No matter how experienced you are out on the water, it can happen to anyone. You can be an absolute pro and still end up running aground. One minute you can be cruising, enjoying the scenery and the effortless skimming of your boat along the waters, and next you hear a crash, and feel a …
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Owning and operating your own boat isn’t always plain sailing. If you choose to dock your boat at the right place you can conveniently and comfortably step aboard whenever you want, but this does come with a price tag. Regardless of whether you’re a seasoned sailing pro or are simply looking to purchase your first-ever …
Owning a boat can be a daunting undertaking. There’s lots to learn and so much knowledge to gain, and it has the potential to completely throw you off balance. Especially if you’re feeling anxious about taking your unregistered and untitled boat into local waters with the fear of being penalized weighing you down. But there …
Have you ever watched a pirate film or read a story as a child about boats at sea and the wondrous tales of the ocean and found yourself wondering how exactly do most anchors hold a boat in place? As adults, we sometimes have the same level of curiosity as a child does and we …
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If you love to fish or just enjoy a bit of lake time, an aluminum boat is a great choice. Lightweight, easy to maintain, and also highly customizable, they’re a perfect choice of watercraft. They’re tough enough to venture offshore, and due to their lack of weight can carry a lot of payload for their …
If you are thinking of taking a load of passengers out on your boat for a very special cruise, then one thing that you might overlook is how much the weight of your vessel will affect the movement and maneuverability of your boat. Whatever boat you have, it will often come with a maximum weight …
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Fueling is a job you sign up for when you own any vehicle, and filling your boat up with gas at a fuel dock is no exception. However, if you’re new to owning a boat, and you’re wondering what safety precautions you need to take before fueling, you’re in the right place. In this article, …
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According to US Coast Guard statistics from 2017, 306 persons aboard boats fell into the water that year, resulting in 179 deaths and 126 hospitalizations. When you first get aboard a boat, your initial thought is usually not about the need for contingency systems. Nobody expects someone to go overboard. But the truth is that …
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Marine gas usually has an octane level of 89 to 90 and is ethanol free, which is more than enough octane to power a boat. Using the right marine fuel in your boat’s engine, whether that be inboard, outboard, or sterndrive makes sure that your boat will perform well all season. If you have any …
What Octane Is Marine Gas? (Marine Gas vs Premium Gas) Read More »
Whether you’ve recently bought your very own boat and want to learn how to correctly anchor it so that you can have the peace of mind that it’s not going to get lost, or you simply want to brush up and make sure that your anchoring skills are the best that they can be. Following …
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