The boating lifestyle of Florida’s Gulf Coast.
From Tampa Bay to Marco Island, Gulf Coast Scuttlebutt® puts your brand alongside the destinations, marinas, events, and boating culture that define Florida’s west coast.
400+
DISTRIBUTION LOCATONS
1.2M+
REGISTERED BOATS IN OUR MARKET
50K+
ENAGED BOATERS
10+
MAJOR BOAT SHOWS
ABOUT THE MAGAZINE
Premium print for Gulf Coast boaters.
Every issue of Gulf Coast Scuttlebutt® is built around Florida’s Gulf Coast boating lifestyle — featuring destinations, products, services, fishing, cruising, events, and waterfront culture tailored specifically to Gulf Coast boaters.
Unlike fast-moving digital ads, Scuttlebutt stays onboard long after publication — found in marinas, yacht clubs, and around the docks throughout Florida’s west coast boating communities.
Every print campaign includes added-value exposure.
Placement within digital magazine
Exposure at 10+ boat shows
Inclusion in 'Scuttlebitts' weekly newsletter
Brokerage listings within the magazine
Rotating 468×60 banner on website
Editorial / press release opportunities
Social media exposure on our platforms
Giveaway campaign opportunities
COVERAGE AREA
Florida’s Gulf Coast — covered dock to dock.
Gulf Coast Scuttlebutt® reaches active boaters through premium dockside distribution across Florida’s west coast — from Tampa Bay to Marco Island.
Coverage includes:
Tampa • Clearwater • Sarasota • Cape Coral • Punta Gorda • Marco Island
2027 Editorial Calendar
Six issues. Six chances to be in front of boaters.
Plan your campaign around the stories boaters are reading.
Editorial features subject to change.
Winter
JAN / FEB
› 2027 New Boat Models
› Galley Gear Up
› Boat Shows
Spring
MAR / APR
› Diving In
› Sailboat Races
› Painting Tips
Mid Summer
MAY / JUN
› Navigating the Shallows
› Corrosion Protect
Late Summer
Jul / Aug
› Communications
› Sustainable Boating
Fall
SEP / OCT
› Sandbar Trips
› Capsizing
› Shipwrecks
Year End
NOV / DEC
› Water Toys
› Zero Visibility
› Boating Gives Back
2027 Print Rates
Color included in every price.
Display rates are guaranteed in the front half of the magazine. Marketplace rates run in the back. Custom ad sizes available on request.
Marketplace Rates
AD SIZE
1x
3x
6x
Full Page
$1,925
$1,650
$1,475
1/2 Page
$1,100
$950
$800
1/4 Page
$575
$500
$425
1/8 Page
$295
$245
$195
Display Rates — guaranteed front half
AD SIZE
1x
3x
6x
Full Page
$2,200
$1,925
$1,650
1/2 Page
$1,275
$1,100
$950
1/4 Page
$650
$575
$500
Premium Positions
Front & Back Covers
$4,500
Front Cover
$3,200
Back Cover
$2,600
Inside Front Cover
$2,600
Inside Front Cover + Page 1
$3,900
Inside Back Cover
$2,300
Two-Page Spread
$2,900
Ads must be PDF, TIF or JPEG, sized correctly at 300 dpi 100%. Submit full page with bleed (no crop marks) to [email protected].
Need design help? Ad design & production assistance available at reasonable rates. Call 877-775-2538 Ext. 400.
DIGITAL ADVERTISING
Beyond the printed page.
An online replica of every print issue lives at GC.Scuttlebutt.com, always free, always available, viewable on any device. Add à la carte digital elements or use the free 468×60 banner included with your print ad.
MEDIA KIT
The full 2027 Gulf Coast Scuttlebutt Media Kit.
Includes rates, editorial calendar, distribution map of 2,000+ pickup points, page specifications, mechanical requirements and ad submission guidelines for all six 2027 issues.
Reserve Your Space
Let's plan your next campaign.
For questions about pricing, reserving space and custom packages, reach out to our team. We'll send the full media kit and a proposal within one business day.
PUBLISHER · Erik Kyle
(877) 775-2538 Ext. 200
OFFICE
(877) 775-2538 Ext. 100
EDITORIAL
(877) 775-2538 Ext. 600
DESIGN & PRODUCTION
(877) 775-2538 Ext. 400
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