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.
Statistica reported 658 deaths and 2, 641 injuries in 2021 due to boating accidents. With this data, there is no doubt that boating safety is essential. So, you ask – do I need a license to drive a boat? Many states require a boating safety education before you can operate a boat, which will be …
What we bring along for every boating trip should always be one of our top priorities. Besides that, we also need to anticipate our vessels’ limits in that regard. These are why there’s more than one answer to, “When loading a small open boat which of the following is important?” Above anything else, you need …
I’ve had quite a number of novice sailors approach me and ask, “Hey, man, do boats have VIN numbers, like my car has it?” I’m always inclined to say, “Not really, not in the way you think.” No, boats don’t have a VIN. The VIN on a boat is technically the HIN or its Hull …
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 …
If you’ve been in the boating industry for a while now, you probably already know that more people got interested in owning boats during the pandemic. Unfortunately, along with this rise came a deadly consequence: boating fatalities surged by more than 25% compared to 2019. In 2020, 80% of the fatalities occurred in small recreational …
Smoker craft boats or, as most boaters call them, “smokers” occupy a special pedestal in the industry where they’re held in high regard. If you want to know more about their background, particularly “where are Smoker Craft boats made?” or “who owns Smoker Craft boats?”, look no further than this post. Smoker Craft Inc. is …
Building your own boat can be a daunting task if done without instructions. Yet, with the right tools and process, DIY cardboard boat building can offer a great experience. It is also a popular group event where people may race the cardboard boats they build themselves. If you are wondering how to build a cardboard …
Why are boats named after women? Doesn’t that seem like we’re objectifying them? I’ve outlined all the reasons in this post. Whether you’ll find them offensive or the exact opposite is entirely up to you. But here’s the gist. It mostly stems from superstition and culture that has turned into a tradition. We named boats …
When looking at boats for sale, the matter of v hull vs flat bottom is important to think about. This and all other considerations may be overwhelming, but each hull type has clear advantages. Flat bottoms have very low draft and superior stability in shallow waters, while V hulls offer speed and stability in rough …
I like the specificity of the question, “What are outriggers on fishing boats?” because outriggers on a boat as a whole serve multiple purposes. The most fundamental ones are to keep boats from capsizing and securing the mast. In the context of modern fishing boats, they serve a more specialized purpose of improving your fishing …