Editor's Note: This story was originally published in Soundings Magazine, part of Chris Landry's ongoing "Talkin' Boats" column, and it contains some excellent … [Read more...]
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Blue Water Dreams
October 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Many people dream of ocean voyages to distant shores. The freedom and personal challenge can be quite appealing, but the doing might take years to bear … [Read more...]
Safety: View from the Launch Driver
August 31, 2011 By 1 Comment
It’s nearing the end of the summer and the kids who’ve been driving the yacht club launch are leaving to go back to college. So, I’ve been recruited … [Read more...]
Boat Service Is Not Car Service
August 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Many boat owners expect the same type of service on their vessels from boat yards as they get on their automobiles. And some yacht yards are even trying … [Read more...]
How to Get Rid of an Old Boat
August 18, 2011 By 10 Comments
Buying a new or used boat is difficult for any prospective owner who already has an old boat. The presence and backlog of used boats is actually hindering … [Read more...]
How to Spend More Time on Your Boat
July 27, 2011 By 1 Comment
A late Sunday afternoon - people are leaving their boats in the mooring field and hitching a ride back to shore on the full yacht club launch. So many … [Read more...]
Top 10 Ways to be a Savvy Online Boat Shopper
July 20, 2011 By 2 Comments
In today's digital age, nearly everyone has heard about the need to protect themselves when conducting business online. Fraudulent activity is the use … [Read more...]
Navigation: How to Identify Hazards on a Chart
June 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I mentioned in last week’s blog, How to Judge the Tide and Not Run Aground, that to become a competent boater there are three basic things you will … [Read more...]
Shore Power
June 9, 2011 By 1 Comment
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 3 Comments
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...]