As the Christmas holidays approach I’m sure you’ll hear the song about old St. Nick—“He’s making a list and checking it twice, gonna find out … [Read more...]
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Roughing It Today
November 23, 2011 By
I’m not sure how people who enjoy the great outdoors developed their affinity. Camping and boating trips with the family when I was young were the basis … [Read more...]
Boating Safety: Lifejackets are the New Seatbelts
November 4, 2011 By
Your intrepid boating journalist found some news about lifejackets that will likely affect you. Did you know that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) … [Read more...]
Boat Storage Stands
October 25, 2011 By
Almost all boats spend time on dry land sitting on their trailers or boat stands—especially during winter storage. Having operated a boatyard that routinely … [Read more...]
Boat Trailer Maintenance
September 22, 2011 By
A third of the 100,000 plus boats for sale on this website are listed with trailers. That's no surprise because according to BoatUS, nearly 7 million Americans … [Read more...]
Marine Battery Types and Charging Tips
July 29, 2011 By
Most boats under 50 feet in length have 12-volt electrical systems. Yet many experienced boaters can’t tell you much about the batteries they have on … [Read more...]
Sun Power: Solar Battery Chargers for Your Boat
June 17, 2011 By
Like many boaters, and particularly sailboaters, I have always been cognizant and even enamored by wind power, but I didn’t give much thought to solar … [Read more...]
Shore Power
June 9, 2011 By
One of the modern conveniences of life is that we can bring our electronic devices practically anywhere—even to sea. New marinas are made more attractive … [Read more...]
Boat Trailering: the Tow Vehicle
June 3, 2011 By
Driving down the road the other day I noticed a pick-up truck pulling an empty boat trailer. I started to wonder what kind of boat would fit on the trailer. … [Read more...]
Anchors Aweigh!
February 10, 2011 By
What kind of anchors come with the boat you’re looking to buy? Those long lists of equipment included in the sale aren’t usually very descriptive—at … [Read more...]
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