January 2008
The January issue of
Boating World features the 2008 Ultimate Buyer's Guide -- 59 pages of must-read info to
make the buying process easier and more fun en route to an intelligent final purchase. Highlights
include
Boating World's exclusive boat-rating system, the inside scoop on 163 new boats and
engines, accessories, buying tips, the secret about marine insurance, and much more. (Part two will
be in the February 2008 issue.) Also included in the January issue are tips for teaching kids about
safety, what you should (and shouldn't) do at the launch ramp, Polar’s big 2700 walkaround,
Monterey's compact 220EX deck boat, and a look at Malibu's Wakesetter 23 LSV with pro 'boarder
Kevin Henshaw along for the ride.
Articles
2008 Buyer's Guide: Part One
Excited about the winter boat shows and a great year on the water? Part 1 of Boating World's extensive guide is packed with buying tips and key info on new '08 boats, engines and accessories.
Purchasing Power
Finding the perfect boat for you and your family is a simple process with the 2008 Buyer's Guide.
January 1, 2008
Voyager Extreme 25 Cruise
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 30, 2008
Voyager 22 Extreme Ski Express
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 30, 2008
Prime-Time Boat Buying
Get the most out of your boating budget by knowing the right time of year to purchase.
January 28, 2008
Veranda V25SE
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 30, 2008
Tahoe Sierra CL
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 30, 2008
Tahoe Vista
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 30, 2008
Sylvan 8525 Mandalay
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 30, 2008
Sweetwater 2586 RE I/O
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 30, 2008
Sunchaser 8522 Cruise RE
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 30, 2008
Crestliner 2585 Grand Cayman
Crestliner 2585 Grand Cayman
January 29, 2008
Sun Tracker Fishin' Barge 21 Signature Series
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 30, 2008
South Bay 825 CR TT Trifecta
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 30, 2008
Crestliner 2185 Batata Bay
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 29, 2008
South Bay 722 CR TT Trifecta
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 30, 2008
South Bay 722 CR
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 30, 2008
Sanpan 2500 Limited
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 30, 2008
Bentley 250 Prestige
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 29, 2008
Sanpan 2200 Limited
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 30, 2008
Princecraft Vesailles SVX 27 LP
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 30, 2008
Princecraft Vesailles SVX 25 LP Vazer I/O
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 30, 2008
Princecraft Vesailles SVX 25 LP
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 30, 2008
Princecraft Vesailles 25 LP I/O
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoon
January 30, 2008
Premier 250 S-Series
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 30, 2008
Premier 235 Sunsation LTD
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 30, 2008
Premier 240 Sunspree
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 30, 2008
Manitou 20' X-Plode Cruise
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 30, 2008
Bennington 2575 RCW I/O
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 29, 2008
Bennington 2577 RFSI
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 29, 2008
Bennington 2575 RFI
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 29, 2008
Bennington 2277 RFS
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 29, 2008
Bennington 20275 RLI
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 29, 2008
Bennington 2075 RLI
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 29, 2008
Lowe SS200
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 30, 2008
Avalon L Series Paradise 22
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 29, 2008
Lowe LS240
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 30, 2008
Avalon C Series Windjammer 20
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 29, 2008
Lowe LS224
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 30, 2008
Aloha Paradise Series 290
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 29, 2008
Lowe LS200
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 30, 2008
JC Manufacturing Neptoon 23
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 30, 2008
Harris 270 Royal
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 30, 2008
Harris 240 Outlook
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 30, 2008
G3 LX3 26 DC
2008 Buyer's Guide: Pontoons
January 30, 2008
Team Up For Safety
Learning safety shouldn't be dull and dreary. Spice things up for your kids by teaching them through hands-on activities.
January 28, 2008
Shape Shifter
Are you searching for a good-looking, good-running deck boat with lots of big-boat features? With Monterey's new 220EX, you're in luck.
January 28, 2008
Triton 301 XD
2008 Buyer's Guide: Cruisers
January 30, 2008
Tiara 3500 Sovran
2008 Buyer's Guide: Cruisers
January 30, 2008
Sea Ray 330 Sundancer
2008 Buyer's Guide: Cruisers
January 30, 2008
Rinker 330 EC
2008 Buyer's Guide: Cruisers
January 30, 2008
Rinker 260 EC
2008 Buyer's Guide: Cruisers
January 30, 2008
Maxum 2900 SE
2008 Buyer's Guide: Cruisers
January 30, 2008
Larson Cabrio 370 Day Cruiser
2008 Buyer's Guide: Cruisers
January 30, 2008
Glastron GT 249
2008 Buyer's Guide: Cruisers
January 30, 2008
Formula 350 Sun Sport
2008 Buyer's Guide: Cruisers
January 30, 2008
Doral Venezia
2008 Buyer's Guide: Cruisers
January 30, 2008
Doral Alisio
2008 Buyer's Guide: Cruisers
January 30, 2008
Cruisers Yachts 390 Sports Coupe
2008 Buyer's Guide: Cruisers
January 30, 2008
Cruisers Yachts 360 Express
2008 Buyer's Guide: Cruisers
January 30, 2008
Cruisers Yachts 330 Express
2008 Buyer's Guide: Cruisers
January 30, 2008
Cruisers Yachts 300 CXI Express
2008 Buyer's Guide: Cruisers
January 30, 2008
Cobalt 303 Day Cruiser
2008 Buyer's Guide: Cruisers
January 30, 2008
Carver 38 Super Sport
2008 Buyer's Guide: Cruisers
January 30, 2008
Carver 36 Super Sport
2008 Buyer's Guide: Cruisers
January 30, 2008
Carver 36 Mariner
2008 Buyer's Guide: Cruisers
January 30, 2008
Bayliner 320
2008 Buyer's Guide: Cruisers
January 30, 2008
Bayliner 300
2008 Buyer's Guide: Cruisers
January 30, 2008
Baja 335 Performance
2008 Buyer's Guide: Cruisers
January 30, 2008
Vectra 2200 Cruise (Space Deck)
2008 Buyer's Guide: Deck Boats
January 30, 2008
Tahoe 225
2008 Buyer's Guide: Deck Boats
January 30, 2008
Rinker 248 DB
2008 Buyer's Guide: Deck Boats
January 30, 2008
Regal 2520 FasDeck
2008 Buyer's Guide: Deck Boats
January 30, 2008
Regal 2220 FasDeck
2008 Buyer's Guide: Deck Boats
January 30, 2008
Ranger 2250SS
2008 Buyer's Guide: Deck Boats
January 30, 2008
Princecraft Ventura 190 LW
2008 Buyer's Guide: Deck Boats
January 30, 2008
Larson Escape 254 I/O
2008 Buyer's Guide: Deck Boats
January 30, 2008
Larson Escape 234 I/O
2008 Buyer's Guide: Deck Boats
January 30, 2008
Kayot D226
2008 Buyer's Guide: Deck Boats
January 30, 2008
Hurricane Sundeck 2600 I/O
2008 Buyer's Guide: Deck Boats
January 30, 2008
Hurricane Sundeck 2400 I/O
2008 Buyer's Guide: Deck Boats
January 30, 2008
Hurricane Sundeck 2200 I/O
2008 Buyer's Guide: Deck Boats
January 30, 2008
Hurricane Sundeck 2000 OB
2008 Buyer's Guide: Deck Boats
January 30, 2008
Glastron DX 235
2008 Buyer's Guide: Deck Boats
January 30, 2008
Ebbtide 2400 Single Console Fun Cruiser OB
2008 Buyer's Guide: Deck Boats
January 30, 2008
Azure 250 OB
2008 Buyer's Guide: Deck Boats
January 30, 2008
Azure 230 OB
2008 Buyer's Guide: Deck Boats
January 30, 2008
Stingray 205C
2008 Buyer's Guide: Cuddy Cabins
January 29, 2008
Sea Hunt Victory 245
2008 Buyer's Guide: Cuddy Cabins
January 29, 2008
Sea Cat 227 CC
2008 Buyer's Guide: Cuddy Cabins
January 29, 2008
Scout 295 Abaco Series
2008 Buyer's Guide: Cuddy Cabins
January 29, 2008
Sailfish 2360 Walk Around
2008 Buyer's Guide: Cuddy Cabins
January 29, 2008
Rinker 296 CC
2008 Buyer's Guide: Cuddy Cabins
January 29, 2008
Glastron GT 209
2008 Buyer's Guide: Cuddy Cabins
January 29, 2008
Doral Elite 235 CU
2008 Buyer's Guide: Cuddy Cabins
January 29, 2008
Crownline 230 CCR
2008 Buyer's Guide: Cuddy Cabins
January 29, 2008
Challenger FPS 302
2008 Buyer's Guide: Cuddy Cabins
January 29, 2008
Baja 278 Performance
2008 Buyer's Guide: Cuddy Cabins
January 29, 2008
Shopping For A Fire Extinguisher
2008 Buyer's Guide: Accessories
January 29, 2008
Shopping For Boat Cleaners & Waxes
2008 Buyer's Guide: Accessories
January 29, 2008
Shopping For Boat Shoes
2008 Buyer's Guide: Accessories
January 28, 2008
Shopping For A VHF Radio
2008 Buyer's Guide: Accessories
January 28, 2008
Yamaha
2008 Buyer's Guide: Engines
January 28, 2008
Suzuki
2008 Buyer's Guide: Engines
January 28, 2008
Nissan/Tohatsu
2008 Buyer's Guide: Engines
January 28, 2008
Mercury/Mercruiser
2008 Buyer's Guide: Engines
January 28, 2008
BRP/Evinrude
2008 Buyer's Guide: Engines
January 28, 2008
Fact Or Fiction
Get peace of mind for your family by learning to separate the truth from the myths when it comes to boat insurance.
January 28, 2008
Certify It
Stricter NMMA certification guidelines translate into increased consumer safety and benefits.
January 28, 2008
Yamaha 212X
2008 Buyer's Guide: Runabouts/Bowriders
January 25, 2008
Yamaha 232 Limited
2008 Buyer's Guide: Runabouts/Bowriders
January 25, 2008
Tahoe Q5i Sport
2008 Buyer's Guide: Runabouts/Bowriders
January 25, 2008
Yamaha 212SS
2008 Buyer's Guide: Runabouts/Bowriders
January 25, 2008
Stingray 205L
2008 Buyer's Guide: Runabouts/Bowriders
January 25, 2008
Tahoe Q4 Super Sport
2008 Buyer's Guide: Runabouts/Bowriders
January 25, 2008
Sea Ray 230 Select
2008 Buyer's Guide: Runabouts/Bowriders
January 25, 2008
Sea Ray 260 Sundeck
2008 Buyer's Guide: Runabouts/Bowriders
January 25, 2008
Sea Ray 290 Sundeck
2008 Buyer's Guide: Runabouts/Bowriders
January 25, 2008
Sea Ray 210 Sundeck
2008 Buyer's Guide: Runabouts/Bowriders
January 25, 2008
Reinell 242 SS
2008 Buyer's Guide: Runabouts/Bowriders
January 25, 2008
Rinker Captiva 276 BR
2008 Buyer's Guide: Runabouts/Bowriders
January 25, 2008
Reinell 197 LS
2008 Buyer's Guide: Runabouts/Bowriders
January 25, 2008
Prepare To Be Boarded
Keep your cool - a Coast Guard boarding is no reason to panic. Consider it an opportunity to learn about safe boating practices.
January 30, 2008
Adding A Sink
Add an aftermarket sink to your boat.
January 30, 2008
DIY Shopping
Take time to look for some of the features that can make ownership more convenient and enjoyable, especially if you're going to service the boat yourself.
January 29, 2008
Trend Setter
Whether you're a wakeboarding pro, an aspiring future X-gamer, or just a weekend warrior with a big appetite for variety, the Wakesetter 23 LSV has got you covered.
January 30, 2008
Get Connected
Having trailer light issues? Check out what simple situations Contributing Editor David G. Brown has to offer.
January 24, 2008
Polar Express
If offshore fishing is your cup of tea, upgrade to Polar's stylish 2700 Walkaround and experience fishing on a new level.
January 24, 2008
Speed Racer
With the help of her husband, Bob, Renee Clark brings back the go-fast feel of the legendary 1957 AristoCraft Torpedo.
January 24, 2008
Ebbtide 224 SE Bow Rider
2008 Buyer's Guide: Runabouts/Bowriders
January 23, 2008
Crownline 300 LS
2008 Buyer's Guide: Runabouts/Bowriders
January 23, 2008
Cobalt 242 Bowrider
2008 Buyer's Guide: Runabouts/Bowriders
January 23, 2008
Cobalt 202 Bowrider
2008 Buyer's Guide: Runabouts/Bowriders
January 23, 2008
Chaparral Sunesta 284
2008 Buyer's Guide: Runabouts/Bowriders
January 23, 2008
Chaparral Sunesta 264
2008 Buyer's Guide: Runabouts/Bowriders
January 23, 2008
Chaparral Sunesta 244
2008 Buyer's Guide: Runabouts/Bowriders
January 23, 2008
Chaparral Sunesta 224
2008 Buyer's Guide: Runabouts/Bowriders
January 23, 2008
Monterey 2784 SSX
2008 Buyer's Guide: Runabouts/Bowriders
January 24, 2008
Caravelle 267 Bowrider
2008 Buyer's Guide: Runabouts/Bowriders
January 23, 2008
Monterey 254 FSX
2008 Buyer's Guide: Runabouts/Bowriders
January 24, 2008
Bryant 233
2008 Buyer's Guide: Runabouts/Bowriders
January 23, 2008
Malibu Sunscape 23LSV
2008 Buyer's Guide: Runabouts/Bowriders
January 24, 2008
Larson LXI 288 I/O
2008 Buyer's Guide: Runabouts/Bowriders
January 24, 2008
Glastron Gt 225
2008 Buyer's Guide: Runabouts/Bowriders
January 24, 2008
Blue Water Edge
2008 Buyer's Guide: Runabouts/Bowriders
January 23, 2008
Four Winns SL262
2008 Buyer's Guide: Runabouts/Bowriders
January 24, 2008
Formula 310 Bowrider
2008 Buyer's Guide: Runabouts/Bowriders
January 24, 2008
Ebbtide 224SE Bow Rider
2008 Buyer's Guide: Runabouts/Bowriders
January 24, 2008
Baja 247 Islander
2008 Buyer's Guide: Runabouts/Bowriders
January 23, 2008
Bayliner 205
2008 Buyer's Guide: Runabouts/Bowriders
January 23, 2008
Azure 298
2008 Buyer's Guide: Runabouts/Bowriders
January 1, 2008