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

I LIKE IKE! • Welcome to the wayback machine!

Paul Barth Helicopter Pilot • If you’ve enjoyed the stunning aerial photography seen on most of our covers for the last 30 years, odds are that Paul Barth flew the photographer who shot it for us. Barth has been flying professionally for over 40 years, logging over 17,000 hours of flight time and participating in thousands of boat photo shoots, including the one for the Tiara 39 LS that graces our cover. We caught up with Paul to learn more about his boating life in the skies.

BOAT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS • Boats and electrical systems—many boaters freeze at the mere mention. Most will encounter electrical problems at least once, whether their boat is new or old. This Captain’s Test may help, whether your boat is showroom-new or decades old.

DRYING PRODUCTS • The problem with boats is that, to enjoy them, you have to get them wet. Drying off the inside of your boat after using it or washing it is a big thing in terms of eliminating ugly hard-water spots and keeping damp-loving mold and mildew at bay. Here are three great options for drying your boat—effective on their own and even better in combination.

Boating at 70

FI FIRST IMPRESSION

GH GEARHEAD

OVERLOADED • If you are at the helm this is your responsibility.

Q&A

WE TEST STUFF

NAUTICAL NO-NO

REPLACING SEADEK • The hardest part of installing new SeaDek is removing old SeaDek.

ENGINE-ROOM INSPECTION • Whether buying a boat or taking stock of your current boat, an engine-room inspection is required.

WATER-PURIFICATION SYSTEM

BOAT OF THE YEAR CATEGORY WINNERS • Boating’s Boat of the Year (BOTY) ranks as the most prestigious honor a recreational boatbuilder can be awarded. BOTY is announced annually during an event at February’s Miami International Boat Show, and in our March issue.

WHEN TO UPGRADE • You love your boat, and it has served you well. Yet, as we experience life changes, our perceptions can also change. Sometimes this means that your erstwhile dream boat no longer meets your needs and wishes. Is it time to upgrade? Here are key factors to consider.

POWER MANAGEMENT • Advancing battery technology brings conveniences such as air conditioning and gyrostabilization to ever-smaller boats—even those without generators.

CUTTING IT • Best knives for boaters

TIARA 39 LS • Spend the day and the night on the water in total cruising comfort.

ZODIAC MEDLINE 9 • This RIB has the power to perform and the layout to keep everyone in comfort.

YAMAHA CROSSWAVE WAVERUNNER • Yamaha reimagines the PWC to create a fishing dream machine.

OUTBOARD VS. STERNDRIVE • Choosing the right propulsion system for where and how you boat.

I Want a Boat • But you can’t decide which one, right? Like any other game, boat buying is won and lost in the preparation. You need to get your priorities straight, your goals clear and your ducks in a row before you begin. Apply the principles charted here to help you make the best decision.

A PONTOON FOR EVERYONE • Eight great boats for every type of ’tooner.

SELF-DRIVING BOATS • Autonomously piloted boats might sound weird to inveterate boaters who value the sense of independence and control that skippering brings. But key players in the marine industry, believing that self-driving boats will spur participation and sales, have enthusiastically pursued this technology.

OCTOBER 18 • Boating after Labor Day sustains us...