January 2008
Boat-Buyer’s Cheat Sheet
The new year gets off to the biggest start ever with Boating Magazine’s in-depth analysis of what we’ve seen major boat shows—a vital resource for anyone who’s shopping for a new boat. Our Tech Team will also offer expert evaluations of the hottest, greatest engines, electronics, accessories and gear.
February 2008
Power to the People
How does this boat run and why? What new model is the talk of the boat shows? Which engines should you select? What are the right electronics, gear and accessories? Boating’s Tech Team produces certified tests that have the real answers.
March 2008
On Your Marks, Get Set…
Here’s how to get “water ready” as the boating season underway; Plus what you need to know to make the right choices for you in everything from tenders to gold-platers.
April 2008
Spring Training: The Ins & Outs of Fitting Out
Do you want to know how to fix-it, clean-it, paint-it, install-it, improve-it? Our Tech Team is here with the all the secrets from in and out of the boat yard. Lots of real-world advice and hands-on tests of products that do the job.
May 2008
Power: How To Get It. How To Use It.
Buying a boat? If you check nothing else, read this issue. The highlights and lowdown on the newest motors matched with some of the most exciting boats we’ve ever tested, including fishboats, cruisers, motoryachts and waterbikes.
June 2008
Summer Starts Here!
Want to escape the summer heat? Grab the keys and hit the high water with us as we test the boats that get you there and back with the comfort, performance and style you demand.
July 2008
Speedboat Spectacular
It’s full scream ahead inside one of our most popular issues each year as our expert team of speed junkies thrash out all the high-performance goodies. Here’s how to get there and back quick, whether you’re fishing, cruising or just setting the lake on fire.
August 2008
Free & Cheap! Our Annual Best-Selling Issue.
Once again we report on the gizmos, gadgets, goodies every boater must have in our annual “Free & Cheap” special—usually our best selling issue of the year. Also, we test the boats that America buys—and the rest of the world wants. Here’s a strong selection of some of the most popular boats afloat with our certified performance numbers, specs and prices.
September 2008
New Boats 2008!
Here they are: the latest in motoryachts, sportfishermen, cruisers, sportboats, go-fasts, bowriders, waterbikes and more, more, more! Plus our annual spy report of all the newest engines, electronics and gear that will kick off the 2008 model year.
October 2008
Boat Show Countdown, plus our Big Boat Special
The Fall show season is underway and you’d better be ready. Fresh from the dealer meetings, Boating’s technical editors give you all the inside information on the boats, engines and equipment that have everyone talking.
November 2008
The 2007s: More New Boats
Our boat and product tests that have never been better. Good thing. As the new equipment improves, your need to understand it grows. Boating’s technical experts spot the trends and innovations that will get you set for the new season.
December 2008
Boating Magazine’s, “Boat of the Year!”
After more than 160 of the most rigorous tests we have ever devised, our experts duke it out and select ONE boat to receive the most coveted award in the marine industry. It’s a valuable lesson for all boat-buyers. This issue is a keeper!
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