September marks a special time for Southern Boating. We turn 45 years old, and we couldn’t be happier to still be alive and kicking after all this time.
Logos, covers, mascots, oh my! A lot has changed in the past 45 years: advancements in electronics and technology, boat construction, hull styles, and so much more. It’s been an absolute pleasure to be along for this crazy ride that is the marine industry.
Take a look at some of our favorite covers from years past. They show the wide variety of topics and styles better than I could ever explain myself.
Buns the word in the February 2003 cover.
October 1972
The first swimsuit cover back in 1981.
Sail into January 1979
February 1973- Welcome to the Miami Boat Show.
This January issue from 1991 highlights the Bahamas.
Celebrate the new year in 1973.
Cheers to 10 years!
October 1974
Lounging in September of 1973.
April 1973
The 2008 cover highlights charter vacations and more.
The October Issue from 2006
The July issue of SB has generally been dedicated to Center Consoles.
The OG cover back in 1972. This one started it all!
A sportfish graces the cover of this June 1978 cover.
