Whether you are a recreational boater, keen to enjoy the wide seas and open waters, or an aspiring entrepreneur who wants to transform a love of sailing into a business, deciding to obtain your captain’s license is a decision that you will have to make. From figuring out whether this is something that you need, […]

Painting a boat isn’t just about aesthetics. Sure, giving your boat a new lick of paint helps to keep the boat looking fresh and new, but paint actually serves a purpose. This means that while the bottom of the boat is almost never seen by other people when it’s underwater, it still deserves paint as

A boat hull is one of the most important parts of a boat, in fact, if we are totally honest, it is the most important part of the boat. Without it, a boat wouldn’t perform properly, or even float. The hull is significant in performance, the comfort of the ride, and fuel economy, and each

Tritoon boats became very popular in the early 2000s when they became associated with luxury. However, Tritoon boats were first introduced to the Market in the 1980s and Pontoon boats have been around since the 1950s. It used to be that people didn’t really mind whether they bought a tritoon or a pontoon boat, as

No matter how experienced you are out on the water, it can happen to anyone. You can be an absolute pro and still end up running aground. One minute you can be cruising, enjoying the scenery and the effortless skimming of your boat along the waters, and next you hear a crash, and feel a

Owning and operating your own boat isn’t always plain sailing. If you choose to dock your boat at the right place you can conveniently and comfortably step aboard whenever you want, but this does come with a price tag. Regardless of whether you’re a seasoned sailing pro or are simply looking to purchase your first-ever

Owning a boat can be a daunting undertaking. There’s lots to learn and so much knowledge to gain, and it has the potential to completely throw you off balance. Especially if you’re feeling anxious about taking your unregistered and untitled boat into local waters with the fear of being penalized weighing you down. But there

Have you ever watched a pirate film or read a story as a child about boats at sea and the wondrous tales of the ocean and found yourself wondering how exactly do most anchors hold a boat in place? As adults, we sometimes have the same level of curiosity as a child does and we

If you love to fish or just enjoy a bit of lake time, an aluminum boat is a great choice. Lightweight, easy to maintain, and also highly customizable, they’re a perfect choice of watercraft. They’re tough enough to venture offshore, and due to their lack of weight can carry a lot of payload for their

If you are thinking of taking a load of passengers out on your boat for a very special cruise, then one thing that you might overlook is how much the weight of your vessel will affect the movement and maneuverability of your boat. Whatever boat you have, it will often come with a maximum weight

Fueling is a job you sign up for when you own any vehicle, and filling your boat up with gas at a fuel dock is no exception. However, if you’re new to owning a boat, and you’re wondering what safety precautions you need to take before fueling, you’re in the right place. In this article,