AD SIZE WIDTH HEIGHT BLEED SIZE SPECIFICATIONS
Full page (non-bleed) 6-7/8“ (6.875“) 9-5/8“ (9.625“) See bleed instructions** Perfect Bound
Magazine Trim Size: 7.875“ x 10.5“
Bleed Instructions:
**Full-Page Bleed:
 Create document 7.875“ x 10.5“
 Bleed artwork .125“ all sides.
**2-Page Spread Bleed:
 Create two full-page documents.
 Bleed artwork .125“ on all
outside edges.
Live Matter Safety: Leave .25“
from all trim edges. Gutter safety
for type: .125“ - .187“ from each
side of spread center.
2-page spread     See bleed instructions**
2/3 page 4-1/2“ (4.5“) 9-5/8“ (9.625“) 5.125“ x 10.75“
1/2 Vert 3-5/16“ (3.313“) 9-5/8“ (9.625“) 3.938“ x 10.75“
1/2 Horz 6-7/8“ (6.875“) 4-11/16“ (4.687“) 8.125“ x 5.312“
1/2 Island 4-1/2“ (4.5“) 7-3/16“ (7.187“) 5.125“ x 7.812“
1/3 Vert 2-3/16“ (2.187“) 9-5/8“ (9.625“) 2.812“ x 10.75“
1/3 Square 4-1/2“ (4.5“) 4-11/16“ (4.687“) 5.125“ x 5.312“
1/4 page (vert) 3-5/16“ (3.313“) 4-11/16“ (4.687“) N/A
1/4 page (horz) 6-7/8“ (6.875“) 2-5/16“ (2.313“) N/A
1/6 page (vert) 2-3/16“ (2.187“) 4-11/16“ (4.687“) N/A
1/6 page (horz) 4-1/2“ (4.5“) 2-5/16“ (2.313“) N/A
1/8 page 3-5/16“ (3.313“) 2-5/16“ (2.313“) N/A

Electronic Files Preffered for All Ad Materials

Electronic Files:

Electronic files can be submitted on either CD or DVD. High-resolution PDFX-1a is the preferred format, but we will accept EPS (with type outlined) or application files: Quark XPress 6.1, Illustrator 11.0, Photoshop 8. If sending application files, please be sure to include all supporting links (images, logos, etc.) and fonts (printer & screen). Microsoft Publisher, Word, Power Point and Pagemaker are unacceptable formats.

All color MUST be built in CMYK mode, not RGB. All color ads should be supplied with a "hard" color proof. We will accept a PDF for proofing, but be aware that every monitor renders color differently. Publisher will not be responsible for color if a proof is not provided.

Inserts:

All color MUST be built in CMYK mode, not RGB. All color ads should be supplied with a "hard" color proof. We will accept a PDF for proofing, but be aware that every monitor renders color differently. Publisher will not be responsible for color if a proof is not provided.

Additional Charges:

Advertiser-submitted files that are not output ready or do not meet our specifications will incur an additional prep charge of $100 per hour, billable in quarter-hour increments.

Digital Ads may be e-mailed to: ads@boatingworld.com