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

WHEREFORE BOATING ADVENTURE? • Action and adventure afloat depend upon experience and point of view.

Reese Giese PWC Racer • Reese Giese got her PWC racing career off to a quick start. In 2020, she grabbed the hole shot and led her first moto from start to finish. Today the 16-year-old is a rising star in the sport. In 2021, at the IJSBA World Finals in Havasu, Arizona, she rode championships in the Pro Am Women’s 1500 and the Junior 13-15 Four-Stroke Lites class. The latter was the first world title won on the new four-stroke Yamaha SuperJet stand-up. In 2022, she moved up from the junior classes and raced her SuperJet to second overall in the Four-Stroke Lites class, winning fourth overall in Women’s Lites and third in Four-Stroke Slalom, all against some of the most talented riders in the world. A straight-A junior at Pinnacle High School in Phoenix, we interrupted her homework for a quick interview.

LONG-DISTANCE CRUISING • Many boaters have never done any long-distance cruising. But there’s real adventure ahead for those who do. Of course, some prep is necessary for the trip to be successful. Let’s put basic cruising knowledge to the test.

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.

ELECTRIC BOATING 101

PHENOM 37

JEANNEAU NC 1295 FLY

GH GEAR HEAD

5 CAPTAINS YOU DON’T WANT TO BOAT WITH

EXCEPTION TO THE RULE • Under the rules of the road, powerboats must give way to sailboats, with one exception.

FLYING ON THE WATER • Foiling is something you’ll want to try. Here’s how.

Q&A

RX

NAVIGATION LIGHTS

INFINITY X1 5,000-LUMEN LED FLASHLIGHT

INSTALLING A WIRELESS MARINE BATTERY MONITOR • Victron Energy’s SmartShunt lets you check battery state of charge on a mobile device.

NMEA TRANSLATORS • Tips for networking an NMEA 0183 VHF with an N2K multifunction display.

VHF ANTENNAS

ENGINEERING BOATS FOR SEAKEEPERS • On a recent sea trial, the owner of a Weaver 43 fishing boat pointed out how resolutely his vessel held a course against a quartering head sea once its Seakeeper gyroscopic stabilizer spooled up. Indeed, the boat’s feel was uncanny.

+ THE STEADY TOUCH

VISION QUEST • As an avid boater and angler, sunglasses for me have always been a tool, a way to cut down the glare on the water and get a clearer picture of what lurks beneath.

PURSUIT OS 445 • Pursuit’s new Offshore Series flagship is ready to tackle a host of missions in style.

WELLCRAFT 355 • Its enclosed pilothouse, big cockpit, walk-around layout and deep-V hull make this boat ready for adventure.

SEA-DOO EXPLORER PRO 170 • A PWC made specifcally for taking your next big on-water adventure, with the stowage, stability and range to go explore.

YAMAHA 222XD

HEYDAY H20

BAYLINER Element M19

ROCK PROOF ePro 1760R

SUZUKI POWER SOPHISTICATION MEETS RELAXATION • Digital controls on Suzuki AP series outboards makes them more fun to drive, easier to maintain and even more reliable.

CASTING FOR QUALITY • A tour of the new Yamaha Precision Propellers foundry reveals an ancient art updated with modern automation.

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