One area of a boat that takes a lot of abuse while it is in use, at the dock, on the trailer, or in a dry rack is the non-skid....

Boat owners find humor in good names for vessels. No matter if you have owned a boat for a long time or are a new boat owner, it is an...

A fishing forecast provides highly useful information to anglers to help catch more fish. Catching fish isn’t always an easy task, especially considering all of the variables that impact the...

The captain of a boat is number one in command, and for this reason, they are tasked with a significant amount of duties. The captain bears the burden of the...

The last thing you want to do is spend money unnecessarily, and it applies closely to boating. Taking into consideration different factors that impact fuel burn will help you keep...

In some situations, boating in waters that are shallow is unavoidable. As a former captain, I would run incredibly shallow to reach snorkeling reefs or pristine sandbars. Without question, it...

The very high-frequency radio, known as a VHF radio for short, is an important piece of safety equipment; however, in addition to safety, it is used in day-to-day operations for...

A popular way of chartering catamarans and yachts is bareboat. Rather than making an investment into purchasing an expensive vessel, boat enthusiasts have the opportunity to rent, so to speak....

One of the most challenging points of navigation are bridges in coastal waters. The combination of a narrow passageway and strong current put even the most experienced boaters on edge....

Boats, without a doubt, require a significant amount of maintenance. Both time and money is invested into watercraft to help them better hold their resale value and appear aesthetically pleasing....