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.
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DEATHS AND BUOYS • Two boating fatalities raise serious issues for boaters.
Tia Clark Expert Crabber • Tia Clark was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, as part of the Gullah Geechee community. Despite growing up in the area, she didn’t catch her first blue crab until she was 37 years old. Hooked by her experience, she soon left her job in the food and beverage industry and started Casual Crabbing with Tia, a hosted crabbing experience that became an incredibly popular Charleston experience. We caught up with Tia on a dock along the Ashley River. Here’s her story.
70 YEARS OF BOAT SHOW COVERAGE
NOAA WEATHER SYMBOLS • Whether your regular boating waters are inland lakes or offshore, every boater should at least know the most common National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather symbols and what they mean, and how to interpret warnings. It could determine the difference between making it back to home port or not. Now that colder boating is upon us, knowing these symbols becomes even more critical. This Captain’s Test will help you with weather symbols. How much do you know?
SACRIFICIAL ANODES • Small, affordable, and critical—sacrificial anodes are your boat’s first line of defense against corrosive damage. By absorbing galvanic corrosion, these simple components protect vital metal parts such as props, lower units, shafts, and struts from deteriorating in salt or fresh water. Here are a few of the pros and cons of the three most common anode materials—zinc, aluminum, and magnesium—used as sacrificial anodes aboard boats and on motors.
FORD MAVERICK • A midsize mover for mariners.
FI FIRST IMPRESSION
BOAT HANDLING FOR ANGLING SUCCESS
Q&A
WE TEST STUFF
INSTALLING A MARINE COMPASS • Though some new boats lack compasses, we believe they are essential. Here’s how to add one.
HEAD OFF WINTER DAMAGE • How to winterize your boat’s head.
SPECIAL MARINE LUBES
TARGA 41 • Combining seaworthy tradition with modern innovation, this boat delivers a unique experience for discerning boat buyers.
AQUILA 36 MOLOKAI • This 36-foot power catamaran is equal parts offshore performer, family cruiser and serious fishing machine.
AIATA WAYFINDER 38 • Aiata debuts the Wayfinder 38 with max modularity and next-level design.
SEA RAY SLX 360 OUTBOARD • This new Sea Ray marries technology, luxury, performance and style to create a unique on-water experience.
SUN TRACKER PARTY BARGE 22 DLX • From unique storage soultions to its trick Bimini top, this pontoon is filled with delighters.
BAYLINER V22 • This new Bayliner sets out to show why this builder’s boats are about more than a price.
HONDA BF350s GO THE DISTANCE ON THE GREAT LOOP • What maintenance was needed after an equivalent 10 years of use?
2026 Holding Gift Guide • 40 gift ideas for the boater in your life.
BOATS FOE ALL • Six great boats for less than $30,000
JUMP STARTERS • A portable breed of powerful electronics can save a day on the water or on the road. Collectively called jump starters, these compact, lightweight devices can get a boat or tow-vehicle engine running if the cranking battery goes dead, yet are easy to stow and have ready on board.
WHAT’S THE BUZZ? • I can’t bee-lieve this happened…