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 …
We all want a more powerful and faster boat to get to the best fishing spots as quickly as possible. I mean, with awards of over a million dollars for some bass tournaments, who wouldn’t? As we continue to raise the horsepower on our motors, we forget about something even more important, safety. So, are …
Wind will always be a major factor in how well your time on the water will be. No matter the size of the boat, it’s important to check wind and wave forecasts before you go boating. You don’t want to end up like this dude: So, how windy is too windy for boating? The answer …
Deciding on getting a loan is a decision many people who are looking at buying something new may be faced with. Obviously, the answer is not just black and white as there are many different people with many different financial situations. As a financially minded person, I will try to answer it the best though. …
