For the 2026 model year, our Watersports Boat Buyers Guide delivers a carefully curated lineup of today’s top watercraft, offering a wide range of options to suit every style of rider. From accessible ...

Four Winns H33 OB takes over the flagship role for the now-50-year-old boatbuilder, mixing luxury dayboat amenities with the coastal readiness of outboard power and wrapping it all in a deep, secure ...

Let’s cut to the chase.These new Cruisers VTRs are exactly how we (and most families I know) use our boats. We fish, we play with water toys, we overnight at nearby islands, we swim, we entertain ...

The Revel RS25L shatters expectations of what a pontoon can be. It’s a high-performance watercraft that accelerates like a Ferrari, turns like a Porsche, and delivers the smooth ride of a luxury SUV.

In recent years, outboard-powered runabouts have surged in popularity as engine manufacturers continue pushing horsepower boundaries up to an impressive 600 hp. This evolution has created a compelling ...

Boating’s Boat of the Year (BOTY) ranks as the most prestigious honor a recreational boatbuilder can be awarded. BOTY is announced annually during an event at February’s Miami International Boat Show, ...

I had an idea of what the new Tiara Yachts 39 LS would be like even before I ever saw it. Having the opportunity to tour Tiara’s production facility told me a lot of what I needed to know about the ...

Personal locator beacons (PLBs) and emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) are tools that most boaters hope they will never have to use, but they can literally save your life. Able to ...

If Yamaha’s new CrossWave WaveRunner wore clothes, it would sport an AFTCO fishing shirt over Gill boardshorts and Grundéns flip-flops. The CrossWave challenges the very notion that PWCs must be ...

Once upon a time, a 200 hp outboard was huge. Today, there are boats with a half-dozen 600 hp V-12s strapped onto the transom. But how did we even get here? And where are we going? Ever since Gustave ...

Inflatable life jackets have crossed over from expensive professional gear to an affordable recreational necessity. With good reason. Not only are they cooler, lighter, and more comfortable to wear, ...

The surge in the popularity of wakesurfing has everyone looking for a way to catch some waves. Watersports-specific boats are the best way to enjoy wakesurfing, but not everyone wants to pay six ...