The Crownline E 285 XS
is an outboard-powered
dayboat with agility
underway, and the space
and comfort you need.
Photo by Garrett Cortese.


HOW TO BUILD A BETTER
BOATER
Our man plots the best course to
fi nding boating wisdom.
BY SHAWN BEAN.


GET HOME SAFE
The duck-boat disaster in Missouri
last summer was a terrible tragedy,
but there are seamanship lessons we
can learn from it.
BY CHRIS CASWELL.

RUNABOUT
Check out these 12 new runabouts that have been vetted by our staff to help you choose which works best for you.

RUNABOUT
Check out these 12 new runabouts that have been vetted by our staff to help you choose which works best for you.

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
We share some of the greatest gift ideas a boater could want.
BY THE BOATING TECH TEAM

FAST AND FURIOUS
We fi nd out what it’s like to run a P1 Offshore powerboat race boat.
BY CHARLES PLUEDDEMAN

SUPERSIZE BAY BOATS
We review nine great bay boats that can get skinny and head offshore.
BY JIM HENDRICKS

BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG SLABS
Here are five great cities where you can catch largemouth and smallmouth bass.
BY PETE MCDONALD

SEA RAY
SLX 280 OUTBOARD 
Outboard performance on a luxury family runabout.

BENNINGTON
25 Q FASTBACK
This well appointed party platform cruises with aplomb..

ITÕS TOW TIME
We review six family boats that are great for tow sports.
BY ZENON BILAS

RARE AIR
We put five of the hottest new inflatable tow toys to the test.
BY JEFF HEMMEL

A PLACE IN THE SUN
Seven ways to protect yourself from the sun’s rays while on the water.
BY PETE MCDONALD

TALKING ABOUT THE WEATHER
Capt. Kelly J. Gordon shares how she plans and prepares for weather at sea.
BY PETE MCDONALD

ROPE AND CHAIN
A rundown on the gear that keeps you tight to the dock or to your anchor.
BY RICK SHACKLETON

EIGHT GREAT BOATS FOR
UNDER $30,000 Get on the water for less.
BY THE BOATING TECH TEAM

JOY DE V-DRIVE
We restore a classic ski boat and enlist a Ram 1500 to tow it for its maiden launch.
BY JOHN STEIN

BUGGIN’ OUT
Three ways to get lobster from your boat.
BY JIM HENDRICKS, TOM SCHLICHTER AND
RANDY VANCE

BOAT OF THE YEAR
After hundreds of tests and five finalists selected by our esteemed editors, the 2022 Boat of the Year winner is...
BY KEVIN FALVEY

TRICKED OUT ’TOONS
Nine of the coolest features we’ve seen on pontoon boats that we absolutely love.
BY JEFF HEMMEL

WATERSPORTS
Everybody’s going surfing, especially if it’s behind one of these 19 watersports boats, all evaluated by our staff to explore and point out the latest and greatest features.

FISHING
That trophy catch is never too far out of reach from one of these 11 new fishing boats for fresh and salt water that are equipped to the max.

KILL THE GLARE!
TAKE THESE 5 DIY STEPS TO IMPROVE YOUR BOAT.

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
Some of the best gifts to buy for the boater in your family.
BY THE BOATING TECH TEAM

MOST ICONIC CITIES TO BOAT - We take on three of the best cities in America from the deck of a boat.

FLATS VS. BAY VS. HYBRID - When you’re looking to get into skinny water, which boat is best for you?

SHARK STOPPERS!
Want to make sharks think twice before chowing down on your catch, paddleboard or you? See what we learned.
BY JIM HENDRICKS

BUILT TO LAST
Lighter weight without giving up strength or stiffness is just one advantage of resin-infused molding.
BY PETE MCDONALD

ON THE COVER
The Malibu Wakesetter 25 LSV is a tow boat that delivers premium performance for wake sports along with premium creature comforts for all on board.

TRIPLE-THREAT TOW TOYS
We take an in-depth look at four hot tubes for 2022 designed to maximize the fun on the water for up to three people. BY JEFF HEMMEL

THE INBOARD ADVANTAGE
When it comes to designing and building boats specifi cally for watersports, there’s one modern power choice that continues to stand the test of time. BY GARRETT CORTESE

SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW
What do you do with a historically classic boat that needs a repower? You rig it with a state-of-the art electric-power package.
BY CHARLES PLUEDDEMAN

ALL HAIL THE SEAFARERS
The Seafarers of Washington, D.C., and Annapolis, Maryland, are the two oldest Black boating clubs in the country, and they’re both still going strong.
BY TONYA RUSSELL

I Learned About Boating from This...
Keeping a cool head can help you avoid an on-water catastrophe.

Motorhead
Mercury’s new single-engine joystick control for pontoon boats.

NOR-TECH 392 SUPER FISH
Run fast and fi sh hard in this tournament-ready center-console.

SPRING FLING
Are you trying to get ready to launch your boat this spring? Here are 38 expert tips to help you get your boat shipshape.
BY ED SHERMAN

FAR NORTH
When you live in Alaska, you have to build a boat that fits the place.
BY CHARLES PLUEDDEMAN

ISLAND-BOUND
The Florida-to-Bahamas crossing is on every boater’s bucket list.
BY CRAIG KOTILINEK

RUNABOUT
Whether they have sterndrive, outboard or jet power, they’re 100 percent about fun. Check out these 11 great bowriders.

WATERSPORTS
Surf? Ski? Wakeboard? These 12 boats are designed to maximize your enjoyment on the water for watersports.

PONTOON
Pontoons have always upped the relaxation level, and now they get up and go. We review 20 great performing pontoons.

FORMULA
500 SSC
A gigantic tricked-out, outboard-powered sportboat.

BOAT OF THE YEAR
After hundreds of tests and fi ve fi nalists selected by our esteemed editors, the 2021 Boat of the Year winner is...
BY KEVIN FALVEY

SHAPING UP
An in-depth look at the hull form of a Sailfish 276 DC reveals a lot about variable-deadrise and stepped hulls.
BY CHRIS CASWELL

WATERSPORTS - Surf? Ski? Wakeboard? These 12 boats are designed to maximize your enjoyment on the water for watersports.

PONTOON - Pontoons have always upped the relaxation level, and now they get up and go. We review 20 greatperforming pontoons.

EVERGLADES 455cc
With its open layout, sweet ride and amenities, this centerconsole stands out.

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2021
Some of the best gifts for boaters, hand-picked by our staff.
BY THE BOATING TECH TEAM

POWER PLAYERS
Meet some of the women who are influencing the world of boating.
BY HEATHER STEINBERGER

SEAVEE - 450Z
Whether you’re looking to cruise or be first to the fish, this mega-center console totally delivers.

SEA RAY - 370 SUNDANCER OB
This iconic cruiser now sports a bow deck and outboards on the transom.

RIDE, GLIDE AND SLIDE
The eFoil might be the next big thing in personal watercraft, and we take a trip to explore just how many ways riding an eFoil can make for an awesome day on the water.
BY ANDREA GAYTAN

STERNDRIVE REPOWER
At some point in the life cycle of your beloved boat, you’ll have to make a decision: Sell it or repower it. Here’s how to repower a boat with a sterndrive engine.
BY CHARLES PLUEDDEMAN

PLANKING LESSONS
Want to teach your children how to water-ski? Watersports legend Travis Moye shows the way while teaching his daughter how to get up and go.
BY TRAVIS MOYE

DARING AIR
In our annual tow-toy roundup, we put fi ve fun infl atables to the test behind a Super Air Nautique G23. Which tube is best for you? Read the story to fi nd out.
BY JEFF HEMMEL

STAYING ALIVE
Do you know what to do when things go wrong on the water? We share four stories of rescue at sea that show how you can respond in an emergency.
BY PETE MCDONALD

DASHING AHEAD
The future of boating is here. What will the next wave of technology and design bring to boaters? Legendary designer Peter Granata has some bold ideas.
BY HEATHER STEINBERGER

ACCESS DENIED
Think your favorite boating waters will always be open to you? Maybe not. Keep an eye on what’s happening across the country that could impact boaters’ rights.
BY CHRIS CASWELL

CARVE OR SLICE?
Does adding a hydrofoil to a recreational boat make a difference in performance? We pit a foiled Aquila 36 versus a nonfoiled version to find out.
BY ALAN JONES

TRUE ROMANCE
We tow an old wooden Chris-Craft with a new Ford F-350 in an attempt to fulfill the author’s lifelong dream—and learn that some unrequited loves are hard to attain.
BY JOHN STEIN

GO ANYWHERE
Want to go from land to water or water to land? Here are five amphibious vehicles that make it easier to have fun no matter where you’re going or what you’re doing.
BY PETE MCDONALD

BENNINGTON
30 QXFBWA X2
A big-water pontoon boat with twin engines that can go over 60 mph and hold a huge crowd.

50 ESSENTIAL BOATING TIPS
These tips and tricks will help you navigate the world of DIY maintenance and repairs while keeping safety in mind.
BY RICK SHACKLETON

RUNABOUT
This style of boat can do it all, in many shapes and sizes, and with every kind of power. Check out these 17 great bowriders.

PONTOON
Pontoons let you bring your living room on the water, and they can get up and go too. We tested 22 that both entertain and perform.

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Boating Magazine - May 2019

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