Wednesday, January 30, 2019
There is a great allure to owning and captaining your own charter boat. Because we operate a fleet of charter boats, we are often asked how to go about getting a boat inspected for chartering. This can be a complicated question but, for starters, you have to realistically ask yourself if this will be a hobby business or your primaryMonday, January 21, 2019
Many new boat designs offer ample seating for boaters to lounge, relax, and enjoy time on the water, but unfortunately a real shade solution for sun protection beyond the helm is still a design afterthought. The result is what we call a “shade on a stick” – a pole-mounted, canopy-like shade draped over the bow orFriday, January 4, 2019
Too often boat owners think a chip, scratch, or crack can be easily repaired. They buy a can of spray paint or a fiberglass filler kit and sometimes make a small blemish much worse. By the time they have spent an afternoon trying to cover a small spot with a rushed job, the results turn into a major job. It’s a better idea toMonday, December 10, 2018
About the only thing more frightening than a slippery deck surface when you’re out trying to reef is discovering that the aging non-skid is cracking and peeling right under your feet. If your deck looks like it has a bad sunburn, it may be time to go into full nonskid repair mode. Diagnosis and Removal The first signs ofFriday, October 19, 2018
Based in Phoenix, among some of the best and most overlooked river boating destinations, Swim Platforms Inc. has been making the highest quality extended platforms for almost twenty years. Shipped nationwide and all over the world, each platform is custom made for your boat specifically. Almost every boat owner knows that space onWednesday, October 17, 2018
After trying everything from double-dosing the remaining fuel with stabilizer to topping off the tank to paying to have a marina drain my boat’s gas tank dry for the off-season, I finally decided to follow the advice of a trusted friend and veteran Great Lakes marina operator and handled the task myself. I have found that theTuesday, October 16, 2018
At the Cleveland Boat show this year, I came across a new product called Orthodek. Curious, I inquired what made this flooring unique and wondered if I could use it for the swim platform on our 411 Beneteau. The reason we needed to change it out was simple - the natural teak we had in our 20-year-old boat was starting to buckle on oneWednesday, October 10, 2018
Chevron Products Company, a leading provider of premium aftermarket fuel additives, engine oils, lubricants, coolants and related products, recently introduced its new Techron Marine Fuel System Treatment formulated specifically for gasoline-powered boats and the harsh marine environment. Following extended development and testing,Wednesday, September 12, 2018
United States Power Squadrons® – America’s Boating Club®, the country’s largest nonprofit boating organization, recently announced the release of digital assets to enhance boating education with the launch of America’s Boating Channel on YouTube and americasboatingchannel.com. Funded by grants from theFriday, June 29, 2018
Most boaters agree that shade and sun protection is important, yet many boats still don’t have enough shade coverage. Adding more shade is not only a great investment in your boat, but it can make a big difference in your overall comfort and boating experience. There are a few options for added shade on your boat. You can buy a
