When we visited Smith Mountain Lake on a long, early August weekend aboard a rented Manitou pontoon, we followed the Saturday morning fleet of pleasure craft, many bound for the state park lands in the shadow of the bluffs.

If you own your own dock, here are a few tips for inspection and maintenance.

While some of the typical differences between pontoons and deck boats are blurring, there are still distinct physical features that continue to make pontoons and deck boats unique.

Whether you’re planning a daytime adventure or an evening cruise, Boatsetter offers the perfect vessel to create your ideal July 4th to enjoy barbecues, water sports, soaking up the sun and more.

Yes, watching fireworks is awesome, but do you know what’s even better? Watching fireworks from your pontoon or boat. We’ve put together some of the best boating locations for watching fireworks this Independence Day so you can get the most out of both.

How to make celebrating our nation’s birthday on the water safer and more fun.

As the official eyewear sponsor, Costa brings a passion for building best-in-class eyewear and exploring the watery world it calls home to Safe Harbor Marinas expansive network of more than 135 marinas.

The Fourth of July weekend is a celebratory time in our lives where we come together as family and friends to enjoy boating or to simply spend time on land having a picnic.

When our pump gave up the ghost at the worst possible time, we decided to invest in a permanent solution and find an electric pump we could keep on board our pontoon and not have to worry about a failure again.

Without proper safety precautions on a boat, children can suffer serious injury

We've all heard our share of boating myths and firm beliefs that are told and then retold like a childhood game of “telephone.”

If you’re wondering why I was wearing one of those cheap orange life jackets to dinner I’d say that’s a fair and reasonable question to ask. Let’s just say I was on the wrong end of a football bet and let's just leave it at that.

A tribute to his late wife, Karen and why Ki Ki Three was never an option for his new deck boat

With summer beckoning, Missourians are looking for the perfect getaway to enjoy with friends, family, and fellow travelers on group tours. Fortunately, some of the best outdoor and indoor fun is surprisingly local and easy to reach on planned group tours

Polaris Adventures announces the expansion of boat rentals across its ever growing network, providing more ways for customers to enjoy the outdoors.

Suzuki Marine USA and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers teamed up for the second consecutive year, with over 150 volunteers across both organizations alongside regional non-profit Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful to remove 427.7 pounds of trash from Ben T. Davis Park.

Even as a passionate and dedicated boater, I sometimes need a good reminder of the overwhelming benefits of boating.

The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) announced its new Take Me Fishing™ Second Catch campaign encouraging Dads and daughters to reconnect on the water this Father’s Day and throughout the summer season.

Have you heard of "three sheets to the wind" or "eating a square meal" or even being "under the weather"? They all have original maritime meanings.

Are you angling to know how someone gets hooked on fishing? Here are stories from our readers about their awesome experiences.

Escape the ordinary with our Mercury Getaway Giveaway!

This March we were graciously invited to visit São Paulo in Brazil to see for ourselves the evolution of the VCAT pontoon manufacturer. We love what we found there.

Manitou Pontoon Boats is partnering with professional quarterback Kirk Cousins! This collaboration bridges the worlds of pontoon boating and professional football, promising a fusion of excitement and relaxation for enthusiasts of both.

If you locate an area you think will hold fish, set an anchor to stay on the spot.

Mercury Marine officially launched the Avator™ 75e and 110e electric outboards. These new models are the latest to join Mercury’s all-electric propulsion lineup, which also includes the Avator 7.5e, 20e and 35e outboards.

Being an organized freshwater angler will help you make the most of your time on the water.

Our latest roundup of great products from the June 2024 issue of PDB.

If you love fishing and you want to share it with your family, it’s important to put a little planning in up front to help the experience go as smooth as it can

National Fishing and Boating Week, an annual celebration of the benefits of fishing and boating, take place the first week of June every year. Most states offer free fishing days during the entire week, where you can go fishing without needing a fishing l