Boating Basics
How to Drive a Jet Ski
· Jun 14, 2021 · Updated Aug 17, 2023 A jet ski is a machine that can feel almost like a motorbike on the water. Although it might look quite similar, a jet ski isn’t really like a normal [...]
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Boater Safety Course: State Summary
· Jun 11, 2021 · Updated Apr 14, 2022 Alabama: Any motorized boat operator over 12 years old is required by Alabama law to pass a boater safety course and to carry a boater education card. However, boaters cannot [...]
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How to Read a Boat GPS
· Jun 3, 2021 · Updated May 19, 2022 If you’re taking your boat rental into unfamiliar waters, a boat GPS is an essential piece of kit to help you navigate the waters. Before you head out on any [...]
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Boat Fuel 101: The Complete Guide to Boat Fuel Types
· May 6, 2021 · Updated Dec 20, 2022 When you rent a boat or buy one for the first time, you might have a lot to learn about the boating lifestyle and what kind of fuel to use. It [...]
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How To Tie A Bowline Knot
· Apr 29, 2021 · Updated May 19, 2022 If you’re only going to learn one knot this season, here it is, the bowline knot. The bowline is a very versatile knot. It is used to form a temporary [...]
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3-Blade Propeller Vs. 4-Blade Propeller
· Apr 27, 2021 · Updated Sep 28, 2023 A popular debate in the boating community between boaters and boat enthusiasts concerns the comparative benefits and drawbacks of 3-blade vs. 4-blade propellers for an outboard motor. Recent advances in [...]
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A Guide to the Different Parts of a Sailboat
· Mar 16, 2021 · Updated Nov 29, 2023 When you use Boatsetter, you have the opportunity to choose from a myriad of different sailboat rentals from all over the United States and beyond. A sailboat is a perfect way to relax [...]
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Water Skiing 101: For The Novice
· Dec 10, 2020 · Updated Jan 13, 2022 Learning to Water Ski on a Water Sports Boat Rental Water skiing is a fun activity to include on your water sports boat rental. You may want to learn [...]
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Activities on the Water for the Little Ones
· Sep 1, 2020 · Updated Jan 12, 2022 Safe Things to Do While on Your Boat Charter Lots of people enjoy taking charter yacht vacations as forms of summer activities for kids. It is a good idea to [...]
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20 Terms Every Future Sailor Should Know
· Sep 1, 2020 · Updated Jan 13, 2022 Live Your Sailing Adventure on the Water with a Boatsetter Sailing Boat Rental As an aspiring sailor, you should be aware that the sport of sailing has its own [...]
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How to Prepare Yourself for a Bareboat Charter
· Oct 3, 2019 · Updated Sep 29, 2023 Rent a Boat Without Having to Hire a Captain Bareboat sailing simply refers to a situation where you rent a boat through a company like Boatsetter without a captain. In [...]
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The Future of Recreational Boating: 5 Ways You Can Be Ahead of the Industry
· Mar 15, 2018 · Updated Jun 27, 2024 Boats are both an investment and a luxury. If you do your research, maintain it well, and get a good deal then your boat can not only be an opportunity [...]
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