Boating

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

THE MEASURE OF A MAN • Bob Stearns and the Stearns-O-Meter

Mike Guanci and J.T. McCarthy • Owners of Charters in the Hamptons

OUTBOARD WINTERIZATION • Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned boater, it’s easy to make mistakes or forget things when prepping your marine engine for the cold snaps of winter ahead. Let’s take a look at some common and not-so-common pitfalls of winterization.

FUEL ADDITIVES • Everyone tells you to use a fuel conditioner, especially when running ethanol-laced fuels in your engine. It’s common knowledge that treating your fuel can help keep it fresh when it sits for long periods of time. But with so many on the market, which one should you choose? We review three of the top performers to help you narrow it down.

ALBEMARLE SPENCER 53

AXOPAR 25 CROSS BOW

SUBMERGED JETTY • This boater learned the hard way—pun intended—that studying nautical charts is worthwhile.

POINT AND SHOOT • Steering straight on open water requires diligence and ingenuity.

BEN LE CLAIRE • A pioneering wakeboarding videographer shares what he’s been up to since a life-changing accident.

Q&A

WE TEST STUFF

LED?

CORROSION

ECOS • Leaving your engine cutoff switch (ECOS) wrapped around your seat with an old broken clip is a recipe for safety problems. Make sure your lanyard is functioning and connected to you when operating your boat.

INSTALLING A COOLER SLIDE • A sliding base offers easy access to a recessed ice chest and creates an extra seat when needed.

ALL-ACCESS PASS • How to shrink-wrap yet still accommodate over-winter work on board.

SHRINK-WRAP TOOLS

BOAT OF THE YEAR 2021 FINALISTS • Which of these five boats will be awarded the highest honor?

PREVENTING HYDROLOCK

EVERGLADES 455cc • Its beautiful lines and opulent layout shouldn’t hide the fact that this ruggedly built center-console is made for serious bluewater fishing missions.

INTREPID 438 EVOLUTION • Sleek and elegant of line, and fast and foot-sure at sea, this Intrepid boasts triple outboard power, a host of amenities, and the ability to satisfy those who might pursue a range of waterborne enthusiasms.

REGULATOR 37 • Delivering the famous “Regulator ride,” this boat fishes in tournament style and delivers family boating amenities.

INVINCIBLE 33 CATAMARAN • The 33 brings a spacious deck, soft, solid ride, and professional-grade fishing features together in this easy-to-handle cat.

FOUR WINNS H4

AXOPAR 22

SCANIA DI13 DIESEL • Swedish engine-builder Scania introduces a new 700/900 hp inline-six-cylinder turbo diesel to North American boaters.

Holiday Gift Guide 2021

POWER PLAYERS • MEET SOME OF THE WOMEN IN BOATING WHO ARE DRIVING FORCES BOTH ON AND OFF THE WATER

NAVIONICS BOATING APP CONNECTIONS • When you think of apps from nautical charting brands, navigation is the first—and perhaps the only—function that comes to mind. But these apps for mobile devices can offer a great deal more useful boating information and features than you might imagine.

AIRWAVE PRO SERIES VHF ANTENNA

+ DIMMING THE DISPLAY

FISH-FRY FRIDAYS • A cultural cornerstone at the Lake View Inn.