Lyle Lovett has a great song called If I Had a Boat. Maybe he should write a follow-up called If I Had a Boat Ramp. Sure, it’s nice to have a boat, … [Read more...]
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Pontoon Boat Roundup
May 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment
People who do their boating on lakes and other inland bodies of water have long known something that coastal boaters have only recently begun to find out: … [Read more...]
Adding Trim Tabs
May 15, 2013 By 1 Comment
A buddy of mine bought a boat a while back that couldn’t keep its nose planted no matter how much negative trim he dialed in on his outboard. Hit a wave, … [Read more...]
Gelcoat Maintenance: Time to Shine
April 20, 2013 By 2 Comments
Like a lot of other boaters all over the country, especially the northern parts, we're itching to get on the water this summer, and we're collecting the … [Read more...]
All New Boat Trader App Now Available for iPhone
April 11, 2013 By 2 Comments
Introducing the all-new, essential app for boat buyers, now available on the iPhone and iPad. Check out our video, then download the app to start looking … [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...]
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...]
Outboard Joystick Control: It’s a Brave New World
March 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Boaters and builders with twin and triple outboard rigs have been introduced to a whole new concept in steering control in recent months, thanks to advanced … [Read more...]
Diesel Power for Tow-Sports Boats
March 3, 2013 By 12 Comments
Not long ago, I advocated the use of diesels in runabouts, but then another notion hit me like a freight train. What about tow boats? A diesel is perfect … [Read more...]
Boat Trailering: Tongue Weight
February 17, 2013 By 1 Comment
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...]