Robalo’s new R200 is heavy, beamy boat that’s large enough to carry a T-top comfortably. The Robalo design team, which happens to be very good at details, has included an adult-sized space for a portable toilet into the console,...

Nominated for Best New Product at the 2011 Newport International Boat Show, AquaLens is an underwater video system from Fall River-based Aquabotix that gives boaters and fishermen a look at what’s happening below their boat or dock. Easy to...

Renown Rhode Island charter skipper Al Anderson has released a new book on fishing the world-famous waters of Block Island for striped bass. According to Anderson, Island Stripers: A Fisherman’s Guide to Block Island Bass was written in part...

The CarryMe compact folding bike is ideal for boaters. The bike folds easily, fits in a small hatch and is sturdy, lightweight and made of corrosion-resistant aluminum. It also handles well and delives the speed and cadence of a...

Chaparral’s well-appointed 327 SSX features a roomy cabin with an L-shaped lounge that converts to a double bunk, a galley with (optional) microwave, an enclosed head with shower and even a cedar-lined hanging locker. The cabin design, which makes...

Sea Hunt’s new Ultra 225 is a family-friendly center console with amenities such as a bow cushion, gunwale bolsters all around, a head in the console, a JBL stereo with 4 speakers, a bench seat at the stern, a...

Hobie has introduced the lightweight, compact Mirage Pro Angler 12. At 120 pounds fully rigged, the 12’ long, 36” wide, hull sports a 500-pound weight capacity and numerous fishing and comfort features. Mirage Pro Angler 12 Highlights: MirageDrive pedal...

Peter Wood of the Block Island Times reviews a new novel based on the heyday of harpoon swordfishing by Block Island fisherman and author Jack Lynch, which Wood calls, “our own home grown Izaac Walton”. Wood goes on: ...

Viscom Systems, maker of rugged outdoor video web-cams and surveillance systems for marinas and other businesses, is running a special on its solar-powered wireless video camera package. The package includes: MPT2700H03A MiniHub wireless video hub (mile range) MPT2500R08A Solar...

Navionics’ new Marine & Lakes USA charts combine the best of both charting worlds in a user-selectable, downloadable chip. Marine & Lakes USA provides access to Navionics’ best detail in a convenient coverage package for $99 per state. Unlimited...