Project Boating Editorial Staff

If your boat’s motor catches fire when you’re out on the water, it can be terrifying. Knowing that the fire will spread across your expensive vessel is already alarming enough, and worse yet, you might not have anywhere to go. What should you do if the motor on your boat catches fire? You should turn … Read more

Hunting from a boat can be a great and fun experience, especially if you do it with a friend. It’s an excellent way of spending time in nature while honing your hunting skills, but it may also be dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing. You should be aware of all the potential issues … Read more

It is important to know how to properly secure your boat to a dock so that it doesn’t drift away during rough tides. It could also become damaged due to rocking in the water and hitting up against the dock or other boats that are tied when not secured correctly, which is something every boater … Read more

Operating a boat can be as challenging as it is rewarding, which is why operators often have to learn to deal with a plethora of unexpected issues, including excessive noise and vibrations. Though seemingly benign (and often unavoidable), boat noise and vibration can have severe negative impacts on your health and safety, which is why … Read more

Measuring the length of your boat is not exactly fun or easy, but it’s something necessary that you need to do when you get a boat. However, if you’ve just bought a boat for the first time, you may have a hard time figuring out where to start and how to proceed. Fortunately, there is … Read more

Though generally safer than its terrestrial counterpart, water skiing is still a risky sport in which falls are common, even among experienced athletes. As a ski boat operator, your job is to ensure that these falls are handled as safely as possible and that the accident is resolved without any major injuries. However, since there … Read more

Before taking it out on the water, you must know as much about your new pontoon boat as possible. You’ll also want to practice and review all the controls until you feel confident controlling them on the water. It’s hard work, but you’ll be much safer on the boat. You drive a pontoon boat by … Read more

One of the worst boating experiences of my life was when a peaceful weekend quickly became a legal nightmare because I tied my boat in the wrong place. Before setting off, you should always check for legal places to tie your boat to avoid making costly mistakes.  It is legal to tie up your boat … Read more