Boating Tips and Maintenance

Livewell with live bait on a fishing boat

Four Livewell Upgrades

Live bait is great if it stays healthy for the entire fishing trip. Here are four livewell upgrades anglers should consider.

How to Drive a Boat in Rough Seas

Pro tips for boating In rough seas. Safety and comfort can hinge on the angle in which you cross the waves.

Improve Your Fishing with Satellite Mapping

Satellite imagery helps you home in on the water conditions preferred by pelagic species such as tuna, dolphin, wahoo and billfish.

Choosing the Best Bilge Pump

Explore our comprehensive guide on bilge pumps to help you find the perfect fit for your boat.

Boating Tips and Skills

When you want your boat to be more user- and fishing-friendly, our boating tips help make your time on the water stress-free. Whether it’s a product that makes anchoring easier, or a way to flush two engines at once, all types of boating tips are covered. Want to become a better and safer boater? We’ve got tips on that too.

Safety Electronics You Need for Your Boat

The Evolution of Shallow-Water Anchors

Long-Shaft Electric Trolling Motors

Advanced Trim Tab Systems Offer New Ways to Adjust the Ride of a Boat

Electronics Tips and Shortcuts for Inshore Anglers

How Pros Use Downriggers to Catch Offshore Fish

How Pros Use Downriggers to Catch More Offshore Fish

Twin Outboards Versus Single Outboard

Best Trolling Speed for Offshore Fishing

10 Questions to Answer Before Repowering an Outboard Boat

Select the Best Livewell Pump for Your Fishing Boat

Choosing and Using the Best Marine VHF Antenna

Create More Seating Aboard Your Boat

Boat Maintenance

Do you have a boating maintenance checklist? Sport Fishing can help. We’ll give you a heads up on what maintenance issues you need to watch out for throughout the year. Our editors also explain how to complete those common maintenance needs for your boat. Don’t send the boat off to the shop for a minor issue when you can fix it at home.