Boats
Digital Yacht GPS150 DualNav GPS/GLONASS Sensor
The new GPS150 DualNav positioning sensor from Digital Yacht combines a super accurate 50 channel GPS with GLONASS, the Russian funded satellite positioning system that is now on line and providing an excellent back up or alternative to GPS. This “smart” sensor will automatically switch between the systems, or the the user can manually […] Read More
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
Review: Sea Ray 240 Sundeck Outboard
Of the four boats I recently had the pleasure of putting through their paces at the Sea Ray facility in Vonore, Tenn., my pick for “flat-out most fun to drive” was the new 240 Sundeck Outboard. Rigged with an upgraded Mercury 300XL Verado, this powerhouse went from zero to 30 miles per hour in […] Read More
Review: Carolina Skiff Fun Chaser FPG 2100
When the nation’s top-selling brand of outboard-powered fiberglass boats under 24 feet decides to offer a pontoon model, it’s worth a look even if you aren’t a pontoon enthusiast — which I am. Learning that one of Carolina Skiff’s new Fun Chaser fiberglass pontoon models would be on hand “sold’ me on accepting an […] Read More
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
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
The Complete Listing of Marinas and Locks on the Inland and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways
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