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.
Assuming you’re living in the state and own an 8-ft plus sail-powered or motorized watercraft that’s not documented, you have to know how to register a boat in California. Otherwise, you’ll likely put up with a needless can of worms once your local DMV boat registration office finds out it’s unregistered. With the detailed guide …
There’s a lot of confusion when it comes to distinguishing between boat propeller cavitation vs ventilation. The two big reasons why are that the two often cause the same problems, and people use them interchangeably in everyday boatspeak. Boat cavitation is the formation of air bubbles due to a low-pressure area typically caused by the …
Let’s all admit it: doing a boat trailer VIN lookup only needlessly takes up your time. This is why I’ve made this compilation of the usual boat VIN location for folks asking, “Where is the VIN number on a boat trailer?” The best answer depends on the make and model, which is why I’ve …
The aluminum Jon boat is a popular type of watercraft, and even a new boater may have heard of its name. But what is a Jon boat and what makes it so well-regarded? How can you tell this vessel apart from others? Jon boats have a flat bottom hull and are usually 18 feet in …
Lund boats are capable of withstanding long-term use. They are always present in fishing spots, lakes, or rivers. Moreover, they are in demand in camps and resorts all over the USA. You’ll realize that it’s the country’s pride once you confirm the answer for: ‘Where are Lund boats made?’. Lund boats are tagged as the …
As far as boating as a habit or occasional hobby is concerned, you should know all your options as to where boats are parked. Or, perhaps, you just want to spectate vessels in your area? Conventional options include docking spaces, marinas, and yacht clubs. More novel and techy ones are floating docks, dry storage, storage …
Stopping with precision is an essential part of operating any vehicle. Any mistake could result in a dangerous situation, especially on the water. But since boats do not have brakes, what is the best way to bring your boat to a stop? The proper way is to know your boat’s stopping distance; let it lose …
NCIS is one of the longest-running primetime shows on US television and is still going strong. It has explored many storylines, but one mystery got people talking for a long time. How does Gibbs get the boat out of the basement? Gibbs’ basement has a wall of removable bricks, which he would take down whenever …
Has the sea and boating life started calling you lately? Even if you’re a sailor at heart, it’s understandable that you can get a little lost when selecting your first vessel. Naturally, one of the questions that pop up is “What to look for when buying a used boat?” In short, keep these things in …
With the number of boating fittings any vessel may have, it’s easy to get lost figuring out the function of each one. “What is a cleat on a boat?” is but one of the many questions first-time boat owners or simple boating enthusiasts ask. A boat cleat is a fixture used to secure lines of …