Boating Tips

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

There are a lot of mechanisms on a boat that many people don’t know exactly what to do with. One of these is the blower, a fan in the engine compartment. When should the blower on a gas-powered boat be used? On gasoline-powered boats, the blower should be operated after refueling, before starting the engine, … Read more

Anchoring your boat in different conditions is a skill. There’s a lot more to proper anchoring than setting the anchor, and knowing how to change your boat anchoring style to suit the weather and water conditions is essential.  The proper technique for anchoring requires you to use your engine to steady the boat while you … Read more

Knowing what to do if a boat runs aground is a crucial piece of information to have as a boat owner. Whether it’s your boat, or the boat of a friend, knowing what to do can help minimize damages, and help get you back to having fun quickly. Remain calm if a boat runs aground. … Read more

Boating is a wonderful hobby that can involve the whole family. The cries of laughter from tubing or skiing during a day at the lake will create great memories for the future. The downside of owning a boat is that it requires constant maintenance to look and operate in top shape. Yellow stains are the … Read more

It’s important to know how to correctly anchor your boat in order to protect both you and your equipment, but where should you avoid anchoring your boat? Areas with gravel, rock, or weed sea beds should be avoided for anchors, as they are hard for anchors to get a grip on. There is no one … Read more

Sometimes, when you’re out on the lake waterskiing with friends or family, you don’t want to stop towing one skier. You want two or more skiers out on the water at the same time. It’s important, then, that you have the right length of rope so that multiple skiers at the same time can be … Read more

When you get a boat, jet ski, or some other type of water vehicle, you are going to need to get some way to raise it out of the water to protect it. A boat lift is important because it can prevent damage to the boat and dock, reduce water damage, eliminates the likelihood of … Read more

When vinyl boat seats aren’t properly maintained and cleaned, mold and mildew can form on the surface of the seats. When left to develop, mildew can even spread to the inner foam. When you notice mildew on your vinyl seats, you need to deal with it immediately. However, many boat owners are unsure of how … Read more