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.
Many of you probably know that NDA stands for nondisclosure agreement. For those who may not know, an NDA is a document used to allow various parties to discuss a product or service under the assurance that no one involved will speak about the gizmo or idea to anyone not named in the NDA. One operates “under” an NDA. It’s a legal pact to keep a secret. As in Vegas, what happens under an NDA stays under the NDA—until the agreed upon date, anyway. Many of you also probably know that one of the perks of working here at Boating is getting to see, hear, run and use the newest boats, engines and equipment before anyone else. Kids in a candy store? That’s us! As a result of this, we…
ON BOARD WITH… CAPTAIN’S TEST ONLINE THIS MONTH FOR COMPARISON’S SAKE NEWS FIRST IMPRESSION GEAR HEAD How long have you been a captain? For over 15 years. I started teaching sailing about 20 years ago, and there was a cute guy—now my husband—on a 103-foot yacht who kept getting in the way of my classes. He and his crew needed someone to help them make a delivery, so they asked me. It turns out, I knew what I was doing, so I stayed on full time. Now I just yell on the internet. Were you one of the earliest boating influencers? That can’t be. But I know I’m in a unique position in that I get to be a professional captain and also do things on Facebook and Instagram that…
1. You have a 225 hp engine on back order at your local dealer. Another nearby dealer has a 250 in stock and ready to install, and he’s close in price to the 225 you have on order. Your boat, a 2001 center-console, has a capacity plate stating a maximum of 235 hp. Should you go for the 250? A. No, you should stay within your boat’s maximum stated capacity. The 235 hp rating was calculated by your boat’s manufacturer; in addition, the boat was rated back when engines were lighter than today’s outboards. B. Buy the 250; no one pays attention to the capacity plate anyway. C. Buy the 250 and find a sticker shop online that will duplicate your capacity plate, but with a 250 hp rating. D.…
Helicopters, photographers, cruisers, ‘toons and chase boats: every issue of Boating is a major production, and Icom helps the team communicate during the controlled chaos of a big shoot. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the magazine, and tips on how to optimize your Icom marine radio like the Boating team does. SCAN Scan the QR code below to gain access to each new episode that includes advice/tips from our editors on maximizing use of your marine communication. MADE POSSIBLE BY…
ALUMINUM THE DRAW: Aluminum anodes have been touted because they work in fresh and salt water. They are typically lighter than zinc anodes and do not release cadmium into the water as they corrode. Aluminum anodes also tend to cost less than zinc anodes and last longer. They are not pure aluminum but made of an alloy designed for use as a sacrificial anode. THE DRAWBACK: The quality of aluminum anodes can vary based on the alloy used to make them. Seek out the highest-quality aluminum anodes PRICE: $32; westmarine.com MAGNESIUM THE DRAW: If you boat in fresh water, you’ll definitely want to choose magnesium anodes over zinc because they work better in fresh water’s lower-conductivity environment. While aluminum anodes work well too, magnesium is the best choice for fresh…
The Sea Tow Foundation, which offers loaner life jackets at 1,300 places in all 50 states, recently got a lot more to offer thanks to Newell Brands, which donated 10,000 of its Stearns and Coleman life jackets and floating cushions to the organization. The Sea Tow Foundation is a nonprofit organization that promotes boating safety founded by the membership towing service Sea Tow. Along with programs such as Sober Skipper and Flare Education, the foundation seeks to make it easier for boaters to practice safety on the water. The Life Jacket Loaner program provides adult and youth life jackets that are free to borrow for a day on the water. So far, it has provided over 100,000 life jackets to participating businesses and organizations around the country. But this past…
