Boating and sailing have a lot in common, especially in terms of earning your sea legs. But getting out on the water is much simpler with an engine-powered watercraft. Still, learning to sail is a ...

Anti-ventilation plate: A flat plate above the propeller on the gear housing that prevents air from being drawn into the propeller. Also called a cavitation plate. Bilge: The lowest part inside the ...

The last time you “hit the head” you were probably roughhousing with your kids in the living room. And it’s doubtful you’ve ever worn a pair of gloves while “driving” your boat, much less placed them ...

Boating is appealing to many people because of its association with leisure. But there’s a lot to know about boat design, function, and terminology when you begin shopping for your vessel. Starting ...

Boat loans are a type of personal installment loan that is used exclusively for marine craft-related expenses. Online lenders, banks, credit unions and marine lenders offer boat loans, but some impose ...

All races in a rowing competition, often called a regatta, have a similar format. Each boat in a race features either eight or four rowers, plus an additional coxswain, who race against other boats to ...

ANTI-FOULING PAINT: Bottom paint for the boat that resists marine growth. ANTI-VENTILATION PLATE: A flat plate above the propeller on the gear housing that prevents air from being drawn into the ...