This video follows the process of building a custom boat designed to test and compare propeller efficiency under real-world ...

This is an opinion column. A new propeller design will likely start popping up on boats in Alabama and across the nation in the next few months—provided that the manufacturer eventually gets the price ...

A pontoon boat presents a special challenge in docking: It puts multiple keels in the water, and thus resists pivoting. The wide, flat sides catch the wind, compounding your handling headache. The ...

Discover how to create a simple and fun DIY foam boat with a working propeller and motor in this step-by-step tutorial. Watch ...

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