Blogs

A former MMA fighter and SWAT officer, John Clarke is building on a legacy started by his father, one high-performance cat at a time.

It's funny how sometimes the smallest moments become the ones you remember forever.

In the high-stakes world of big-game fishing tournaments, a certain code of conduct must be adhered to, or chaos ensues.

The marine electronics manufacturer looks back at its 75-year history and pinpoints some of its most innovative products.

Tired of the rat race, this family bought a trawler and set off to see the world—all while recording everything for a growing following on YouTube.

In his debut column, Michael Rybovich of Michael Rybovich & Sons Custom Boat Works waxes on memories made at the yard.

The editors jump on an emergency broadcast to discuss the hugely popular Best Boats Contest going on now on our Instagram channel. With hours left to vote, the Hinckley and Rybovich are in a neck-and-neck race to the finish. Vote now!

Seeking out high-seas adventure on the crystal clear Sea of Cortés, where conservationist initiatives have preserved a bounty of marine life.

Paul Mann shares his knowledge on all things boatbuilding, from classic methods to hull shape to new materials. Find out what it takes to build a classic Carolina-style sportfishing boat.

Bill Pike takes a spontaneous single-handing adventure to a nearby island. The return, however, requires some creative maneuvers.

The iconic tuna tower's end comes not with a bang but with a bzzz—drones are steadily gaining ground offshore. Bill Prince explains why.

Friendships are tested as the editors debate which production boat stands atop all the rest. Warning: Things get heated.

Dan comes clean about leading a double life: Dan the Editor and Dan the Boater could not be more different.

Why We Love Independence Day on the Water.

A contingent of brash, loud teenagers has Capt. Bill Pike shaking his head—and remembering his own wild youth.

Hear a first-hand account of what it’s like to jump behind the wheel of a state-of-the-art interdiction vessel and take to the skies in a Black Hawk helicopter capable of 200 knots to keep our borders safe.

The editors chat with Stray about 30-foot jumps, crashes, rebuilding the boat and what it's like working with legendary extreme sports star Travis Pastrana.

Situated on the shores of Monterey Bay, this funky town features the best of what Cali has to offer.

A science teacher enlists the help of his trusty pupils to hunt shipwrecks, while teaching valuable lessons along the way.

A Flying Outboard? Yes, Really. Travel with us back in time to a day when an outboard redefined what was possible.

All legends are not created equal but they share a commonality: following your passion.

From AI-assisted docking to transatlantic voyages without a single human aboard, we explore the dramatic rise in autonomous boat technology.

Thanks in part to the Queen Mary's paper-thin walls, Bill Prince is forced to take part in a couple's anniversary celebration.

After 7 months of waiting, Dan finally gets to sea trial the Bertram 28 he’s been dreaming about.