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The new boat offers a more refined way to “live the sea.”
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The new boat offers a more refined way to “live the sea.”
Highly-versatile, high-performing boat promises to carry on the Formula Boats legacy.
Capt. Flowers makes more than 7,200 miles in less than 21 days in quest to raise $1M for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation.
Bob Grubb, also known as “Mercguy,” has curated an impressive display of engines at the Outboard Heaven Museum.
Boats are a reward we give to ourselves. Boats afford us the means to create happy occasions with friends and family on the water. Boats deliver an escape from the humdrum, whether off the coast or on a lake. But what type of boat is right for you? Pontoon, runabout, fishing and cruising boats are all highly popular these days. Buyers who lead with their heart may find disappointment. Do your research and let Boating help you find your perfect watercraft.
The Sylvan G5 CLZ combines sleek styling and an array of digital features with sharp handling and a plush, economical ride.
Highfield’s new Adventure crossover, the ADV9, delivers a deep cockpit and a cozy cabin for overnight cruises.
The 387 CCF offers a game-changing upper station, luxurious layout, performance hull, and tournament-ready fishing features.
The Beneteau Antares 12 Coupe offers plenty of room for entertaining or overnighting and serves up a plush ride.
Wellcraft’s 28 T-Top is a versatile craft that can handle the needs of boaters looking to entertain and overnight.
The Forest River Dockside 20DF is a versatile pontoon that offers boaters a number of choices for a nice price.
The Navan T30 is a versatile boat equipped with features that make it great for entertaining, fishing, overnighting and more.
The Regal 34 SAV is a serious fishing platform, a luxurious entertainer, a capable overnighter and a sandbar star.
Welcome to the 2026 edition of our Boat Buyers Guide! If you count yourself among the huge number of new boaters who’ve joined the boating ranks, allows us to be the first to welcome you to the water! You’ll find that Boating’s annual Boat Buyers Guide—while written by experienced boaters for experienced boaters—will prove invaluable to you too.
ezDrive®️.ai puts total docking control in your hand for maneuvering, trailering and anchoring.
Siren Marine remote monitoring and control technology puts your boat’s vital systems, security and location right at your fingertips.
The duo doesn’t get to work together often.
Keeping your boat in running order takes time and effort. Knowing the rules of the water and how your boat performs takes skill. That’s why Boating offers boaters DIY projects, seamanship tips and how-to articles to improve their boat and boating lifestyle. Having trouble with a fuel gauge? We likely have the answer. Uncomfortable with anchoring in deep water? We can help there too. Check out our entire boating how-to section today.
Even launch ramps can be treacherous in certain conditions.
A windlass works best when you run your boat in concert with the capabilities of this labor-saving accessory.
Boating to the Bahamas yields lessons for any open-water passage.
How to run inboard, outboard and sterndrive engines on land.
Before buying a boat, consider checking out Boating’s extensive collection of boat reviews. The reviews cover all the most-popular boats from well-known boat builders. The boat reviews range from brand new to a couple years old, appealing to anyone buying a new or used boat. Boating is an expert authority you can trust while conducting your boat buying research.
Find the best pontoon boats for anglers in this special online guide.
One of the broadest boat categories offers models for every boater and budget.
Personal watercraft remain one of the most thrilling forms of recreation on the water, but the latest models can also satisfy an increasingly diverse audience.
Lakes offer an ideal boating experience, whether your interests run towards cruising, fishing or watersports. Here’s what to consider when selecting the best lake boat for you and your family.
Comparing the electronics available today to those from a decade ago is pretty eye opening. The technological changes in just 10 years means today we have better sonar, multi-function display units, night vision technology, and boat camera security systems than ever before. Boating updates you with the latest electronics from the top manufacturers each month.
N2K is a universal networking system that allows marine electronic units to share digital information back and forth.
Does lighter weight, more power, plus full-on connectivity warrant scrapping your AGM-starting batteries? We find out.
Learn how the modern helm shares data among components and then displays information tailored to each skipper’s preferences.
This update builds on an influential innovation in fishing electronics.
Each year, different engine manufacturers introduce new outboards and inboards to the market. For anyone not following along closely, you could easily miss the latest offerings from Mercury, Yamaha, Suzuki, Seven Marine or Honda from year to year, not to mention Volvo Penta, Indmar Ilmor and Yanmar. No longer is the 250-horsepower engine the pride of the offshore center console fleet. Today, twin, trip or quad 400-horsepower motors are more common than you think. If you want even more horsepower in a single outboard engine, that’s available too. Check out the latest engine options for your boat.
Need to do some outboard maintenance? Follow a few simple tips when removing and reinstalling an outboard gear case.
Bob Grubb, also known as “Mercguy,” has curated an impressive display of engines at the Outboard Heaven Museum.
The Tohatsu MFS150A outboard offers a category-leading power-to-weight ratio, racy styling and simple maintenance.
Boost is a software update to the engine’s electronic control module that’s designed to ramp up midrange performance.
