Recently, a friend described a problem he was having with his VHF radio and asked me if I could give him some help fixing it. Luckily, I didn’t have to lift a finger. I’ve seen this problem a dozen or more times
Help – Why Does My VHF Radio Do This? Read More »
Marine electronics like GPS chartplotters, VHF radios, and fishfinders can be finicky, but I’m not telling you anything you don’t already know. The real question is, are your units working up the their full potential? Chances are, the answer is
Can You Make Your Marine Electronics Work Better? YES! Read More »
The price of fishing boats has gone through the roof, and today, it’s easy to spend more on a boat than you spend on your home – without even looking at those gigantic convertible sportfishers or quad-engine powerhouses. In fact,
3 Fishing Boats that are (Still) Priced Reasonably Read More »
Last Saturday I hitched up my boat, hauled it to the ramp, and set out in the pre-dawn hours with a weather forecast of sunny skies and calm winds. As usual, the forecast was off. Way off. In fact, as we
Leaves, Twigs, Scuppers, and Sinking your Boat Read More »
I recently prepped my duck boat for the season, and got several surprises. Unfortunately, none of them were good. In fact, the entire experience reminded me that I should have inspected the boat at least once a month through the
I’ve been in Ft. Lauderdale a lot lately, to check out new introductions at the boat show – one of the biggest in the country. And this year’s show was no disappointment. There were new models galore, in everything from
Hot New Boats from the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show: Edgewater, Scout, Sea Ray, and More! Read More »
The biggest problem with most heavy-duty rain jackets and bibs is that they’re heavy – and staying dry means staying hot, unless you find foul weather gear like the new Gage Storm Runner. To understand how these jackets and pants
Gage Storm Runner: Stay Dry, Not Hot! Read More »
When it comes to electronic navigation and buying a new chartplotter, in this day and age, you have a million options. So, how’s a boater supposed to know which unit is the right one to pick? You have to know what
5 Things to Look For in a New Chartplotter Read More »
Let’s face it: buying stuff for boats is just plain fun. We might complain about how much something costs, we might hesitate at every purchase, but when you walk back to your truck with a bag full of goodies, there’s
5 Cool Gadgets for Boaters Read More »
Boat seat cushions may all look more or less the same in the showroom and at a boatshow, but how those seat cushions are made will have a lasting impact on your comfort, and the value of your boat. The comfort part is
What’s in a boat’s seat cushions? Read More »
Fixing cracks, scratches, and chinks in fiberglass is a pretty easy process which often doesn’t work out too well. It should be simple, right? Just mix the resin and hardener, add a little pigment, and smear it on. Well… sort
Don’t Make These Mistakes when Fixing Cracks and Chinks in Fiberglass Read More »
A while back I wrote an article for Boats.com about the 10 coolest and craziest looking boats in the world. The response was, well, let’s just say it was crazy! So, I thought everyone checking out FishGame.com might enjoy hearing about these
The 3 Wackiest Boats in the World Read More »
It sounds nuts – can you really reverse the corrosion process? Yep, you bet. Fighting corrosion is a never-ending battle for all boaters, especially those in saltier waters. In fact, we’ve talked before about how to stop corrosion problems and
Corrosion in Reverse??? YES! Read More »
Yes, seriously – last Saturday, I spent an entire day aboard a 35 Everglades powered by triple 350-hp Yamaha F350 outboards. We ran, we trolled, we ran some more, and then we trolled some more. We were one the water
1,050 Horsepower on a Center Console – Seriously??? Read More »
Every now and again you run across something new that makes you raise your eyebrows, and that’s what happened when I heard about these new survival bracelets. Now, maybe I’m just behind the times (my teenage kids certainly think so)
SurvivalStraps Survival Bracelets – Jewelry that Matters? Read More »
If there’s anything we can all agree on, it’s the fact that the current political season is chock-full of lies and deception. And unfortunately, there are also plenty of lies out there when it comes to boats. Chances are, at
3 Lies They Told You About Boats Read More »
In-between casts it hit me: hunting season is just around the corner, and I haven’t touched my duck boat in months. The same thing happened last year, and I neglected to get prepped until mere days before the shooting began.
Hunting Season is Coming – Is Your Boat Ready? Read More »
For most of us, running over the asphalt at 200-plus miles and hour in a NASCAR race is just a dream. But as a boater, you might be a lot closer to NASCAR than you think. Just consider these facts,
What your Boat has in Common with NASCAR Read More »
I hear this question more often than any other: I plan to go shopping for a new fishfinder, so what’s the best way to go about it? Choosing a new fishfinder is a tough process, one in which we all second-guess ourselves, struggle through,
Shopping for the Right Fishfinder Read More »
If your boat is more than a year or two old, the gel coat probably doesn’t look as good as it once did – luckily, restoring it to the original shiny, lustrous look is a lot easier than you might
Restoring Faded Gel Coat Read More »
