The Southeast’s boating audience — delivered dockside, six times a year.
Distributed at marinas, yacht clubs, dealerships, waterfront restaurants, and major boat shows, Southeast Scuttlebutt® keeps your message where boaters actually spend their time.
600+
DISCTRIBUTION LOCATIONS
2M+
REGISTERED BOATS IN OUR MARKET
50k+
ENGAGED BOATERS
25+
MAJOR BOAT SHOWS
ABOUT THE MAGAZINE
The magazine that stays onboard.
Every issue of Southeast Scuttlebutt® is built around the coastal boating lifestyle — featuring destinations, products, services, fishing, cruising, events, and waterfront culture tailored to Southeast boaters.
Unlike fast-moving digital ads, Scuttlebutt stays onboard long after publication — found in marinas, yacht clubs, and around the dock throughout the Southeast.
More visibility. More exposure. More ways to connect.
Digital magazine placement
Website banner rotation
Southeast boat show exposure
Editorial feature opportunities
Scuttlebitts newsletter inclusion
Social media promotion
Brokerage listing opportunities
Giveaway campaign exposure
COVERAGE AREA
From the Carolina coast to the Florida Keys.
Distributed free at marinas, yacht clubs, dealerships, waterfront restaurants, and major boat shows throughout the Southeast boating corridor.
States served
North Carolina • South Carolina • Georgia • Florida
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.
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
› Boat Tech & New Gear
› Boat Financing
Spring
MAR / APR
› Boat Clubs
› Wind & Waves
› The Great Loop
Mid Summer
MAY / JUN
› Corrosion Protection
› Trailer Wear
› Interior Storage & Organization
Late Summer
Jul / Aug
› Watersports
› Wake Zone
› Seasonal Fishing
Fall
SEP / OCT
› Captain's Courses
› Float Plans
› Boat Lighting
Year End
NOV / DEC
› Boat Shows
› Insurance for Live Aboards
› Special: Boating Gives Back
DIGITAL ADVERTISING
Beyond the printed page.
An online replica of every print issue lives at se.scuttlebutt.com, always free, always available, viewable on any device.
MEDIA KIT
Download the 2027 Southeast Scuttlebutt Media Kit.
Explore ad rates, editorial schedules, distribution coverage, digital opportunities, print specifications, and more — all designed to help marine brands connect with Southeast boaters.
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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