Pontoon boats serve as terrific multi-purpose vessels. However, a pontoon boat can make a great fishing boat for some circumstances due to its roominess and stability. Some pontoon boat builders build ...

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Research indicates that boats exclusively used in salt water, which are not maintained and cleansed with fresh water, may depreciate more rapidly. This could influence the book value 10% to 15%. Take ...

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With ice gone from the lakes and rivers, boaters can now plan and gear up for the fishing and boating season. For years, I'd gone with a larger (19-foot) boat for Great Lakes waters and a smaller ...

Every year, countless boaters enjoy “the lake life,” hanging out with friends in the cove, pulling the kids on tubes, skis and boards, or if they’re really lucky, enjoying all of the above from a ...

Small fishing boats are often just as capable as larger ones that cost quadruple the price. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford to take out a loan to buy the latest fiberglass bass boat or a deep-v ...