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

HOW WE TEST BOATS • The highs and lows of marine journalism.

ON BOARD WITH • ON BOARD WITH FOR COMPARISON’S SAKE CAPTAIN’S TEST NEWS ONLINE THIS MONTH FIRST IMPRESSION GEARHEAD

NONSNAG CLEATS

IS IT YOUR ENGINE OR YOUR FUEL? • Engine problems often fall into one of two categories: won’t start/run or won’t cool. Fuel problems are typically easy to troubleshoot, while electrical and ignition problems can range from quick and easy to really troublesome. Here’s a handful of “fuel or fire” problems to ponder.

Let There Be Light

ONLINE THIS MONTH

CAPTAIN’S TEST ANSWERS

GRADY-WHITE FREEDOM 415

JEANNEAU NC 895 SPORT SERIES 2

GH GEARHEAD

PEANUTS AND AUTOPILOTS • Disaster was averted by this experienced boater.

WATCH FOR TOWS • Give vessels under tow a wide berth—for your sake and theirs.

WAKEFOILING • Brian Grubb and Jeff McKee offer guidance for those seeking to ride the newest watersports frontier.

Q&A

WE TEST STUFF

CLOUDY CURTAINS

RUST STAINS

SKYHAWK OVERSEA INSTALL • Skyhawk Oversea’s app-based boat security and monitoring system is a cinch to install.

BOAT BUYING ONLINE • How to use digital tools to help purchase your next dream boat.

THE CASE FOR AGM BATTERIES

2024 BOAT OF THE YEAR CATEGORY WINNERS • These six boats represent the very best of the recreational-boat-building fleet for 2024.

RESCUE TECH • Getting help on the water keeps getting better.

ELECTRIC OUTBOARDS What’s the flux? • Axial flux? Transverse flux? What do these terms mean? Why do they matter? What is flux, anyway? Here’s a vocabulary primer for electric marine propulsion.

NORTHCOAST 415HT • Fishermen and cruisers alike will find performance, efficiency and top quality aboard this Downeast-style express.

BOSTON WHALER 330 VANTAGE • The new 330 Vantage from Boston Whaler takes the big-dual-console category to a new level with a host of improvements and innovative touches.

COBIA 265 CC OPEN • Cobia’s versatile 265 CC Open features high-tech construction and a great mix of fishing and family features.

SAILFISH 232 CENTER CONSOLE • Sailfish’s smallest model for 2025 comes up big in all-around utility, ride and comfort, making this well-built boat equally attractive to anglers and non-anglers alike.

MERCURY RACING 150R/200R • Two new high-performing outboard engines become available to boaters.

Free-style and Free Corn • We soak up the tow-sports fun at TL Summer Nights

EL RODEO GRANDE • Grady-White pulls off its largest raft-up ever, in Vieques, Puerto Rico

GARMIN INREACH MESSENGER PLUS

IT’S ONLY NEW ONCE • A boat too nice to put in the water.