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Miami Sandbar Boating Guide
· Sep 30, 2022 · Updated Nov 13, 2025 Miami’s soft white sands, clear turquoise waters, and slip-free boating access combine to create some of the most iconic sandbars in the U.S. Whether you’re planning a quiet swim, a [...]
Read more7 Most Affordable Bass Boats
Let’s face it — most of us are able to rent a bass boat, but buying one is a different story. Bass boats have a well-deserved reputation for costing an [...]
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How to Take the Best Boatsetter Boat Listing Photos
· Sep 30, 2022 In the age of Instagram, it should come as no surprise that people have become more drawn to visual content. For many, pictures take them to places they have only [...]
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10 Best Center Console Boats
The waterways of America are filled with center consoles, but these 10 best center console boats stand apart from the crowd. It’s worth noting that six out of 10 of [...]
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10 Best Boats for Wakeboarding 2024
You say you love watersports, and you’re thinking about checking out wakeboard boat rentals, or possibly even buying one of your own? We say you’re thinking along the right lines [...]
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5 Best Shallow Water Boats for Navigating & Fishing Skinny Waters
Shallow water fishing boats have become incredibly popular as anglers have gravitated towards light-tackle casting, and these five boats are best for accessing those skinny water hotspots. Many of those [...]
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Clean, Drain, Dry: How to Stop the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species
· Sep 27, 2022 Being a good boater means minding your wake. You can’t mind your wake without understanding or building your awareness of the best boating practices. This post is on how to [...]
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San Francisco Fleet Week: Preview
San Francisco Fleet Week has honored the U.S. Armed Forces annually since 1981! In the heart of the city’s Marina District on San Francisco Bay, boaters will enjoy views of [...]
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Santa Barbara Sailing and Boating Guide
· Sep 27, 2022 · Updated Oct 28, 2024 Santa Barbara is 95 miles north of Los Angeles. The Santa Ynez Mountains are the backdrop to this water city, known for its stunning white stucco buildings with iconic red [...]
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8 Key West Restaurants on the Water
· Sep 27, 2022 Key West, is a piece of paradise in Florida with mouthwatering cuisine, pristine waters, and much to explore. After boating through its mangroves and coral reefs, and swimming with the [...]
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Romantic Boat Rides in Miami: Where to Go & What to Bring
· Sep 27, 2022 · Updated Oct 31, 2024 South Florida is full of charming water passages for two. You can have the lavish buildings of Miami or tropical greenery as the backdrop of your picture-perfect date. We’ll help [...]
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8 Best Chicago Marinas
· Sep 27, 2022 · Updated Nov 12, 2025 When boating season hits Chicago, there’s nothing quite like it. From cruising along the skyline to dropping anchor off Navy Pier, the Windy City transforms into a waterfront playground. But [...]
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