One difference between a “guys” open boat and a boat intended for mixed company or the entire family, is a marine toilet or head. Graduating from … [Read more...]
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Marine Engines: EFI vs. Carbureted Models
April 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Say you’re looking at two lightly used runabouts with Volvo Penta propulsion. One is a 2011 model with a base 4.3-liter V6 with 50 hours on it. The other … [Read more...]
Boat Buying Reimagined: All-New Boat Trader iPad App
April 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Introducing the all-new, essential app for boat buyers. Check out our video, then download the app to start looking for your new boat today. 10 … [Read more...]
Used-Boat All-Star: Bayliner 2452
April 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
“Price reduced! too good to miss! 24 ft 1993 Bayliner Classic 2452 cruiser is in GREAT SHAPE! NEW 5.0 liter mercury with Alpha outdrive professionally … [Read more...]
Boat Trailer Tires
March 30, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Tire troubles are the number one reason for calls to BoatUS’s roadside assistance. When my buddy Lee asked me recently where he should get tires for … [Read more...]
Used Boat Buying: Shop the Shows, Then Be Patient
March 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Buying used is a great way to get into boating for far less than buying new, but it requires patience. Lots of it. Here’s why. The wise used-boat … [Read more...]
Man Overboard Electronics: DSC Radios
March 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment
My friend Lee came back from a boat show recently, and started asking me questions about VHF marine radios he’d seen there -- ones with with “man-overboard" … [Read more...]
Larson All-American 23: Past Meets Present
March 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
It's not often that a boatbuilding company celebrates its 100th year in business, but that's what Larson Boats, of Little Falls, Minnesota, is doing -- … [Read more...]
Storm Damaged Boats, Part 3: Buying from Liquidators
February 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
This is the last part of a three-article series. Read the first two parts here: Storm-Damaged Boats, Part 1 Storm-Damaged Boats, Part 2 What happens … [Read more...]
Boat Trailering: Tongue Weight
February 17, 2013 By
In my continuing search for the perfect tow vehicle for my 5,000-pound boat and trailer combo I’ve been concentrating on tow vehicle suspension systems. … [Read more...]
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