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.
Are jet boats reliable? When you buy this high-speed watercraft, are you actually doing a risky gamble just to get those coveted thrills? Can they consistently deliver fun rides in the first place? Yes, with their streamlined design, most modern jet boats are reliable. They’re not without their drawbacks, but a lot of models from …
So, you finally got a boat, which I’m more than willing to bet you can’t wait to take out to start fulfilling your seafaring dreams. However, tradition (and superstition) dictate naming it first before doing so. Learning how to name your boat is about unlocking your creativity and discovering what your boat means to you. …
Functions of Non-Lateral Markers: We can find water markers everywhere out on the water. They are used to convey many types of important and life-saving information, which may be difficult to keep track of. Here, we’ll cover several of the more common non lateral markers so you won’t be confused and end up asking “what …
Wondering about “what to wear on a boat cruise party?” Get perfectly stylish outfits here. Boat party outfits are simply casual, formal or on a swimwear attire unless the organizers specify a party theme. It can be also a cocktail-themed party with highly-formal clothes like long gowns for women and tuxedos for men. Know more …
So you want to know how to sink a boat. Obviously, I won’t be teaching you how to deliberately sink it on purpose. I know of Youtube videos sarcastically titled as such can be a bit funny, but ultimately, all they ever do is promote unsafe practices. A boat can sink because of flooding, collision, …
What is the stern of a boat? Most of us know that it’s a vessel’s rear side. However, in the modern age of sailing, it also serves numerous functionalities such as providing the space needed for the boat’s steering device, its outboard motor, accessories like trim tabs as well as other seating, storage, and even …
Whether you’re a boater or not, you’re undoubtedly not immune to the rib-tickling effects of reading funny boat names. There are entire forums, discussions, and subreddits dedicated to witty boat names. That should serve as enough proof of how far we’ve come in incorporating humor into boating culture. Some of the best I’ve come across …
Choosing an outfit for a gathering is about being appropriate for the occasion. But how do we decide what to wear to a yacht party at night if no dress code was specified? For these instances, we can’t go wrong with cocktail wear for men and women since these are regarded as the default getup …
At one point in his or her sailing life, every avid angler and sprightly sailor had the query, “How much does boat storage cost?” Found yourself in the same position? Here are the answers. The average seasonal cost for outdoor storage is $35 per foot, while for indoor storage, it’s $125 per foot. The costs …
Knowing a variety of details about your boat can be helpful; even something seemingly mundane as its weight is quite useful. But how much does a paddle boat weigh and how could this information be used? If you know how heavy your boat is, you can avoid overloading it and maintain stability while traversing rivers. …