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Can Boats be Stored Outside During the Winter?
· Feb 3, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022 If you are interested in boating, you might have thought about joining boat clubs or utilizing boat rental services instead. These are good options to have, but what do you [...]
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7 Boating Vocabulary Words You Probably Don’t Know
· Jan 29, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022 So you think you are boating expert? Well, let’s just see. Here are seven of Boatsetter essential vocabulary words that even some of the most seasoned captains may not even [...]
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How To Winterize Your Boat
· Jan 25, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022 Unless you are lucky enough to be chartering off to the Caribbean this winter you likely are going to be facing some cold, cold weather. Even if you have your [...]
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Millennials leaving boating: How Boatsetter is reversing the trend
· Jan 22, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022 From home ownership to 9-5 type jobs and so much more, millennials are knowing for bucking trends. This includes recreational boating with record low numbers of them opting to buy [...]
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4 Tips for Trailering your Boat
· Jan 13, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022 There is nothing more exciting than purchasing a boat. It is our gateway to the sea! Now it’s time to actually get it in there. For first time sailors, getting [...]
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5 Things You Need to Know When the Weather Turns Bad on Board
· Jan 6, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022 Even with the latest technology, bad weather can be hard to predict. This is doubly true at sea. That’s no problem though. With the right preparation and skills, you should [...]
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9 Reasons We’re Heading to the Florida Keys this January
· Jan 5, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022 There is no better way to escape the winter blues than by heading to warmer weather. With an average January temperature of 72 degrees, it’s no wonder why Florida is [...]
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Top 9 Apps for hard core boaters
· Jan 5, 2018 · Updated Aug 17, 2023 The App Store has everything for the tech savvy boater, from navigation, charting, weather reports, down to the boating basics. Don’t forget to bring your smart phone or tablet on board! Here [...]
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Top 10 Lighted Boat Parades to Check Out This Holiday Season
· Jan 5, 2018 · Updated Nov 13, 2025 Why walk in a holiday parade when you can cruise in one? Across the country, lighted boat parades transform waterways into floating festivals of color, music, and cheer. Whether you’re [...]
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Ten Holiday Gifts Every Boater Will Love
· Jan 5, 2018 · Updated Apr 13, 2022 Gifts, Ahoy! Finding the perfect gift can be tough, but with Boatsetter as your First (shopping) Mate, it doesn’t have to be. We’ve scoured the internet and put together a [...]
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Summer Fashion Guide for the “Boys of Boatsetter!”
· Jan 4, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022 With summer around the corner, what is a better way to prepare for boating this season than picking out some style essentials for a perfect day on the water! Remember, [...]
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Top 10 Best Boat Up Bars
· Jan 4, 2018 · Updated Jun 9, 2022 The Boatyard Bar & Grill – Annapolis, MD Nestled in the historic maritime district of Eastport, the Boatyard Bar & Grill offers local mariners, families and friends an escape from [...]
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