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Top 5 Used Boat Caveats
Shopping for a new-to-you boat is an exciting time, one filled with emotion. The excitement is good. The emotion, not so much. Emotion can get in the way of good decision-making, so before you go out half-cocked, … [Read More...]
AIS for Boaters: Part 2
In the first part of our discussion about the Automatic Information System (AIS), we covered the nuts and bolts about how the system works, why its use has been mandated on certain commercial vessels, … [Read More...]
Rinker Captiva 236 CC: Cockpit and Cabin Comfort
Building on the success of their Captiva 236 Bow Rider, the boatbuilders at Rinker have introduced a cuddy-cabin version called the 236 CC. The company, based in Elkhart, Indiana, is no stranger to the … [Read More...]
Understanding Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings
When shopping for a used boat, assuming you already have a tow vehicle, it’s important to know how much the boat you’re interested in weighs on its trailer, and what your truck is capable of pulling. … [Read More...]
With EFI, No Use Pumping the Throttle
A buddy of mine looking at used boats recently went on sea trial with a salesperson who recommended pumping the throttle while starting the boat. Well, that would have been fine if boat had a carburetor, … [Read More...]
AIS for Boaters: Part 1
“When was the most scared you’ve ever been aboard a boat?” I get asked that question a lot, and every single time I remember a cold November evening in 1994 when a 40-knot gale frothed up the mouth … [Read More...]