The Beauty of the Other Person's Boat Let's face it–boating can be expensive. It's an inconvenient fact of life. If you aren't already a boater, how are you supposed to find out if you like it or...

Pocket Cruisers–Cruising Small The advantages of getting a smaller boat make a lot of sense on paper. If you're looking to take a boat cruising, but are waiting until you can afford the boat of...

Taking a Small Boat to The Bahamas Have you ever dreamed of sailing your boat to tropical islands? For many boaters near Florida, that fantasy may be more achievable than they realize. The Islands...

How to Use Marine Radar For some boaters, radar is the most critical piece of equipment they possess. Yet it’s also one of the most misunderstood items. Here’s a look at how marine radar units...

Using a Tablet Instead of a Chartplotter for Navigating A decent chartplotter for your boat can cost well over $1000, and then you have to consider installation costs and accessories. Many boaters...

All About Recreational Boating Recreational Vessels Recreational Vessels are, as the name suggests, primarily for pleasure. They are generally smaller in size, low-cost, and are for leisure...