Magazine Rates 2026

Reach our engaged print audience with high-impact magazine advertising, premium placements, and tailored solutions designed to meet your marketing goals.

Why WorkBoat Magazine?

WorkBoat is the only publication dedicated Ad Sizes & Dimensions exclusively to the U.S. workboat market. Our readers are a powerful buying force representing $8.3 BILLION in purchasing power annually. Advertising in WorkBoat will give your brand the unwavering exposure you need to nurture potential customer relationships.

Consistent advertising keeps your brand in front of customers through industry highs and lows. The right platform matters—WorkBoat’s 70+ years of editorial expertise and highly qualified audience ensure your ads reach the right people, keeping you competitive and visible.

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Match your advertisement with relevant content!

2026 Rate Card

12x
7x
4x
1x
Full Page
$3,805
$4,350
$4,890
$5,315
2/3 Page
$3,230
$3,690
$4,155
$4,610
1/2 Page Island
$3,035
$3,470
$3,915
$4,340
1/2 Page
$2,850
$3,255
$3,670
$4,075
1/3 Page
$1,785
$2,045
$2,300
$2,560
1/4 Page
$1,595
$1,825
$2,055
$2,285
1/6 Page
$1,140
$1,305
$1,470
$1,625
12x
7x
4x
1x
Spread
$9,340
$10,980
$12,185
$13,375
Full Page
$5,060
$5,600
$6,145
$6,670
2/3 Page
$4,485
$4,945
$5,415
$5,870
1/2 Page Island
$4,295
$4,730
$5,155
$5,590
1/2 Page
$3,930
$4,320
$4,700
$5,095
1/3 Page
$2,970
$3,255
$3,530
$3,815
1/4 Page
$2,585
$2,820
$3,050
$3,210
1/6 Page
$2,130
$2,300
$2,465
$2,615
12x
7x
4x
1x
CVR2
$6,190
$6,890
$7,610
$8,315
CVR3
$5,820
$6,470
$7,125
$7,770
CVR4
$6,385
$7,120
$7,850
$8,810

Ad Sizes & Dimensions

Specs

Full page bleed size: 8 3/8″ x 11 3/8″. Keep live matter including text a
minimum of 3/16″ from the trim edges of 8 1/8″ x 10 7/8″.

Inserts: National and regional inserts available. Call your sales representative for a quote. Card inserts must be supported by a run-of-book ad.

Preferred Positions Available at 15% above earned space rate.

Two-page spread size: 11 1/8”H x 16 1/2”W.
Spread trim size: 10 7/8”H x 16 1/4”W.
Keep live matter including text a minimum of 3/8” from trim edges. Copy other than headline type should not cross gutter crossover.When supplying files for spreads in two pieces, add 1/4” bleed for the gutter in a spread.

Bleeds: No charge for bleeds. Keep live matter 3/8″ away from trim edges.

Preferred File Format: High resolution, print-ready PDF.All RGB images should be converted to CMYK.

Other acceptable formats :Adobe inDesign – Must include all postscript printer and screen fonts. For supporting graphics, logos, and art, we accept

  • Adobe Illustrator (v11.0 and higher) eps/ai (PC or Mac) All fonts
    should be converted to outlines, all logos should be embedded.
  • Adobe Photoshop (v9.0 and higher) eps/tiff/pcx (PC or Mac). Text should
    be created in separate vector based program for optimum resolution.
  • Adobe Acrobat PDF (v7.0 and higher)

Reports

Throughout the year WorkBoat produces and publishes comprehensive reports covering various industry topics. These reports are a perfect opportunity to promote your brand and increase the shelf life of your advertising, reports are available all year long and are referenced by buyers looking to make informed purchasing decisions

Exclusive Report Advertising Package - $10,000

  • Exclusive company branding on report in printed magazine.
  • Full page ad to run alongside report in the printed magazine.
  • Exclusive branding on the digital download page. See example here >>
  • Inclusive in all marketing efforts promoting the report:
    • Banner ads
    • Direct emails
    • Newsletter coverage
    • Social media
  • Delivery of all download leads for digital report

Only one advertising opportunity is available per report.

Diesel engines still reign in the marine industry despite the growing demand for electric power propulsion systems. Engine companies are adapting to environmental regulations by introducing compliant engines. Our directory provides comprehensive information sourced directly from manufacturers.

Every year, the editors of WorkBoat Magazine and WorkBoat.com survey shipyards across the U.S. to compile the Annual Construction Survey. This in-depth report reveals the boats under construction, contracted, or recently delivered in the past year.