One of the most important pieces of life saving equipment onboard vessels are life jackets. As a former captain, I was responsible for the safety of the crew in addition...

Shopping for a new or used boat is both exciting and stressful. Without question, it is difficult to determine what vessel is the best fit for your needs. However, combining...

One of the most stressful times when owning a vessel is handling haulouts. As a captain, I hauled vessels on numerous occasions for various reasons. For the most part, boats...

It is likely that you have seen scrap yards at some point in your life, no matter if they are intended for vehicles or boats. However, in areas with navigable...

As a former captain, I took pride in keeping the vessels I operated in top condition. One of the most highly visible areas of a vessel is the hull. Unfortunately,...

It is important to remain safe while boating. Unfortunately, there are a lot of fails that can occur while out on the water. As a former captain, I have seen...

As a former captain, I spent a lot of time at boat ramps. Boat ramps are busy places, especially during the weekend. Without question, a significant number of boaters are...

Without a doubt, you have plenty of options when it comes to activities associated with boating. First, it is important to understand what exactly a day boat is. A day...

Just because the winter has set doesn’t mean you can’t get out fishing by boat. I fish regularly during the winter in the southeast and often have great success. However,...

As a captain, I regularly had boats hauled out of the water for maintenance. Vessels require being pulled from the water for bottom paint, propeller prop speed application, thru hull...