Sam 
When out boating on the water, a thunderstorm is one of the most dangerous things that can happen. In a huge open space such as a lake or ocean, things such as boats are much more susceptible to getting struck by lightning than if they were on land. This is because, in an open area …
When it comes to powering dingies and other small watercraft, having a reliable and powerful outboard is very important. In today’s market, there happen’s to be two big categories for outboard motors, electric and gas. Both of which have their pros and cons, this article will help you decide which is best for you. If …
Watersports such as waterskiing, wakeboarding, wake surfing, tubing, kneeboarding, and many more are great activities that people can do in both freshwater and saltwater. For the casual person, either saltwater or freshwater will do just fine for any water sport including skiing, but if your more competitive here’s what you need to know. Freshwater is …
Believe it or not, water depth actually has a large effect on how large your wake will be. Sometimes you can even tell when you ride over drop-offs or shallow spots because of how much the wake changes. Riding in water that’s too shallow also could cause some other problems such as vegetation de-rooting by …
Obviously, age affects the body and its ability to do things, especially when it comes to sports. We all know this, but for many, it’s hard to stop doing what you love. Although wakeboarding and water skiing are seen as a somewhat extreme sport, older folks can still enjoy it. There isn’t any true age …
Outboard motors are the most common marine propulsion type for small watercraft because of their compact design. Generally, fuel efficiency can be summarized by taking the horsepower rating and dividing it by 10 and you get the gallons per hour number, but this article goes a little more in-depth. To find much of the data …
One of the greatest enigmas in the wakeboarding world is whether you should wear a helmet or not. For the longest time people would argue, but there was never any real data that suggested any sort of conclusion until now. So, I’ll get to that data later, but here’s the quick answer: Yes, Helmets do …
Although very hard at first, wakeboarding is a lot of fun once you finally learn how. The fun never stops as you slowly get better and learn many tricks. What many people fail to realize though is the danger in wakeboarding. A study from the U.S. National Library of Medicine showed that around 47.9% of …
Depreciation is something all boaters should take into account especially if you’re buying something new. There are many different kinds and brands of boats, so not every boat’s depreciation curve is the same, but this article will tell you how much depreciation you should expect. Here’s on average how much boats depreciate: All boats are …
Yes, jet skis (or personal watercrafts) are a whole lot of fun, and about every kids dream to have one, but they might not be as great as you think. Believe me, I was one of those kids, and now that I have grown up, I’ve finally been able to get my hands on one …
