Boat Owner Tips


planning a boat rental itinerary

How to Create a Great Day on the Water for Your Renters

Boatsetter Team · May 10, 2022 · Updated May 11, 2022

Here’s the big secret to creating a great day on the water for your Boatsetter renters: The best trips start before the trips actually start. How is that possible? Let’s [...]

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how to create the perfect boat listing

5 Tips for Creating the Perfect Boat Listing on Boatsetter

Boatsetter Team · May 3, 2022 · Updated May 11, 2022

Anyone who has ever booked or sold anything online knows that having a good listing can make all the difference. But how do you get your listing to stand out [...]

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how to start a fishing charter business

How to Start a Fishing Charter Business

Lenny Rudow · Apr 30, 2022 · Updated May 3, 2022

Owning your own fishing charter business is a dream job for countless anglers, but only a few actually make the leap. That’s too bad because once you learn how to [...]

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first time boat owners

First-Time Boat Owner Checklist

Kim Kavin · Apr 14, 2022

If you’re a first-time boat owner, then you have a lot to think about—first and foremost, where to cruise so that you can have the most fun aboard your new [...]

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boat business ideas

Boat Business Ideas: How to Make Money with Your Boat

Kim Kavin · Mar 23, 2022 · Updated Mar 24, 2022

One of the best things about boating is that it’s an activity that can be spun in a lot of different ways: Some people love to head out for sunset [...]

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how much is boat insurance

How Much Does Boat Insurance Cost?

Zuzana Prochazka · Mar 23, 2022

Nearly half of boats are uninsured primarily due to high premiums and deductibles, but boating without insurance is the same as driving without it—it’s very risky and in some states, [...]

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Boat Fuel Consumption: 5 Tips for Measurement, Efficiency, and Savings

Lenny Rudow · Mar 14, 2022 · Updated Nov 3, 2023

Boat fuel consumption can be a rather significant expense, and it’s one that goes up as gas prices rise. While it’s true that you have to pay to play, there [...]

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How Do I Start My Own Boat Charter Business?

Boatsetter Team · Feb 24, 2022 · Updated May 19, 2022

Have you ever thought about starting a charter business? As a boat owner, you might have found that the costs of owning a boat can add up quickly. You might [...]

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Cost to winterize a boat

How Much Does it Cost to Winterize a Boat?

Boatsetter Team · Sep 22, 2021 · Updated Oct 7, 2021

As the temperatures fall toward freezing, it is time to think about winterizing your boat. Suppose you live anywhere where temperatures fall below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. In that case, your [...]

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making money as a boat captain

Need to Make Some Extra Cash Become a Boat Captain

Boatsetter Team · Oct 19, 2020 · Updated Jun 12, 2024

Learn How to Make Money as a Captain   At Boatsetter, you can captain a rental of your own boat or somebody else’s boat. We’re here to show you how [...]

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Make Your Boat Listing Shine: Increase Your Response Rate

Kristen Rogers · Jul 2, 2020 · Updated Jan 13, 2022

Have you ever wondered how boats land on the first couple of pages in the search results? Well, your search ranking, or how high your boat appears in the search [...]

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Make Your Boat Listing Shine: Reviews are Key

Kristen Rogers · Jul 2, 2020 · Updated May 20, 2022

As renters plan their day out on the water, they take a few actions in making sure their experience is going to be a positive one. After filtering through competitively [...]

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