What’s better than racing around the lake on a pontoon boat? Some people would rather peacefully idle through a cove, while others might prefer shutting off that pontoon engine completely and casting ...

Engine-room inspections are an important part of boat ownership and boat buying. Here are key things to look for. The post ...

Over the years, an original engine cutoff switch can sometimes fail due to corrosion or just plain wear and tear, creating a safety concern. Jim Hendricks, electronics editor at Boating Magazine, ...

An open-loop cooling system, also called raw water cooling, draws water directly from the body of water the boat is floating in, whether it's saltwater or freshwater. That water is pulled through a ...

The weather is perfect, the sea calm—everything looks great for your trip. But just as you’re about to start your personal watercraft (PWC), an unfamiliar warning light flashes on the dashboard. For ...