Boating is the world's foremost magazine for boating enthusiasts. Written by experts for those who love the sport, the editorial covers the waterfront -- from runabouts to sportfish convertibles to luxury showpieces, and everything in between.
Boating
A WILD RIDE • Today’s boats ride smoother, faster and drier than those of the past.
Capt. Boomies Boating Instructor and Influencer • If you follow boating content on social media, you’ve probably seen posts by the ebullient Capt. Boomies, offering seamanship advice and commentary to recreational boaters with insight and humor. Off camera, she’s a 200-ton Master based in Baltimore who works as a delivery captain and a recreational boating instructor. We caught up with her to find out more.
INSIDE THE ISSUE
LIFE JACKETS • While any life jacket is better than no life jacket, some styles work better than others, depending on the task at hand. Watersports enthusiasts benefit from snug, secure protection. Recreational boaters may prefer a less-restrictive feel. And then there are those who need flotation and protection from the elements. Here’s a comparison of three standout choices.
A Life-Saving Donation
Windy Wisdom
STICKING POINTS • Anchoring alternatives, and why you will always need a traditional anchor.
MONUMENTAL TIPS FOR BACKING A TRAILER • Three Boating greats offer advice for a perennial reader query.
FLY YOUR WAKE-SURF BOARD TO THE SURFACE LIKE A PRO • How to do a standing start in wakesurfing.
PROPELLER PITCH • Propeller pitch greatly affects boat performance, so it’s a worthwhile topic for boaters to review.
FOR THE DOGS • Boaters are like cowboys—they are all about their ride and the tasks it enables them to perform. But let ol’ Rex pick up some burrs or get bit by a crab, and you’ll see even the gruffest old salt melt like April snow. Boaters love their dogs and love bringing them aboard the boat. For these reasons, we compiled and assessed the following gear that will help your cruising canine have a better day afloat.
RUNABOUT
TIARA YACHTS 48 LE
FORMULA 290 BOWRIDER
CROWNLINE 280 CRX
CHAPARRAL 267 SSX
YAMAHA 252SD
SCARAB JET 235 OPEN ID
ZODIAC MEDLINE 5.8
SCARAB JET 195 ID
YAMAHA VX CRUISER HO
SEA-DOO RXP-X 325
TAIGA ORCA PERFORMANCE
SEA-DOO SPARK TRIXX
WATERSPORTS
AVIARA AV28S
MONTARA SURF BOSS 2.0
CENTURION Ri265 WARRIOR EDITION PACKAGE
MASTERCRAFT XT25
AXIS A245
MOOMBA MAKAI
MALIBU M242
SUPREME S240
MALIBU WAKESETTER 23 LSV
ANTHEM KALON 23
CENTURION Ri230
MALIBU 23 MXZ
MASTERCRAFT NXT23
SUPRA SA
SUPREME S220
STARCRAFT MVX 230 SURF
PONTOON
AVALON EXCALIBUR LTD
TAHOE 2785 GRAND TAHOE QLW
MANITOU EXPLORE 24 MAX
VIAGGIO DIAMANTE 26U
BENNINGTON 27Q FASTBACK
MONTARA NAXOS
SYLVAN G5 CLZ DC
VANDERBILT 500S
HARRIS CRUISER 250
CREST CARIBBEAN PLATINUM 250 SLS
G3 SUNCATCHER ELITE 326 SE
VIAGGIO LAGO Z 24S
NEPALLO 24QL-ST
STARCRAFT RX 23 R DC
SUNCHASER CALAIS 23 LR DH
TAHOE 2585 CASCADE
BENNINGTON 23 RX SPORT SWINGBACK
MANITOU EXPLORE 24
PRINCECRAFT VECTRA 23 RL
BENNINGTON 20 SF-SPS
BENNINGTON 22 SVSB-SPS
FISHING
INTREPID 51 PANACEA
PURSUIT OS 405 OFFSHORE
GRADY-WHITE CANYON 386
SCOUT 357 LXF
COBIA 350 CC
INVINCIBLE 33 CATAMARAN
NAUTICSTAR 274 BAY
PURSUIT DC 306
GRADY-WHITE CANYON 306
AMERICAN MARINE SPORTS BLACKWOOD 290 OPEN
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