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5 Most Affordable Pontoon Boats
· Nov 29, 2022 · Updated Nov 3, 2023 Everyone wants to find affordable pontoon boats, but there’s a big difference between a quality-built boat that’s affordable and one that’s just cheap. Fortunately, plenty of pontoons are on the [...]
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Fishing in Lake Tahoe Guide
If you’re headed for Lake Tahoe and are thinking about renting a fishing boat to enjoy some time angling while you’re there, we have just one thing to say: Do [...]
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Five Best Jet Boats
You’re looking for the best jet boats on the water today? Look no further. If you’re searching for the best jet boats around, we’re not surprised — jet boats are [...]
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Boatsetter’s Holiday Photo Contest: Owner Edition
· Nov 28, 2022 For our final Boatsetter Photo Contest of 2022, and in the spirit of the holiday season, we merged November and December to make a great big HOLIDAY-themed contest… Come one, [...]
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Fishing in Jacksonville, FL Guide
Just how good is the fishing in Jacksonville, FL? If you ever thought about learning how to start a fishing charter business, a good start would be moving here — [...]
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10 Best Sailing Gifts
Gifting can be hard, but if you have a sailor in your life, there are lots of ways to delight him or her whether it’s for a birthday, anniversary, or [...]
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10 Best Gifts for a Boat Owner
There’s always something new and cool that can be a great gift for a boat owner. This is true no matter the type of boat—you can find gifts for cruising [...]
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Top 10 Marine Weather Apps for Boaters
Marine weather apps can be amazingly useful for boaters, but which are the best marine weather apps of them all? Whether you hit the water on your own boat, go [...]
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Top 7 Palm Beach County Beaches
· Nov 17, 2022 Palm Beach County is the home of many great Florida beaches. With charming coastal destinations like Lake Worth, West Palm Beach, Riviera Beach, and its vast Intracoastal Waterway (43 miles), [...]
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Bowrider vs. Deck Boat: What Are the Differences?
Go for a ride on the water today, and you’re bound to come across a bowrider or deck boat. Both have been around for decades, and both boat types make [...]
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What to Wear on a Sailing Trip
Going sailing for the first time and wondering what to wear? Time, place, type of sailing, and boat will necessitate different preparation. Start with these questions: Are you sailing for [...]
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Catamaran vs. Monohull: Which Is Better?
It used to be that sailors and powerboaters (blowboaters and stinkpotters, respectively) used to hold the loudest arguments about which was better– sailboats or powerboats. Today, the debate is centered [...]
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