A VHF marine band radio is your first line of communication on the water, allowing you to talk to the Coast Guard and other boat traffic. Use Channel 16 only for hailing and emergencies. Some center ...

In a virtual tsunami of popularity, outboard-powered center-console boats have swept the offshore-fishing market. What’s more, boatbuilders are scrambling to satiate the unrelenting demand from buyers ...

Center console boats may be the most versatile boats on the water. Models today range between 16- and 60 feet long. While some may be optimized for dayboating, others for high-performance, and still ...

When it comes to shopping for an offshore center-console boat, you can look at brochures, watch videos and visit dealerships. In the absence of winter and spring boat shows, expect dealer workshops to ...