Use Your Head!
Boat builders design boats to accommodate boaters’ needs; most with a head and galley. Some are small while some are quite roomy, but all are fully functioning. Galleys have running …
Why is the “Head” called a “Head”?
In “the olden days”, ships did not have bathrooms. As unclean as it may sound, their system worked for them at that time. Beyond the bow of the boat there …
Undocking Disaster
Sometimes, you can learn to dock and handle your boat by watching, or asking another boater; BUT, only if they have a boat the same as yours, with the same …
NEVER, NEVER, NEVER
Boating should not only be FUN, it should also be SAFE for the First Mate and crew. After all, this is a time for you and your family to escape …
Twins are NOT Identical
Boaters who downsize their boat, experience more than just difference in size. Quite often, it involves a different drive system as well. A common misconception is that twins are twins …
Docking a Twin with only One Engine
Many of us have driven a car with one flat tire, but how many have driven with two flat tires on the same side? That’s what it is like to …
Surprise After Blizzard Rips Thru Marina
Severe winter storms with blizzards, snow and high winds are a recipe for tarp and shrink wrap damage on boats stored for the winter. One Monday in late February, all …
Docking SHOULD be EASY
Yes, docking your boat should be EASY; but, so many boaters are challenged every time they approach or leave their dock or slip. There are so many variables to deal …
Boat Buying Tip – Buy a Boat that FITS
With so many boats to choose from, it is easy for a new boat buyer to be overwhelmed, and as a result, buy a boat based on emotion and excitement …
Boat Buying Tip – Choosing a Boat Dealer
There are so many differences between boats as well as Boat Dealers. Boat Shows provide an excellent opportunity to not only compare boats; but also, to compare Boat Dealers. With …
Boat Buying Tip – Car vs Boat
Buying a Boat is Different Than Buying a Car VS Buying a car is easy You shop the local dealers, buy from one of them, take your car home and …