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Celebrate New Year’s Eve on a Boat: 4 Tips to Start Planning
· Dec 20, 2023 Everybody loves the holidays, but let’s face it. After a few days at home with the family for Christmas, you’re ready for something a little more exciting. Instead of watching [...]
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Boatsetter’s 2023 Waterway Clean-Ups | #MindYourWake
· Dec 19, 2023 Get Out & Clean Up As things heat up across the U.S., we are excited to soak up the summer sun the only way we know how: on the water! [...]
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Best Boats for Rough Water: 6 Qualities that Make for a Smooth Cruise
Most boats will perform well on calm water but when the sea kicks up, there are a few design elements that ensure a more stable ride. Some of these characteristics [...]
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Sailing the Caribbean on a Budget: 6 Ways to Save Money in Paradise
Planning a getaway to the Caribbean? Be sure to spend a part of that time on a boat because these islands are perfect for exploration by water. Boating sounds expensive, [...]
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5 Best Charlotte, North Carolina Waterfront Restaurants
· Dec 13, 2023 Nestled in the heart of North Carolina, Charlotte offers a variety of water activities around and about Lake Norman. As the largest man-made lake in North Carolina, Lake Norman boasts [...]
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5 Reasons Why Celebrating New Year’s with Boatsetter Is the Move
· Dec 13, 2023 There is no better time to party than New Year’s. It’s a time to really let loose and enjoy. Instead of doing the same old thing— trying to get in [...]
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How to Double-Anchor a Boat
Double-anchoring (or dual anchoring) a boat is exactly what it sounds like: Two anchors hold the boat in place. How to double-anchor a boat depends on a number of variables, [...]
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9 Vacation Spots in the Florida Panhandle
· Dec 11, 2023 · Updated Jan 12, 2024 While most people have their eyes set on places like Miami, New York City, Los Angeles, the scenic gulf coastline and the quiet seaside towns of the Florida Panhandle are [...]
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Navigating Cinematic Waters: 10 Must-See Movies Set Afloat
· Nov 30, 2023 In love with seafaring movies? Or, maybe you can’t get enough of that boat racing scene, where it was a close call and a bunch of money was on the [...]
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The 5 Biggest Boating Stories of 2023
Some years, the biggest boating stories are new boats. There were certainly some exciting model premieres in 2023, such as the Viking 90 Convertible, the Blackfin 400CC flagship, and a [...]
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Chesapeake Bay Boating Guide: Cruising America’s Largest Estuary
Cruising the Chesapeake Bay by boat can be a lifetime endeavor since there is so much to see and do in America’s largest estuary. The bay is nearly 200 miles [...]
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7 Best Places to Catch a Florida Sunset this Fall
· Nov 29, 2023 Autumn offers a unique experience for boaters in Florida, whether you’re a local looking for new adventures or a visitor hoping to make the most of your trip. If you’re [...]
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