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What’s New On The E-Outboard Market?

Several Companies Are At The Forefront Of Electric Boat Propulsion, Innovation, Research, And Technological Development. At Recent Boat Shows We Examined Many Of The Following

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Current News & Articles

Cooking The Goose

They bought a boat that needed a ton of work before they could set off. How does the old saying go, about the best-laid plans?

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How to Load and Unload a Boat on a Lift

Keeping your boat on a lift has numerous advantages. But getting it on and off the lift can be intimidating for skippers accustomed to wet slips

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Getting Up On Plane

A reader suddenly has trouble getting his boat in trim. Here’s what our technical editor recommends.

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Explore Our Video Library

New to boat handling or need a refresher? We'll show you how to properly use your powerboat's shift and throttle controls. Lenny Rudow explains the different "gears" on your single engine powerboat and the safest way to accelerate and decelerate.

How-To DIY

5 Things Boaters Never Maintain, But Should

Here’s a look at often-ignored items that need a little love

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Keep Your Cool...er

If you’re sick and tired of that ice chest sliding across your deck every time you hit a wave, there’s a simple solution

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Adding Tackle Storage

Few boats come with onboard tackle stowage that’s sufficient for serious anglers – a problem easily fixed

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April | May 2024

From BoatUS Magazine, America's Most-Trusted Boating Magazine

BoatUS Magazine, official publication of the Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS), provides recreational boating skills, DIY maintenance, safety, news, lifestyle and personality profiles, and insight from top experts. The award-winning boating magazine publishes several issues a year and is an exclusive benefit of BoatUS Membership.

Our active and passionate readers enjoy powerboating, sailing, cruising, fishing, and water sports on boats both big and small. In addition to the print publication, BoatUS Magazine sends email newsletters with exclusive curated content specific to your boating interests.

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