Is your boat less than 26 feet? Does it have outboard motor power and rest on a trailer? If you said yes, beware – you’re a big target for theft. A newly released study that looked at five years of BoatUS Marine Insurance claims files shows that 75 percent of all boats stolen matched this…
Boating with dogs and cats aboard your boat can be fun. But before you head out, your pet should receive some initial preparation if it’s to be the first boat trip for your pet. Consider having an ID microchip implanted in your pet if it doesn’t already have one. It’s fairly inexpensive and if a…
Brochures and magazine articles match the boat’s details to your desires. Boat show or brokerage visits confirm it’s the one, and you’ve even begun contemplating favorite excursions and new adventures aboard. But what’s the best way to pay for your perfect boat? Three industry experts weigh in. Home Base When financing a boat, think about…
Taking an online boating safety course is an easy way to pass time the non-boating time of year while getting ready for the upcoming season. Some of the classes are free while others cost a short amount of money. And while many of the courses are essential for new or for young boaters, many courses…
Fact: The V made by the wake of a displacement hull is always 19.47 degrees to its centerline, whether it’s from a duck or a destroyer. Remember that old TV game show that asked if you were smarter than a fifth grader? Well, it was rigged. The kids usually won because they have an unfair…
This. Stereo. Changes. Everything. Finally, a stereo designed for YOUR waterlife. A fully integrated system that brings crystal clear, audiophile-quality music to your stand-up paddleboard, kayak, canoe, dinghy, jon boat or paddle boat, plus a host of outdoor locations like your jacuzzi, poolside cabana or just out camping! A stereo that is not just waterproof…
Just in case you missed them! The place to be in South Florida was the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (Nov. 3-7), where there was a lot more to see than boats. The Electronics tent at the Bahia Mar venue had some amazing new marine electronics from companies such as ACR, FLIR, Furuno, Garmin, Icom, Raymarine, Simrad,…
Nine tips for bracket-season boating. The weather may have cooled, but the passion to continue boating burns bright for many. Once fall sets in for good, the skies get bluer, the air gets crisper, and the crowds get thinner. Use these tips to maintain personal safety and convenience during the cold months. Wooly Bully The…
It Pays to Prepare There are a few things to be prepared for before you start trailering your boat even just to the lake outside town. Is your vehicle the right one for the job? Does it have enoughppower to tow? Is the ball size on your hitch correct (most are 2″)? And do you…
Soap is soap, right? And what about spray wax? Well, the ones we tested all gave good results but weren’t exactly alike. We wanted to know which of the popular brands — and one new brand — would do the best job for the right money. So we put them through the ringer in our…