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Boat Insurance Coverage: Storm and Hurricane Damage

Does boat insurance cover hurricane damage? If your boat insurance policy has a physical damage coverage, it can cover the damages or replace your boat. Getting this kind of insurance...

How to Winterize Your Boat

How To Winterize Your Boat

Boat Winterization Basics When it comes to winterizing a boat, your thoughts might immediately turn to things such as fuel stabilizer, shrink wrap, tarps, garages, etc.  Each of these boat...

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Boating Weather Forecasts: Reading Weather Reports

Marine Weather Forecasts Explained It wasn’t long ago when marine weather forecasts were provided through often unintelligible automated voices.  Such reports would repeatedly broadcast basic weather details on VHF, providing...

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How To Conserve Boat Fuel

Mind the Propeller The propeller is out of sight so it is also out of mind.  However, the subtleties of your propeller matter a great deal in conserving fuel.  A...

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Tips for Boat Engine Maintenance

Boat Maintenance You Can Do Before Embarking: Mind the Fuel Aside from bringing your boat to a professional for annual service, there are a few things you can do on...

Important Boat Maintenance

Important Boat Maintenance

Boat Maintenance Basics: Keep a Dry Boat A moist boat is a boat that will require more repairs and maintenance than should be necessary.  Do not let your boat remain...

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Boat Trailer Maintenance

Pay Attention to Your Boat’s Trailer Boat trailers are usually out of sight when behind a truck or when supporting a boat so they tend to be out of mind. ...

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10 Boating Tips for Beginners

1. Invest in Quality Boating Gear If you’ve never been boating before, you may not know what essentials you’ll want to have on board. Based on feedback from experienced recreational...

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Saltwater Fishing Guide

Saltwater Fishing Types Saltwater fishing destinations are varied.  Some fish in saltwater from beach sand.  Others take cover from the sun below a pier for saltwater fishing.  Some fishermen have...

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How to Secure a Boat for a Hurricane

Preparing for an Evacuation Is Critical Get ready for hurricane season. Make a plan that takes into account yourself, your loved ones, and any pets you may have aboard. Make...