Louisiana’s Livingston Parish is a place like no other for boating and fishing.
Story and photos by Gregg Mansfield
If you are looking for a place where the fishing is great and the people you meet are instant friends, Louisiana’s Livingston...
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Visit these waterfront restaurants in Florida and North Carolina.
By Gregg Mansfield
Taking the center console to a waterfront restaurant or bar is a treat. There’s something special about pulling up to the docks, tying off the boat and walking...
A worry-free guide to fishing the Bahamas for the first time.
By Gregg Mansfield
Photos courtesy The Island of the Bahamas and Betty Bauman
When it comes to big game fishing, the Bahamas are arguably some of the greatest waters in the...
Over the years boatbuilders have come and gone, yet Sunsation Powerboats remains a constant in the industry.
By Gregg Mansfield
The Algonac, Mich., builder is celebrating 40 years having successfully navigated the peaks and valleys of the marine industry. Founded by...
Halley has led the high-performance division since 2018.
By Gregg Mansfield
Four years after Stuart Halley took over as the general manager of Mercury Racing, the company continues to hit on all cylinders. After navigating the division through pandemic-induced shutdowns and...
Is your center-console topless? Adding an aftermarket T-top is easy and affordable.
By Gregg Mansfield
A few years ago, Sid Sutton was having a used center-console boat inspected and the surveyor included a usual note in the report.
“Buyer is aware the vessel...
Sharks aren’t really the “dangerous eating machines” as portrayed in the movies, but instead are important members of coastal ecosystems that can provide great catch-and-release sport for small-boat anglers.
By Barry Gibson
Human beings seem to have a fascination with sharks....
Use these tips to land the perfect marina slip.
By Gregg Mansfield
Shopping for a marina slip is like being a first-time homebuyer. It’s a mixture of excitement and nervousness as you find a home for your center-console boat.
Not to...
Get the center-console boat out and visit these four waterfront restaurants.
By Gregg Mansfield and Barry Gibson
It’s been a rough couple of years for the restaurant industry as the pandemic limited dine-options or caused outright closures. With the country full...
Setting an anchor at the bottom of a lake or ocean can be a frustrating as trying to keep a toddler seated at a Sunday church service. Anchor manufacturers have created boxes, claws and mushroom anchors to keep boats...