Jim Hendricks

Head to the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show to discover some of the newest and coolest marine electronics and electrical accessories displayed at company booths, integrated into boats and for sale.

LED spreaders illuminate the deck for greater safety at night, while also conserving onboard battery power. Here's how to install them.

Here are five challenging situations that you may face as boater and tips to use your marine electronics to navigate them safely.

Here are five challenging situations that you may face as boater and tips to use your marine electronics to navigate them safely.

Every boater should consider having a co-captain because adding a second set of eyes and experienced hands at the helm improves safety.

Every boater should consider having a co-captain because adding a second set of eyes and experienced hands at the helm improves safety.

Direct-current marine generators represent a new alternative to traditional gensets. Learn how they differ from traditional alternating-current generators.

Direct-current marine generators represent a new alternative to traditional gensets. Learn how they differ from traditional alternating-current generators.

Some of the newest and coolest marine electronics you’ll see at this year’s Miami International Boat Show.

Recon trolling motors from Simrad and Lowrance are bow-mounted, electric-steer brushless motors that are the first from each brand engineered for ocean fishing.

While you’ll find lots of boats and motors at this Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, you’ll also be able to check out some of the newest and coolest marine electronics.

While you’ll find lots of boats and motors at this Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, you’ll also be able to check out some of the newest and coolest marine electronics.

The RB100-HP is designed to serve as a dual-purpose (starting and deep-cycle) 12-volt ­drop-in replacement for a Group 31 lead-acid battery.

Suitable for boats as small as 18 feet in length, the new transducers are ideal for anglers seeking species down to 1,300 feet.

Furuno TZTouchXL MFDs come in a variety of sizes with a number of new functions to keep boaters safe while navigating on the water.

Transom-mounted shallow-water anchors allow you to hold position in a variety of locations. From fishing to rafting up, learn how to install one.

Waxing remains one of the best ways to protect your boat’s finish. Use these eight tips to achieve the best boat waxing results.

Garmin’s EchoMap Ultra 2 Series chart-plotter display is packed with features sure to benefit freshwater and nearshore boating anglers.

Icom’s new IC-M510BB represents the ­latest in VHF technology, letting you expand VHF accessibility throughout your boat.

Honda Marine and Scout Boats have partnered on a new line of boats under a brand titled Seabrook. The new line offers boat and motor packages that are relatively affordable to purchase and own.