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Boatsetter & Marinas International Announce Partnership

Boatsetter Team · Dec 5, 2017 · Updated Oct 28, 2024

Boatsetter’s peer to peer boat sharing network is now available to Marinas International customers across the US For Immediate Release – July 23, 2015  – Marinas International proudly announced today its [...]

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How Much Does it Cost to Rent a Yacht?

Boatsetter Team · Dec 5, 2017 · Updated May 20, 2022

Are you looking for something fun and unique to do on your next vacation? Have you ever dreamed of standing at the helm or lounging on the deck of a [...]

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Boating Terms Every Boater Should Know

Boatsetter Team · Dec 5, 2017 · Updated Jan 14, 2022

Do you know your aft from your bow? Are you casting that line from the port or starboard side? Would you know a buoy from a bow line? While some [...]

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Meet Boat Captain Will – A Boatsetter Success Story

Boatsetter Team · Dec 5, 2017 · Updated Oct 24, 2024

Captain Will joined the Boatsetter Captain Program 18 months ago as Boat Captain for Hire. In this short time frame, he’s created a new source of revenue that allows him [...]

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6 Ways Boating Benefits our Health

Boatsetter Team · Dec 5, 2017 · Updated Jun 27, 2024

So, this is not a reason to get your wife’s permission to spend yet another weekend fishing with the guys or the perfect excuse to tell your boss you have [...]

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Private boat rentals inspire custom boating experiences

Boatsetter Team · Dec 5, 2017 · Updated Jan 14, 2022

The concept of private boat rental has evolved from a predominate notion of fishing and basic sightseeing tours into the wave of the future. By renting from a private boat [...]

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How to Choose a Charter Boat Captain

Boatsetter Team · Dec 5, 2017 · Updated Sep 1, 2023

Hiring a charter boat captain to navigate your day on the water is a great way to experience all that the water has to offer while avoiding any stress or [...]

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Test Driving – The New Way to Shop for a Boat

Boatsetter Team · Dec 5, 2017 · Updated Jan 14, 2022

There’s a new, easier  way to shop for boat! The sharing economy, that includes start up giants such as AirBnB and Uber, has left no industry untouched and this reach [...]

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South Florida Waterfront Dining: 5 Reasons to Start Planning Your Weekend Now!

Boatsetter Team · Dec 5, 2017 · Updated Jan 14, 2022

South Floridians have so many options when considering a great place to dine with a waterfront view. Whether you arrive on your own boat, a chartered boat, or even by [...]

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Renting a Boat? For a Good Time, Just Add a Captain

Boatsetter Team · Dec 5, 2017 · Updated Jun 7, 2024

Although you’ve probably heard that you can rent a boat with a captain for the day, you may be a little unclear on how it works. Essentially, you’ll have a [...]

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How becoming a charter boat captain is easier than ever

Boatsetter Team · Dec 5, 2017 · Updated Jun 27, 2024

Are you an experienced boater who enjoys taking friends and family out on the lake, river, or bay? Did you grow up on the water? Do you see nautical charts [...]

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The Secret to Happiness? Experience trumps material possession every time!

Boatsetter Team · Dec 5, 2017 · Updated Jun 27, 2024

In today’s busy, complicated world, it gets harder and harder to move the “happiness needle.” As we set forth to achieve the perennial goal of success, balance and happiness, consider [...]

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