Boats & Tow Vehicles

Whether you need advice on how to buy or sell a boat, are debating whether to invest in a refit or get something new, are looking for a vehicle to tow your boat, or are seeking boat-towing tips and techniques, you’re in the right place! The experts at BoatUS Magazine offer buying and selling advice, information on different styles of boats, reasons why you might want to trade in your boat for one that better fits your lifestyle, comparisons of fuel-efficient tow vehicles, boat trailer maintenance and do-it-yourself projects, essential checklists, and more.

Yamaha CrossWave personal watercraft carrying four passengers, speeding across green water and creating a wide white wake.

Mega PWC For Anglers & Explorers

Yamaha’s CrossWave redefines personal watercraft, blending fishing-ready features, long-range capability, and boat-like handling for versatile on-water adventures.

Black Barletta pontoon boat running at speed across calm water, creating a white wake behind it.

A Pontoon Boat With ‘Attitude’

See how Seakeeper Ride technology enhances a Barletta pontoon with reduced motion, improved turning, and a more comfortable on-the-water experience.

Wellcraft 243 Fisherman center-console boat running at speed on open water, twin outboard engines creating a wake, with anglers aboard under a T-top.

Wellcraft Fisherman 243: An Angler’s Center-Console

Explore the redesigned Wellcraft 243 Fisherman—an offshore-ready center-console with expanded cockpit space, 188-gallon fuel capacity, and versatile features for serious fishing and family outings.

The Boat Survey

Buying a boat is thrilling, but don't forget to put serious thought into planning and preparing for survey day.

Hit The Road, Jack

While the jack that came with your boat trailer works OK, here's why you might want to consider swapping it for something better.

Capsizes Prompt Sea-Doo Switch Recall

Owners strongly urged to take safety precautions until repair work is completed.

Overhead view of a rugged offshore aluminum fishing boat running at speed, throwing heavy spray as it cuts through dark open water.

There’s Plenty Of Fight In This Fishboat

Built in New Zealand, the Makaira Gen3 26 is a rugged aluminum offshore fishing boat designed for serious anglers, with extreme strength, safety, and performance.

Leopard 52 cruising catamaran under sail with hybrid electric drive, shown offshore with full mainsail and headsail, blue water, and a coastal city skyline in the background.

Leopard 52: Cruising Cat With Hybrid Power

Leopard’s 52‑foot flagship cruising catamaran features optional hybrid electric drive, solar power, and offshore‑ready design for efficient blue water passage making.

Aquila 50: Powercat Builder Sees The Light

Has a powercat powerhouse switched teams? Aquila’s founders say they’ve always been sailors at heart. BoatU.S. Magazine checked out the builder’s first sailboat.