Everything you need to know about boat and hull design and construction; the latest in boat electronics and technology; and boat motors, engines, and propulsion.
Active Anchoring
Shallow-water anchors can be invaluable for holding smaller boats in place, whether for fishing, enjoying the sandbar, or as a helping hand at the boat ramp.
Technology Abounds In The New Boats & Products Of 2026
Self-docking boats, hazard-identifying cameras, a next-gen wireless MOB system, and so many versatile, family-friendly boats for fishing, cruising, and entertaining.
The Captain, a new aftermarket camera system, enhances visibility while integrated GPS tracks speed and route, and a built-in DVR records the rides directly to a microSD card.
Garmin OnBoard wireless man overboard detection and engine cutoff system automatically marks MOB waypoint on chartplotter, tracks up to 8 waterproof tags.
For Capt. David McBride, chief of Coast Guard Search and Rescue, the three most important words in marine safety today are "location, location, location".