r/boating
214k members
r/boating is a subreddit with 214k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses boat, looking for a boat, hard time, struggling, and trailer, and they frequently recommend/review tow vehicle, fish finder, and dinghy.
A place to discuss all things boating.
Popular Themes in r/boating
#1
Advice Requests
: "Need advice"
15 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "1996 evinrude 70hp, it was starting find the other day now doing this. Any suggestions?"
5 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Went to Trawler Fest today in Baltimore and was very disappointed - what’s the best boat show for liveaboards?"
2 posts
#4
Ideas
: "Primary Market Validation Survey: Eco-Friendly Anti-Biofouling Solution (Wax Milk)"
1 post
#5
Self-Promotion
: "We’re building an app to keep boat maintenance and equipment records in one place — looking for honest feedback"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/boating
#1
Boat
: "How much does shade affect whether you actually enjoy being on the Boat all day?"
58 posts
#2
Looking For A Boat
9 posts
#3
Hard Time
8 posts
#4
Struggling
7 posts
#5
Trailer
: "Issue with Boat Trailer"
7 posts
#6
Hate
6 posts
#7
Worst
6 posts
#8
Motor
6 posts
#9
Tired
5 posts
#10
Engine
4 posts
Products Discussed in r/boating
Tow Vehicle
20 reviews
#1
Toyota
4.0★ from 5 reviews
#2
Ford
4.5★ from 4 reviews
#3
Chevrolet
4.0★ from 3 reviews
Fish Finder
18 reviews
#1
Garmin
4.1★ from 9 reviews
#2
Simrad
4.0★ from 4 reviews
#3
Lowrance
4.5★ from 4 reviews
Dinghy
4 reviews
#1
Walker Bay
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Saturn
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Zodiac
5.0★ from 1 review
Member Growth in r/boating
Yearly
+28k members(15.2%)
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Last updated: October 2, 2026