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Art Basel 2022 Boating

Art Basel Miami 2022: Event Guide 

Diane Byrne · Nov 8, 2022 · Updated Nov 10, 2022

Anyone who appreciates art is eager for Art Basel Miami 2022, opening on December 1 for the public and November 29 for invited VIPs. While the main venue is the [...]

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Lake Norman Boating.

Lake Norman Boating Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Valerie · Nov 2, 2022 · Updated Jun 12, 2024

Lake Norman is a picturesque body of water that is centrally located 20 miles north of Charlotte, North Carolina. It is a special lake that appeals to people of all [...]

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boatsetter and suntex partnership

Boatsetter, in Partnership with Suntex, Continues Breaking Down Barriers for Entrepreneurs on the Water

Boatsetter Team · Nov 2, 2022

Deal enables more boat owners to join sharing economy and offset the cost of boat ownership. MIAMI, Fla., – November 2, 2022—Boatsetter, the leading marketplace for boat rentals and on-water [...]

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boat hosting best practices

Boat Hosting 101: 3 Best Practices for Boatsetter Owners

Boatsetter Team · Oct 27, 2022 · Updated Nov 3, 2023

When boat owners list their vessels on the Boatsetter platform, their ownership journey takes a turn in a positive direction. Owners can make money to offset their own ownership costs [...]

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How to Tow a Tube Safely.

7 Best Towable Tubes for Adults

Kim Kavin · Oct 27, 2022 · Updated Nov 22, 2022

Tubing is one of the most enjoyable activities that anyone can do. Adults enjoy sipping on a fun drink, contained by their Yetti while feeling the exhilaration. If you’re looking [...]

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Fall Fishing Tips.

10 Fall Fishing Tips to Boost Your Game

Lenny Rudow · Oct 27, 2022

Whether you are shooting for calico bass in Los Angeles or stripers in New Jersey this fall, you’ll be among this nation of anglers celebrating the fall-feeding frenzy. No matter [...]

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What Is a Jet Boat?

Jet Boat Basics – What Is a Jet Boat?

Chuck Warren · Oct 27, 2022

In the last decade, the marine industry has incurred a lot of great technology, especially in marine propulsion systems (the machinery pushing the boat forward). Jet boats carrying jet-drive propulsion [...]

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Trade-In Boat Values.

Trade-In Boat Values: NADA Guides & Blue Book

Lenny Rudow · Oct 27, 2022 · Updated Jul 24, 2023

Trading in a boat isn’t exactly like trading in a car. It’s a bit more complex. Understanding the critical differences in trade-in boat values and how they’re reflected by NADA [...]

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Boat Camping.

Boat Camping 101: 8 Tips for Success

Charles Plueddeman · Oct 27, 2022 · Updated Aug 16, 2024

Boat camping is a great way to make the most of a weekend on the water. Boat camping can mean using the boat to reach a campsite on land or [...]

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Fractional Boat Ownership.

Everything to Know About Fractional Boat Ownership

Chuck Warren · Oct 26, 2022 · Updated Oct 27, 2022

In recent years, the boating industry has seen incredible growth and innovation, with amazing advancements in everything from navigation tools to outboard engine design. So many new products have made [...]

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Boatsetter’s October Photo Contest: Boat Owner Edition 

Boatsetter Team · Oct 19, 2022

This October’s Photo Contest theme is Junior Boaters. Precious moments spent between you and your junior crewmates are valuable. So valuable that this month they could win you a $100 [...]

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Jet Skis and PWCs for 2023.

8 Best Jet Skis & Other Amazing PWCs (2023)

Lenny Rudow · Oct 19, 2022 · Updated Aug 17, 2023

The personal watercraft (PWC) field keeps getting more specialized, with models designed for exploring, fishing, family fun, and going really fast on the water. These leading manufacturers are packing your [...]

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