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Best places to boat in Miami

9 Best Places to Go Boating in Miami

Boatsetter Team · Nov 3, 2021 · Updated Oct 31, 2024

Getting on a boat is the way to go if you want to experience all that Miami has to offer. Miami sandbars are a weekend hotspot for people looking to [...]

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Fishing Report from St. Petersburg – Late October Afternoon // Inshore Action Charters

Boatsetter Team · Oct 29, 2021 · Updated Mar 12, 2024

Part 3 of a 3 part series of Fall inshore fishing reports from Tampa. For the latest intel from local captains, visit our Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, & Clearwater Fishing [...]

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Fishing Report from Tampa Bay – Late October Morning // Ebb and Flow Charters

Boatsetter Team · Oct 28, 2021 · Updated Mar 12, 2024

Part 2 of a 3 part series of Fall inshore fishing reports from Tampa Bay. For the latest updates, check our Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater Fishing Reports. Capt. [...]

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Fishing Report from Tampa Bay – Late October Morning

Boatsetter Team · Oct 26, 2021 · Updated Mar 12, 2024

Part 1 of a 3 part series of Fall inshore fishing reports from Tampa Bay. For the latest updates, check Boatsetter’s Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, & Clearwater Fishing Reports. Capt [...]

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Lake Towns in Florida

Boatsetter Team · Oct 21, 2021 · Updated Oct 31, 2024

People flock to Florida for the sun and fun. But, you will also find water as Florida has over 30000 lakes, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Gulf of Mexico. So, [...]

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Lakes in Orlando for Boating

Lakes in Orlando for Boating

Boatsetter Team · Oct 21, 2021 · Updated Oct 31, 2024

Central Florida’s landscape is filled with many waterways, including lakes and rivers. About an hour southwest of Orlando, a small community is named after the abundance of lakes scattered throughout [...]

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winter boating tips

Winter Boating Tips

Boatsetter Team · Oct 19, 2021 · Updated Aug 17, 2023

Whether your home boating waters lie in Michigan, Florida, Utah, or Oregon, winter is a beautiful time. Of course, one will need to gear up a bit differently in Michigan [...]

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21 pitch prop vs 19 pitch prop

21-pitch prop vs. 19-pitch prop

Boatsetter Team · Oct 11, 2021 · Updated Nov 3, 2023

A propeller is a bit like a tire. It moves you forward, and you realize it until there’s a problem. It should be a part of your boat maintenance routine [...]

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what is a boat tiller

What is a Tiller on a Boat?

Boatsetter Team · Oct 7, 2021 · Updated Feb 24, 2022

A tiller is a lever that is attached to the rudder and is used to turn a boat. Tillers are used on power and sailboats, and a tiller and rudder [...]

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What Should You Do Before Fueling Your Boat

What Should You Do Before Fueling Your Boat? Boat Fueling Tips

Boatsetter Team · Oct 6, 2021 · Updated Jul 28, 2023

Boating is enjoyable but has facets that can be very dangerous. Fueling is a boating activity that requires you to follow specific procedures to keep you, your vessel, and your [...]

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Things to do at Lake Norman

Things to Do at Lake Norman

Boatsetter Team · Oct 5, 2021 · Updated Jul 23, 2024

When it comes to prime outdoor locations, you’ll be hard-pressed to find one as versatile and pleasing as Lake Norman in North Carolina. Located just a quick 20 miles north [...]

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Lake Norman Fishing Guide

Lake Norman Fishing Guide

Boatsetter Team · Sep 30, 2021 · Updated Sep 24, 2024

The largest artificial lake in North Carolina, Lake Norman, covers 32,000 acres and has over 500 miles of shoreline. At an elevation of 760 feet, it is fed by the [...]

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