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Best Marinas in Seattle to Dock (and Host) Your Boat
Seattle isn’t just the Emerald City — it’s the gateway to some of the most spectacular boating in the Pacific Northwest. From Lake Union to Puget Sound, this region offers [...]
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Best Marinas in New York to Dock (and Host) Your Boat
Owning a boat in New York is one thing. Finding the right marina to dock it — and maximize your Boatsetter potential — is another. From the Hudson to Long [...]
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Top Fishing Excursions in South Florida
South Florida is known for its sunshine, turquoise waters, and laid-back coastal energy — but it’s also home to some of the best fishing charters in the U.S. From tarpon [...]
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Florida Vacation Trends: How Travelers Are Redefining Sunshine Season
Florida has always been America’s go-to escape — a place where blue skies, warm water, and endless adventures converge. But as we head into 2025 and 2026, the way people [...]
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How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Boat in 2025?
Boating Made Accessible For years, boating was seen as a luxury reserved for yacht owners or insiders. But with peer-to-peer platforms like Boatsetter, more people are discovering that boating can [...]
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10 Stunning U.S. Beaches Perfect for a Boating Getaway This November
From coral reefs in the Keys to red rock canyons in the desert, alpine lakes in the Sierras, and the turquoise waters of Hawaii, November is all about warm days, [...]
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10 Stunning U.S. Beaches Perfect for a Boating Getaway This October
October is the sneaky-perfect boating month—warm days, golden sunsets, and wide-open beaches without summer chaos. Whether you’re fishing remote shores in the Outer Banks, lounging at Sarasota’s sandbars, or watching [...]
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Boat Stringers: What Are They & When Do you Know It’s Time to Repair Them
Boat stringers are the structural backbone of your vessel. Running lengthwise along the hull, they provide strength, support the deck, and hold critical components like inboard engines. Without solid stringers, [...]
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Sandbar Guide USA: The Best Sandbars to Boat to Around the Country
Why Sandbars Are America’s Best-Kept Boating Secret When the tide drops and the sand appears, the party begins. Sandbars are where boating culture truly comes alive — shallow-water playgrounds perfect [...]
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Best Places for Fall Fishing in the U.S.
Why Fall Is the Angler’s Secret Season As the leaves change, so do the waters. Fall fishing offers cooler temperatures, fewer crowds, and the chance to reel in some of [...]
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Celebrate Fall in New York: Best Sunset Cruises & City Views
Fall in NYC, but make it on the water New York City is magical year-round, but fall hits differently. Central Park turns golden, the air gets crisp, and the skyline [...]
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Gen Z Is Driving Boating’s Boom — and They’re Changing the Way We Celebrate Fall
A generational shift on the water Boating is no longer just a summer pastime or a coastal luxury — it’s becoming a year-round lifestyle. This fall, Boatsetter data shows that [...]
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