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Boatsetter's Holiday Travel Trends for 2024

Boatsetter Reveals Holiday Travel Trends for 2024

Boatsetter Team · Nov 18, 2024 · Updated Sep 24, 2025

Whether you’re planning a cozy Thanksgiving getaway or seeking unique holiday experiences, the holidays are a wonderful time of year to explore, reconnect with family, or getaway on your own. The [...]

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2022 Holiday Lighted Boat Parade Schedule.

15 of the Most Popular Holiday Lighted Boat Parades in the U.S.

Kim Kavin · Nov 18, 2024 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

For the next few months, the U.S. coastlines will be lit with festive lights and decorated boats. Tis’ the season of holiday boat parades. Whether you’re looking to kick back [...]

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Veterans Day Giveaway: Win a Captain’s License Course Scholarship from Boatsetter & Mariners Learning System

Boatsetter Team · Nov 11, 2024 · Updated Nov 8, 2024

Since 2012, Boatsetter has made it possible for boat owners, boat rental operators, and Captains to earn an additional income and spend time doing what they love–being out on the [...]

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top marinas in key west

Top Marinas in Key West

Boatsetter Team · Oct 31, 2024

Key West, celebrated for its sparkling waters, vibrant coral reefs, and rich maritime heritage, draws boaters from around the world. From quiet, tucked-away marinas to bustling spots with luxurious amenities, [...]

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Louisiana Marinas

Top Marinas in Louisiana

Boatsetter Team · Oct 25, 2024 · Updated Oct 30, 2024

Louisiana boasts a unique blend of waterways, rich wildlife, and vibrant culture that make it a dream destination for boating enthusiasts. With its diverse landscapes and access to both freshwater [...]

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flounder fishing in florida

Flounder Fishing in Florida

Lenny Rudow · Oct 23, 2024

Those flatfish may look a bit odd, but they strike with vigor, fight hard, and taste great. Flounder are some of the strangest looking fish in the sea, but talk [...]

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Best Fishing Spots in Ohio

Boatsetter Team · Oct 22, 2024 · Updated Oct 24, 2024

The Buckeye State boasts an impressive variety of lakes, rivers, and reservoirs, each with its unique charm and challenges. Whether you’re targeting walleye in Lake Erie, pursuing bass in inland [...]

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gift ideas for fishermen

10 Best Gift Ideas for Anglers for 2024

Lenny Rudow · Oct 20, 2024

Sure, there are a million and one fishing gifts out there, but it’s not so easy to sort the wheat from the chaff and find the very best fishing gifts [...]

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Best Fishing Spots in Pennslyvania

Boatsetter Team · Oct 18, 2024 · Updated Oct 22, 2024

From the expansive Lake Erie in the northwest to the winding Delaware River in the east, Pennsylvania provides a variety of environments for both freshwater and migratory fish species. Whether [...]

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Best Fishing Spots in South Carolina

Boatsetter Team · Oct 18, 2024 · Updated Oct 24, 2024

South Carolina is such a great state to go fishing in. It has over 40 parks with fishing lakes, rivers, and streams. To add to that list is a 300,000-acre [...]

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Best Fishing Spots in North Carolina

Boatsetter Team · Oct 15, 2024 · Updated Oct 24, 2024

From the Appalachian Mountains to the Atlantic coast, North Carolina offers anglers a wide variety of fishing opportunities. The Tar Heel State boasts an impressive variety of freshwater and saltwater [...]

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Best places in the US to go crabbing

Best Places in the U.S. to go Crabbing

Lenny Rudow · Oct 15, 2024

Crabbing is a fun way to spend the day on the water followed by sitting down to an excellent fresh seafood meal. Visit any of the best crabbing locations in [...]

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