Zodiac-Nautic X10CC: A New 33-Foot Center Console That Blends RIB and Rigid-Boat Benefits Zodiac-Nautic is introducing what it describes as a new class of boat: a 33-foot center console that combines features of rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) with those of traditional rigid-hulled center consoles. Branded as the X10CC, this model is scheduled to arrive in … Read more

At boat shows this fall you’ll see a flood of monitors, connected devices and “smart” marine products built to make boating safer and more convenient. These systems—part of the Internet of Things (IoT)—are designed to give owners early warning of problems, reduce surprise failures and in some cases take automated corrective action. Dan Harper, CEO … Read more

The waterways are especially busy this season, and boat traffic typically surges on the Fourth of July as families and friends head out to celebrate the start of summer. With more vessels on the water, everyone should take extra care to reduce risk and protect passengers, swimmers and other water users. Good preparation, clear safety … Read more

Why Bluefish Remain One of the Most Thrilling Inshore Game Fish Over decades on the water I’ve hooked, fought, boated, beached, gaffed, unhooked, revived, released, bled, filleted, skinned, gutted, scaled, weighed, photographed, iced, toted, sorted, netted, stacked and otherwise handled an astonishing number of bluefish. I’ve landed them one at a time and in triple-digit … Read more

Steamboat Excursions on the Thames: Leisure and Travel in the 1890s A century ago the steamboat was everywhere — a hardworking presence in harbors, a freight carrier on the high seas, an essential passenger vessel and an instrument of exploration and progress. But the steamboat was also a vehicle for pleasure. This photograph, taken in … Read more

A striper is defined by what it does—how it hunts, moves and thrives across an astonishing range of habitats. I’ve chased striped bass for a lifetime, and every season they still surprise me. What’s not to love about the striped bass? Some anglers quibble—New York fly guide Captain Brendan McCarthy once wished stripers would tail … Read more

Flooded (Wet Cell) vs AGM Batteries: What Boaters Need to Know When choosing batteries for a boat, understanding the differences between flooded (wet cell) batteries and absorbed glass mat (AGM) batteries is vital. Both are lead-acid chemistries and use sulfuric acid as the electrolyte, but their construction, performance characteristics, installation requirements, and maintenance needs differ … Read more

Thermacell MR450 Mosquito Repeller: Portable, Quiet Protection for Outdoor Activities The Thermacell MR450 repeller creates a protective zone approximately 15 by 15 feet, helping keep mosquitoes and other flying insects at bay. Lightweight and designed for use outdoors, this compact device is intended for backyard gatherings, camping trips, gardening, boating, or any situation where you … Read more

Dirk Boehmer is the president of Vicem Yachts’ U.S. operations. The Turkish builder produces yachts up to 151 feet, and its Vintage fleet consists of classic, graceful Down East–style boats with impeccable interior woodwork. The 52-foot model is the smallest in the Vintage line, and the company has also planned smaller models for its new … Read more

Gold Coast Yachting At the turn of the 20th century, the north shore of New York’s Long Island emerged as one of the region’s most desirable residential areas. Wealthy industrialists, financiers and prominent families moved their summer homes and grand estates there, building a coastal landscape known today as the Gold Coast. This concentration of … Read more