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Boat Stringers: What Are They & When Do you Know It’s Time to Repair Them

Boatsetter Team · Sep 26, 2025

Boat stringers are the structural backbone of your vessel. Running lengthwise along the hull, they provide strength, support the deck, and hold critical components like inboard engines. Without solid stringers, [...]

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Sandbar Guide USA: The Best Sandbars to Boat to Around the Country

Boatsetter Team · Sep 22, 2025 · Updated Oct 30, 2025

Why Sandbars Are America’s Best-Kept Boating Secret When the tide drops and the sand appears, the party begins. Sandbars are where boating culture truly comes alive — shallow-water playgrounds perfect [...]

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Best Places for Fall Fishing in the U.S.

Boatsetter Team · Sep 22, 2025

Why Fall Is the Angler’s Secret Season As the leaves change, so do the waters. Fall fishing offers cooler temperatures, fewer crowds, and the chance to reel in some of [...]

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Celebrate Fall in New York: Best Sunset Cruises & City Views

Boatsetter Team · Sep 17, 2025

Fall in NYC, but make it on the water New York City is magical year-round, but fall hits differently. Central Park turns golden, the air gets crisp, and the skyline [...]

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Gen Z Is Driving Boating’s Boom — and They’re Changing the Way We Celebrate Fall

Boatsetter Team · Sep 17, 2025 · Updated Oct 23, 2025

A generational shift on the water Boating is no longer just a summer pastime or a coastal luxury — it’s becoming a year-round lifestyle. This fall, Boatsetter data shows that [...]

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Fall Fishing & Wildlife Tours in Seattle

Boatsetter Team · Sep 17, 2025 · Updated Nov 18, 2025

Why fall is prime time for fishing and wildlife Seattle is famous for its coffee, skyline, and rainy charm — but out on the water, fall tells a different story. [...]

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[2025] The Ultimate Key West Sandbar Guide

Boatsetter Team · Sep 15, 2025

Dreaming of turquoise waters, soft white sand, and swaying palm trees without leaving the U.S.? A Key West sandbar trip is your answer. When you book with us, your boat [...]

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Celebrities Who Love Boatsetter (and How You Can Boat Like Them)

Boatsetter Team · Sep 11, 2025

Turns out, A-listers love a good boat day as much as the rest of us. From Miami to the Hamptons to Barbados, celebs like Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Gavin Casalegno, [...]

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Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

The Inside Scoop into the Largest In-Water Boat Show in the World

Boatsetter Team · Sep 10, 2025

Key takeaways The 2024 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) drew over 100,000 attendees, featured 1,300 boats and 1,000 exhibitors, and generated a regional economic impact of $1.79 billion. Since [...]

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What’s Trending in Miami? Boatsetter Reveals the Most Booked Boats This Season

Boatsetter Team · Sep 8, 2025

Miami has always been the capital of stylish boating — where clear turquoise waters meet world-class nightlife and sandbars buzzing with energy. But this season, Boatsetter’s booking data reveals exactly [...]

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7 Surprising Trends in Boating — What South Florida Bookers Are Doing This Year

Boatsetter Team · Sep 8, 2025

If you think boating in South Florida is all about flashy yachts and big fishing charters, think again. Boatsetter’s booking data reveals that boaters in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and the [...]

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The 9 Most Popular Routes & Destinations for Boating in South Florida

Boatsetter Team · Sep 8, 2025

From Miami’s shimmering skyline to the turquoise waters of the Keys, South Florida is a dreamscape for boaters. Whether you’re a local looking for a quick sandbar run or a [...]

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