One of the most fun and exciting opportunities for experienced anglers is casting a line from a fishing pier. There are plenty of piers that line the southeastern states, including North...

Let’s face it no matter if you go out and use a boat or if a boat sits it becomes dirty. For this reason it is essential to clean the...

Setting the anchor is tricky, especially when you’re faced with wind and current. Anchoring is essential when trying to hold position no matter if you’re at the beach, fishing, or...

No matter if you’re an experienced boater or inexperienced boater one of the more challenging parts of operation is retrieving the anchor. I, as a former captain, have retrieved anchors...

One of the most important components of a boat trailer is the hubs. The hubs are what keep your trailer in motion. Without question, improperly maintained bearings within the hubs...

An area of a boat that often goes unnoticed but is important is the rub rail. The rub rail is an important component for two reasons. First, it is significant...

One of the most hard to reach places when it comes to cleaning is the hull and particularly when the boat is in the water. I have cleaned everything from...

One of the areas of a boat prone to the most wear and tear is the stainless steel. Stainless steel is subject to corrosion and pitting despite being marine grade...

One of the most prone areas to the accumulation of dirt and mold are onboard storage compartments. Unfortunately, the buildup of mold and dirt often goes unnoticed until hours of...

Unfortunately, some boaters are under the wrong impression when it comes to captain’s licenses. Without a doubt, it is illegal to operate a boat for hire if you’re not a...