough-as-nails vessel with deck space for miles, an expansive livewell and storage for every rod, reel and lure in […] Read More
Review: Edgewater 280CX Crossover
Just as the SUV merged the comfort of a daily driver with the utility of a truck and versatile performance of an off-road vehicle, the EdgeWater 280CX Crossover expands the concept of the burly fishing machine into a full function family-friendly vessel with all the amenities one expects of a compact cruiser without sacrificing […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Review: Bayliner Element
There’s nothing wrong with giving people what they want. The new Bayliner Element, in fact, embraces several current boating trends — among them a desire for increased accessibility and versatility, and a renewed focus on outboard power. People these days want a vessel that’s easy to own, operate and maintain, and can be used […] Read More