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

WHAT’S IN A NAME? • Why some boat parts are boat places, and vice versa.

Gordon Harrison Firefighter and Pro Wakeboarder

TRAILER SAFETY

WATERSPORTS TOW POINTS

WATERSPORTS

FIRST IMPRESSION

GEARHEAD

SEEING THE LIGHT • The ins and outs of boating nav lights.

PROTECT AND SERVE • Safety during tow-sports activities starts with the person at the wheel.

Q&A • BOAT DOCTOR /// Q&A • WEEKEND WORKBOOK • QUICK STUDY • WHAT TO LOOK FOR • BOAT DOC SPECIAL • BOATING LAB

GLARE

WE TEST STUFF

RX

CENTER-CONSOLE WATERSPORTS MIRROR • Many center-consoles now include ski-tow pylons, so adding a watersports mirror is also a good idea.

INBOARD-ENGINE MAINTENANCE • Use these midseason tips to keep your marine engine running right.

SOUND-SIGNALING DEVICES

ROBO MARINA • Gulf Star automated dry stack marina

MIDSEASON BUFF-OUT • Independence Day is past, but boaters are still active for at least another eight weeks. If you’ve had a great season so far, chances are that the spit and polish you put on your boat’s gelcoat finish this past spring is losing some its luster. Boating Lab has tested many of the best surface finishes for your boat, and here are our favorites, along with our recommendations of best applications for you.

MYSTIC POWERBOATS M5200XL • The M5200XL is a mesmerizing combination of performance and luxury that can entertain a crew at full speed and overnight in style.

MASTERCRAFT XSTAR 23 • The iconic XStar gets a bottom-up redesign for the 2025 model year, and you can now order one in either 23- or 25-foot sizes.

TIGÉ ULTRÉ 23ZX • This new model from Texas-based Tigé delivers to watersports boat buyers a high-end offering that rates well in performance, luxury and innovation.

CENTURION NV233 • The new Nv line offers a bold look and great performance at a palatable price.

SUPRA SA • The official tow boat of the Pro Wakeboard Tour, the Supra SA offers more of everything for 2025.

ROBALO R300

BOSTON WHALER 210 Vantage

HIGHFIELD Velox 420

VOLVO PENTA ELECTRONIC VESSEL CONTROL • The industry-first EVC upgrade by Volvo Penta offers a number of benefits for boaters, whether they are selling, buying or keeping an older boat.

BIG BOYS (AND GIRLS) TOYS • From mild to wild, add a few of these water toys to your summer wish list.

WAKESURFING VS. OCEAN SURFING • Waves are waves—or are they?

STABILIZED BINOCULARS • Electronically stabilized marine binoculars are a boon to boaters, allowing for increased magnification versus conventional binoculars because they compensate for shaky hands and rough seas to provide steady viewing.

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AS THE WORM TURNS • World events and the price of everyone’s favorite bait.