Catamarans offer many benefits to today’s boaters. Their unique hull form delivers efficiency and stability, on a platform that lends itself to large open accommodation spaces and multiple private sleeping cabins. Check out our recap of interesting sail and power catamarans we have recently reviewed.
Boat show season is upon us. Whether you are on the East or West Coast of the US, or in Europe, September marks the start of the fall (autumn) boat show season.
Our 4Friend Peter Swanson recently wrote in his Substack publication Loose Cannon about a disturbing incident regarding a boat fire and the insurance company’s reaction to this including suing the insured in federal court.
Intense winds in Puget Sound drive a boat onto a popular Mukilteo Beach near Best4Boats Headquarters. The Washington State Department of Ecology is working to mitigate environmental hazards and figure out how to remove the boat from the rocks safely.
If you are a boater in the Pacific Northwest or just interested in this vibrant cruising area, there is a new print magazine called Nautical Northwest that is just for you. Distributed for free at chandleries, yacht clubs, marinas, and more this publication is making waves since it debuted in January 2026.
The Digital Age has produced a new kind of marine autopilot that only requires a non-intrusive DIY installation and your smartphone—the iHoy Captain. While traditional hydraulic autopilots and multifunction displays remain standards, this newcomer allows boaters on a budget to have the convenience of an autopilot.
The new CLB65 SUV has been launched by CL Yachts, the recreational subsidiary of the legendary Cheoy Lee Shipyards. This sporty entry into the popular sedan market has the owner-operator front of mind.
Sometimes, even on the best designed boats in the world, you just want to snap your fingers and have a few extra seats appear. California-based Further Customs has a line of inflatable boat chairs that quickly and easily deliver those extra seats you need, ok maybe not by snapping your fingers.
A proposed speed restriction on East Coast boaters would have devastated coastal communities and small businesses. Local and boating advocates made their concerns heard and the restriction was struck down. Now NOAA is seeking public comment on possible new regulations. Make your voice heard before the June 2, 2026 Deadline.
This summer, skip the traffic and cruise to Whidbey Island aboard the new Harbor Hopper passenger ferry connecting Everett and Langley in just 30 to 45 minutes.
Nobody wants their party to get pooped out. Holding tank ventilation is an important part of a boat’s waste management system, but foul smells can ruin the atmosphere. Enter Perko’s new Odor Eater absorption system.
The Best4Boats team saw so many new boats and products at the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show that we split our coverage into a multi-part series. In Part 2, Publisher Arnie Hammerman and Editorial Director Norris Comer highlighted several standout boats and new marine technology from the show.
Best4Boats publisher Arnie Hammerman and editor Norris Comer review interesting new boats and products they found at the 2026 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show.
What do a 100’ (30.48 m) offshore ocean racing maxi-sailboat and a 65’ (21.9 m) cruising powerboat have in common? If they are part of Palm Beach Motor Yachts, they shared the same route and the same weather crossing the Tasman Sea from Sydney to Hobart to learn more about offshore performance and speed.
New Yacht Beam High-Performance LED Searchlight, combines precision, power, and innovation for safer navigation.
Everyone wants clean, quiet, electrical power onboard. Marine tech innovator HikoTerra’s new H4 Hybrid Power System is a fully integrated, battery-first platform designed to reshape how cruisers, builders, and operators think about onboard energy.
Muckraking boating journalist Peter Swanson offers compelling research that questions the conventional knowledge that red light is preferrable for night navigation. What are the viable alternatives? Read on to find out.
Boat shows are a great place to find out what is new in the boating world. We visited the Newport RI boat show recently, the kick off to the East Coast’s fall boat show circuit, to check out new boats and equipment.
Pacific Northwest-based Jordan Hanssen is an author and adventurer with stories to tell. From filming musical sessions on the water to rowing across the Atlantic, Hanssen is worth following.
From a maxi sled to a double-handed keelboat and a 68’ catamaran, the first teams to finish the 2025 Transpacific Yacht Race off Diamond Head offered inspiring stories. Ultimately, Alli Bell was the most inspiring, as she broke the male ceiling by becoming the first woman skipper to win the race in her Cal 40 Restless.