
Boat Test: 2026 Four Winns H33
The Four Winns H33 OB mixes luxury dayboat amenities with the coastal readiness of outboard power and Euro-inspired design.

The Four Winns H33 OB mixes luxury dayboat amenities with the coastal readiness of outboard power and Euro-inspired design.

Propellers affect more than speed and fuel economy. Here’s how to choose the best propellers for multiple outboards.

The 500R proves to be at home across a variety of applications, and it delivers exactly the thrills performance boaters want.

The Sanpan 2700 Split Bench with Windshield is a potent mix of power, speed and luxury; offering a comfy and spirited ride.
When buying an outboard engine or repowering your boat, there are plenty of questions to consider. Should I buy two-stroke or four-stroke engines? Are two engines better than one? Are three engines better than two? What size outboard do I need? How do I make sure not to underpower my boat? In most cases, the largest outboard makes the most sense. Powering your boat with as much horsepower as it’s rated for is often the best idea. Check out the newest engines on the market today.

Are more outboard engines better than two?

How much horsepower is enough for your boat?

Which marine engine is best for you?

Weighing the pros and cons of an outboard motor rebuild.

Ten tips to make your outboards faster and last longer.

What to know when considering repowering your boat with a new outboard.

Used outboard motors require just the right touch.
Inboard engines are built to last. Outboard engines are definitely more popular with small-boat owners, but for the larger cruisers and sport fishers, inboard engines are second to none. An inboard engine’s better fuel efficiency, coupled with a mate’s ability to handle large fish around the transom, make inboards the only option for big-game tournament fishing. The inboard engine’s weight, centered and low, produces easier motion when drifting or cruising.

The Four Winns H33 OB mixes luxury dayboat amenities with the coastal readiness of outboard power and Euro-inspired design.

Here are three different styles of Type IV throwable personal flotation devices to choose from to stay compliant and safer.

Propellers affect more than speed and fuel economy. Here’s how to choose the best propellers for multiple outboards.

Systems using radar domes are compact enough to fit boats as small 18 feet in length, and most network with compatible MFDs.

Agapi offers an ownership solution that can defray boating costs and maximize boating time.

A Fresh Take on Fun-First Boating

The 500R proves to be at home across a variety of applications, and it delivers exactly the thrills performance boaters want.

Should you wax your boat? Here are a few reasons why a shiny hull makes a better boat (and one where it doesn’t).
Scheduled maintenance on your boat’s engine is a fact of life. The ability to maintain your motor, do the scheduled maintenance yourself, and even fix and replace basic parts is a valuable skill for a boater. Sure, you can take your boat into the shop for an oil change, or to replace a fuel filter, but it can get expensive quickly. Plus, your boat can end up spending as much time at the shop as it does on the water. Let Boating help with its extensive list of maintenance and how-to articles. If you want to make the jump into regular boat maintenance, we can teach you how to fix the most common motor troubles you’ll come across.

Learn the ins and outs of installing a new outboard on your old boat.

Keep intakes clean to keep your engine alive.

The questions and answers you need to troubleshoot your motor issues.

Diagnose if your engine had a spun propeller hub.

Tips for selecting the right pontoon boat engine.

We attend Mack Boring’s diesel school to learn to treat common engine problems.

Used outboard motors require just the right touch.

The top 25 reasons your boat motor won’t start, and how to fix them.

Your boat’s fuel consumption is not nearly as easy to figure out compared to your car or truck.

Learn how the propeller pitch and diameter affect your boat’s performance.