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 …
Lifestyle
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 …
Boat Shows are for YOU!
Another year has come and gone, while Boat Show organizers have masterfully been bringing together Boat Manufacturers, Marinas, Brokers, Dealers and Suppliers all under one roof to present their products …
Gift for your First Mate
For the First Mate on your Christmas list, finding the perfect gift can be quite a challenge. Why not give a gift that makes life easier and more fun aboard …
Start Boating Earlier Next Spring
The easiest way to put more spring in your boating is to start the season earlier—with no last minute repairs. The best time to address repairs is the fall. But …
Is Your Boat Ready for Winter
Fall is definitely here, and it’s time for many boaters to prepare their boats for winter. Some have the marina staff haul, winterize and cover or store their boats (inside …
Stay Out of the Dog House
The last thing a Captain wants to do is end up in the Captain’s Dog House! But, unfortunately, it does happen and it puts a real damper on boating. Just …
Does Your Holding Tank Really Stink?
On boats with toilets, builders install a holding tank to hold the sewage until the boat reaches a pump out facility. Some yachts come equipped with a “Y” valve, so …
Boat Hook – Dangerous for First Mate
A Skating Pro knows before a skater jumps, that it will be a bad landing, by the way the skater enters the jump. A Golf Pro knows before a golfer …
First Mate or Guest? Which?
Recreational boating has been a big part of my life and all of Doug’s life. He was born and raised at the family marina, Dawson’s Marina Limited on Lake Simcoe. …