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.
Understanding boating terms is one of the important first steps when getting started; some for operation and others for safety. But what is the term for the depth of the water needed to float a boat? To answer the question – the correct jargon is “boat draft”. Depending on the vessel type, boat drafts may …
It’s not a surprise that many boat owners tend to ask me, “How much does a 17 foot boat weigh?” online or offline. After all, 17 feet is a fairly common boat size for popular vessels like center consoles, fishing boats, sailboats, etc. You can’t expect a static number when answering this because boat weight …
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 …
Let me guess, you’re here because you encountered the term “Small Craft Advisory” in your local news outlet or on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, and thought, “What is a Small Craft Advisory?” Why the emphasis on “small craft”? It’s a warning issued by the National Weather Service if water and weather conditions …
Today, we’re looking at how much does a fishing boat cost in most markets. Join us in exploring fishing boat prices, deep sea fishing boat cost, and other fees of a smaller or a larger boat, including ocean fishing boats. You can choose among aluminum fishing boats, small fishing boat cost, and commercial fishing boat …
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 …
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 …
Filling the fuel tank of a boat is one very common thing every boat owner has to accomplish. While this is a common thing for boats, it can also be dangerous if done recklessly. What safety precaution should you take while filling the fuel tank of a gasoline-powered boat? In this brief guide, we’ll discuss …
Where is the best place to put PFDs while you are out on your boat?’ is one of the most common questions found in nautical or boating education exams. However, it is not only useful for exam takers but also boaters. PFD or Personal Floatation Device should be on the top deck when you’re out …