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8 Things to Check Before Buying a Used Boat
· Apr 9, 2018 · Updated May 20, 2022 Don’t Buy a Used Boat Without Checking These Eight Things Are you thinking of buying a used boat? If the answer is yes, you should consider a variety of things [...]
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Is Buying a Boat the Right Investment?
· Apr 2, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022 Decide On What is Best For Your Wallet Are you a lover of water and sun and all the fun activities that go along with it? Have you wondered how [...]
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Can I Legally Drive a Boat in My State?
· Mar 31, 2018 · Updated May 20, 2022 A Guide to Getting the Captain’s License Have you ever wanted to be the boat captain? Now when you can rent a boat, this dream can quickly become a reality. [...]
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4 Facts You Didn’t Know About Tides and Your Boat
· Mar 24, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022 Even if you have a couple five-hundred horsepower diesel engines backed up by thousand gallon oil tanks, your ship is a small speck in the mighty oceans. Tides are powerful [...]
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Fishing Roundup: Meet the founder of Hashtag and Release
· Mar 22, 2018 · Updated Sep 3, 2021 Meet Jay Barker, fishing and adventure guide on Norfolk Island in the South Pacific Ocean, and read his advice in getting started fishing or for those already looking for the [...]
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The Future of Recreational Boating: 5 Ways You Can Be Ahead of the Industry
· Mar 15, 2018 · Updated Jun 27, 2024 Boats are both an investment and a luxury. If you do your research, maintain it well, and get a good deal then your boat can not only be an opportunity [...]
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5 Places to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on the Water
· Mar 10, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022 St. Patrick’s Day tops the list of many people’s favorite holidays. There’s no gift-giving, no stress, just good times to be had by all. It’s a celebration of Irish culture [...]
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We Bet You Don’t Know These 5 Boating Knots
· Mar 8, 2018 · Updated May 20, 2022 Unless you spent some time in the Cub Scouts growing up as a kid, your knowledge of knots is pretty limited. That is, of course, unless you are a sailor. [...]
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Our Favorite Boating Accessory: Inflatable Paddle Boards
· Mar 2, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022 All boating enthusiasts recognize that being on the water offers a diverse and exciting travel experience that is unmatched by anything on land. Far from just a way of getting [...]
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Welcome Spring with these 5 incredible places to watch flowers bloom
· Mar 1, 2018 · Updated May 20, 2022 After a long cold winter, there is nothing better than seeing those first flowers of spring bloom. Spring officially starts March 20 and if you want to make the most [...]
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4 Things to Expect During a Coast Guard Check
· Feb 26, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022 The Coast Guard is are our friend. They help us in times of distress and help keep our shores safe from all kinds of things. However, if they choose to [...]
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6 Things to Do for your Boating Bucket List
· Feb 10, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022 There is nothing better than grabbing a boat and cruising the open seas. Whether you are a frequent sailor or head out just a couple times a year, there [...]
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