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 FUN QUOTIENT • Guess which boat type proves versatile and suitable for many boaters’ wants?

IF IT CAN HAPPEN, IT WILL HAPPEN • This boater’s cool head and attentiveness helped avert injury.

MOB! • What you should do when a crewmember falls overboard.

RAFT-UP RIGHTS AND WRONGS • Want to join the party? Here are some important do’s and don’ts.

TRAILER CARE

CORROSION

BOAT-DEMO TIPS • How to make the most of a pre-purchase sea trial.

CARING FOR BOAT UPHOLSTERY • An expert outlines 10 ways to maintain marine upholstery.

QUALITY PONTOON CONSTRUCTION

LIFE JACKETS FOR KIDS

WAKEBOARDS FOR BEGINNERS

UNIQUE BOATERS TOOLS

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

2022 BOATING PONTOON BUYERS GUIDE

BENNINGTON QX28 WIDE-BEAM FASTBACK

PLAYCRAFT POWERTOON X-TREME 3000

BENNINGTON L25 QUAD BENCH TOP DECK

MANITOU 27 XT SRW

AVALON 2785 CATALINA PLATINUM

BENNINGTON Q27 TWIN-ENGINE FASTBBACK

HARRIS GRAND MARINER 250

BENNINGTON R25 SWINGBACK BOWRIDER

PLAYCRAFT POWERTOON X-TREME 2700

BARLETTA CORSA 25U

G3 SUNCATCHER ELITE 326 SE

PRINCECRAFT QUORUM 25 RL

STARCRAFT EXS-5

BENNINGTON L23 SWINGBACK

TAHOE 2485 LTZ VERSATILE REAR BENCH

INGENITY 23E

QWEST 822 SPLASH PAD LTZ

SILVER WAVE 2410 SW5 JS

SYLVAN L-3 RLZ

VIAGGIO DIAMANTE 23Q

PRINCECRAFT SPORTFISHER 23-2S RL

VIAGGIO LAGO 22S

CREST CARIBBEAN RS 230 SLRC

SEA-DOO 21 SWITCH CRUISE

MERCURY JPO FOR PONTOONS • This innovative system aids pontoon owners in docking and integrates seamlessly with Mercury outboards.

BUYING IN A BOOM MARKET • INDUSTRY INSIDERS OFFER TIPS FOR FINDING AND BUYING A BOAT OR OUTBOARD IN A SELLER’S MARKET.

PLANKING LESSONS • HOW TO TEACH YOUR KIDS TO WATER-SKI

HOW TO GET UP ON TWO SKIS • Here are five specific tips for getting up on two skis for the first time.

CHUCK LARSON GOES ORGANIC • What if Martha Stewart opened a bait shop?