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

PINK CADILLAC! • There’s a North Woods town in Michigan that’s loaded with boating history.

David Williams Hydroplane Enthusiast • The need for speed captured David Williams at a young age, compelling him to buy and start racing his first hydroplane at 19 years old. After years of racing, he started working with the Hydroplane and Race Boat Museum in Kent, Washington, where he is now, at age 67, the executive director. We caught up with David to find out about his love for racing boats.

WINTERIZING • Outboard boaters with four-stroke engines don’t need to bring the boat to a dealer to winterize for off-season layup. With a little savvy, patience and some information, you can do it yourself. Do you know the ins and outs of prepping for winter layup? Let’s find out.

GASOLINE RATINGS • We see the numbers every day at the local gas station, with gas sold based on octane ratings. Most people go to the lower number—usually 87—because it’s the cheapest, but what do the ratings mean, especially for your boat? First and foremost, the best fuel for your boat is ethanol-free gas, as ethanol scavenges water and causes phase separation, which can gum up your fuel system over time. Without access to that (check with your local marina, where you’ll most likely find it), avoid any gas with over an E10 ethanol mix. Beyond that, a fuel’s octane rating denotes its stability during the ignition phase. The higher the rating, the less likely it is to prematurely ignite and cause engine knocking. Here’s a quick rundown of the different octane ratings.

NAUTIQUE ALL-NEW SKI NAUTIQUE

MJM YACHTS 38RS

ANALOG NAVIGATION • Old-school seamanship techniques you still need to know.

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CHANGE GASKETS AND O-RINGS • Keep water from going where it doesn’t belong.

OUTBOARD WATER-PUMP REPLACEMENT • These 12 steps help ensure good cooling.

DYNAMIC TRIM SYSTEMS • Automated attitude control and ride leveling systems make both a good skipper and a great boat better.

EVERGLADES 367CX • Crossover dayboats such as Everglade’s new 367CX are designed as multi-activity boats with plenty of luxury.

BENETEAU ANTARES 9 • When it comes to versatility and comfort, the Antares 9 shines as bright as its celestial namesake.

BAY RIDER 269 BAY • A feature-laden, high-performing hybrid bay boat that also offers several family amenities.

PATHFINDER 2300 HPS • The 2300 HPS runs in 15 inches of water and has a top end of 57.8 mph.

Mc LAREN M300 OUTBOARD • Honda Marine turns to McLaren for a souped-up version of its 250 hp V-6 engine.

Deck the Hulls!

THE DIRTY DOZEN • Twelve things to look out for when buying a used boat.

FLIR OCEAN SCOUT PRO • FLIR has been a pioneer in marine thermal-imaging devices, including handheld scopes/cameras, that can detect the heat signatur as buoys, boats, breakwaters and other hazards to enhance boating safety at night. Now FLIR has launched the next generation of handheld thermal cameras for boaters—the Ocean Scout Pro.

WHAT’S IN A NAME II • Naming a boat is harder than naming a child.