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 ...

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 ...

In many ways, the raging popularity of center-console boats mirrors America’s infatuation with pickup trucks. Both vehicle types have evolved from ­utilitarian origins—trucks for tradesmen and farmers ...