When To Put Your Boat In The Water

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 …

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How Much Do Boats Weigh? (Ultimate Data Chart)

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 …

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Are You Allowed To Drink And Boat?

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 …

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How Saltwater Damages Boats (How To Prevent It?)

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 …

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How Much Do Jet Skis Weigh? (Plus Trailer Weight)

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 …

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How Much Do Ski Boats Weigh? (17+ Examples)

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 …

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Should You Rent Your Boat Out on a P2P Platform?

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, …

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How Much Do Bass Boats Weigh? (17+ Examples)

The weight of a bass boat can vary widely, mainly depending on the length of the boat, the material used in the hull, and the size and amount of engines, gear, and fuel on board. Below I’ve given some averages, but continue reading to get a much more specific answer to this question depending on …

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How Much Do Center Console Boats Weigh? (10+ Examples)

Both inshore and offshore fishermen can take advantage of center console boats as there is a wide variety of models. This means there also is a wide variety of weights when it comes to center consoles, mostly depending on the length of the boat and what material the hull is constructed from. In general, center …

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Why Are Boats So Expensive? (Simply Explained)

When comparing boats to other vehicles such as cars or RVs, they seem to cost unreasonably more. There are many different reasons for this; however, here’s a quick summary of the top reasons: Boats are usually built by hand and not mass-produced in a mega factory. This means the labor cost is very high for …

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