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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...

All Aboard 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...

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...

There are few vacations that have the beauty and charm of traveling through the Florida Keys. Whether it’s driving the Seven Mile Bridge or fishing in Key West, the Florida Keys has something to offer for everyone. Beginning just south...

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...

Livorsi Marine has Introduced a high-flow filter/water separator bracket, specifically compatible with Mercury Racing’s 450R Outboard and other high horsepower engines.  The bracket can be mounted almost anywhere with its multiple port locations. The configurable mounting bracket allows the fuel...

Today’s technology is better and more affordable. By Bill Jennings It’s hard to remember a time when a boat didn’t have radar, chart plotters or sonar. Navigation consisted of maps,...