On May 4, 1942, a fleet of aircraft carriers and destroyers from the Japanese navy set out to seize Port Moresby on New Guinea, and therefore take control of the Coral Sea. A fleet of American ships, including the aircraft carrier the USS Lexington,

Objectively evaluating watersports tubes (inflatables, in modern parlance) can be a surprisingly tricky task. After all, most each and every one is kind of a one-size-fits-all thrill ride. But after testing by whipping four teenage girls and two youn

Not all boats can generate the sizes and shapes of waves that wakeboarders and surfers who enjoy their respective sports need. Installing a ballast system with a reversible pump can change that, letting you pump in water to add extra weight when and

To all you dads out there, happy Father’s Day. If your idea of a good one is time well spent on the water, then good for you. Whether you plan on spending the day cruising, fishing or shredding, you have many people to thank for the lifestyle you enj

Removing an inboard-powered boat’s propeller is a straightforward boating DIY task. Sometimes, though, a prop will cling to its shaft with the tenacity of a barnacle to a piling. The following tips may prove helpful to all those who need to remove a

Acushnet, a Coast Guard cutter involved in one of the most famous rescues in the history of the service branch, is being re-commissioned to help save the oceans. The 213-foot diver-class vessel actually got its start in World War II as the USS Shackl

Whether it’s a tournament tow boat or a Downeaster, boats powered by single inboard engines require more technique and skill to operate in the close quarters of a dock, marina or launch ramp than boats powered by other sources. Enter Project Disrupti

When I was a teenager many (many) years ago, I had a 15-foot Starcraft SS15 powered by a 60 Evinrude. I loved that boat and had many great adventures in it. One day, some buddies and I were exploring the upper Niagara River and Chippawa Creek. Chippa

Watersports offer boaters a unique experience not available to non-boaters. That privilege comes with the responsibility to ensure safety for your crew and to extend courtesy to fellow boaters. In this month’s Seamanship, we examine how these princip

Having learned to ski before he could even walk (at a tender six months old), Trevor Hansen has spent his life on and around the water. For 14 years he competed at the highest levels on the Pro Wakeboard Tour, but since 2015, as his riding career was

If you’ve been patiently scouting out a new a tow boat for wakboarding or surfing, you could make the case that the new Centurion Fi21 is worth both the wait and the weight. Fully optioned, it has a total ballast capacity of a whopping 4,750 pounds,

Upon first glance, the Malibu M235 is striking — almost imposing. As watersports boats have evolved over the years, their lines and presence have become bolder. With its sleek black-and-gray color combo, this Malibu takes bold to a whole new level. I

THE STYLE: It’s a surfer-style board that has straighter rails and deeper fins to give it more drive to allow for pumping and gaining momentum to surf in a traditional ocean-wave style. THE SHRED: The Katana is an expert-level board with sharp rails

If asked to pick just one word to describe the Sea Ray Fly 400, I’d choose “volume.” Step into the salon. You’ll be impressed by the sheer space and headroom. Sea Ray achieved this canyonesque feel by installing oversize windows, keeping sightlines o

When Formula’s new 330 CBR arrived dockside, it really turned heads. Thanks to sweet graphics and triple Verado 300s on the transom, our 900-horse test hull attracted gawkers wherever we went, largely due to the sheer size and wow factor of this mega

Nothing mars Mom’s Mink like mildew stains on the vinyl seats and cushions. Those black dots and blobs look unsightly, may cause the crew to stand instead of sit, and cause your boat to diminish in value. Unfortunately, making mildew-stained vinyl lo

We know that most of our readers are experienced boaters. In fact, our average reader currently owns their third boat and has been boating since childhood. That’s real experience. The other side of that coin is nobody can know everything. Plus, some

It was a case of mistaken identity that time when a security guard forced the CEO off the dock at a boat race. Who knew this older gentleman in the big straw sun hat, wearing his trousers high and a camera around his neck like a tourist, was in fact

Dear Boat Doc, I have been boating since the age of 14. I’ve always driven sterndrive boats, with a few outboards thrown in along the way. A couple of summers ago, I bought a Yamaha twin jet-drive boat for the reasons most people buy jet boats: no ou

This year, my home state of California instituted its first-ever boater card program, which phases in mandatory boater education over eight years, eventually requiring all skippers to pass a state-certified boater education course and obtain a card i

Mega center consoles are no longer new, but the new Belzona 40CC is certainly unique in this increasingly popular class of boats. For one, it’s not merely a fishing boat. It’s designed to be a dive boat, an entertainment platform, an offshore fishing