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

DREAM BOATS • The information boat buyers need transcends boat type and boating style.

Leah Pruett Professional Drag Racer • Leah Pruett is a professional drag racer who drives an NHRA Top Fuel dragster for Don Schumacher Racing. When she’s not blasting in a straight line at speeds that can exceed 330 mph, she likes to unwind at about 10 to 12 mph behind her Supra SL 550. We caught up with Leah shortly after she took delivery of her custom-designed Supra to find out about her passion for wakesurfing and being on the water. —Pete McDonald

INSIDE THE ISSUE

OUTBOARD PROPELLERS • Your outboard needs a propeller—maybe two if you are smart and carry a spare. There are literally dozens of prop options for most outboards, so start here. Outboard props come in three flavors: aluminum, stainless steel and composite. Let’s compare the features and benefits of each material. —Charles Plueddeman

5 REALLY BAD BOAT NAMES

SWEPT AWAY • Even launch ramps can be treacherous in certain conditions.

HOW TO RESTORE DAMAGED PAINT FINISHES ON OUTBOARDS AND STERNDRIVES • With ColorRite’s refinishing kits, like-new paint repairs on outboards and sterndrives are easy DIY projects.

RIGHT OF WAY • How to handle stand-on and give-way situations.

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

ANCHOR LOCKERS • It’s hidden away under a hatch at the bow, but what’s inside can say a lot about your boat. Of course, there are certain things to look for in an anchor locker to help the stowed anchor inside do its job, but it also can reveal much about the quality of your boat’s construction. Take a look inside the anchor locker shown here, from a Regulator 41, to get an idea of what to look for in a quality build. —Pete McDonald

DOMETIC SEASTAR XPA STEERING • Electric power-assist ushers in a new era in DIY marine steering upgrades.

RUNABOUT

SEA-DOO EXPLORER PRO 170

SCARAB 165 ID

STARCRAFT SVX 231 OB

PRINCECRAFT VENTURA 23 RL

STARCRAFT SVX 230 IO

FORMULA 270 BOWRIDER

AVIARA AV40

TIARA YACHTS 43 LE

CRUISERS YACHTS 50 GLS

WATERSPORTS

HEYDAY H20

HEYDAY WT-2DC

SCARAB 215 ID

MALIBU WAKESETTER 22 LSV

MOOMBA CRAZ

SUPREME S220

YAMAHA 222XD

HEYDAY H22

AXIS A225

CENTURION Fi23

MASTERCRAFT NXT23

HEYDAY WTSURF

AXIS T235

SUPRA SE

CENTURION Fi25

SCARAB 255 ID

SEA RAY SLX 260 SURF

MALIBU WAKESETTER 26 LSV

REGAL LS9 SURF

PONTOON

SEA-DOO SWITCH 13 SPORT

VIAGGIO LAGO 20U

AVALON 2185 LSZ ELITE

SUNCHASER GENEVA SPORT 23 FISH

PRINCECRAFT VECTRA 23 XT

BENNINGTON 22L SWINGBACK

G3 SUNCATCHER ELITE 324 SS

VIAGGIO DIAMANTE 23B

BENNINGTON 23 SX QUAD BENCH

QWEST E-CLASS 822 SPLASH PAD LTZ

MANITOU CRUISE 22 MAX SWITCHBACK

STARCRAFT SLS 3 Q DH

SYLVAN L5 DLZ BAR

MANITOU EXPLORE 26 NAVIGATOR

HARRIS SOLSTICE 230

MANITOU EXPLORE 24 MAX NAVIGATOR

AVALON CATALINA ENTERTAINER 2585

BARLETTA LUSSO 25 MERIDIAN LOUNGE

BENNINGTON 26 LX SPORT SWINGBACK

BENNINGTON 25 Q FASTBACK

BENNINGTON 27 RX SPORT SWINGBACK

FISHING

GRADY-WHITE ADVENTURE 218

STINGRAY 211DC

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