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Expert advice, buying guides, and tips for boat owners and buyers. Browse 100 articles on pontoon boats, fishing boats, jet skis, and more.

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Best Bay Boats: Robalo, Sportsman and Sea Hunt Models Compared by Size

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Best Bay Boats: Robalo, Sportsman and Sea Hunt Models Compared by Size

Eleven bay boats from Robalo, Sportsman and Sea Hunt grouped by size, with builder specifications for length, draft, power, fuel and livewells, and current dealer asking prices for new Robalo Caymans.

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Best Aluminum Fishing Boats: 2027 Picks by Hull Type and Price

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Best Aluminum Fishing Boats: 2027 Picks by Hull Type and Price

The best aluminum fishing boats for 2027, from jon boats to big-water deep-Vs, compared on package price, max horsepower, beam and capacity.

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Best Pontoon Boats and Brands: Picks by Size, Crew and Price

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Best Pontoon Boats and Brands: Picks by Size, Crew and Price

Pontoon boats and brands compared on the same figures: length, power rating, capacity and starting price, with what each builder's price includes.

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Best Deck Boats: Picks by Size, Crew and Budget

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Best Deck Boats: Picks by Size, Crew and Budget

Eleven current deck boats from Bayliner, Starcraft, Hurricane and Stingray compared by length, power rating, persons capacity and starting price, with dated dealer asking prices.

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Best Center Console Boats: Picks for Inshore, Bay and Offshore Fishing

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Best Center Console Boats: Picks for Inshore, Bay and Offshore Fishing

Compare nine center console boats from Boston Whaler, Grady-White, Mako and Robalo by length, beam, horsepower and fuel, with dealer asking prices.

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Buying New(33 articles)

Wake Boat vs Ski Boat: How Direct-Drive Ski Boats and V-Drive Wake Boats Compare

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Ranger vs Skeeter Bass Boats: How the 2027 Lineups, Prices and Warranties Compare

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Bay Boat vs Flats Boat: How One Builder's 2027 Skiffs and Bay Boats Compare

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Boat Winterization Checklist: Steps for Outboards, Sterndrives and Personal Watercraft

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Robalo vs Boston Whaler: How the Center Console Lineups Compare

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Chaparral vs Four Winns: How the Bowrider Lineups Compare

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Lund vs Crestliner: How the Multi-Species Fishing Boats Compare

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Regal vs Sea Ray: How the Bowrider Lineups Compare

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Grady-White vs Robalo: How the Center Console Lineups Compare

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Yamaha vs Sea-Doo: How the Personal Watercraft Lineups Compare

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Tracker vs Lund: How the Aluminum Fishing Boat Lineups Compare

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Sea Ray vs Chaparral: How the Bowrider and Sport Boat Lineups Compare

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Bennington vs Barletta: How the Pontoon Lineups, Prices and Warranties Compare

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Bowrider vs Center Console: How Seating, Fuel and Price Compare

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Yamaha vs Mercury Outboards: Warranty, Lineups and Which to Choose

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Malibu vs MasterCraft: How the Wake Boat Lineups Compare

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Best Bay Boats: Robalo, Sportsman and Sea Hunt Models Compared by Size

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Center Console vs Bay Boat: How Same-Builder Models Compare

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Jon Boat vs Bass Boat: Hull, Features and Price Compared

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Aluminum vs Fiberglass Boats: Weight, Price and Upkeep Compared

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Inboard vs Outboard: How Each Works, Where Sterndrives Fit and Which to Buy

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Best Aluminum Fishing Boats: 2027 Picks by Hull Type and Price

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Center Console vs Dual Console Boats: Which Layout Fits You?

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Best Pontoon Boats and Brands: Picks by Size, Crew and Price

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Jet Boat vs Prop Boat: Draft, Safety, Handling and Upkeep

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Best Deck Boats: Picks by Size, Crew and Budget

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Bowrider vs Deck Boat: How the Bow, Hull and Price Compare

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Best Center Console Boats: Picks for Inshore, Bay and Offshore Fishing

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Pontoon vs Tritoon: What the Third Tube Adds and What It Costs

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Pontoon vs. Deck Boat: Which Family Boat Fits Your Lake?

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Navigating the 2026 Local Boat Market: Your Geo-Targeted Buying Guide

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The Future Afloat: Unveiling 2026's Most Anticipated New Boat Models

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Best Boats for First-Time Buyers 2026: Your Complete Entry-Level Guide

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Maintenance & Care(8 articles)

The Smart Boater's Guide to 2026 Boat Maintenance: Performance & Longevity

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The Definitive 2026 Guide to Annual Boat Maintenance & Care

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Future-Proofing Your Vessel: The Ultimate Boat Maintenance Guide for 2026

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Essential Boat Maintenance Checklist 2026: Protect Your Investment

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Your 2026 Guide to Essential Boat Maintenance for a Season of Smooth Sailing

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The Definitive 2026 Boat Maintenance Checklist: Keep Your Vessel Pristine

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The Essential 2026 Boat Maintenance Playbook: Keeping Your Vessel Shipshape

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Ultimate Boat Maintenance: Your Vessel's Longevity Plan for 2026

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Safety(1 article)

Your 2026 Seasonal Boating Guide: Navigating Every Waterway & Weather

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Boat Types(1 article)

Best Pontoon Boats for Fishing 2026: Top Picks Across Every Budget

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Brands & Models(13 articles)

Sea Ray vs. Boston Whaler: 2026 Brand Comparison & Buyer's Guide

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2026 Boat Models Preview: Your First Look at Tomorrow's Vessels

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Best Boat Brands 2026: Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, and Regal Compared

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MasterCraft vs. Bennington: The Ultimate 2026 Boat Brand Comparison

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2026 Boat Models Revealed: The Future of Boating is Here

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Sea Ray vs. Boston Whaler: Best Boats of 2026 for Every Boater

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Sea Ray vs. Grady-White 2026: Navigating Your Dream Boat Purchase

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Regal vs. Chaparral Boats: A 2026 Brand Comparison & Buyer's Guide

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Chaparral vs. Cobalt Boats 2026: The Ultimate Luxury Runabout Showdown

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2026 Boat Models: Navigating the Future of Marine Innovation

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Boston Whaler vs. Sea Ray: Choosing Your Dream Boat in 2026

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Complete Guide to Yamaha WaveRunner Models 2026: Which VX, EX, or FX is Right for You?

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Boston Whaler vs. Grady-White: Which Premium Boat Brand is Right for You?

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