Boating is not often thought of as a harsh environment, but it is one of the most demanding environments in which an engine can operate. Marine engines can and are often used for extended periods at wide-open throttle (up to 6400 ...
How to protect your boat against theft
In Europe, more than 10,000 vessels are stolen every year. In some cases, it’s a boat moored at the dock that’s taken while in most cases, it’s taken on land on the trailer. Often it’s to sell for parts, and ...
The Mercury Racing 360 APX will make its competition debut on June 6 in the 69th edition of the Pavia-Venice International Motorboat Raid, a historic point-to-point, 414-km (257-mile) endurance race on a river route through northern Italy (River Ticino and ...
How to Properly Size Yourself for a Lifejacket
Whether you’re taking a leisure cruise on the weekend or dashing out for an evening of fishing, safety aboard your boat is always important. That goes beyond your on-the-water knowledge to navigate and having a First Aid kit aboard. You ...
What to Do if Someone Falls Overboard
Unless the day’s intention is watersports, staying on the dry side of the water is the goal of any safe boating trip. Whether it’s a short jaunt around a familiar lake, exploring a new, uncharted fishing spot, or towing a ...
Safe Boating Tips for the Whole Family
Spending time as a family with a pastime that’s enjoyable for everyone is exactly what boating is all about. Regardless of age, boating provides a lifetime of fun whether it’s spent fishing, participating in watersports, or taking a family trip ...
Ah, the lake life. Spending your summer vacation at or on the water is a pastime that’s popular worldwide. But more than 19,000 boating accidents happen every year in Europe, many of which are small vessels like personal watercrafts and ...
Boat Safety Tips for Anglers
Few hobbies are as relaxing, competitive, fun, and family-friendly as fishing. But a successful trip on the water for anglers is much more than catching the largest fish of the day. More than any other metric, getting home safely is ...