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Old salts often deride pontoon boats as little more than party rafts, but today’s pontoons boast some of the most high-tech engineering on the water, with luxurious amenities to rival those of any day yacht. By Craig Ritchie You could almost hear people’s jaws hitting the floor at the 2022 Boat Builder Awards for Business…
From mild to wild, engine builders have been busy with a full slate of new launches for the coming season. By Craig Ritchie While it’s always a treat to go to the winter boat shows and see all the latest models, the real fun for me is checking out the newest outboard engines. Whether it’s…
June 25, 2026 Ewincher announces the commercial launch of a new range of electric motors designed for furling boom systems, combining high performance, advanced sail-handling features and a more accessible positioning for the market. Furling boom systems are gaining momentum among sailing yacht owners looking for easier mainsail handling without compromising sailing performance. Unlike in-mast furling, boom furling allows the…
May 28, 2026 On sale October 6, 2026 The most trusted boating guide for over a century returns in its most comprehensive and up-to-date edition ever. Hearst Books announces the publication of the 70th edition of Chapman Piloting & Seamanship–the definitive guide to boating skills, safety, and navigation–trusted by generations of sailors and powerboaters for…
April 9, 2026 Just published is “Secrets of Tunnel Boat Design – Second Edition” book, by designer, author, engineer and race driver Jim Russell. This new book is a comprehensive rewrite of the renowned original, featuring fascinating insights into the evolution of tunnel hull design, the principles of how a tunnel hull works, and detailed…
April 9, 2026 Raymarine has announced Axiom 2, the next evolution of its award‑winning Axiom chartplotter series. Designed for sailors, anglers, cruisers, and motor‑yacht owners, Axiom 2 combines faster performance with Raymarine’s signature durability and ease of use. Featuring a powerful 6‑core processor, next‑generation LightHouse Charts, exclusive HydroTough™ nano-coated displays and expanded app and engine integration,…










By Andy Adams
If you’ve already had firsthand experience with a pontoon, you will easily understand the appeal of the Bennington 22 MSB. But if you haven’t, let’s start by reviewing a few of the reasons why pontoon boats have become top sellers in markets across North America.
Pontoon boats began in the early 1950s as basically four steel drums lashed to a frame. They were not unlike the log rafts of ancient cultures and not much more sophisticated at first.

By Mathew Channer
Interior British Columbia might not be as famous for recreational boating as Canada’s Great Lakes, yet it is no less a world-class boating destination. The mountains offer their own flavour of marine adventure with their series of long, deep ribbon lakes, and there is perhaps no area that embodies this more uniquely than the iconic Okanagan basin in southern B.C. One could be forgiven for assuming this valley was purpose-built for nautical fun, with a few delightful perks thrown in to make the area entirely irresistible (wine-tasting, anyone?).