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How to Read a Boat GPS
· Jun 3, 2021 · Updated May 19, 2022 If you’re taking your boat rental into unfamiliar waters, a boat GPS is an essential piece of kit to help you navigate the waters. Before you head out on any [...]
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Top 5 Boating Activities for a Bachelor Party
· Jun 1, 2021 · Updated Jul 24, 2023 A boat is a perfect way to have a party for bachelors. Nothing beats the excitement, fun, and creativity that comes from boating with your best men. There are so [...]
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7 Ways to Keep Your Boat Clean
· May 26, 2021 · Updated Jan 12, 2024 Every boat owner quickly realizes that people love going out on the boat, but almost no one likes to stay around to clean it. Cost, maintenance, and cleaning all [...]
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Introducing Hourly Unavailability
· May 26, 2021 · Updated Oct 22, 2021 Maybe you are using your boat next weekend or have an afternoon appointment booked. From now on, you no longer have to mark the full day as unavailable when you’re [...]
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Overnight Boat Rental Guide
· May 25, 2021 · Updated Jan 14, 2022 Traveling by boat overnight is one of the truest of adventures out there. There is nothing quite like sitting in the middle of the ocean staring at an entire night [...]
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Should I Buy or Rent a Boat?
· May 11, 2021 · Updated Aug 17, 2023 Buying a luxurious boat is a dream that lots of people have. Boat ownership can also feel prestigious and give you a sense of being part of an exclusive club. [...]
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Check-in and Check-Out is Now Fully Digital
· May 7, 2021 · Updated Jun 15, 2023 No more printing your check-in and check-out forms! We’ve streamlined the check-in and check-out processes and made them fully digital. Check-in and check-out for your bookings can now be done [...]
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Boat Fuel 101: The Complete Guide to Boat Fuel Types
· May 6, 2021 · Updated Dec 20, 2022 When you rent a boat or buy one for the first time, you might have a lot to learn about the boating lifestyle and what kind of fuel to use. It [...]
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Boat Repair 101: How to Choose a Proper Boat Mechanic
· May 4, 2021 · Updated Jan 14, 2022 When you decide to buy a boat, maintaining it in good condition is of the utmost importance. Too many people who seem to be enthusiastic about boating when they buy their first [...]
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How To Tie A Bowline Knot
· Apr 29, 2021 · Updated May 19, 2022 If you’re only going to learn one knot this season, here it is, the bowline knot. The bowline is a very versatile knot. It is used to form a temporary [...]
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3-Blade Propeller Vs. 4-Blade Propeller
· Apr 27, 2021 · Updated Sep 28, 2023 A popular debate in the boating community between boaters and boat enthusiasts concerns the comparative benefits and drawbacks of 3-blade vs. 4-blade propellers for an outboard motor. Recent advances in [...]
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What Should You Do If Your Boat Capsizes
· Apr 20, 2021 · Updated Feb 24, 2022 It doesn’t occur often, but sometimes the worst happens when you are out on the water, and your boat capsizes, putting you and your passengers at a safety risk. If [...]
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