For the Boat

With only so much space onboard, sometimes it’s hard to know which tools to bring, and which to leave behind. Let our expert help you out with that.

While bow thrusters have long changed the docking game, Vetus takes it one step further with a new, nearly silent Rim Drive thruster.

Imtra’s new line of Acxent lighting changes the way boaters—and designers—think about brightening their boats.

Designed to help you deal with an assortment of leaks, ranging from a fuel-line rupture to a hull breach, most products in this set are relatively simple to use.

Some onboard equipment is just indispensable, whether it’s required safety equipment or gear on which you’ve come to rely help you feel safe. To see the things we won’t leave the docks without, look here.

Looking to freshen up your interior and cut down on power consumption? Then look no ­further than Imtra’s newest LED.

How well do you know Torqeedo, an innovator in the world of electric propulsion for boats? You'll know more after you read this.

Everyone who owns or maintains a boat should invest in the right tools for the job.

Switlik Rafts Part 1: Choosing A Raft Type video

Switlik Rafts Part 2: Abandon Ship Bag video

Switlik Raft Part 3: Raft Equipment video

Switlik Raft Part 4: Raft Inflation video

Switlik Raft Part 5: Boarding The Raft video

Switlik Rafts Part 6: Command and Control video

Switlik Rafts: Man Overboard Module video

A couple of months ago, after completing a sea trial on a big yacht that fairly glistened in the sun, I asked the captain, “Hey Frank, whataya use for soap? To keep your boat lookin’ like she does, I mean?”

Sea Flush is a tool that facilitates winterizing, unclogging thru-hull fittings, flushing out saltwater and cleaning heat exchangers/exhaust manifolds/A/C hoses and Oil Coolers on your boat.

New equipment to get you ready for a summer on the water.

Made In Maine—Straight From The Pine Tree State.

If a remote-controlled submarine’s too pricey for your budget, try a submersible on a stick.

The Easiest Ways To Clean Up Your Act Onboard.

Watch, pause, and restart live TV no matter whether you’re on land, in the sky, or at sea.

Be careful where you set down your drink on the sundeck of Christensen’s Casino Royale—that flat surface could start to rise! The onboard elevator goes all the way to the sundeck, where it is concealed when not in use.Photos courtesy of

Fusion unveiled this rugged marine-grade stereo at the 2011 Fort Lauderdale boat show. It lets you pump tunes straight from your iPod to your boat’s speakers using a fully integrated display.