r/boating
207k members
r/boating is a subreddit with 207k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses boat, engine, looking for a boat, hard time, and struggling, and they frequently recommend/review tow vehicle, fish finder, and dinghy.
A place to discuss all things boating.
Popular Themes in r/boating
#1
Solution Requests
: "First Boat Purchase - Crownline 225 BR"
10 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Is Blue Sea Systems a good brand?"
8 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Seller says “needs paint.” I think this boat legally owns the yard now. :)"
2 posts
#4
News
: "Boating under the Florida skies ⛈️"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/boating
#1
Boat
: "“New York Harbor, New York - July 4 2026 - Severe weather brought strong winds, rain, and rough waves, causing an unanchored Boat to drift into an anchored vessel.”"
85 posts
#2
Engine
: "Engine not able to go higher than 4k rpm"
13 posts
#3
Looking For A Boat
9 posts
#4
Hard Time
8 posts
#5
Struggling
7 posts
#6
Boat Purchase
: "First Boat Purchase - Crownline 225 BR"
7 posts
#7
Hate
6 posts
#8
Worst
6 posts
#9
Motor
6 posts
#10
Tired
5 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
+41k members(24.8%)
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Last updated: July 15, 2026