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Boating
February 2007
Kevin Falvey |
Drive Train Boogie Stern drives are the overwhelming choice of propulsion for owners of small express cruisers; yet there exists a small group of boaters who prefer inboards. Stern Drive VS. V-Drive: Which is right for you?   |
Boating
November 2005
Eric Colby |
The Boat Doctor Q The twin 225-hp Yamahas on my Pursuit 2870WA won't hold full throttle at 5400 rpm... Q My Mariah 202 Shabah powered by a MerCruiser 5.7L Alpha has 285 hours on it... Whenever my 1999 Sea Ray 270's fuel gauge registers below two-thirds, I can add about 5 to 10 gallons... etc. |
Fast Company
November 1, 2007 |
The Evolution of Diesel The Past: In response to the 1970s OPEC crisis, GM hastily rolls out diesel engines... The Present: Modern diesel engines achieve up to 40% better fuel efficiency than gas... The Future: Biodiesel engines burn renewable fuel grown... etc. |
Boating
March 24, 2009
Lenny Rudow |
Big Fat Liars! Why it's not always smart to trust your gauges. |
AskMen.com
Patrick Rowlings |
Diesel Cars: 6 To Choose From Diesels used to be notorious for poor performance and smoky black emissions, but that's all changed. |
Boating
Lenny Rudow |
Booster Shots $500 can buy lots of things that will add a lot of value to your boat. These four ideas will give you the most bang for 500 bucks. |
BusinessWeek
May 31, 2004
David Welch |
Diesel Deserves A Second Chance It costs less and blows by gas on mileage but faces serious roadblocks in the U.S. |
| Boating |
Southport Island Marine Handy Billy 21 The Southport Island Marine Handy Billy 21 is seaworthy, fuel-efficient, and great for exploring. |
Boating
May 2007
Eric Colby |
Azimut 43S If you're used to driving an inboard-equipped boat and backing into the slip using only the engine controls, you'll need to learn some new tricks for this one. |
The Motley Fool
July 26, 2007
Ryan Fuhrmann |
Brunswick Still Not Above Water Boat engine maker Brunswick cuts production and guidance. Blame skyrocketing fuel costs, higher interest rates, and a sea of other factors. |
The Motley Fool
May 10, 2005
Brian Gorman |
Daimler's Diesel Bet The automaker's diesel initiative is off to a small start in the U.S., but the effort could have a large payoff. |
Boating
Kevin Falvey |
War Babies Want a boat built to military specs? No problem -- except for the rocket launchers. |
Popular Mechanics
September 10, 2009
Larry Webster |
The Future of Diesel in the US: Analysis Ford and GM -- and now Chrysler -- have access to perfectly competent diesel cars produced by their European arms. And there's still a steady, slow increase of diesels, mostly from the German manufacturers. |
Popular Mechanics
November 2000 |
Deep Freeze Why put time and money into a boat that you're not going to use for six months? That's an all-too-common attitude when it comes to winterizing chores. Big mistake. Winter weather can wreak havoc (cracked blocks, corrosion, etc.) on a boat that's not prepared for hibernation... |
Boating
August 2005 |
Project Boat Blog A year's worth of inside information on the publication's summer project boats: The Robalo R260... The SeaStrike 240 CC. |
Boating
September 2008
Kevin Falvey |
Sell! Sell! How to move your boat in today's market -- fast! |
National Defense
June 2011
Grace V. Jean |
Shipyard Pursuing Cost-Cutting Measures For Next-Generation Ballistic Missile Submarine One of the Navy's most expensive purchases -- the next-generation ballistic missile submarine -- is still years away, but a shipyard is working on the preliminary design with an eye towards shaving close to $1 billion off the expected $5.7 billion price tag. |
Boating
December 2007 |
Yamaha AR230 High Output We've thought highly of the 23' Yamaha since it debuted in 2003, but the all-new version rolled out for 2007 blew us -- and you -- away, becoming the flat-out best-seller in its class. |
Boating
May 2006
Kevin Falvey |
Cobalt 343 Concept Boat Being the fastest kid on the dock doesn't necessarily mean you're the coolest. That takes something more, something unique, which is where this boat comes in. |
Car and Driver
March 2004
Frank Markus |
Tech Stuff: Diesel's Last Stand? Diesels now offer superior performance, fuel economy, and longevity, but have CARB and the EPA made outlaws of them? |
Boating
April 2008
Lenny Rudow |
Century 2102 The Century 2102 Inshore is a bay boat that's efficient and fast, fishes hard, and handles tougher conditions than an average bay boat. |
National Defense
July 2004
Sandra I. Erwin |
Army Ponders New Diesel Engine for Humvee Trucks The Army is considering retrofitting Humvee trucks with new diesel engines that, according to proponents, would lessen the workload for soldiers in the field. |
Popular Mechanics
December 2002 |
Take A Bow A real-world concept boat that combines fast fun with family amenities. |
Popular Mechanics
December 2006
Emily Masamitsu |
Tech Watch: Diesel Redefined This record-breaking diesel car went 350 mph for a mile, after being pushed from behind at 30 mph to hit first gear. |
Outside
December 2006 |
So There I Was: Newport, Maine A picture of a lobsterman rescuing his boat. |
Boating
September 2008
Eric Colby |
Concept 30 Sport Deck You'll be hard-pressed to find a boat this size that's better built or finished. The 30 Sport Deck is constructed with a solid fiberglass bottom and the hull and deck are bonded with Plexus adhesive. |
The Motley Fool
September 7, 2006
Rich Smith |
Boat Makers See Shoals Recent results should have torpedoed the stock, but Marine Products is floating higher than expected today. |
Boating
December 2007
Eric Colby |
Nor-Tech 3900 Super Vee With foam coring and Kevlar reinforcement, the 3900 Super Vee's solid construction gives the boat a secure feel. Whether it's running 112 at top end, planing at 19.3 mph, or not moving at all, this boat is built to impress. |
Boating
June 2008
Pete McDonald |
A Dash of Flash The 30'9"-by-10'3" Chase 31 is one of the more uniquely styled boats out there. Originally designed for megayacht tender duty, it can also be a solid dayboat. |
Boating
November 2003
Kevin Falvey |
Doral 47: What's Sexy Now The art of seduction: Doral's new Algeria planes faster and flatter than just about any other express cruiser in this size range (it has an LOA of 47'4"), and its close-quarters handling is stellar. |
Boating
John Page Williams |
Williams 28 Bass Boat The Williams 28 Bass Boat can run the tide rips in quest of trophy stripers and serve as a classy and luxurious day boat with equal grace. |
The Motley Fool
October 29, 2007
Ron Vlieger |
Cummins Roars Ahead With Cummins no longer so dependent on big sales of big engines, are earnings potholes a thing of past? Investors, take note. |
BusinessWeek
October 30, 2006
David Kiley & Ian Rowley |
Honda's Green (Diesel) Machine Its new engine is clean and efficient but still could be a tough sell in America. |
ONLINE
Jan/Feb 2002
Marydee Ojala |
Search Soirees I am constantly struck by the difference between what people can do with search engines and what they actually do. It boils down to this: advanced search engine features go largely unused... |
Boating
Kevin Falvey |
Grady-White Chesapeake 290 Smart, serviceable, and seaworthy aren't words thrown around lightly in boat reviews. But they apply 100 percent to the Grady-White Chesapeake 290. |
Chemistry World
June 14, 2012
Russell Johnson |
Surfactant driven propulsion A small autonomous boat powered by a volatile surfactant has been developed by scientists in Finland and Israel. The surfactant modifies the surface tension of the liquid it floats on to create a surface tension gradient that propels the boat forward. |
Popular Mechanics
October 2003
Rich Taylor |
Bass Boat Alternatives A sterndrive bass boat turns heads on the water. This is a package that makes a lot of sense.A sterndrive bass boat turns heads on the water. This is a package that makes a lot of sense. |
Boating
March 2008
Eric Colby |
Fountain 48 Express Cruiser Double rush. Why two engines are better than three. |
Boating
April 2004 |
Troubleshooter's Tip Sheet Here are some of the more common potential boating disasters and our proven techniques for keeping them from ruining your day. |
Boating
August 2008
Eric Colby |
Baja 335 The Baja 335 runs 63.5 mph with a pair of 425-hp 496 MAG HO Bravo Ones and would make a comfortable poker runner. |
The Motley Fool
June 10, 2005
Will Ashworth |
Brunswick Banking on Demographics The boat leader is poised for continued success, thanks to the growth of a key group of customers. Investors may want to hop on board. |
Boating
October 2007
Pete McDonald |
Cobalt 302 This sportboat is a bowrider on steroids. With a centerline length of 29'7" and a beam of 9'11" this is a spacious, amenities-packed party monster in runabout form. |
Popular Mechanics
November 2006
Josh Harkinson |
What Went Wrong: Lake George Disaster When 47 senior citizens boarded the Ethan Allen in upstate New York, the afternoon was ideal for a boat tour. An unstable vessel and an ill-timed wake caused it to end in tragedy. |
Chemistry World
March 4, 2008
Ned Stafford |
Newer Diesel Engines Emit More Harmful Nanoparticles Low-emission diesel engines emit nanoparticles that could be more harmful to human health than the dark exhaust fumes produced by older models. |
Boating
January 2008
Eric Colby |
Donzi 38 ZRC Boatbuilders and designers of stepped hulls walk a fine line between getting the most speed out of a boat and making it manageable at high speed. Donzi got it right with the latest incarnation of its 38 ZRC. |
Popular Mechanics
December 2002
Cliff Gromer |
A Real Boat And A Rocket Ship Yamaha's new GP1300R 2-seater muscle PWC is touted as the fastest and most powerful model in its class. |
Boating
June 2007
Eric Colby |
Fountain 35 Smart weapon: ignition, lift off. Anyone with some go-fast performance could run this boat right up to 90 mph. The boat feels solid and stable. |
Boating
September 2007
Kevin Falvey |
Formula 310 Bowrider Formula's 310 Bowrider gives more room for your crew on deck, where they want to be, plus the convenience of a real head. And without a cabin forward, you get a sportier-looking, sportier-handling boat. |
The Motley Fool
February 23, 2007
Rich Smith |
Boat Makers Batten Down For boat builders, it was a miserable, stormy fourth quarter. Both the makers and the retailers agree: Times are tough in the boat industry. But one boat seller sees the seas calming. |
Boating
August 2006
Kevin Falvey |
Sea Ray 310 Sundancer This boat boldly targets the people who crave inboard power. |
