Yamaha long ago cemented the jet drive as a reliable, performance-minded alternative to prop-driven power. Models like the 255 XD now prove jet drives as safe, versatile choices for wakesurfing.

The big-dual-console category is hotly contested. We’re talking about 30-something-size DCs with twin- and even triple-outboard power, boats developed for the mission of taking out a group of family ...

The Kyma K7 Supercharged is one of the most unique watersports boats. What sets it apart is its power: a 6.2L 510 hp Indmar engine, producing 575 foot-pound of torque, connected to a jet. This, folks, ...

Robalos are tough, stylish, and ­offer optimal deck space for crew and top-shelf production quality at a modest price. The R257 leaped from the starting line to plane in 4.5 seconds and pegged the ...

The new Pursuit OS 405 raises the bar on the long-popular OS 385 it supersedes in many ways. It starts with an all-new hull with 20 degrees of transom deadrise for soft running offshore (the OS in the ...

Roto-cast construction continues to evolve for use in building pontoon boats, and Smoker Craft brand boats are leading the way. Typically found in seat bases and the occasional helm station, SunChaser ...

For 2025, MasterCraft’s X24 offers new features that drastically change the onboard experience. It starts with the ability to accommodate 18 guests. Couple that with 4,300 pounds of ballast and ...

Ranger’s new Z519R brings the vaunted R series to those who want a sub-20-foot hull. This rig checks in with a Mercury 225 Pro XS outboard and 23-inch-pitch Fury propeller at an even 70 mph. It ...

The new Grady-White Freedom 345 is one of the most luxurious and feature-filled dual console models we’ve tested. It boasts dual boarding doors, a spacious cabin inside each of its two consoles and ...

Tiara applied its considerable experience with boatbuilding magic to conjure a unique sport yacht. The outboard-powered 43 LE provides the best attributes of a cruiser and a dayboat. Twin Mercury ...

Nitro’s Z20 XL Pro is a pure fishing machine, built to get to the fish quickly. Rigged with a Mercury 250 Pro XS outboard and 23-inch-pitch Mercury Fury propeller, our testing produced a top speed ...

Sea Fox’s 288 Traveler is aimed squarely at family fishing, sandbar parties and watersports activities. Here is how the boat hit the mark. The deep-V hull features a pronounced Carolina-flared bow for ...