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Boatsetter Teams up With Owners to Help Protect & Preserve Our Waterways

Boatsetter Team · Jan 4, 2021 · Updated Jun 3, 2022

At Boatsetter, we are conscious of the environmental impact we have on the planet’s water. Remaining mindful of decisions that affect our surroundings starts from within and extends beyond the [...]

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How Boating Getaways Can Be the Perfect Socially Distanced Activity

Boatsetter Team · Jan 4, 2021 · Updated May 20, 2022

There’s nothing like being out on the water enjoying the fresh air with loved ones, especially amid the ever-changing guidelines, rules, and recommendations for social distancing. Even if your other [...]

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Water Skiing 101: For The Novice

Boatsetter Team · Dec 10, 2020 · Updated Jan 13, 2022

Learning to Water Ski on a Water Sports Boat Rental   Water skiing is a fun activity to include on your water sports boat rental. You may want to learn [...]

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Weather Safety Tips for All Sailors

Boatsetter Team · Dec 10, 2020 · Updated Jan 13, 2022

You’re Guide to Keeping Safe While Sailing Keeping your boat and everyone on it safe from unforeseen weather conditions requires a skillset and information that’s always best acquired before the [...]

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Top Adventures to Try While Vacationing in Oahu, Hawaii

Boatsetter Team · Dec 9, 2020 · Updated Jun 12, 2024

Your Guide to Exploring with Your Oahu Boat Rental When you’re visiting Oahu, there are things to do around every corner of the island, and most of the best experiences [...]

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The 7 Best Motors for My Motorboat

Boatsetter Team · Dec 9, 2020 · Updated Jan 12, 2022

Important Things to Keep in Mind about Engines When You Rent a Motorboat If you decide to rent a motorboat, we are generally talking about the kinds of outboard motors [...]

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Skip the Villa and Stay with Smart Charter Ibiza

Boatsetter Team · Dec 8, 2020 · Updated Jan 12, 2022

Because Nothing Beats a Floating Villa Ibiza, the little Spanish Island is known for extravagant getaways and some of the best parties in the world, is filled with villas, which [...]

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Things to Do in Lake Tahoe With a Boat Rental

Boatsetter Team · Dec 4, 2020 · Updated Nov 3, 2023

Have you ever thought about renting a boat for the summer in Lake Tahoe? If you live near the coast, you may not think Lake Tahoe can compete with the [...]

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Here’s What You’re Missing Out on in the Florida Keys

Boatsetter Team · Dec 3, 2020 · Updated Feb 7, 2022

How do you rent a boat in the Florida Keys? With so many amazing islands, you must have the right boat for your Florida Keys boat rental so that you [...]

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5 New Tech Toys that Will Upgrade Your Boat Part 2.

Boatsetter Team · Nov 30, 2020 · Updated May 19, 2022

Enjoy Your Watersport Activities Even More with These New Toys At Boatsetter, we offer a wide variety of boats on which you can go sailing. We also offer tons of [...]

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FAQ: Boatsetter Captain Network- Booking Prices

Kristen Rogers · Nov 10, 2020 · Updated Feb 16, 2026

At Boatsetter, we strive to be the most trusted and transparent marketplace for boat rentals and memorable on-the-water experiences. Next week, we are separating captain fees from the boat price [...]

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A Fishing Excursion You Don’t Want to Miss

Boatsetter Team · Nov 5, 2020 · Updated Oct 24, 2024

A Guide to Making the Most of Your Fishing Boat Rental With Boatsetter, you have a wide range of options when it comes to securing a fishing boat rental. You [...]

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