If you’re like me, you don’t usually let the wind deter you from heading out on the water on your one Saturday afternoon a week. Although there are times that the wind is so strong it makes boating unsafe, there are plenty of tips and tricks you can learn to make boating in the wind …
If you’ve ever been pulled over by the coast guard, you know that there are many different requirements that they have because you were probably missing one. In this article, not only will I go over all of these safety requirements by the U.S. Coast Guard, but also more safety equipment that I recommend having …
Financing a boat can be a difficult thing to do, but hopefully this article can help you out. There are obviously many factors that go into getting a boat loan, but one of the biggest is how much is your down payment. An average down payment for a boat loan is between 10% to 30% …
If you’re looking at purchasing a boat, there are a couple of options you could go with. These are spending cash or getting a loan from a lender. One big issue that many people face when trying to secure a boat loan is their credit score. Below I explain exactly all you need to know …
Unless you are purchasing a boat for business reasons, getting one is a pretty big luxury. So much in fact that only 1 in 10 U.S. households own a boat. Affording one is not easy, but in this article, I will tell you exactly how much you can afford. So how much can you afford? …
As most jet ski owners know, jet skis are fun and pretty crazy. This is great during the daytime, but can you also have fun on your jet ski after the sun goes down? To answer this question, I checked the laws of every state according to the U.S. Coast Guard and this is what …
In my opinion, the best thing to do is to rent a couple of different kinds of boats for your first season of boating. If you enjoy boating enough, purchase a boat similar to the rental you liked the most the next season. Also, buying a used boat will save you a lot of money …
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 …
