Boat Handling

Straighten Up!

The beauty of getting from point A to point B on a boat is that you can travel in a straight line. Well, sort of straight.

3 Docking Disasters to Avoid

Docking is stressful, and docking disasters are even worse. Watch out for these tough-to-spot issues as you approach your slip

Small-Boat Handling

When maneuvering your boat, some basic boating skills will keep you safe on the water. Here you'll find several insights on how to achieve a better handling of your boat.

How to Load and Unload a Boat on a Lift

Keeping your boat on a lift has numerous advantages. But getting it on and off the lift can be intimidating for skippers accustomed to wet slips

Getting Up On Plane

A reader suddenly has trouble getting his boat in trim. Here’s what our technical editor recommends.

How To Stand a Proper Watch

Maintaining a vigilant watch is crucial from both a safety and legal standpoint. Here’s a primer on how to do it right.

Transform Your Boating Experience: Seakeeper Ride Now Available For Refits

Ditch your trim tabs! They can’t touch the softer, smoother, safer ride delivered by the company that introduced gyrostabilizing to boating.

The Planing Power Catamaran: A Different Kind Of Cat

Planing powercats deliver the high speeds dayboaters and weekend anglers crave — but without so much pounding in choppy seas.

Sail And Power Catamarans: Developing A 'Catitude'

Once you get the hang of it, multihulls are a blast to drive. Here's how to handle these versatile, comfortable boats — sail or power — for those considering chartering a cat.