Demystifying VHF Marine Radios Requirements A VHF radio is perhaps one of the most important pieces of equipment you can have on your boat. These devices allow you to communicate with other vessels about navigation and safety information, which can quite literally save your life in the event of an emergency. Recreational boats that are […]
Proper Use of Your Boat’s VHF Radio Your boat’s VHF radio is one of the most versatile communication devices available to sailors. It is also the single most valuable piece of safety equipment you have on board. Knowing how to use your radio will ensure your call for help is clearly heard should the need […]
Safely Taking a Small Boat Offshore Captain Ron Rico said, “If it’s gonna happen, it’s gonna happen out there.” Truer words have never been spoken about boating. Is your boat ready for ‘out there’? Seaworthiness is a very general term used to describe how capable a vessel is and how much it can safely take. […]
Cost Analysis for Fitting Your Boat with LED Lights If you spend any time out on the water at night, you’ll need to outfit your boats with the appropriate lighting system. In the maritime world, boat lights not only allow you to enjoy a cruise at night, but also make it possible for vessels to […]
Should You Trailer Your Boat or Rent a Slip When you own a boat, your responsibilities don’t end when you go home at the end of a nice day out on the water. A boat, like any other large investment, takes time and effort to care for properly. Boats, in particular, pose their own unique […]
We Offer Our Opinion on Two Great Water Sports If you’re like me, you frequently have to make decisions about how best to spend limited funds for anything related to your boat. My family and I recently had to choose between buying water skis or wakeboards for our boat. I was surprised by the reaction […]
How to Select an Anchor for Rivers Knowing how to anchor your vessel in all conditions is an essential skill that all good skippers should have. Anchoring allows you to keep your boat in a position without having to worry about drifting around because of the wind or the current. When you’re at anchor, you, […]
Choosing the Perfect Outboard for Your Ocean Cruising Boat Not many topics get batted around the docks more than what brand of outboard you should put on your boat. Like picking out a new car, every motor has enthusiasts and haters. Sometimes it’s challenging to sort through all of the hype. Unfortunately, buying a boat […]
Pulling Skiers with a Pontoon Boat | Everything You Need to Know Pontoon boats are one of the most versatile watercraft you’ll find. They’re great for a variety of water activities which makes them ideal for families and large groups. Whether you enjoy fishing or cruising, a pontoon boat is going to deliver. Not surprising, […]
The Bilge Pump | Your Boat’s Life Jacket Boating in the United States has become a very popular pastime. Over the centuries, it has evolved into a leisure activity where people travel by boat, and a recreational activity for fishing and sports. Boats have become ‘the thing to have’, and a lot of people just […]