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

BOY-OH-BUOYANCY! • The pontoon boat’s popularity might come down to a single factor.

FUELISH BEHAVIOR • A video of a boat explosion reminds us to practice safe pumping at the fuel dock.

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.

INSTALLING AN OUTBOARD RIGGING TUBE • Outboard rigging tubes help protect cables, wires and hoses from damage.

DIY • + Weekend Workbook

CALL SIGNS • Eleven ways to visually signal for help.

ELECTRONIC ENGINE SHUT-OFF SWITCHES

BOAT BRUSHES

BREAK IT IN RIGHT • When breaking in a marine engine in days gone by, I tended to take it easy—erring on the side of coddling the new motor, even more so than what was outlined by the manufacturer for the break-in period.

BOATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE • Drinking alcohol was once considered as much a part of boating as it was a part of a Super Bowl party. But statistics show that boating under the influence is the primary contributing factor in 20 percent of boating fatalities.

SOUND BARS FOR BOATERS • The Sony Walkman killed boomboxes, and the iPod killed the Walkman. Th en smartphones killed the iPod, and now streamable MP3 music has just about made the CD slot optional on most new marine stereos. Th is has created fertile waters for a new evolution of marine audio equipment.

MANITOU 21 AURORA LE VP

BENNINGTON 22SVSR

HARRIS SUNLINER 230 SPORT

STARCRAFT EXS-3Q

SYLVAN MIRAGE X3 CLZ

STARCRAFT CX 23 DL BAR

TAHOE 2485 LTZ QUAD LOUNGE

BENNINGTON 23LTSB

BENNINGTON 23LSB

BARLETTA CORSA 23U

BARLETTA C24UE

BENNINGTON 24LXSBA

HARRIS CRUISER 250

MISTY HARBOR VIAGGIO DIAMANTE 26S

AVALON CATALINA 2585 PLATINUM QUAD LOUNGE

BENNINGTON 24RTFBA BOWRIDER

MANITOU 25 LX RXF DUAL ENGINE

CREST SAVANNAH 250 SLS

PLAYCRAFT INFINITY 2700

BARLETTA L25UCA

SUNCHASER ECLIPSE 25 SSB

PLAYCRAFT POWERTOON X-TREME 3000

BENTLEY PONTOONS 223 BENTLEY NAVIGATOR

G3 SUNCATCHER SELECT 324 RC

PRINCECRAFT VOGUE 25 RL SPORT

SILVER WAVE SW3 2410 CLS

SILVER WAVE SW5 2410 JS SWINGBACK

YAMAHA V-6 OFFSHORE OUTBOARDS • Improvements include electric steering systems, stronger reverse thrust, and new trim-and-tilt functionality.

FLOAT PARTY • FOUR TOP TOW TOYS TO RIDE THIS SUMMER

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

OPTIMAL HOISTS

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