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Stupid Things NOT to do on a Boat

Is stupid had a per-gallon price, it would be something like $0.01. There's lots of stupid to go around - too…

9 years ago

Hunting Dogs on Boats: What you Need to Know

My retriever is a golden. Okay, stop laughing. Please. I know most of the breed leans towards the life of a…

9 years ago

Strange Outboard Problems (And how to fix them)

Today's outboard motor is a completely different beast than those of yesteryear. And it's no wonder - remember the days…

9 years ago

Super Cheap Boats: $2,500 or Less? Yes!

Let me take a moment to make the case for the super cheap boat. And by super cheap, yes, I…

9 years ago

5 Indispensible Items You Need Aboard Your Boat

Every boat has a hull, a power source (even if it's you, with a paddle) and some form of deck.…

9 years ago

The Boys First Boat

This was a great year for firsts, with me and my sons: they caught their first marlin, they experienced their…

9 years ago

Winter is Coming – Is Your Boat Ready?

There's a chill in the air these days, and although most of us probably won't have to deal with snow…

9 years ago

News from the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

As usual this year, my benefactors at boats.com sent me to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. And also as…

9 years ago

Is Your Boat Big Enough for Offshore?

I get this question all the time: I want to take my boat offshore, maybe even far enough to encounter…

10 years ago

Most Efficient Cruise: Save Fuel By Running the Boat Right

Do you know your boat's most efficient cruise? It's surprising how few boaters can tell you, off the top of…

10 years ago