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Top fishing destinations in 2024

Boatsetter’s Top 15 Fishing Destinations for 2024

Boatsetter Team · Feb 1, 2024 · Updated Feb 15, 2024

A new year means new fishing opportunities for anglers. From remote paradises to well-known hotspots teeming with marine life, our top 2024 fishing destinations roundup covers it all. Tampa, FL  [...]

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Boatsetter Unveils the Top 10 Boating Destinations for 2024

Boatsetter Team · Jan 31, 2024 · Updated Oct 31, 2024

Miami, FL – January 31, 2024 – Boatsetter, the leading mobile app for boat rentals, charters, and on-water experiences, today released its list of Top 10 Boating Destinations for 2024 [...]

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Boatsetter, rent the boat or list your own. Life on the water is better this way!

3 Strategies on Leveraging Local Events to Boost Bookings

Boatsetter Team · Jan 19, 2024 · Updated Jan 23, 2024

For Owners coming up with new boat operator strategies is essential to success. One great, and yet often overlooked opportunity are local events. Here, we’ll share with you three easy [...]

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bioluminescence destinations

5 Best Bioluminescent Viewing Destinations in the US

Boatsetter Team · Jan 18, 2024

If you crave a rare and unforgettable experience, then bioluminescent boating should be next on your itinerary. Imagine you’re cruising through quiet coves underneath a blanket of stars, you’re surrounded [...]

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Mind Your Wake Stewards Grant

Introducing the Mind Your Wake Stewards Grant

Boatsetter Team · Jan 17, 2024 · Updated Oct 31, 2024

Here at Boatsetter, we’re conscious of the environmental impact boating has on the planet’s water. We’re also aware that mindfulness is a practice. So, to help our boat owners, we’ve [...]

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2024 Miami Boat Show

Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show 2024 Preview Guide

Boatsetter Team · Jan 12, 2024

The Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, also known as the Miami Boat Show, in South Florida is a fun recreational marine event that draws boaters from all over the [...]

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Trip planning with Boatsetter

How to Use Add-ons to Help with Trip Planning

Boatsetter Team · Jan 12, 2024

If you’ve read our post on how to plan for a boat trip then you know how much goes into it. From browsing to booking to boating, our goal is [...]

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electric boat anchors

Electric Boat Anchors

Boatsetter Team · Jan 10, 2024 · Updated Jan 11, 2024

We’ve covered how to read a boat GPS, and now it’s time to move onto anchors! Having a good anchoring mechanism on your boat is of the utmost importance. Whether you [...]

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boat anchor types

Boat Anchor Types: A Complete Guide

Boatsetter Team · Jan 10, 2024 · Updated Jan 11, 2024

To live out your boating dreams, it is important to ensure your safety and ensure that you have the best anchor. Anchors are essential for any boating activity and crucial for any [...]

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Anchoring a boat.

How to Anchor a Boat: Step-by-Step Guide

Charles Plueddeman · Jan 10, 2024 · Updated Jan 11, 2024

You may most often use an anchor to hold your boat in place in a secluded cove for a few hours of swimming, but that anchor is also an essential [...]

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Where to buy a boat

Where to Buy Boats (Plus 7 Tips on When & How to Buy One)

Boatsetter Team · Jan 8, 2024

Buying a boat can be a long process so be sure to do your research and dial in exactly what will fit your needs before deciding where to buy. One [...]

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inboard vs sterndrive engines

Inboard vs. Sterndrive: Pros & Cons of Each Propulsion System

Boatsetter Team · Jan 8, 2024

Boat propulsion systems can include inboard engines, outboard motors, outdrives also called sterndrives, jet drives and electric pod drives. Here, we’ll look at the pros and cons of inboard engines [...]

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