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

ODE TO CARDBOARD • An essential yet unsung piece of DIY boating equipment

Sarah “the Closer” Parvin Bluegill Expert • Sarah Parvin and her father, Dr. Dennis Olive, started growing trophy bass in their private 5-acre family pond in Alabama nearly three decades ago. After an unfortunate fish kill, they switched their focus to raising unusually large coppernose bluegill; so large, in fact, that it wouldn’t be surprising if their pond, nicknamed the “Slab Lab,” produced a world record. We caught up with Parvin to find out more.

INSIDE THE ISSUE

HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS • Many boats use hydraulics to activate and control different systems; mostly, we see hydraulics employed in steering systems, power trim and tilt, trim tabs, and outboard jack plates. On larger hulls, hydraulics actuate hatches, bow thrusters, davits, windlasses and stabilizers. Let’s take a look at hydraulics, how they’re used, and how you can maintain them.

POCKETKNIVES • Pocketknives are magical, a rite of passage for many kids, and a point of pride to carry—as essential as a wallet or car keys. Among adults, “gentleman’s knives” are ever-more-frequent passengers in jeans or business slacks. They’re a must on a boat for all the things they can do and fix. Here are three choices, from American chic to European cool to a tool man’s province.

ONLINE THIS MONTH

SEA RAY SLX 260 SURF

MJM YACHTS 4

GH GEAR HEAD

KEEPING WARM • Hypothermia from the water is a year-round risk.

KEEP ON KEEPIN’ ON • How to enjoy longevity in watersports.

Q&A

PETTIT BLACK WIDOW ANTIFOULING

GALVANIC CORROSION

INSTALLING A VHF ANTENNA ON A HARDTOP • Mounting an antenna on high requires robust bracing and employing some cable-routing tricks.

REPLACING SNAPS • Seven steps to make sure your canvas still snaps onto your boat.

BOTTOM PAINTING SHOPPING LIST • Antifouling paint protects your boat by preventing growth on the hull while improving fuel efficiency and maneuvering. The right type of bottom paint is the topic for another column. In this article, we’ll get you off to a head start with one of the most critical tools for boaters tackling this project: a shopping list.

THE BURNHAM BY GRAND CRAFT • Our former colleague Peter Egan once wrote in Cycle World, our former sister publication, that his favorite motorcycles “give good garage,” meaning they are so aesthetically pleasing that he is satisfied to just sit in his shop and look at them during the long Wisconsin winter.

RAIN GEAR • Rain gear is something boaters never want to need but too often do. We decided to test rain gear that is light, stowable and packable so it’s always nearby just in case.

AXOPAR 45 XC • It is not only the biggest and most capable cabin model from the Finnish brand, but also the first to flaunt a triple-motor rack.

JEANNEAU NC 1295 FLY • Jeanneau’s new NC 1295 Fly represents a fresh reimagining of the flybridge cruiser.

INTREPID 41 VALOR • Intrepid’s 41 Valor is perfect for those owners who want to fish, entertain or go in search of adventure.

HANOVER 375

OCEAN SPORT Roamer 30

VIAGGIO Diamante 23B

MERCURY RACING E1-X • An electric outboard will power a proposed racing series for foiling boats.

ROPE & CHAIN • THE INS AND OUTS OF EQUIPPING YOUR BOAT WITH THE RIGHT ROPE AND CHAIN.

BAYLINER ELEMENT M15 • THESE EXAMPLES PROVE THAT BOATING CAN BE AN AFFORDABLE HOBBY.

VEER X13

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