Boat bumpers and fenders come in all sorts of different shapes and sizes. Not only are there cylinder fenders, but there are round ones, flat ones, and so many more types of fenders. By the end of this article, you will know absolutely everything about boat fenders and which ones you will need for your …
Water can be very harmful to boats if they are left in it for too long without proper precautions. Although saltwater is much more corrosive than freshwater, both can cause damage to your boat. You should not let your boat sit still in salt water for any more than 7-10 days (especially in high-fouling areas). …
Both wet storage (also known as in-water storage) and dry storage have their pros and cons, so choosing the right one is up to you. Wet storage is when you store your boat in the water, generally at a marina, dock slip, or mooring. Dry storage is when you store your boat on land, generally …
Knowing when to de-winterize your boat and put it into the water is important so you don’t accidentally damage your boat. If your boat is not winterized or kept in a warm garage, any temperature below freezing that lasts 1.5-3+ days can cause damage such as a cracked engine block. It’s best to put your …
The weight of a boat can vary a lot mostly depending on the length of the boat and the materials used for the boat. There are also many other factors such as size/amount of engines, size of the fuel tank, amount of gear on board, size of the cabin, and much more. However, if we …
I may be biased, but boating is, without a doubt, one of the best recreational activities you can choose to enjoy on a day off! However, making sure you boat safely and follow the laws is important for the safety of yourself and those around you. Like any motorized vehicle, driving a boat comes with …
For anyone who owns a boat, it’s important to be aware of the damage that saltwater can do. Saltwater can quickly corrode metal parts, and it can also cause wood to rot. What can you do to prevent a boat from saltwater damage? In this article, we will discuss how saltwater damages boats and what …
The weight of a jet ski varies between the many different models available on the market. One of the biggest factors is the difference between stand-up jet ski weight and sit-down jet skis. Sit-down jet skis are more popular and also generally weigh more. Sit-down jet skis weigh around 650-1,000 pounds, and stand-up jet skis …
The weight of a ski boat can vary, mostly depending on the length and if the boat has wake features. Boats with wake features are often considered to be called wake boats, and they generally weigh a little more. In this article, I will be going over the weight of both ski boats and wake …
How much money can you actually make using companies like GetMyBoat to find customers? The past two years saw record boat sales for first-time boat buyers. While everyone knows that boats are expensive to own, the full scope of the cost is often not realized until you’re at the marina — insurance, boat storage, fuel, …
