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Reach the Commercial Marine Industry

If you serve the working waterfront, Boats & Harbors is where you want to be seen. Since 1958, we’ve connected marine businesses with thousands of buyers across the Gulf Coast, East Coast, Great Lakes, and worldwide — in print and online.

You can promote your vessels, equipment, services, inventory, or yard to the right audience — the operators who keep the commercial marine industry moving. Use our classified and picture ads, both available in print and online, to get your message in front of them.

Why Advertise With Boats & Harbors?

Boats & Harbors isn’t just a publication. It’s a connection to a hard-to-reach but highly active market. Our brand has been trusted by marine professionals for over 65 years. Our dual-platform approach keeps your message in front of buyers — whether they’re flipping through the latest issue or searching online during the workday. Here’s why advertisers choose Boats & Harbors:

 

  • Trusted brand with decades of loyal readership
  • Print visibility plus online reach — a legacy audience with growing digital access
  • Highly targeted to working commercial marine buyers
  • Flexible ad options for all business sizes

Who Reads Boats & Harbors?

The people who rely on Boats & Harbors are hands-on decision-makers. They’re the operators and suppliers who keep vessels moving, ports running, and waterfront projects on schedule. Reaching them means getting straight to the source of purchasing power in the commercial marine industry. Our audience includes:

 

  • Tug and barge operators
  • Shipyards, dry docks, and marine fabricators
  • Workboat fleets, charter companies, and brokers
  • Commercial fishing and offshore service crews
  • Parts dealers, service vendors, marinas, and agencies
  • Marine contractors and inland operators
  • Government agencies and municipalities
  • Procurement officers and fleet managers
  • International commercial marine buyers

Ad Types Available

  • Text Classifieds – Perfect for smaller services, parts, or gear
  • Picture/Display Ads – Feature your brand with color, photos, and layout options (print + online)

Get Started Today!

👉 Place a Picture Ad
👉 Place a Classified Ad

Have questions about your listing or need help choosing the right format?
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👉 Browse Classified Listings
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Boats & Harbors — The Commercial Marine Marketplace