Boat Reviews, Tests and Manufacturers | Boating Mag
Boating defines runabout boats, loosely, as open boats that are traditionally under about 25 feet in length. But some modern runabout designs exceed over 40 fee in length. The smaller runabouts are easy to tow, yet many owners keep them in a slip, on a lift, or at a dry stack marina. Runabouts allow a family to fish, waterski or cruise.
Boat Reviews, Tips, Maintenance & Electronics | Boating Mag
Boat Test: 2024 Sōlace 37CS. The 37CS is packed with world-class fishing amenities that pamper both hardcore anglers and pleasure-boat owners. Boats are a reward we give to ourselves. Boats afford us the means to create happy occasions with friends and family on the water. Boats deliver an escape from the humdrum, whether off the coast or on a ...
Best Outboard Motors and Brands - Boating Mag
Jun 4, 2021 · The Yamaha T9.9 is one of today’s smallest and lightest high-thrust 9.9 hp outboard motors and serves a perfect kicker outboard for a variety of boats. Weighing 102 pounds (20-inch model), the T9.9′s 212cc, two-cylinder, overhead-cam engine provides smooth, reliable power and torque with outstanding fuel efficiency.
Best Lake Boats: Considerations & Recommendations - Boating Mag
Jan 12, 2024 · Quick facts: Average new boat price: Typically priced between $30,000 – $300,000, depending on length, horsepower, brand and trim level. Top Brands: Sea Ray, Bayliner, Yamaha, Chaparral, Four Winns, Scarab, Regal, Cobalt, Chris Craft, Monterey, Crownline, Starcraft, Tahoe Lake/water type: Ideal for small-medium lakes, but larger models with more horsepower can comfortably handle larger ...
8 Best Personal Watercraft (Jet Skis) for 2024 - Boating Mag
January 13, 2024. The VX Cruiser HO is just one of many great PWC models available.Courtesy Yamaha. Originally conceived as a “motorcycle or snowmobile for the water,” today’s personal watercraft have matured far beyond simple thrill rides to reflect the diverse interests of the modern buyer. Yes, performance on the high-end is more of a ...
2021 Boat Buyers Guide - Boating Mag
Welcome to the 2021 edition of our Boat Buyers Guide! If you count yourself among the huge number of new boaters who’ve joined the boating ranks, allows us to be the first to welcome you to the water! You’ll find that Boating’s annual Boat Buyers Guide—while written by experienced boaters for experienced boaters—will prove invaluable ...
Boat Test: 2024 Bayliner Trophy T23 Pilothouse - Boating Mag
Mar 21, 2024 · Our T23 PH test boat featured the Fish Package ($2,312), which includes port and starboard 30-gallon in-deck fish boxes, each with a pump for quick draining. Also included are toe rails, a raw-water washdown, a pair of extra rod holders, and a transom fish station with a smallish 10-gallon livewell. Thanks to the pair of flip-down bench seats ...
Best Boat for Rough Seas, Rough Water Boats | Boating Mag
Apr 7, 2020 · Deep-V hulls are considered to be 21 degrees or more. Consider this if you’re looking for the best deadrise for rough water. “I’d say look for a deadrise of more than 20 degrees,” he advised, “and a length-to-beam ratio on the waterline that is greater than 3.5 to 1.
Boat of the Year Finalists for 2022 - Boating Mag
October 24, 2022. Boating ’s editors test more than 100 boats per year in just about every category. During 2022, our editors once again tested more than 100 boats, including PWC, 16-foot-long runabouts, cruisers, dayboats, and center-console boats in excess of 50 feet length overall. We tested gas boats, diesel boats, electric boats, jet ...
2021 Fountain 42 Lightning Boat Test, Pricing, Specs - Boating …
Jul 27, 2021 · Fountain’s 42-foot Lightning has always been major league, but with hull and deck updates and twin Mercury Racing Dual Cal 1,100/1,350 hp sterndrives, it’s World Series champion material. By John Tiger. Updated: July 27, 2021. The 42 Lightning is stable even at high speeds. Courtesy Fountain Powerboats.