Yamaha Launches XTO Offshore XF425: 425-HP V8 Four-Stroke Outboard In May, Yamaha Marine introduced its new XTO Offshore platform with the XF425, a 425-horsepower, 5.6-liter V8 four-stroke outboard designed for the largest offshore boats and yachts. Positioned as Yamaha’s most powerful outboard to date, the XF425 combines high-performance engineering with a number of industry-first technologies … Read more
Vintage Postcard from Fort Lauderdale: A Tribute to the Boating Life This vintage postcard, postmarked 1971 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is more than a nostalgic photograph; it distills the timeless ingredients that draw people to the water. In a single frame—boat, fish, water and sky—it captures why boating remains such a compelling way to spend … Read more
Essential Resources and Guides for Traveling to Cuba There are more resources for learning about Cuba than many travelers realize. As U.S.–Cuba relations continue to evolve after decades of restrictions, it helps to have a concise primer of official sources, cruising guides, and practical information before planning a trip to the island. Below is a … Read more
The new MasterCraft 300 immediately distinguishes itself in the crowded sport-cruiser market with a metallic-flake gelcoat finish, a blue-tint glass hardtop and joystick steering. These features combine eye-catching aesthetics with modern handling technology, making the 300 a notable offering from a company best known for ski and wake boats. MasterCraft, which produces 43 models across … Read more
Trumpy Estate in Annapolis: Classic Severn River Waterfront Living The Trumpy Estate in Annapolis, Maryland, blends understated traditional elegance with rich maritime history and sweeping views of the Severn River. Five years ago, Nels and Kristen Olson were drawn to the property for its waterfront orientation, classic design and neighborhood boating culture. Waterfront Lifestyle and … Read more
Xtreme Charge/QuadLink Battery Maintenance and Desulfation System The Xtreme Charge/QuadLink system is a comprehensive battery maintenance solution designed to maintain and desulfate up to four 12-volt lead-acid batteries simultaneously. It is compatible with valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA), absorbed glass mat (AGM) and flooded-cell battery types, making it a versatile choice for marine, automotive, powersports and seasonal … Read more
Coast Guard Schedules Formal Hearing Into Sinking of the Bounty, Feb. 12–21 in Portsmouth, Va. The U.S. Coast Guard has scheduled a formal hearing to investigate the sinking of the tall ship Bounty. The hearing will be held Feb. 12–21 at the Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel and Waterfront Conference Center in Portsmouth, Virginia. Investigators will review … Read more
Another season is winding down — boats are being turned over, packed away, winterized and hauled south. At the marina, two old hands wrestle an aging vessel onto a trailer. The helper returns to the slip, kneels to remove the dock lines, turns, and smiles. I study his face: an old Yankee fisherman-farmer who already … Read more
Sailboat Lifted and Recovered After Hurricane Florence Near Wrightsville Beach In the wake of Hurricane Florence, an unusual scene unfolded when a sailboat that had been swept ashore was recovered near Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. The vessel had been carried inland by powerful storm surge and winds, coming to rest on the grounds of Marine … Read more
Keeping children safe on the water starts with preparation, clear communication, and age-appropriate expectations. Below are 13 practical boating safety tips to protect your kids, make outings enjoyable, and help build lifelong positive experiences with boating. 1) Provide a properly fitted life jacket. Children grow quickly and a life jacket that is too large or … Read more
