Boats and motors are incredibly reliable if well maintained. However, if they aren’t maintained well, they will run into issues very early in their lifespan. Engines are the main culprit to these issues, but it could also be with other parts of the boat as well. So the answer to this depends, but here’s a …
Pontoon boats are massive, so not every car will be able to tow them properly. To find out if you can pull one, you will need to calculate the boat’s weight, and you’ll also need to calculate the trailer’s weight. I’ve labeled many specifics later in the article; however, here are the averages: On average, …
No doubt about it, cool-weather boating means less traffic on the waterways, more room to sail, and incredible fishing opportunities. But before you crank the engine and shift into gear, you may want to think again. Boating in cold weather can carry some serious risks. So, how cold is too cold for boating? Any water …
The longevity of a boat depends mainly on the type of material, if it’s in saltwater or freshwater, and how well you maintain it. However, after analyzing all the different kinds of boats, here is how long they last on average: Most boats that spend their time in fresh water last around 15-30 years, while …
Especially in today’s world, it’s hard to escape the high prices of city living. In places like San Francisco, the average rent is over three grand! Which is just crazy. Because of this, many people are ditching the standard way of living and deciding to live on a boat. Although living on a boat may …
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 …
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 …
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 …
