Boat Reviews and Boat Tests Archive


How to Change an Outboard Engine Water Pump Impeller How to Change an Outboard Engine Water Pump Impeller
May 25th 2013
Water pump impellers need regular replacement, so outboard owners with a DIY streak should check out this how-to video. (more)

Pioneer 220 Bay Sport: Inshore Fishing Frenzy Pioneer 220 Bay Sport: Inshore Fishing Frenzy
May 24th 2013
Just because a center console bay boat is designed to stay inshore does not mean it has to be built lighter that its offshore brethren, ...(more)

Water Ski and Wakeboard Boats: Designed for Watersports Water Ski and Wakeboard Boats: Designed for Watersports
May 23rd 2013
Intended for specific types of watersports, these tow-boat models differ from the garden variety runabout. (more)

C. W. Hood 32: A Classic Daysailer with Modern Advantages C. W. Hood 32: A Classic Daysailer with Modern Advantages
May 22nd 2013
A true daysailer, the eye-catching C. W. Hood 32 is perfect for an afternoon of buoy racing in style. (more)

Go-Fast Boat Lamination: Conventional or Composite? Go-Fast Boat Lamination: Conventional or Composite?
May 21st 2013
Matt Trulio takes a look at the different materials and processes used in building high-performance boats. (more)

Engine Room Electrical Outlets: GFCI Protection Engine Room Electrical Outlets: GFCI Protection
May 21st 2013
It's important to extend GFCI protection to any outlet you install in the engine-room on any boat, gasoline-powered or otherwise. (more)

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)