Sometime between the era of your grandparents’ nightly putt-putt around the lake and the more recent trend of 20-somethings partying at the sandbar, pontoon boats became cool. Cool because whether you ...

“Grip it and rip it!” My crew mates cheerfully egged me on after I cleared the last “No Wake Zone” and gingerly bobbed into the vast, open Atlantic Ocean. Ordinarily, a command like that would sound ...

Every boater's been there - there's one spot left at the dock and it's a tight fit. The question is: do you go for it, knowing you have, at best, even odds of success or embarrassing gracelessness, or ...

There’s nothing like a day out on the lake, with your family and friends. Whether you want to get your adrenaline pumping with some watersports fun or just chill and listen to your favorite music, a ...

There are plenty of fun “trinkets” on the market that look eye-catching and end up only lasting for one season. But, when it comes to adventure vehicles, connoisseurs know that true luxury isn’t just ...

Last November, General Motors announced it had acquired a 25 percent stake in electric boat motor manufacturer Pure Watercraft. This new partnership spawned its first consumer-facing product this week ...

Several thousand people were expected to attend the Northern Illinois Boat Show in Grayslake over its four-day run that started March 2 at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake. More than 60 boat ...