The best practices for mooring, docking, and other boating-related tasks, as well as advice on product selection, troubleshooting, and maintenance, are all readily available. With these answers, we want to alleviate any concerns you may have before, during, or after your boating adventure.
Launching your boat can be challenging if you are new to boating. So, what is a critical step to take before launching your boat? Before launching your boat, you must complete the pre-departure checklist. This boat launching checklist will help you avoid failures and accidents. Explore the things you should check before launching your boat. These include checking the …
What is the best way to avoid running aground? This is the question most boaters ask at the end of their sailing trip. It’s when your craft hits the bottom or runs aground. In the real sense, this situation is more of a nuisance than a danger. When your boat runs aground, you should know …
Whether it’s for replacements or new installation, you have to be thorough on how to measure a boat steering cable. It’s inevitable as the boat ages and the steering system is exposed to wear and tear of regular use. There are hot-stamped numbers found on the cable jacketing, and they can help you measure …
A true testament to the greatness of marine engineering is the fact that we can have hours of discussion about a specific boat part. For one, you’re probably here because you’ve been wondering, “What is a boat chine?” The chine of a boat is a transition point where the side of the boat hull …
In an exam for boaters, you might be given multiple choices such as steering control, kill switch lanyard, self-circling device, and USGC life for a question that asks for the equipment that can prevent propeller strike injuries. So actually, what piece of equipment on a boat is most important in preventing propeller strike injuries? The …
How much towing capacity do I need for a boat? First and foremost, you need to pay attention to four factors: the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of both the trailer and towing vehicle, GCWR (Gross Combined Vehicle Weight Rating), tongue weight, and the vehicle’s curb weight. In some vehicles, the towing capacity information is …
Have you ever been in a position where you’re itching to cast a line but still don’t know how to mount a transducer on an aluminum boat when installing your fishfinder? What should I be mounting on? Should I drill holes in the first place? These questions crossed my mind when I was mounting a …
Size is an important factor when buying boats, and the same applies to their trailers. While length is an obvious consideration, we should give some thought to how wide are pontoon trailers as well. The width of a pontoon trailer should match the boat it’s used for with an average of 8ft or 8ft and …
Let me guess, you’re keen as mustard to go on your first fishing trip. However, you’re still feeling hinky about the right fishing clothes to wear. Totally understandable. When deciding what to wear on a fishing charter trip, you have to make adjustments based on the activity, weather, and safety. Make sure your garb won’t …
Like driving a car, legally operating a watercraft has an age requirement. But how old do you have to be to drive a boat? Regulations change depending on each state but the age range usually begins from 12 to 16 years old. Refer to this table to find out the legal operation age per state: …