LAUNCH RAMP FOLLIES
Spend a day watching the activity at your local launch ramp, and you’ll learn a lifetime of lessons on what to do—and not to do. 
BY JIM HENDRICKS

ROCK AROUND THE DOCK
So, you want to put in a dock for your boat? Here’s everything you need to know about selecting and installing the right dock for you. 
BY RANDY VANCE

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.

MEGA BOWRIDERS FOR ALL! 5 SUPERSIZED SPORTBOATS

BOAT OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

3 FLOATING FLASHLIGHTS

FORMULA 380 SSC OB - This popular Super Sport Crossover is now available with outboard power.

REGAL 36 GRANDE COUPE - This new Regal is built to impress, with the sleek look provided by sterndrives.

FLOAT PARTY
We test four of the hottest new tow toys that kids and adults will love riding during a day on the water.
BY JEFF HEMMEL

OLD DOGS LEARN NEW TRICKS
Teaching lifelong skiers how to ride a hydrofoil had its own challenges and, ultimately, great rewards.
BY GARRETT CORTESE

THE NORTH FLORIDA LOOP
We take a 400-mile boating and boarding adventure along some of Florida’s most diverse waterways.
BY NICK TAYLOR

THE CONCEPTION TRAGEDY
Safety lessons that every boater can take away from the California dive-boat fire.
BY CHRIS CASWELL

HOW TO BUILD A BETTER BOATER
New to the sport? Follow these steps to become an educated, wise old salt in no time. 
BY SHAWN BEAN

ARE YOU IN GOOD HANDS?
Twelve boat-insurance details you should know but never thought to ask about before.
BY KEVIN FALVEY

BOATER UP! DEWINTERIZING YOUR PRIDE AND JOY.

5 FUEL-SYSTEM CHECKS

GRADY-WHITE
CANYON 326 Where ruggedness and luxury intersect to form a formidable fi shing vessel.

THE GREAT ESCAPE
What do you get when you tow a Raptor-powered Tigé RZX20 with a Raptor-powered Ford F-150 to a remote lake? Pure joy.
BY JOHN STEIN

ARCTIC CHILL
We take a crazy 1,200-mile ride down the Mackenzie River on an Aspen 34 cat and end up in the Arctic Circle.
BY PETER ROBSON

HARRIS
SOLSTICE 250 SLEC Check out the CZone system on this ’toon..

BOAT OF THE YEAR We tested hundreds of boats and selected the one category-buster to win the crown. Who won this year? BY KEVIN FALVEY.

ARE YOU IN GOOD HANDS? Here are 12 boat-insurance details every boater needs to ask about before they buy. BY KEVIN FALVEY.

FLYBRIDGE VS. EXPRESS We pit two Viking 38s against each other to see which style is best for you. BY PETER FREDERIKSEN.

WATERSPORTS
Turns out the quest to surf an endless wave ends here. Check out these nine boats designed to surf, ski, wakeboard and more.

RUNABOUT
The quintessential American boat now comes in many shapes and sizes. Check out these 21 boats that do it all on the water..

SOLACE 345 Check out the innovative FishThru transom on this well-appointed center-console.

BENETEAU GRAN TURISMO 36 A beautiful cruiser with runabout seating in the bow.

FINSEEKER 220 CC Crownline goes the extra mile in fitting out this trailerable fishing boat.

CAST AND BLAST Turns out, PWCs are great platforms for fishing. We set out to prove that on a Sea-Doo Fish Pro.
BY PETE MCDONALD.

STERNDRIVE VS. OUTBOARD We tested identical Aviara boats, one with a pair of sterndrives, and one with outboards on the transom. BY CHRIS CASWELL.

WORLD CAT 400DC-X This power catamaran is a dual console with room to roam.

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