In boat terminology 101, the transom is the part where the sides of the hull join. It’s part of the stern—the rear end of the boat—and includes the vertical area. The area is ideal for mounting an ...

It don’t mean a thing if ain’t got that ping. With apologies to the first lady of song, the late great Ella Fitzgerald, that sums up fish-finder performance. The world’s finest sonar is useless ...

Boating is appealing to many people because of its association with leisure. But there’s a lot to know about boat design, function, and terminology when you begin shopping for your vessel. Starting ...

Choosing between a thru-hull transducer (top) and a transom-mount transducer (bottom) is a key decision for boating anglers. There are benefits and downsides to both. Courtesy Airmar A fish finder is ...

Preparing a trailer boat for on-road safety while towing to and from a launch ramp calls for securing the transom eyes to the trailer with a pair of properly rated transom ­tie-down straps, in ...

Take a look at the transoms of some of the sport-fishers the next time you walk the docks: Can you tell the difference between a painted faux teak transom and one made from the real thing? My guess is ...

SPEED: 33 m.p.h. with 14-hp. McCulloch motorturning 7-1/2 x 10 two-blade prop; load included 175-lb. driver and 5 gal. gas CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS: George Blow, PM Art Dept. WHILE NOT INTENDED for an ...