How to Keep Pets Safely Afloat by Ann Cameron Siegal Special to The Washington Post July 7, 2002 Yes, you can teach on-board dogs new tricks, like how to swim safely and wear PFD’s. Ed Johnson of Washington knows from experience that waxed fiberglass decks and running dogs don’t mix. His 125-pound Great Dane, Isabella,…
Clean Boating – How to do Your Part Environmental Concerns: Petroleum in or on the water is harmful and, in some cases, fatal to aquatic life. Benzene, a carcinogen, is in gasoline. Oil contains zinc, sulfur, and phosphorous. Once petroleum is introduced into the water, it may float at the surface, evaporate into the air,…
Original article: Discover Boating You bought a boat. Now how do you maintain it? Just keep the following three points in mind, and the first year with a new boat should be smooth sailing. First off, engines, steering equipment, water pumps and anything else aboard that moves will benefit from use. Turn everything on and…
This video was originally posted at www.boats.com Anyone captaining a pontoon boat needs to be aware of how they act, which is a bit different from regular V-hulls. These three boating tips will help any new pontoon boater get used to handling their pontoon boat. So join boats.com Senior Editor Lenny Rudow, for a quick…
I Learned About Boating From This: The Safest Route A fast-moving front teaches a long-lasting lesson. Through membership in an online B.A.S.S. forum, I met some great fishermen across the country, befriending one who lived close to me and planning a bass fishing trip on Lake Okeechobee with him. He wasn’t familiar with Big O,…
It’s time for a spring tune up and your local dealer is ready and waiting for you to schedule your appointment to get your boat ready for the upcoming season. What should you have them do? Checkout the list below to make sure you are getting everything done to have a safe and fun season.…
Check out this video on choosing the right life jacket. You have options.
I Learned About Boating From This: Details, Details, Details My father and I purchased our first vessel, an 18-foot Bayliner with a 125 hp Mercury outboard, the Honda Civic of the boating world. We bought the boat in September and used it a couple of months before having to winterize (we live in New Jersey).…
Boating and driving tips to make water-skiing, wakeboarding or tubing behind your boat a successful endeavor. Everyone who has ever bought a boat for family use has envisioned teaching the kids how to water-ski or taking them tubing behind it. If you buy a specialized tow-sports boat, going skiing, wakeboarding or surfing is a no-brainer.…
This boater’s experience shows the need to check everything before casting off. My father and I purchased our first vessel, an 18-foot Bayliner with a 125 hp Mercury outboard, the Honda Civic of the boating world. We bought the boat in September and used it a couple of months before having to winterize (we live…