When it comes to recreational boating, we love our access to federal waters. But with problems like lack of funds for ramp/dock maintenance, aging marina infrastructure, and even government will, there can be obstacles to this access.

A vision in light-catching aluminum and white plaster, +31 Architects created the Watervilla Omval in Amsterdam specifically to show off the view of the water outside as much as possible.

This high-powered portable Bluetooth speaker gives off impressive stereo sound and acts as your 6000mAH power bank to boot, charging smartphones and tablets via USB output or playing 20 straight hours of playtime.

Perched in the Ozark Mountains between Missouri and Arkansas, Bull Shoals Lake calls to visiting boaters with its countless coves and inlets stretching out for hundreds of miles.

Recently one forum member had a question about fighting back algae: