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.

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TWIN PEAKS • Everything old is new again.

Making Waves

BUYING A USED BOAT

INTREPID 438 EVOLUTION PERFORMANCE DATA

FIVE BAD CHOICES FOR WINTER BOAT COVERS

MARINE LEAD-ACID BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES

VIKING 90

BRABUS SHADOW 900 XC

RUNNING DRY • This boater’s experience highlights the importance of knowing fuel-tank levels.

ANCHOR AWARENESS • Dropping anchor in the wrong spot can result in serious angst, even danger.

FAMILY TRADITIONS • Three generations of trick skiers keep the sport thriving.

SPARK PLUGS

OUTBOARD SAG

WE TEST STUFF

INSTALLING A BATTERY MONITORING SYSTEM • Veratron’s Intelligent Battery Monitor system keeps you apprised of battery capacity.

KEEP IT MOVING • How to care for your outboard’s trim-and-tilt system.

ANCHOR LOCKERS

LIFTOFF • The Hydrofin Super Fly foil system gives wings to pontoons.

FORMULA 500 SSC • This ginormous sportboat provides pure performance, with a luxurious fit-and-finish, a layout primed for socializing, and opulent overnight capability.

HUCKINS HYBRID SPORTSMAN 38 • This diesel-electric hybrid cruiser delivers its owners more options for cruising and dining, and it offers more control while docking in comparison to boats powered solely by internal-combustion engines.

REGAL 38 SAV • The SAV serves many masters, including cruisers, divers, anglers and sunbathers.

HINCKLEY 35 • With its distinctive style, long list of amenities and, yes, outboard power, this new dayboat is sure to turn heads both near and far.

BENNINGTON L25 Quad Bench Top Deck

CUTWATER C-24 CW

CREVALLE BOATS 26 HBW

BUILDING THE PERFECT WAVE • A first test of the MerCruiser Bravo Four S.

INGENITY NAUTIQUE GS22E

IN OR OUT • WE COMPARE OUTBOARD POWER TO STERNDRIVE POWER IN THE HOT NEW FOUR WINNS H4.

SHAPING UP • A primer on deep-Vs and hull shapes as experienced aboard Sailfish Boats’ refinement of Carl Moesly’s iconic form.

RAYMARINE CYCLONE RADAR • Radar for recreational boats has undergone a sea change in recent years, transitioning from power-hungry and bulky magnetron systems to more compact, easy-to-install solid-state technology with advanced functions like auto-tracking, Doppler and more. The latest to emerge in this rapid evolution is the Cyclone series from Raymarine.

TRAILER TROUBLE • Towing with good intentions.