Boating Lifestyle

A trip to Florida’s Key West is an angler’s dream.  Story and photos by Ron Ballanti There are plenty of great reasons to head down to Key West, Florida, especially in winter when many parts of the country are still freezing...

New promotional campaign for dealers will roll out nationally this month Suzuki Marine USA has introduced a new promotional program for its dealers to help move boaters into cleaner, more fuel-efficient 4-stroke outboards while properly recycling their old 2-strokes. Introduced at...

The weather is getting cooler but that shouldn’t stop you from checking out these great restaurants you can visit with your center-console boat.  Captain Archie’s If you’ve been up and down the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), the only thing more frustrating than boat...

Learn how to catch and release a shark from an expert.  By Gordon McBride Florida’s Key West is known for its many attractions: Ernest Hemingway Museum, Margaritaville, world-class racing, and of course fantastic offshore fishing. But did you know that Key...

Eight new products from the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX). The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) is a great bell weather for trends in the marine industry. The tradeshow, which takes place each October in Tampa, Fla., is an...

By CCL Team Honda has introduced its brand-new, big v8 fuel-injected, 32-valve monster outboard and its all naturally aspirated with less moving parts. It boasts a 10 to 1 impression ratio and it even runs on 86-octane fuel. This gutsy...

Louisiana’s Livingston Parish is a place like no other for boating and fishing.  Story and photos by Gregg Mansfield If you are looking for a place where the fishing is great and the people you meet are instant friends, Louisiana’s Livingston...

All Aboard Visit these waterfront restaurants in Florida and North Carolina. By Gregg Mansfield Taking the center console to a waterfront restaurant or bar is a treat. There’s something special about pulling up to the docks, tying off the boat and walking...

A worry-free guide to fishing the Bahamas for the first time.  By Gregg Mansfield Photos courtesy The Island of the Bahamas and Betty Bauman When it comes to big game fishing, the Bahamas are arguably some of the greatest waters in the...

Over the years boatbuilders have come and gone, yet Sunsation Powerboats remains a constant in the industry. By Gregg Mansfield The Algonac, Mich., builder is celebrating 40 years having successfully navigated the peaks and valleys of the marine industry. Founded by...