Sam All boaters who live in cold winter climates understand that winterizing your boat engine is essential to make sure the engine doesn’t freeze. However, there are many questions people may have surrounding the issue. In this article, I go over any questions you may have about winterizing a boat. Use the table of contents below …
How often you need to wax your boat depends mostly on how often your boat is exposed to the sun and environmental debris. UV rays from the sun eat through your wax and will eventually start damaging your gel coat and paint. So to stop this, professionals recommended this: Wax your boat once every 3-4 …
Cleaning your boat once every 2-3 weeks will help ensure it looks good and lasts long. However, different cleaning products are needed depending on the type of boat, what part of the boat you plan on cleaning, and how dirty your boat is. So, below I’ve listed 10 boat cleaning products that you need to …
Regularly cleaning your boat will help extend its lifespan and help it hold its value over time. Many of the materials used in boat construction, such as fiberglass and gel coat, are porous, meaning dirt can get stuck in them and become very hard to get out. So to avoid that, you should clean your …
Dirt and other environmental debris can get in the pours of your gel coat and become almost impossible to clean. So, making sure you clean your boat every 2-3 weeks is a great way to help extend its life and help your boat hold its value over time. If your boat is stained with mildew, …
After contacting over 10 different marine engine dealers and reading manuals from 4 different marine engine companies, I’ve concluded this: You should change your boat’s engine oil every 100 hours or right before you put it in storage (whichever one comes first). However, marine diesel engines can vary between 50-200 hours. If your engine is …
The Mississippi River is the second largest river in North America at 2,340 mi long (source). Flowing through 10 different states, it’s one of the most fun and adventurous boating routes to travel in the US. However, before you take your vessel out there, it’s important to know if you can even travel through the entire …
If you’ve ever dabbled into the world of unique lifestyles, you’ve probably seen a video or blog of people happily living out at sea on a boat or sailboat. If that lifestyle interestest you, there are a few things you need to know before you go buy a boat and set your sails. The first …
Much like everything else in the state, the boating life in Texas is big. Bigger and better than most people give it credit for. The lone star state has plenty and famous bodies of water that offer a vibrant boating and sailing scene. Whether you prefer gentle lake cruises in your pontoon boat, exploring and …
In my personalized guide article “What Type Of Boat Is Best To Live On?“, I created a personality quiz that accurately determines what liveaboard boat is best for you. I highly recommend reading that article before taking the quiz as it helps you understand each question in the quiz better. However, if you don’t feel …
