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Understanding Why Your Boat May Be Waitlisted
· Aug 16, 2023 Receiving news that your boat has been waitlisted can be disheartening, especially when you’ve crafted the best boat profile. Fret not— being waitlisted does not necessarily mean that your boat [...]
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Avoiding Seasickness: 8 Tips for a Smooth Ride
For some, seasickness is an obstacle to enjoying boating. Depending on conditions like sea state, excessive heat or cold, odors, diet, exhaustion, and other factors, seasickness can affect anyone (even [...]
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Types of Sailboats
Sailboats are one type of boat, but just because they all have sails doesn’t mean they’re all the same. There are subsets of sailboats and they differ by their shape [...]
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Docking a Boat: 5 Easy Steps for Beginners
Learning how to dock a boat with style and confidence requires a little experience and familiarity with how your boat handles. Docking a boat by yourself or with a crew [...]
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7 Best Sailboat Accessories
Finding the perfect sailboat for your cruising plans is a terrific start to a great life on the water. Even better? Outfitting that sailboat with accessories that make being aboard [...]
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Folsom Lake, California Fishing Guide
Picture yourself catching a beautiful bass or trout on a lake in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas. Our guide to fishing Folsom Lake will help you make that image [...]
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Boating with Dogs: 6 Tips for Taking Your Dog on a Boat
· Aug 9, 2023 · Updated Sep 6, 2024 There’s nothing more fun than bringing your four-legged friends along with you on a boat trip. Most dogs love the water almost as much as they love being with their [...]
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10 Best Beginner Sailboats
While it’s possible to start sailing on any size and complexity of boat, you might want to read through to get to know the best beginner sailboats. You may have [...]
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Trimming a Boat in 3 Simple Steps
No matter what kind of boat you rent on Boatsetter, the vessel’s ride, performance, and fuel efficiency are all important considerations while you’re out enjoying a day on the water. [...]
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Florida to Bahamas Boating Guide: Everything You Need to Know
If you’ve dreamed about a quick one-day trip to the Bahamas, then peer-to-peer (P2P) boat rental might be exactly what you’re looking for. The Bahamas is a tropical paradise begging [...]
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How Expensive Are Boats to Maintain?
The cost of boat ownership extends well beyond the purchase price, and a rule of thumb is that you’ll spend 10% of the price on maintenance each year. Additionally, boats [...]
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Top 5 Add-ons that Attract Renters
· Jul 25, 2023 · Updated Oct 2, 2023 Add-ons are trip essentials a renter might want in addition to renting your boat. Boatsetter allows you to offer essentials and other items such as Photography, Snorkeling gear, Ice, Cooler, [...]
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