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Boating

Boating Buyers Guide 2024
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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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Frequency: Every other month Pages: 172 Publisher: Firecrown Media Inc. Edition: Boating Buyers Guide 2024

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  • Release date: December 25, 2023

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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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