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.
Have you looked at boats lately and their capacity plates piqued your interest? So what does a boat’s capacity plate indicate? Understanding it can make a world of difference when you’re out on the water. It indicates two vital pieces of information: the maximum weight the boat can safely carry and the number of individuals …
Many boaters encounter the dilemma of keeping their vessel in the water or investing in a boat lift instead. Often, this sends the uninitiated scratching their heads and asking, “What’s that? How does a boat lift work exactly?” The main purpose of a boat lift is to keep the boat from being in direct contact …
Imagine this: You’re on your PWC with the waves dancing around you. One moment, you are moving swiftly, and the next, you find yourself losing steering control and plunging into the water’s cool embrace. Panic digs its claws soon enough. So, what is the best way to reboard a PWC in the water? First and …
Are you feeling a little lost when trying to figure out the correct Mercruiser 3.0 oil type to use because you lost the manufacturer’s manual? Or are you exploring other viable options? Here’s the gist. Mercruiser recommends you use its own SAE 20W-40 full synthetic oil or SAE 25W-40. However, it’s entirely allowed to use …
So, you’re not exactly a fan of the beat-up look that Sperry topsiders get over time, huh? Some find it charming (yours truly included), but others don’t want grime anywhere near their leather shoes. To each their own. I made this guide on how to clean Sperrys boat shoes for the latter. These are the …
More or less, we’re all familiar with the topic of boats vs. ships. On the other hand, ferry vs. boat is definitely a more unusual discussion because the two greatly overlap. A ferry is a more specialized type of boat designed to efficiently transport passengers and vehicles between two destinations. Most run on tight schedules. …
Boat upholstery can be easy to mess up, especially if you don’t have the necessary skills and knowledge to do the task properly. This guide on how to upholster curves with vinyl was written with that in mind, providing you with only the most important tips. Since every boat’s upholstery is different, this guide is …
For all their sheer majestic size, it’s not at all a surprise that we can never really run out of things to talk about with regard to what they can carry. For one, the concept of a “boat within a boat” can catch any curious soul’s fancy. So, what is the small boat on a …
Are you wondering where are Tracker boats made because you want to know their exact country or state of origin? Perhaps, you want to assess their quality, buy factory direct vessels, or have other brand-related concerns? Regardless of your reason, know that bass Tracker boats are mostly made in Missouri, particularly Lebanon. There are a …
Whenever people ask me, “What is a downrigger on a boat?”, I can’t help but feel a a little too enthusiastic. That’s because of my deep love of fishing and boating, hobbies in which a downrigger is used. Boat downriggers are fishing tools characterized by their depth control functionality. They allow you to accurately adjust …