Boatsetter Blog

Welcome to the Boatsetter Blog

Guides, tips, and stories for life on the water


Fort Lauderdale Boating Guide

Fort Lauderdale Boating Guide

Boatsetter Team · Mar 2, 2022

Fort Lauderdale waterways offer an exciting experience for both locals and visitors. With beautiful year-round weather and calm, clear waters, boating in the South Florida area is the perfect way [...]

Read more
Best Beaches in Fort Lauderdale to Explore By Boat

Best Beaches in Fort Lauderdale to Explore By Boat

Boatsetter Team · Mar 2, 2022 · Updated Mar 9, 2022

Fort Lauderdale, Florida is home to many beautiful beaches offering plenty of space to relax along the Atlantic Ocean. The calm, clear waters and beautiful year-round weather make these beaches [...]

Read more

6 Best Cape Coral Restaurants on the Water to Get to By Boat

Boatsetter Team · Feb 28, 2022 · Updated Mar 9, 2022

Cape Coral, Florida is home to many waterfront restaurants popular among boaters who like to dock-and-dine with their boats and enjoy the fresh local cuisine. From Cape Coral to Sanibel [...]

Read more
miami waterkeeper

Miami Waterkeeper: Protecting the Water You Love | #MindYourWake Series

Diane Byrne · Feb 25, 2022 · Updated Jun 3, 2022

Florida has 8,000 miles of coastline and upwards of 800 miles of beaches for swimming, boating, and other activities. Additionally, about half a million people earn their income from Florida’s [...]

Read more
Boating in St. Petersburg FL

Boating in St. Petersburg, FL: Everything You Need to Know

Boatsetter Team · Feb 24, 2022 · Updated Mar 12, 2024

St. Petersburg, Florida, is a beautiful place to explore and spend time outside. The best thing about this area is that visitors can rent a boat and enjoy the beautiful [...]

Read more

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 [...]

Read more

Boating in Miami Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Boatsetter Team · Feb 22, 2022 · Updated Nov 4, 2025

Boating in Miami is a popular activity experienced by many who visit one of the most popular vacation destinations in the country. Miami attracts boaters worldwide who seek to relax [...]

Read more
Booths and attendees at the Fly Fishing Show in Denver

Denver Fly Fishing Show: An Exhibitor’s Recap

Luke Campbell · Feb 18, 2022 · Updated Jun 12, 2024

Each year, The Fly Fishing Show is held at multiple locations across the United States as an event for anglers to meet and talk with representatives from brands focused on [...]

Read more
Boat Taxes- Everything You Need to Know

Boat Taxes: Everything You Need to Know

Boatsetter Team · Feb 18, 2022 · Updated Sep 28, 2023

Taxes are a fact of life as well as a part of boat ownership but there may be some good news, especially in certain purchase situations and if you use [...]

Read more
Tuna Fishing in San Diego- 10 Tips for Catching Bluefin

Tuna Fishing in San Diego: 10 Tips for Catching Bluefin

Lenny Rudow · Feb 17, 2022

San Diego bluefin tuna fishing is world class, and can lead to utterly epic catches. Tuna fishing San Diego waters is one of the ultimate deep sea fishing experiences, and [...]

Read more
best fishing boats for 2022

10 Best Fishing Boats 2024

Lenny Rudow · Feb 15, 2022 · Updated Jul 11, 2024

Choosing the best fishing boats from a very crowded field is no easy task, and if you plan to find a fishing boat rental so you can try before you [...]

Read more
how to get a boating license

How to Get a Boating License or Boater Safety Certificate

Kim Kavin · Feb 15, 2022 · Updated Nov 3, 2023

When you rent a boat with Boatsetter, you always have the option of adding a captain—which means you don’t actually need a boating license to enjoy a day out on [...]

Read more