Cold Weather Boating: 8 Things You Need To Know

Boating in the cold ads on risks that otherwise wouldn’t be there during warm-weather boating. According to weather.com, any water temperature below 70°F should be treated with caution if you don’t have a wet suit. Death to hyperthermia can happen within 30-90 minutes in water 32.5-40°F degrees. Even in water 60-70°F, death can happen in …

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What Fuel Should You Use For Your Boat? (Complete Guide)

Depending on your engine manufacturer and the region of the world you live in, the fuel requirements for your boat engine may differ. This is because fuel stations measure octane levels differently depending on your world region. However, below is a brief explanation of what fuel you should use in boats. Most marine gasoline engine …

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Can You Boat Through The Entire Mississippi River?

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 …

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Can You Live On A Boat? (What You Need To Know)

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 …

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Top 17 Places To Go Boating In Texas

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 …

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What Are Boats Made Of? (simple explanation)

Not every boat is built from the same material, and many are built with multiple materials. However, boat hulls are generally only made from 4 different types of material. Fiberglass, wood, aluminum, and steel are the 4 primary types of material boats are made from. Most personal vessels are made from fiberglass and aluminum. Large …

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