Editor's Note: Floating Safely
May 2008
The May watersports issue features an overview of 2008's top watersports boats, a detailed look at the latest personal watercraft for 2008, the world’s coolest new water toys and watersports gear and equipment, the lost art of properly “falling down,” and getting your whole family psyched for tubing. Take in reviews of Cobalt’s 303 Day Cruiser, Aqua Patio’s 220 RE3 pontoon, Baja’s 335 Performance boat and Regal’s 2520 FasDeck. Learn how to install a marine stereo system. Come visit the waterfronts at Lake Las Vegas. Check out the annual Smart Boater Trailering Guide, and much more!
Features
A Cut Above
With functionality, style and performance to boot, these new 2008 watersports boats mold the waves to their will.
With functionality, style and performance to boot, these new 2008 watersports boats mold the waves to their will.
21 Questions
Think you're 'in the know' when it comes to watersports? Test your knowledge with Boating World's Quiz.
Think you're 'in the know' when it comes to watersports? Test your knowledge with Boating World's Quiz.
Day & Night
With Cobalt's new 303 Day Cruiser, you can entertain your friends all day, then drop them off at the dock before heading out to your own private anchorage.
With Cobalt's new 303 Day Cruiser, you can entertain your friends all day, then drop them off at the dock before heading out to your own private anchorage.
I Seek Power
Get ready for the ride of your life - with this year's crop of power-packed watercraft, the thrill of PWCs has never been greater.
Get ready for the ride of your life - with this year's crop of power-packed watercraft, the thrill of PWCs has never been greater.
Departments
Smart Boater: Playing By The Rules
Putting these 15 safety tips into action will keep your boating adventures safe and fun.
Putting these 15 safety tips into action will keep your boating adventures safe and fun.
Watersports: Coming Up
If you ever want to pull off the simlpest wakeboarding tricks, you'll first have to master the art of getting upright.
If you ever want to pull off the simlpest wakeboarding tricks, you'll first have to master the art of getting upright.
Dockside: Shreddin' Wake
Tear up your boat's wake with this fresh selection of watersports equipment.
Tear up your boat's wake with this fresh selection of watersports equipment.
Back To Basics: Falling Down
Whether it's waterskiing or wakeboarding, falling down is a natural part of the learning curve.
Whether it's waterskiing or wakeboarding, falling down is a natural part of the learning curve.
Boat Craft Q&A: Shock Wave
Not sure about what galvanic protection is needed for saltwater boating? First, know your anodes.
Not sure about what galvanic protection is needed for saltwater boating? First, know your anodes.
Boat Tales: The Weird, Wild World Of Waterskiing
Ever since 1922, when Ralph Samuelson reasoned that if you can ski on snow you should be able to ski on water, lakes just haven't been the same.
Ever since 1922, when Ralph Samuelson reasoned that if you can ski on snow you should be able to ski on water, lakes just haven't been the same.
Hands-On: Safe And Sound
With a few quick and easy DIY projects, you can make your boat a safer place for you and your crew.
With a few quick and easy DIY projects, you can make your boat a safer place for you and your crew.
Classic Boat: Sudden Impact
Although it takes a lot for a boat to command the full attention of Gary MacNorius, a 1957 Lone Star Meteor sparked his interest.
Although it takes a lot for a boat to command the full attention of Gary MacNorius, a 1957 Lone Star Meteor sparked his interest.
Impressions
Steady As It Goes
On a day spent reminiscing about childhood memories on the lake, Aqua Patio's 220 RE3 is just the boat to tour around in.
On a day spent reminiscing about childhood memories on the lake, Aqua Patio's 220 RE3 is just the boat to tour around in.
Thrill Seeker
If you like wave action mixed with some family entertainment, Baja's new 335 Performance should be right up your alley.
If you like wave action mixed with some family entertainment, Baja's new 335 Performance should be right up your alley.
Fast And Fashionable
Regal's newest flagship of the FasDeck line takes a practical design to finishing school, and the results are looking good.
Regal's newest flagship of the FasDeck line takes a practical design to finishing school, and the results are looking good.
