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Author Archives: Mike Werling

Be Prepared

Mike WerlingDecember 23, 2019 — No Comments ↓

A reporter once asked Boy Scouts founder Robert Baden-Powell, “Be prepared for what?” He replied, “Why, for any old thing.” I’m not sure if Baden-Powell Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Letter | Tagged boat care, boat preparation, boat winterization | What Do You Think

Patience Is a Virtue

Mike WerlingDecember 16, 2019 — No Comments ↓

BONEHEAD BLUNDER: Being quick on the throttle THE BONEHEADS: Boat owners 35 years apart BONEHEAD RATING: 4 WHAT HAPPENED: What if a bonehead taught you Continue reading →

Posted in Bonehead Blunders | What Do You Think

Diesels Are Forever

Mike WerlingDecember 9, 2019 — No Comments ↓

On test day in Gothenburg, Sweden, the wind was howling at 64 kph (sounds more impressive than 40 mph). Most Americans, me included, would stay Continue reading →

Posted in Engines | Tagged d4, d6, volvo penta, volvo penta aquamatic dpi sterndrive | What Do You Think

Getting Personal

Mike WerlingDecember 2, 2019 — 1 Comment ↓

Since the introduction of personal watercraft, people have been taking fishing rods along, but only in the past few years has the idea of doing Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing | Tagged fishing from a pwc, kawasaki jetski, pwc fishing, yamaha waverunner | 1 Reply

Electronic Tools for Anglers

Mike WerlingNovember 25, 2019 — No Comments ↓

Whether they target bass or barramundi or anything in between, anglers almost certainly improve their fishing game by using electronics. Those who don’t are missing Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing | Tagged ais, chartplotters, fishing electronics, garmin, lowrance, radar | What Do You Think

Trifecta S-Series 23 SB2 Arch

Mike WerlingNovember 18, 2019 — No Comments ↓

Berkshire Hathaway — run by Warren Buffett and boasting a stock price of $300,899 for one share — didn’t get where it is by investing Continue reading →

Posted in Boat Tests New | Tagged pontoon boats, trifecta pontoons, trifecta s-series 23 SB2 arch, yamaha outboard, yamaha vf200 | What Do You Think

Riding (and Making) the Wave

Mike WerlingNovember 11, 2019 — No Comments ↓

Stretching exactly 25 feet from swim platform to bow tip, the new Chaparral 25 Surf creates a crisp surfing wave, packs in maximum seating, converts Continue reading →

Posted in Tidbits | Tagged chaparral boats, volvo penta forward drive, wakesurf boat | What Do You Think

RIB Revolution

Mike WerlingNovember 11, 2019 — No Comments ↓

The rigid inflatable boat boat (RIB) has been the backup singer to the mothership for decades. I say “RIB,” and most people say “tender” without Continue reading →

Posted in Feature Stories | Tagged brig boats, highfield boats, RIB, RIBs, rigid inflatable boats, walker bay boats, williams jet tender, zodiac | What Do You Think

Equipped for the Off-Season

Mike WerlingNovember 4, 2019 — No Comments ↓

For folks in many parts of the country, boating season is already a memory. For others, it’s winding down. Still others will enjoy it all Continue reading →

Posted in Watersports | Tagged bindings, caring for watersports equipment, wakeboards, waterskis, watersports equipment | What Do You Think

Bennington 25 RFBWA

Mike WerlingNovember 4, 2019 — No Comments ↓

Buyers looking for a no-compromise pontoon loaded with a wide variety of options will find they are covered by the Bennington 25 RFBWA. And given Continue reading →

Posted in Boat Tests New | Tagged bennington, bennington pontoons, mercury 300 fourstroke, Mercury Marine | What Do You Think

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