If you’re sick and tired of baking in the blazing sun, you may want to consider adding misters to your boat’s T-top, arch, or Bimini. Misters provide a cloud of tiny water particles which really do help cool you down.
Misters: Adding Cheap & Easy “Air Conditioning” to a T-top Read More »
The boat launch ramp can be a place of great entertainment – and great frustration. How well a boater launches and retrieves has an impact on everyone else, mostly in how long they have to wait for the ramp to
Boat Ramp Follies: 3 Things you Shouldn’t Do at the Boat Ramp Read More »
The simple answer to both of these questions is yes. But, there’s so much more to this story… The other day I got into a somewhat heated argument with an angler who swore an idling four-stroke outboard would scare away
Can Fish Hear Your Outboard? But, Does it Matter? Read More »
I was walking to docks at the recent Palm Beach boat show, when I came across a Blackjack 224. This is a beefy bay boat, the brainchild of Bill Kenner, who created Blackjack years after selling the Kenner brand, which
New Bay Boat: Blackjack 256 Hitting the Water Read More »
It used to be that all small outboards depended on a carburetor. EFI requires electricity, and since many 15, 20, or 25 horse outboards don’t necessarily have a battery nor an alternator, it was out of the question. Net result?
Battery-less EFI: Awesome New Small Outboard Feature Read More »
I was at a boat show recently helping a friend pick out a new boat, when we walked by the BoatU.S. display. I asked him if he’d thought about joining BoatU.S. and getting towing insurance, and his response was not
Tow Insurance: A Worthy Investment, or Waste of Money? Read More »
If you own a modern outboard engine, be it a four-stroke or a two-stroke (read Outboard Smack-Down: Two-Stroke vs. Four, if you’re still trying to decide which you like most), chances are you utterly love it. Today’s outboard engines are
3 Things Outboard Owners Forget to Do (With Disastrous Results) Read More »
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
Tohatsu Propane Outboard Introduced Read More »
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 »
The Houston Boat Show is taking place at the Reliant Center through Sunday and we just got back from checking it out. Here are some of our favorite finds. Devil Dog Fishing: Devil Dog Fishing Dynasty Charter offers offshore and
2017 Houston Boat Show – Must Sees Read More »
The largest indoor show for outdoor sports in America is here at NRG Center, and we are featuring special coverage all week! Thats right, it’s 2017 Houston International Boat, Sport & Travel SUPER SHOW. With the Spotlight on over 1,000 Boats and
2017 Houston Boat Show – Day 2 Boating Coverage Read More »
The largest indoor show for outdoor sports in America is here at NRG Center, and we are featuring special coverage all week! Thats right, it’s 2017 Houston International Boat, Sport & Travel SUPER SHOW. With the Spotlight on over 1,000 Boats and
2017 Houston Boat Show – Day 1 Boating Coverage Read More »
