Boat-show season takes place throughout the fall and winter months each year, extending into the spring in some areas.

Owning a pontoon boat that is more than 30 years old and still runs like new is indeed impressive. Check out this amazing restoration project of a 1984 PlayCraft.

These five tips for a midwinter checkup from BoatUS could help prevent an insurance claim.

Freedom Boat Club saw remarkable engagement across North America, with 16 of its clubs achieving over 10,000 trips each. This milestone highlights the widespread enthusiasm for boating.

Packaged well, we love the blend of key standard features with the right mix of options that come together on a great all-around model at a budget-friendly price point.

Check your familiarity with these common boating questions and decide which boating course would be best for you to continue learning.

The beauty of having vinyl marine flooring instead of carpet is that cleaning and maintenance is a breeze

Princecraft Boats was awarded the 2025 Innovation Award at the Minneapolis Boat Show for its brand-new Vogue 25 RL. This marks the first-ever Innovation Award received by Princecraft.

The NMMA and Boating Writers International (BWI) announced the winners of the 2025 Minneapolis Innovation Awards, recognizing groundbreaking new consumer marine products, during the Sneak Preview event on January 22.

If you're in the process of setting goals for the new year, consider a few outdoor-specific ones to improve your boating acumen.

The Floating Flame takes extending your boating season to a whole new level. Just be prepared: you will be the talk of the dock when you add this portable fire pit to your pontoon.

A group of friends has an epic weekend cruising Lake Erie on a Crest.

Although the Midnight black exterior with the orange flare accent immediately grabs your attention, it's the new Phantom black interior that positively draws you in. This was one of our favorite color combinations at our test, and the sporty look is only

The first step in determining how to catch blue catfish is to understand what they eat

There are hundreds of boat knots, but you should certainly learn these five if you’re planning on your boat still being there when you get back.

Brynn McLeod uses her pontoon daily and rain or shine she covers it at the end of each day which explains how she came up with her new product, STREX Fasteners.

Hitches can vary widely in terms of weight capacity and application, and all are most certainly not created equal

The NMMA and Boating Writers International (BWI) announced today the panel of judges set to evaluate product entries for the 2025 Discover Boating Minneapolis Boat Show Innovation Awards.

Boating Under the Influence (BUI) is the leading contributing factor for boating deaths which is 100% preventable. Sea Tow Foundation has teamed up with influencers to promote why boating under the influence isn’t just about the person behind the wheel –

With the Single Flip Lounge, this might be one of the most versatile seating layouts we've seen in awhile. It's clear Godfrey is dedicated to providing comfortable seating options to match its 15-passenger rating.

For those who love the water, few experiences compare to exploring some of America's most stunning national parks by boat.

The Skipperi membership program gives boaters access to 8 harbours across Lake Ontario and the GTA with a fleet of Starcraft boats, but without the hassles of ownership.

We all have our unique stories about how we got hooked on boating. Here are some stories from real boaters about how they fell in love with boating right from their first ride.

If you’re in the market for a new vessel, take the time to get to know the company behind the product. In the following pages we’ve highlighted the top pontoon and deck boat manufacturers to help give you a feel for each one and what they offer.

So you’ve decided to start shopping for your first (or next) pontoon or deck boat. We've compiled a list of questions to ask to help new boaters a better idea of what you should be looking for.

Chances are, there are some discarded Christmas trees around your neighborhood. Hard core crappie anglers take note, knowing their favorite quarry is attracted to submerged pine trees.

It's boat show season! How many boat shows will YOU be able to attend?

There have been a lot of amazing developments in boating over the last few years, and one of the most exciting is the number of boat builders who now offer some of their top models with a choice of outboard or sterndrive power.

If you’re reading Pontoon and Deck Boat magazine, chances are you either own a boat or are seriously considering buying one. Either way, knowing the basics of how to evaluate a pontoon boat based on important factors like price, number of pontoons and ava

The holiday season has now passed and you’re probably just starting to recover. Unless you found a boat on your driveway with a big bow on it, we’ll assume you didn’t get everything on your wish list this year–-not to worry.

I enjoyed a rare afternoon of bass fishing from a pontoon boat recently. Rare for several reasons...

The New Year is here, which means the 2025 boating season is just around the corner! Our 2025 boating calendar is filled with dates every boater should know. Trust us when we say these are some of the best days to get out on the water.