Pontoon boats invite on-water relaxation. But sometimes a ’toon’s laid-back persona makes it easy to gloss over maintenance, so we asked manufacturers for tips on keeping pontoon boats looking sharp ...

You’ve seen the bumper sticker: A bad day of boating is better than a good day at work. But would you really feel that way if you were adrift 10 miles from the ramp, with a boatload of tired, cranky ...

The interiors of sport-fishing yachts are an interesting space. They are beautifully handcrafted with fine attention to detail. But unlike a home, they also take a lot of abuse: The inside is shaken ...

The three Emerald Marine partners specialize in classic wooden boat building, repair and restoration. They have experience in all phases of construction, from framing and decking to propulsion and ...

There I sat, four miles out on Lake Superior. On a Monday. In April. Not a single boat in sight. The steering wheel that I had been turning so gingerly for the last two seasons finally got the best of ...