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How to Maximize Your Booking Opportunities on Boatsetter
· Jun 17, 2021 · Updated Aug 24, 2021 At Boatsetter, our goal is to make exciting on-the-water experiences available to everyone. And while many renters are more than qualified to operate boats, there are plenty without boating experience [...]
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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Boat
· Jun 16, 2021 · Updated Oct 24, 2024 Choosing a boat can be hard when you are unsure of the options on the market and the specific styles that would fit your desired experience best. When choosing a [...]
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How to Navigate the Florida Intracoastal Waterway (ICW)
· Jun 15, 2021 · Updated Nov 3, 2023 Florida’s Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) is a monumental feat of engineering achievement that runs from Boston, Massachusetts, around Florida, and over past Corpus Christi, Texas. This 3,000-mile inland waterway is made [...]
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How to Drive a Jet Ski
· Jun 14, 2021 · Updated Aug 17, 2023 A jet ski is a machine that can feel almost like a motorbike on the water. Although it might look quite similar, a jet ski isn’t really like a normal [...]
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Boater Safety Course: State Summary
· Jun 11, 2021 · Updated Apr 14, 2022 Alabama: Any motorized boat operator over 12 years old is required by Alabama law to pass a boater safety course and to carry a boater education card. However, boaters cannot [...]
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Boating 101
· Jun 8, 2021 · Updated Sep 29, 2023 If you are new to boating, you will notice a lot of new terminology and things that you must get your head around. It can be quite confusing at times [...]
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How Much Does a Boat Motor Cost
· Jun 7, 2021 · Updated Jan 14, 2022 Boat motors can set you back from a few hundred dollars at a yard sale to anything in the thousands of dollars. A few hours searching the web can give [...]
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Make Your Dad’s Day With a Father’s Day Boat Rental Trip
· Jun 4, 2021 · Updated Nov 3, 2023 Make Your Dad A Captain for the Day! Searching for the perfect Father’s Day gift can give you a flashback to that last-minute holiday shopping trip. You edged your way [...]
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How to Read a Boat GPS
· Jun 3, 2021 · Updated May 19, 2022 If you’re taking your boat rental into unfamiliar waters, a boat GPS is an essential piece of kit to help you navigate the waters. Before you head out on any [...]
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Top 5 Boating Activities for a Bachelor Party
· Jun 1, 2021 · Updated Jul 24, 2023 A boat is a perfect way to have a party for bachelors. Nothing beats the excitement, fun, and creativity that comes from boating with your best men. There are so [...]
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7 Ways to Keep Your Boat Clean
· May 26, 2021 · Updated Jan 12, 2024 Every boat owner quickly realizes that people love going out on the boat, but almost no one likes to stay around to clean it. Cost, maintenance, and cleaning all [...]
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Introducing Hourly Unavailability
· May 26, 2021 · Updated Oct 22, 2021 Maybe you are using your boat next weekend or have an afternoon appointment booked. From now on, you no longer have to mark the full day as unavailable when you’re [...]
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