In many ways, the raging popularity of center-console boats mirrors America’s infatuation with pickup trucks. Both vehicle types have evolved from ­utilitarian origins—trucks for tradesmen and farmers ...

A VHF marine band radio is your first line of communication on the water, allowing you to talk to the Coast Guard and other boat traffic. Use Channel 16 only for hailing and emergencies. Some center ...

Candela’s C-8 electric speedboat is famous for its hydrofoil design that lets it fly above the water’s surface. As the Swedish boatmaker aggressively expands its market around the world, the company ...