Boater's Blog

Boat Tips - Checking for Propeller Damage

Sep 14th 2016

If you use your boat, it is inevitable that you will eventually strike something with your propeller. Just running through the water, the propeller is being impacted by a multitude of un-seen floating … read more

Boat Safety: Tips for Safe Passage

Sep 14th 2016

Boat Safety: Tips for Safe PassageThe excitement and the challenge of passage-making and the satisfaction of making landfall is extraordinary. Even just running out to the Atlantic canyons or down the … read more

Boat Safety: Little Mistakes with Big Consequences

Sep 14th 2016

Boat Safety: Little Mistakes With Big ConsequencesBoaters often don't see disaster in the making. Here is how to spot it before it gets to you.Analyze any boating accident and you are apt to find its … read more

Interesting Boating Tips and Facts - Part 4

Sep 14th 2016

Interesting Boating Tips and Facts - Part 4:Shifting GearBalancing ActOn most planing boats, stow heavy gear to maintain a center of gravity on plane that's about 60 percent of the boat's waterline le … read more