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

GETTING YOUR BOAT SERVICED • A sea change in recreational boating may be underway.

Keith Colburn Deadliest Catch, Captain of F/V Wizard • Capt. Keith Colburn is one of the most colorful and hard-driving skippers on the popular and enduring reality TV series Deadliest Catch. Colburn’s commercial fishing career spans 35 years, and he is a 14-year veteran of the TV series. Colburn took time to share with us just a slice of what he has learned over his long career. By the way, he reads Boating magazine.

TRAILERING SAFETY • How well do you know trailering safety and good towing practices? It’s time to tow to the water and go boating—so here we present some trailer-boating pointers and safety tips.

BACKPACK COOLERS • The backpack cooler is a fantastic invention because you can tote your iced beverages on board and leave both hands free for toting other supplies and water toys. Plus, they don’t take up much space and can store out of the way. Here are three different price ranges to consider.

CHAPARRAL 267 SSX OB

BRABUS SHADOW 500 BLACK OPS

GEAR HEAD

A FOGGY NOTION • Why you should ne ver play the nautical version of follow the leader.

SIGN LANGUAGE • There’s an old saying you used to hear that states: “It’s not where you’re going, it’s how you get there.” With the speed and accuracy of today’s chart plotters, it seems like the “how” part of boating has never been easier.

Q&A

ENVY

BUILDING AND INSTALLING BUNK BOARDS • Replacing broken or rotting bunks on your boat trailer will help prevent hull damage.

LOADING YOUR BOAT ON A TRAILER • Eight tips for retrieving your boat at the ramp.

WOBBLE ROLLERS

SEAKEEPER 1 • When boat-stabilizing gyroscopes first came out, captains scoffed. They scoffed at the need for it—if you can’t take the seas, stay on the land. They scoffed at the efficacy—that chunky thing won’t fit on a sport-fisher, let alone my center-console. And they scoffed at the price.

ELECTRIFYING LAB • If you own a boat long enough, you’ll find yourself contorting your body through cramped compartments and struggling to fish electrical wire through narrow, clogged chases. It is inevitable. So, if you want to delay the agony and you want that repair to last, allow me to give you a few wiring tips.

FOUNTAIN 38SC • A bluewater dominator, Fountain’s 38SC with quad Mercury Racing Verados aims for triple digits.

JEANNEAU NC 895 SPORT • Active boaters seeking waterborne adventure will flock to this boat for its quality, space, versatility and performance.

BELZONA 27CC • Belzona continues its innovative ways with a new Jumper Door on the 27cc.

TIARA SPORT 43 LS

REGULATOR 24XO

MALIBU Wakesetter 23 MXZ

KING HELL BOATS Attitude 17 Sport

YAMAHA HELM MASTER EX • This joystick works with single and multiple outboards.

LAUNCH RAMP FOLLIES • LAUNCH RAMPS HOST FREE ENTERTAINMENT ON THE WATERFRONT.

ROCK AROUND THE DOCK • So, you want to put in a dock for your boat? Here’s what you need to know.

OPTIMUM HOISTS

SIREN TELEMATICS: TAKE CONTROL FROM AFAR • With digital-switching technology for boats, marine accessories connect to a powered control module rather than directly to a conventional switch. The module, in turn, can be networked via NMEA 2000 with multiple user-interface systems.

RUMMAGE-O-RAMA • A roll of used trailer wire could come in handy.