Boat Handling

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

Getting Up On Plane

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

How To Stand a Proper Watch

Maintaining a vigilant watch is crucial from both a safety and legal standpoint. Here’s a primer on how to do it right.

Transform Your Boating Experience: Seakeeper Ride Now Available For Refits

Ditch your trim tabs! They can’t touch the softer, smoother, safer ride delivered by the company that introduced gyrostabilizing to boating.

The Planing Power Catamaran: A Different Kind Of Cat

Planing powercats deliver the high speeds dayboaters and weekend anglers crave — but without so much pounding in choppy seas.

Sail And Power Catamarans: Developing A 'Catitude'

Once you get the hang of it, multihulls are a blast to drive. Here's how to handle these versatile, comfortable boats — sail or power — for those considering chartering a cat.

Boat-To-Boat Transfers

Transferring gear and people from one boat to another at sea can be extremely dangerous. If there's no other choice, know the safest technique.

Maneuvering A Boat With Docklines

Docklines are for more than just tying up your boat. Here's 5 techniques that can help you maneuver in tricky situations.

Enjoy The 'Ride' With Seekeeper's New Vessel Attitude Control System

Seakeeper says its new Ride vessel attitude control system for boats eliminates up to 70% of underway pitch and roll to improve comfort.