The Best Stand Up PaddleboardsLet me start off by saying that I realize this is a boating site and many of you would not consider stand-up paddleboards to be boats. I wouldn’t argue with you there, but I do feel that a stand up paddleboards (or SUP) can be one of the most fun boating …
Not All Tri-Toons Are Created Equal So you may now be sold on buying a tri-toon, but don’t sign that contract just yet. We want to be sure you have the best tri-toon package to fit your needs. After all, not all tri-toons are created equal. If you aren’t yet sure what a tri-toon is, …
Say Goodbye to Astro-Turf To say that the flooring options available in boats have recently improved would be a great understatement. One of the most simple, yet important upgrades found in boats in recent years is the new generation of flooring options. For many decades, most boats had wood floors and that greatly limited the …
The Fishing Machine Center Console boats were designed to be the ultimate rough-water fishing machines. In a center console boat, the helm and controls are mounted on the console in the center of the boat. The areas around the console are open, giving you the ability to walk around the boat freely and fish from …
Or Are We?Once you determine what type of boat you need, the next obvious step is to figure out how big that boat needs to be. In this article, we are going to specifically look at bowriders. Let’s start with the main factors.Where will you be boating?Before you choose the size boat you need, you …
Boating Skills and Seamanship, 14th EditionThe world of boating of boating rules & lingo can seem like a foreign language to beginners. Everybody has a buddy who seems to know everything there is to know about boating, and it’s easy to trust this experienced boater friend. Unfortunately, this can sometimes do more harm than good. …
The Classic Bowrider Bowriders have long been one of the top choices for recreational boaters across the world. They are very versatile in the fact that they can hold a good number of people, have good performance for skiing or other watersports, typically feature stylish designs and can be purchased for a reasonable price. Bowriders …
Not Your Grandpa’s Pontoon Boat! Of all the segments in the boating industry, pontoon boats have without a doubt experienced the most drastic change over the past 10 years. Years ago, pontoon boats had a much more limited market. Most had similar furniture layouts, small outboard motors, carpeting, two logs (more on this later), and …
Choosing The Perfect Boat Where To Start Choosing the perfect boat is not always an easy process. There are so many factors to consider. What type of boating do you intend to do? How many people to you expect to bring with you? What is your price range? Do you intend to boat on small …