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Finding the Right Boat Fit
Congratulations! You’ve made the decision. You’re ready to buy a recreational boat, but you’re not exactly sure which kind. There are a lot of things to consider when you’re serious about buying a boat, including the obvious ones about budget and...
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Boating Etiquette 101
In boating, etiquette is more than just about polite behavior and waving at fellow boaters as you pass each other. Etiquette is also about safety for yourself, your crew, and the boaters around you. If you’re brand new to the sport, it’s best to learn a few rules...
How to Launch a Boat for the First Time
If you’re getting ready to launch from a ramp for the first time, you may feel a bit nervous and pressured to rush if there are other boaters around waiting to launch their boats. It’s good etiquette at a public ramp to be as efficient as possible when...
Used Boat Buying Secrets
An affordable approach to becoming a boat owner is to buy a used boat. Just like shopping for a used car, there are questions that should be asked and inspections that need to be made for a smart buy and to get your money’s worth. The quality of the previous owner(s)...
Reasons to Keep a Boat Maintenance Log
Routine maintenance is an important part of boat ownership and a detailed logbook will help you keep track of what you did and when you did it. The logbook is basically a booklet that has information all in one place about everything you need to do (and hopefully have...
Proper Boat Trailer Tire Pressure – Why Is It So Important?
Before going on any road trip, checking your car’s tire pressure is a pretty standard thing to do before you hit the road. The same should be done for the tires on your boat trailer before you head out with your boat in tow. The tire pressure on boat trailers often...
Surviving a Boating Emergency
Boating difficulties can quickly escalate to boating emergencies beyond your control. They can happen at any moment,...
How to prepare your boat lift for hurricanes and storms!
A lot of questions coming in about storm prep for your boat lifts. Here are some general guidelines: 1 -- Focus on...
Charles’ Law — Why your boat lift is sitting lower in the water
It's cold and rainy in the Lowcountry today and we've had a couple of phone calls this morning with folks asking "Why...