
Boater
One of the common hesitancies about electric propulsion for boats that we hear voiced by readers and social media followers is fear of not having enough battery capacity to enjoy a day on the water. Certainly, if you are a cruiser or an offshore angler, electric power is not (yet) a good bet for your primary propulsion. However, if you measure a day on the water—as many boaters do—in hours rather than days, electric power is a viable choice right now. So, consider electric power. The monitoring software that comes with most lithium-ion propulsion batteries not only manages charging, but also provides a digital readout displaying how much time you can run at your current speed. Fear not!
—Kevin Falvey, editor-in-chief, Boating

Yamaha Introduces 450 hp V-8 Outboard
Designed to replace the 425 in the Yamaha lineup, the 450 offers a host of upgrades.

Dometic Debuts Optimus Electric Steering for Wake Boats
New steering technology targets inboard watersports vessels.

Fusion Signature Series 3i Speaker Line Expands With 8.8-inch Wake Tower Options
New larger size delivers 330 watts of power and pairs with Apollo components.

Lowrance Introduces its Next Generation of Fish Finding Technology
HDS Pro, ActiveTarget 2 and Active Imaging HD deliver crisp underwater views.

Mercury Marine Debuts First Ever V10 Outboards
New 350 and 400 hp Verado engines deliver quiet power.

Sionyx Nightwave D1 Ultra Low-Light Camera Test
Even without stabilization, the steady picture enhances nighttime navigation.

ACR Electronics Announces AIS-Capable Emergency Beacons
New EPIRBs and PLB also allow boaters to monitor their devices with a mobile app.

Is Electric Propulsion the Future for Boating?
Electric power might be all the rage, but it has its limitations.

BRP Delivers New Outboard Design With Rotax
Engine’s horizontal powerhead eliminates transom clutter.

First Look: Orca CoPilot
App and hub turn mobile devices into chart plotters.

Total Boat Control for Comfort at Sea
The latest pitch-roll-yaw control system from Seakeeper steadies the bumps for boats under 35 feet.

The Future of Onboard Networking
NMEA’s new OneNet networking protocol expands and speeds data delivery.