Feeling Bullish
Pro surfer Shea Lopez wins 2008 Red Bull Tow-At event with buzzer-beating forehand aerial.
February 25, 2008
February 2008
Take in part 2 of 2008’s massive Ultimate Buyer’s Guide with coverage of 117 new boats – including watersports boats, offshore and inshore fishing boats, fish & ski boats, and PWCs. Also included in the Guide are the new tow vehicles for ‘08, as well as trolling motors and water skis. Cruise with style in this month's feature on 14 exciting new cruisers. Take a first look at Malibu’s uber-cool Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V. Also, check out a pair of Yamaha’s latest top-tier PWCs. The February issue of Boating World also provides you with the details on Splendor’s polished and durable 240 SunStar catamaran, some sage advice for first-time boaters, a few safe (and easy) DIY trailering tips, and a quick lesson in teaching your kids basic navigational procedures. Toss in loads and loads of boat reviews and you’ve got one super-exciting February 2008 issue!
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2008 Buyer's Guide: Part Two
Excited about the winter boat shows and a great year on the water? Part 2 of Boating World's extensive guide is packed with buying tips and key info on new '08 boats, tow vehicles and accessories.
Excited about the winter boat shows and a great year on the water? Part 2 of Boating World's extensive guide is packed with buying tips and key info on new '08 boats, tow vehicles and accessories.
Driving Force
2008 Buyer's Guide: Tow Vehicles: With cuttinge-edge technology and super-cool features, these 12 new and improved 2008 tow vehicles are ready to hit the road towing.
2008 Buyer's Guide: Tow Vehicles: With cuttinge-edge technology and super-cool features, these 12 new and improved 2008 tow vehicles are ready to hit the road towing.
Office Party
Sometimes, family bonding occurs between people who aren't even related, which is what happens when you put your office-bound coworkers at the helm of Crownline's baddest new bowrider.
Sometimes, family bonding occurs between people who aren't even related, which is what happens when you put your office-bound coworkers at the helm of Crownline's baddest new bowrider.
Beyond The Limits
These 2008 cruisers won't just get you geared up for boating excursions — they'll also enable you to expand your boating horizons.
These 2008 cruisers won't just get you geared up for boating excursions — they'll also enable you to expand your boating horizons.
Navigation 101
Teaching your kids basic navigational procedures at an early age is a great way to impart a helpful skill while also having fun.
Teaching your kids basic navigational procedures at an early age is a great way to impart a helpful skill while also having fun.
Water Roadster
Malibu takes an iconic sports car and transforms it into the coolest boat you've ever seen — the Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V.
Malibu takes an iconic sports car and transforms it into the coolest boat you've ever seen — the Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V.
SHO-Stoppers
Yamaha's new PWCs, the FX SHO and FX SHO Cruiser, up the ante with top-tier performance and intriguing technical breakthroughs.
Yamaha's new PWCs, the FX SHO and FX SHO Cruiser, up the ante with top-tier performance and intriguing technical breakthroughs.
MerCruiser Makeover
With a host of innovative product intros, MerCruiser has had a big year that will change the way you view sterndrive power.
With a host of innovative product intros, MerCruiser has had a big year that will change the way you view sterndrive power.
Cruise Countdown
The best way to get ready for the perfect cruise is to start early and make preparing for the trip part of the fun.
The best way to get ready for the perfect cruise is to start early and make preparing for the trip part of the fun.
New Boater's Handbook
Welcome, first-time boat owners, to a new world of adventure and fun. Here are some tips to keep you from making the evening news.
Welcome, first-time boat owners, to a new world of adventure and fun. Here are some tips to keep you from making the evening news.
Trouble-Free Trailering
This off-season, try some DIY trailer projects. With a few simple products and additions, you'll make the trailering experience safer and easier.
This off-season, try some DIY trailer projects. With a few simple products and additions, you'll make the trailering experience safer and easier.
First-Class Finish
When a '67 Chris-Craft Ski Boat arrived in Scott Donahue's shop, it was love at first sight — but getting it water-ready required lots of TLC.
When a '67 Chris-Craft Ski Boat arrived in Scott Donahue's shop, it was love at first sight — but getting it water-ready required lots of TLC.
First Impressions
A first look at new models from Sweetwater, Azure, Rinker, Tigé, Sea-Doo and Ebbtide
A first look at new models from Sweetwater, Azure, Rinker, Tigé, Sea-Doo and Ebbtide
American Splendor
When the going gets tough, Splendor's 240 SunStar is a polished catamaran that's guaranteed to get going — no matter the conditions.
When the going gets tough, Splendor's 240 SunStar is a polished catamaran that's guaranteed to get going — no matter the conditions.
