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

IS BOATING SAFETY COMMON SENSE? • The rules for staying safe on the water aren’t necessarily universal.

Michael Tucker TowBoatUS Captain

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FOOLS RUSH IN Take the time to take your time. • There are 3 footers and then there are 3 footers. These were 3 footers.

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WE TEST STUFF

INSTALLING A SIREN 3 SECURITY SYSTEM • The latest marine security systems safeguard your boat and are a cinch to install.

WHERE TO INSTALL AN EPIRB • The best location for an EPIRB depends on the type of beacon and your boat.

AUTOMATIC VS. MANUAL LIFE JACKETS • An inflatable life jacket with auto activation seems like the best choice, but is it?

MAN OVERBOARD • What to do if someone falls overboard.

POLAND IS A HOTBED OF BOATBUILDING • Boat production in Polska pleases plenty.

THE CIRCLE OF DEATH • The what and why of boat-engine cut-off switches, otherwise known as “kill” switches.

ELEVATING DESIGN • The evolution of the wakeboard tower

TOWERING ACHIEVMENT

MAG BAY 38 CENTER CONSOLE • From the high desert to high acclaim, this Mag Bay is an attention-getter wherever it goes.

FOUR WINNS H33 • The H33 is a performance bowrider sporting twin cockpit terraces and outboard power.

REGULATOR 28 • The newly upgraded Regulator 28 is a smooth-riding, fish-fighting machine.

ALERA M25L • Right out of the gate, Alera scores with style and innovation pontoon enthusiasts must see.

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SUZUKI EDGE ECOAT • Outboard maker Suzuki ramps up its anti-corrosion process.

PROTECT YOUR POWERHEAD

SETTING THE STANDARDS • How the American Boat and Yacht Council works behind the scenes to make boating safer for all.

READY TO ANSWER THE CALL • The US Coast Guard operates vesselsranging from 15 to 420 feet, all with the primary mission of keeping waterways secure and boaters safe.

SWITCHING TO E-FLARES • An Electronic Visual Distress Signaling Device (eVDSD)—aka e-flare—is a US Coast Guard-approved replacement for pyrotechnic night-time visual signaling devices for recreational boats. So far, a low percentage of boaters have switched over, per industry estimates. The big question is: Should you make the switch?

BE PREPARED • A friend in need is a friend indeed.