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Types of Boats
Boat Types to Consider Take a quick look at the boats on the market and you’ll discover a wide array of options ranging from sailboats that venture across the oceans...
National Safe Boating Week is May 20-26, 2023
Boating Safety with Kids Helpful Tips & Facts on Maintaining Your Boat Tips for Staying Safe at Sea How Much Does Boat Insurance Cost
Boating Safety With Kids
Respecting the Open Water An open body of water is a large open area of water such as a lake, ocean, reservoir, or river. While some bodies of water are...
10 Tips for Financing Luxury Items
Start Saving Early First, plan to save money to pay for the product in cash without creating a credit card debt. You can do this by setting up an automatic...
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What To Do When Boating Through a Lightning Storm
How to Prepare for Boating in Severe Weather Though you can certainly check the weather forecast the day before hitting the water and the morning of your water expedition, there is...
Boat Selling Checklist
#1: Boat Documentation Needed Knowing what documents you need when selling a boat will help finalize a smooth transaction. Having all the relevant paperwork gives boat buyers confidence when making...
Tips for Boat Camping
Without further ado, here are some pointers for how to go about boat camping the right way: 1. Choose the Right Tent and Sleeping Materials The first thing to figure...
Types of Boats
Boat Types to Consider Take a quick look at the boats on the market and you’ll discover a wide array of options ranging from sailboats that venture across the oceans...
What Are Boat Navigation Lights?
Types of Navigation Lights Think of the different types of lights on your boat as you might the lights on your car. Lights used for navigation on boats include: Stern...
National Safe Boating Week is May 20-26, 2023
Boating Safety with Kids Helpful Tips & Facts on Maintaining Your Boat Tips for Staying Safe at Sea How Much Does Boat Insurance Cost
Where to List Your Boat
How Can I Sell My Boat Fast? Before you sell your boat online or strike a deal with a buyer, here are a few things to do. Prepare Your Boat...
The Top 8 Flats Boats Manufacturers of 2023
The Top 8 Flats Boats Manufacturers Maverick Boats Hewes Boats Hell’s Bay Boatworks Chittum Skiffs Beavertail Sterling East Cape Mako 1. Maverick Boats One of the flats boats legends, Maverick...
Boat Flag Etiquette
USA Boat Flag Etiquette is Unique Boat flag etiquette differs by geography. In particular, the conventions for the presentation of a boat flag in the United States are highly idiosyncratic. ...
How To Determine Selling Price
Factors that Affect the Price of a Boat Like all used goods, a boat is much cheaper than its new counterpart. While there are different factors that affect the price...
Important Terms for Boat Owners
Boating Lingo Explained Whether you are a boating newbie, a veteran of the industry or are considering buying a boat, it is in your interest to know the industry’s verbiage. ...
How to Buy a Boat
Determine your needs and budget The first step in buying a boat is determining your needs and budget. This involves considering the type of boating you want, whether it’s fishing,...
Pros and Cons of 12 Different Boat Storage Options
Outdoor Storage If you store a vessel outside, it won’t have the best protection against sunlight, pests, severe weather, thieves or vandals. You may need to spend money on marine...
How To Pre-Qualify For A Boat Loan
The Difference Between Pre-Qualified And Pre-Approved If you are ready to buy your dream boat, you might have heard of getting pre-qualified or pre-approved for your boat loan. But it...
A Closer Look at the Cost of Boat Ownership
Purchase Price First, you’ll need to find and buy a vessel that suits you. The price varies depending on its size, features, quality, age and condition. Your choice of a...
Best Boating Destinations in California
Best Boating in California for Water Activities: Shasta Lake Whether you’re a waterskiing adrenaline junkie yourself or you just enjoy toting the grandkids around on tubes, Shasta Lake has plenty...
Top 10 Center Console Fishing Boat Manufacturers in 2023
Center Console boats are one of the most popular boat types for anglers offshore and inshore. The design houses the helm close to the center of the boat, which leaves...
Buying A Boat On Boatzon Tutorial
Search one of the nation’s largest inventory of new and used boats. Boatzon has one of the nation’s largest inventory of new, used, and certified dealer boats. If you’re...
Find The Best Boat Loan Rates
Why Your Boat Loan Rate Matters For many consumers, taking out a loan can be the key to buying the boat you want today… even if you can’t necessarily afford...
Boating Safety With Kids
Respecting the Open Water An open body of water is a large open area of water such as a lake, ocean, reservoir, or river. While some bodies of water are...
Tips for Staying Safe at Sea
Staying Alert to Nearby Weather Conditions and Water Hazards If you’re mindful of the weather and potential dangers, you’ll be able to navigate safely and fully enjoy your voyage out...
What Are the Benefits of Owning a Boat?
The Financial Benefits of Boat Ownership There is a common misconception that boats are egregiously expensive simply because they are pleasing to the eye and often owned by those with...
Advantages of Traveling by Sea
Environmental Benefits Traveling by boat can reduce air and water pollution in several ways. Boats generally emit less carbon dioxide and other harmful pollutants than other modes of transportation like...
10 Tips for Financing Luxury Items
Start Saving Early First, plan to save money to pay for the product in cash without creating a credit card debt. You can do this by setting up an automatic...
8 Ways To Spend More Time Outdoors
Start a Garden You don’t need much space to plant a garden. Plant seeds in your backyard or in raised beds to keep the critters away, water them with regularity...
