Southern Boating: More than a location, it's a way of life

Engine & Upkeep, Featured

Choosing the Right Marine Fuel For Your Boat

Fuel for Thought How to decide the best option for your boat engine? Different boat engines require different fuels, and as a boat owner, you may be able to choose between a number of options at the pump. Use the wrong fuel,

Bahamas, Destinations, Featured

Bahamian Hideouts

The Secret (and Not So Secret) Spots The Bahamas has an abundance of hidden coves, undisturbed beaches, and little gems not on the typical tourist map. By Chris Casswell, Southern Boating May 2020 I had just checked out on a boat for a

Boats, Featured, Motoryachts

Adventures in the Outback

Adventures in the Outback The Outback 50 is a water sport adventurer’s dream. The plan was simple: Throw some provisions into the newly minted Outback 50 and make the run from Fort Lauderdale to the Everglades National Park to fish the backcountry

Bahamas, Featured

Bahamas Covid-19 Update: Boating resumes June 15

Bahamas Covid-19 Update Boating resumes June 15 The Bahamas is planning to reopen its doors for tourism on July 1, the country’s Ministry of Tourism and Aviation announced. The country is reopening under the guidelines of its new “Tourism Readiness and Recovery Plan,”

Bahamas, Featured

The Road to Recovery

The Road to Recovery Grand Bahama and Great Abaco rebuild their lives after Hurricane Dorian. Hurricane Dorian left a huge path of destruction in Grand Bahama and the Abaco Islands, but with the massive outpouring of help from donations and volunteers, many

Center Consoles, Featured

Blackfin and the Swimsuits

Blackfin and the Swimsuits The three models for Southern Boating’s annual swimsuit photo shoot shared the spotlight with three, just as beautiful, Blackfin Boats. By Steve Davis, Southern Boating April 2020 When it’s warm, boating becomes a favorite pastime, and as winter turns

Featured, Motoryachts

Palm Beach 70 Boat Review

More Than Skin Deep The beauty of the new Palm Beach flagship goes beyond her good looks. By Kate Lardy Packed with more than a thousand vessels snuggly docked fender width apart, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show can overwhelm even the most

Featured, U.S. Atlantic

Destination Key Largo

This Key’s for You Trailer your boat down to Key Largo to experience the island life. By Steve Davis, Southern Boating March 2020 Key Largo is the first key that land yachts go through on their way into the Florida Keys. Key West

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Bahamas, Featured

Learn To Scuba in the Bahamas

Learn to Scuba in the Bahamas Sure, you can learn to scuba dive in the swimming pool at the local YMCA or at a nearby high school, but wouldn’t it be vastly better to learn in the crystal-clear waters of the

Boats, Featured

A Calculated Investment

A Calculated Investment Financing a boat requires more than signing on the dotted line. By David Kuczkir, Southern Boating February 2020 A boat is a huge investment that pays dividends in the form of recreational bliss and memorable times spent outdoors with family

Boats, Center Consoles, Featured

Born to Run: Marlow Prowler 375 Havana

Born to Run The Marlow Prowler 375 Havana handles the need for speed with remarkable style and performance. By Tom Serio, Southern Boating February 2020 Let’s begin with a bit of history to better understand the premise of the yacht at hand. Back

Destinations, Featured, U.S. Atlantic

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club

Wanna Get Away? Along a wide stretch of beach just south of Jacksonville, Florida, is a place to cast away and clear your soul. By Steve Davis, Southern Boating January 2020 The last time I was in the BVI, I tucked deep behind

Featured, Sport Fishing

Viking 46 Billfish

Moving Up Viking expands the series with the 46 Billfish. By Peter Frederiksen, Southern Boating January 2020 Unveiled at the Viking Yachts Dealer Meeting in Atlantic City, New Jersey, last fall followed by its formal introduction at the 2019 Fort Lauderdale International Boat

Destinations, Featured, U.S. Atlantic

Southern Charm - Explore South Carolina

Southern Charm Create memories and take the time to experience a cruise along South Carolina’s ICW. Written by: Bob Arrington South Carolina may not be the longest stretch of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), but it certainly holds one of the prettiest sections.

Center Consoles, Featured

Scout Boats 530 LXF

Spreading Its Wings Scout’s new flagship 530 LXF crosses luxury with sportfishing. The day at the Ocean Reef Club, a private resort in Key Largo, Florida, was beautiful, unlike the previous weekend when the Scout dealer conference battled rain squalls and 25-plus-knot

Destinations, Featured, U.S. Gulf

The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort and Golf Club

Woven Through Time Cruise over to The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort and Golf Club for some relaxing downtime. St. Petersburg’s historic Old Northeast district is characterized by waterfront green space, brick streets, granite curbs, hexagon block sidewalks, mature trees, and lots

Featured, Motoryachts

Cruisers Yachts' 46 Cantius

Cruisers Yachts' 46 Cantius Cruisers Yachts 46 Cantius is filled with family-friendly amenities. The new Cruisers Yachts 46 Cantius was at the end of the inside dock at Lauderdale Marina in Fort Lauderdale, facing the side of a 100-foot yacht just across

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Featured, Fishing, U.S. Atlantic

Top 5 Fishing Spots in the Southeast

Top 5 Fishing Spots in the Southeast What’s better than a weekend boating and fishing trip? Not much in our book. Whether you like rivers and creeks, or the open ocean, the Southeast has something to offer every angler. We've put

Destinations, Featured, Pacific

Island Time in the Pacific Northwest

Island Time in the Pacific Northwest The incredible scenery of the San Juan and Gulf islands in the Pacific Northwest creates a whole new boating adventure. South Florida and the Caribbean offer warm waters, tropical breezes, and an occasional tiki bar to

Featured, U.S. Atlantic

Fall Boating

Fall Boating Experience Fall Boating in the Northeast Cool. Crisp. Clean. You have to love fall boating in the Northeast, even if signs show that the end of the summer boating season is near. Still generally hot, especially in recent years, the

Featured, Sport Cruisers

Tiara 34LX

Tiara 34LX Tiara’s 34LX is the newest addition to its Sport Series and widely appeals to both young and seasoned boaters. These are exciting days in the under 40 market. Along with a nod towards the age group, that means in boats under 40 feet as well. Case

Featured, Sport Cruisers

Outboard Cruisers Roundup

Outboard Cruisers Roundup Outboard cruisers are truly the best of both worlds. What are these boats like? It's like speed and maneuverability met comfort and space to make the most useful of boats. The first tryst resulted in a goldmine: larger-than-life center

Featured, People, Power Cats

Horizon PC65

Horizon PC65 A savvy and experienced owner sets his sights on just the right kind of cruising yacht, and the Horizon PC65 delivers. Richard Alexander knows all about the new Horizon PC65—he owns one. “I bought my first yacht in 2004 and didn’t know anything

Featured, Motoryachts

Home Sweet Horizon

This Horizon FD87 is a floating home to a family of nine: four humans and five dogs Boating isn’t in Travis Fox’s blood, nor has he honed his skills over a lifetime. You could say he was a late bloomer. But

Events, Featured

Miami Boat Shows

The Miami Boat Shows The Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show and the Miami Yacht Show bring everything needed to enjoy the boating lifestyle. For the first time in many years, the Miami International Boat Show brings together both power and sail

Featured, Motoryachts

Princess S60

The Princess S60 is designed for comfort and speed as well as to entertain. Princess Yachts are distinguished by their style, speed, craftsmanship, and generous accommodations. From the moment I stepped aboard the Princess S60 at her U.S. debut, I expected

Events, Featured

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

The 59th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show A new look will greet guests at the 59th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) as they enter through a revamped entrance, more efficient security and a dedicated VIP and exhibitor gate. “First impressions are

Featured, Safety Gear

Man Overboard Drills

We hope it never happens to you, but here's what to do in a Man Overboard situation. It's National Boating Safety Week, so it's a good time to brush up on those Man Overboard (MOB) drills. A man overboard is ALWAYS

Featured, Motoryachts

Pearl 80

With its huge flybridge and celebrity-designed interior, the Pearl 80 is right at home in South Beach. Stepping aboard the Pearl 80, the first thing I notice stepping on the Pearl s the light gray caulking between the teak planks that

Featured, Tenders & Ribs

The Right Way to Stow your Tender

It’s more fun to tour The Bahamas on your tender. Caves, coves, and shallow waters are the perfect tender setting. But how do you stow your tender when playtime is over? Tenders come in many styles: small inflatables, fiberglass runabouts, rigid