Happy New Year from MarineMax

Boating fun can work up a serious appetite! Keep everyone happy onboard with these simple, tasty, and picky eater approved boat snacks. The easiest snacks are those you can prepare ahead of time, are portable, and have little to no packaging – we don’t want any trash accidentally flying into the water.

There has been a divide between those that prefer 2-stroke outboards and those who prefer 4-stroke outboards. This article breaks down a comparison between the two with a little history on the outboard boating industry.

Every boat needs to be stocked with the necessities – life jackets, flares, fire extinguishers, and more. But one of the best parts about accessorizing your vessel is the fun and functional gadgets and products that you never knew you needed but are grateful to have on board. See the best gadgets to make your boat stand out on the water and make your boating experience even better.

Whether it's for offshore fishing or making the perfect wake while towing a water skier, manufacturers today build boats that meet a boater's desired need while also providing exciting features that will appeal to family and friends. And if you're wondering which vessels are the most popular for recreational use, we have those details covered!

The terms port and starboard reduce ambiguities when communicating with people facing different directions on a boat. In this article, some of the more obscure or abstruse terms will be explained.