Shurhold Bucket Base Keeps Bucket Right Where You Put It

June 26, 2025 The humble plastic bucket may be the world’s most popular storage solution. But, if it’s accidentally knocked over its contents could fall out and get dirty or become lost. The solution is the new and improved Shurhold Bucket Lid. The handy accessory works with most 3.5- and 5-gallon pails and allows contents…
June 26, 2025 Learn how to use the right tools to balance the boat and get on plane more quickly and efficiently If you are new to boating, the “Boating Basics” series of videos from Mercury Marine provides an engaging, educational guide to our favorite pastime that will help you gain confidence on the water. Even if…
June 12, 2025 Getting a fender to hang just right, where it best protects the boat, takes time, a knowledge of knots, and often a bit of trial and error. And this is repeated every time the vessel is docked, no matter how choppy the water or wet the deck. Accon Marine’s Quick Release Fender…
The Captain top of the line model Feb 27, 2025 Here at OnBoard, we see a string of new boating products but rarely is there one that falls into an entirely new category. And a Canadian one at that! Terraflo, a family-run Quebec-based company that builds unique handcrafted pontoon docks that are also boats under…
Dec 19, 2024 Most boats quickly run out of hot water, especially when teenagers are on board. With the Raritan 1700 Series Water Heater, there’s more than enough for washing, bathing and post-swim rinse downs. Available in three sizes and with or without an engine power heat exchanger, its glass-lined tank and premium insulating layer…
Dec 5, 2024 When it comes to boating, plumbing might not be the first thing on your mind. However, for extended stays on the water, a reliable marine plumbing system is as essential as fuel or navigation equipment. SFA Saniflo’s systems offer a cutting-edge solution for marine plumbing needs, combining efficiency, comfort, and eco-friendliness. Here…
By Craig Ritchie
Photos by Starcraft Marine
Building great boats has always come down to a mix of art and science, and that’s particularly true when it comes to meeting the biggest challenge of all—creating an appealing yet affordable family runabout. Buyers want a boat that is affordable but not stripped to the bare bones.
Enter Starcraft and its delightful SV 16 OB, an all-new-for-2025 family deck boat that elegantly balances comfort, amenities and affordability.
By Mark Stevens
Photos by Sharon Matthews-Stevens
As I shift our chartered canal boat into neutral, I’m soothed by the soundtrack of bird calls, the occasional plaintive horn of a distant train and the hum of our engine.
I reach for the VHF to radio the lockmaster in charge of Erie Canal’s Lock 32 dead ahead. Our boat spins gently in the current like a maple key in a mud puddle.
“This is Onondaga,” I say. “Headed westbound and requesting passage.”