“She’s at the limit,” notes Sandberg, as the red 19-foot bowrider in the test tank settles to the black lines marked on the duct tape covering the engine compartment vents. He and his three-man crew ...

A Type IV personal flotation device (PFD) is one of the most underrated pieces of safety equipment on your boat. It’s often the first accessory deployed in a man-overboard situation, so take a look at ...

Boaties are being told to make sure they have life jackets that work, and to avoid buying second-hand "Gumtree special" boats without built-in safety floatation. Boaties are being warned to check age, ...

More children in Maine are now required by law to wear a personal flotation device while on board a boat. The Maine Legislature approved a bill in May 2025 that Gov. Janet Mills signed into law on May ...