The other day, while working my part-time launch-driver’s job, I got a call from a young child requesting a ride to shore from his family’s boat. The … [Read more...]
Boating
Boat Registration vs Documentation
September 5, 2012 By
Recreational boat owners in the U.S. are required to register their vessels with their respective state governments unless they have documented their boats … [Read more...]
Repairing the Gimbal Housing in an Outdrive
September 3, 2012 By
Say you just bought a used boat. It needs work, but you got it for a song, so you can afford to sink some money into it. Good thing, because little did … [Read more...]
Buying a Used Boat: Accessories Count
August 31, 2012 By
I know a couple who own a Sabre 36 sailboat. It is a well-maintained boat they’ve owned for five years. They’re trying to sell it and downsize to a … [Read more...]
Finding Leaks in a Boat
August 25, 2012 By
Not again... In my last blog entry (Engine Outdrives: Inspect Those Bellows), I told you about "a friend of mine" who discovered a leak in a little … [Read more...]
Not Getting Wet while Boating
August 23, 2012 By
Boating is a pastime that requires water, but I don’t know too many sailors who like getting wet. Whether it is spray, rain, or green water over the … [Read more...]
Video: Smoker Craft 162 Pro Angler XL Boat Review
August 19, 2012 By
Boats.com Senior Editor Lenny Rudow reviewed this 16 foot fishing boat with a 50 HP E-TEC and found the combination "spicy." Read Lenny's Smoker … [Read more...]
Catamaran Powerboats: Offshore Fishing in a Small Package
August 10, 2012 By
Driving a launch around a harbor with over 1,200 moorings gets you acquainted with many kinds of boats. I’ve come to know several avid recreational fishermen … [Read more...]
Engine Outdrives: Inspect Those Bellows
August 7, 2012 By
A friend of mine — and I swear it wasn’t me, honest — bought a nifty little used runabout not too long ago, and got a pretty good deal on it. Or … [Read more...]
Video: Sylvan Explorer 1600 DC Boat Review
August 4, 2012 By
Reviewer Lenny Rudow said the Sylvan Explorer 1600 DC made him want to go fishing. We thought that was true of most boats, but he claims this one has something … [Read more...]
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