Boating Magazines?

642mx

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I'm wanting to get a subscription or two. What are some good magazines for boaters like me? I'm not into fishing much, just general boating and some watersports.

Let me know what your favorites are.....
 

Limited-Time

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Re: Boating Magazines?

Been a Trailer Boats subscriber for over 14 years now. Just started receiving Boating Life. Thay are the only 2 boating rags I've read that I subscribed to.
 

fdmsiv

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Re: Boating Magazines?

By far the best magazine I have come across is DIY boating. DIY has great articles and photos about keeping your boat running and looking great. The only bad thing about this magazine is that it is there are only 6 issues per year, but you can get all of them on a cd.

Most boating magazines I have read seem to be very snooty and snobbish. The advertisements and reviews are for products that only the super wealthy can afford. I have no interest in a boat that cost 70~500k, but maybe others do.

I am currently building a boat, and have subscription to Wooden Boat. This is an ok mag, mostly to do with sailing, but does have some interesting articles.

When I am flying or tavelling I usually pick up a copy of Power Boating or Motor Boating, but these are more for staring at blankly to pass the time. There are about 3 paragraphed sized articles in a sea of ads. Not for me.

Long rant short, DIY Boating is a fantastic magazine and I highly recommend a subscription.
 

Tyme2fish

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Re: Boating Magazines?

I signed up to a free subscription to Boating Life and Trailer Boats. Sorry but I don't remember the link to the free subscriptions.
 

CatTwentyTwo

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Re: Boating Magazines?

I have subscribed to Trailer Boats Magazine for several years now and still enjoy it. If you go to their website, you can sign up for a free issue.
 

Fu-Inator

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Re: Boating Magazines?

Subscribed to Boating Life here. It's OK but I agree it tends to cater to 50k+ boat owner. Although a good part, my wife reads it too and keeps her interested in our new family hobby. Makes me want a bigger boat!:D
 

642mx

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Re: Boating Magazines?

Thanks for posting guys. I'll for sure check out all thats been mentioned.
 
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