The title of today’s blog is 100-percent accurate, and my boat really did almost sink. After a heavy rainstorm last night I swung by the marina this morning, and she was listing hard to starboard with one of the scuppers […]
My Boat Almost Sunk Last Night – Don’t Let This Happen to You! Read More »
Propane outboards have been growing in popularity, and it’s no wonder: they’re light and clean-burning, reliable, and it’s incredibly convenient to be able to run them from a regular old camping propane bottle. If you need more range, just hitch
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Boat lifts are more and more popular, but as we see them multiply along every shoreline, one must ask: are they really all that great? So let’s take an in-depth look at boat lifts, and examine the good, the bad,
Boat Lifts: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Read More »
Yes, you can actually get gyroscopic stabilization for your entire boat. What the heck does this mean? A reduction in your boat’s rocking and rolling by 70 to 90 percent. Now, wait a sec – that sounds like utter nonsense,
Gyroscopic Stabilization for your Entire Boat: We are NOT Making this up! Read More »
Kayak fishing has been growing by leaps and bounds, and there’s now a huge number of kayaks specifically designed for the sport. Just check out a few of our past blogs, like Freshwater Kayak Fishing, 34″ Trout Landed on Kayak, or
Choosing the Right Kayak for Fishing Read More »
If you’re looking at new outboards, be sure to check out the Yamaha F25 and F90 HP models. These engines represent a nice step up from Yamaha’s previous offerings, in several different ways. First, let’s take a look at the
New Outboards from Yamaha: F25 and F90 Read More »
I spent the past week down in Florida with the folks from Navico, testing their latest and greatest electronics, and one of the most interesting things I saw was the application of new fishfinder and chartplotter screen technology incorporating IPS
New Fishfinder and Chartplotter Screen Technology: IPS Screens Read More »
At this point we’ve seen a number of boats designed for the 2017 model year. Many are prototypes and yes, there will be a few changes between now and next spring. And we’ll see another large crop of new models
2017 Model Year Boats Are Coming: 3 Trends to Look For Read More »
I recently completed a boat improvement project that proved to be, bar none, the best thing I’ve ever done to any of the boats I’ve owned through the years: re-decking with SeaDek. If you haven’t seen this stuff yet, it’s
Awesome Boat Improvement Project: SeaDek, You Can Do This! Read More »
With 2016 fading into the rear-view and a new year upon us, it’s time to take a moment and seriously consider your future. Do you have a boat? If not, skip down to the section on why you absolutely, positively
Why You Absolutely, Positively MUST Buy a New Boat This Year Read More »
Today’s big center console fishing machines have gobs of power, and in many cases, when buying one you’ll have to choose between twin outboards and triples. At first glance, bolting triple outboards across the transom of a boat may seem
Twin Outboards, or Triples? The Pros and Cons of Each Read More »
Most of us who own trailer boats have encountered a boat trailer disaster or two—or three, of five—through the years. I currently have four different trailer boats in the yard (shhh, don’t tell my wife, because when we got married
5 Boat Trailer Disasters: Don’t Do This! Read More »
I recently upgraded our crabbing skiff (see Trot Lining for Crabs, to see what we do with it), but my own excitement got the best of me. I bought the boat without inspecting the transom carefully enough, and came to
Backyard Fiberglass & Gel Coat Work: You Can Do It. Read More »
Well, okay, a base MSRP of $549 for the new Lowrance Hook-9 isn’t exactly “mini,” but you have to look at the bang for your buck factor. And when you do, the Hook-9 is an eye-opener. Before looking at this
Lowrance Hook-9: Mega Screen, Mini Price Read More »
The internet is a wondrous thing, and it makes reams of information available to all of us at a keystroke. Unfortunately, as we certainly saw during the (horrid, disgusting, please-never-again) election cycle, an awful lot of that information is utter
Caring for your Yamaha Outboard Read More »
The Fort Lauderdale Boat Show is known for having lots of new model introductions, and this year was no different. While many of the cool new boats being displayed were motor yachts, cruisers, and the like, there was also a
Cool New Boats from the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show Read More »
While at first glance one might think I posted this picture of myself holding up a nice fat striper just for the ego boost, in reality, this shot is directly related to today’s topic: cold weather boating. (Yeah, sure I
Are You Ready for Cold Weather Boating? Read More »
Think carefully before you answer the above question, because your boat trailer may not be exactly what you believe. Unless you bought your boat new, with a trailer matched by your dealer, there’s a good chance it wasn’t properly matched
Is Your Boat Trailer Properly Adjusted? Read More »
Many of us who use a tiller steered outboard motor find ourselves stretching and sometimes contorting to keep a hand on the tiller, while we get in a comfortable position. A tiller extension seems like an attractive option, but there
Should You Get a Tiller Extension for Your Outboard? Read More »
If your boat doesn’t offer some sort of protection from the sun, it can get miserable aboard. For anglers this often means opting for a T-top, but on some boats, like the cuddy cabin you see here, T-tops aren’t appropriate. A
5 Maintenance Tips for your Boat’s Bimini Top Read More »
