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Top 10 Boating Destinations for 2026: Where to Cruise This Year The best places to take your boat, from hidden lakes to stunning coastlines Choosing where to take your boat makes all the difference between a good season and an unforgettable one. After years of cruising different waters and talking to hundreds of boaters about … Read more
Liveaboard Checklist: Essential Gear for Living on a Sailboat Full-Time What you actually need to live comfortably and safely aboard a sailboat My brother and his wife have lived aboard their 38-foot sailboat for three years. I interviewed them for this article and this is what they had to say. The first six months were … Read more
Best GPS Chartplotters & Fishfinders for 2026: What Actually Works Find fish and navigate safely with the right marine electronics I spent my first three years of boat ownership relying on my phone for navigation. It worked fine until the day I lost signal in the middle of a bay I didn’t know well. The … Read more
Best Marine Speakers & Audio Systems for 2026: Complete Buyer’s Guide The first time I installed quality marine speakers on my boat, everything changed. We went from shouting over tinny, crackling sounds to enjoying crystal-clear music that filled the boat. Great sound transforms a boat from transportation into a destination. Whether you’re anchored in a … Read more
Life Jackets & Safety Gear I’ll never forget the summer afternoon when my son slipped off the swim platform on our boat. One second he was laughing, the next he was underwater. His life jacket brought him right back to the surface, sputtering but safe. That moment changed how I think about safety gear. It’s … Read more