Boat Reviews and Boat Tests Archive


Dragonfly 32: Shred, Travel, and Rest Dragonfly 32: Shred, Travel, and Rest
May 20th 2013
The Danish Quorning yard has introduced a new trimaran. It promises to be faster, safer, and more comfortable than its successful predecessors. (more)

How to Paint a Non-Skid Deck How to Paint a Non-Skid Deck
May 20th 2013
Repainting a non-skid deck will make your boat safer and look new again. (more)

Using Your Electronics to Catch More Fish: AIS, Autopilot, Chartplotter, Radar, and Sonar Using Your Electronics to Catch More Fish: AIS, Autopilot, Chartplotter, Radar, and Sonar
May 19th 2013
There is a lot more to effectively using your electronics than merely staring at your fishfinder screen. Use these tricks and tips to boost your ...(more)

Belize 52: Twist on Tradition Belize 52: Twist on Tradition
May 18th 2013
The new Belize 52 couples classic lines with Aussie engineering ingenuity. (more)

How Come My Stainless Steel is Stained and Rotting Away? How Come My Stainless Steel is Stained and Rotting Away?
May 18th 2013
The grade of stainless steel used for some fasteners still needs watching and regular freshwater rinsing. (more)

New Jet Boats: A Renaissance is Underway New Jet Boats: A Renaissance is Underway
May 17th 2013
Scarab and Chaparral are joining the jetboat market, with jet-drive power provided by BRP. These builders, along with Sea Ray, take aim at the dominance ...(more)

Chaparral 257 SSX: Moving Forward Chaparral 257 SSX: Moving Forward
May 16th 2013
Chaparral lays the luxury on thick in its new 257 SSX. (more)

Video: How To Use a VHF Video: How To Use a VHF
May 16th 2013
Your VHF radio is your lifeline to the outside world in case of emergency. Here's how to make sure you are using it right. (more)

10 Tips on How to Paint a Nonskid Deck 10 Tips on How to Paint a Nonskid Deck
May 15th 2013
No matter what materials and methods you use when tackling a deck-painting job, these fundamentals apply to every approach. (more)

Top 5 Cruisers: Motor Yacht, Express, Aft Cabin, Sedan Cruiser, and Convertible Boats Top 5 Cruisers: Motor Yacht, Express, Aft Cabin, Sedan Cruiser, and Convertible Boats
May 14th 2013
When choosing between motor yacht, express, aft cabin, sedan cruiser, and convertible, where does the new boater start? Here are a few tips to simplify ...(more)