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How to Fish with Lures
· Jun 28, 2018 · Updated Dec 3, 2021 Nothing beats getting out on the water and going fishing. You can get out there, relax and eat what you can catch! Most fishermen use fishing lures, but knowing the [...]
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4 Ways to Increase Bookings During The Holiday Season
· Jun 27, 2018 · Updated May 20, 2022 The holiday season is the perfect time for family and friends to come together and make lasting memories together on the water. To ensure you and your boat are ready [...]
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The Best Boat Up Restaurants & Bars in Chicago
· Jun 22, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022 Cruise through the city of Chicago Interstate’s and Ubers are a hassle worth giving up. Ditch the drive and set sail on the wide open waterway. Boatsetter, a peer-to-peer boat [...]
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7 Tips for Whale Watching with Kids
· Jun 18, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022 Read our tips for the best whale watching experience! Let’s face it, there a few animals more majestic and more inspiring than whales. Best of all, you get to take [...]
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How To Host The Perfect Memorial Service on a Boat
· May 14, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022 Planning a funeral and memorial service is never an enjoyable time and many people do not get too excited about it. Hosting a memorial service on the water can add [...]
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Can Boats be Stored in Freshwater and Saltwater?
· Apr 16, 2018 · Updated May 19, 2022 A Guide to Maintenance and Proper Boat Storage Have you just bought a new boat and are looking for information on how to store it? You’ve come to the right [...]
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8 Things to Check Before Buying a Used Boat
· Apr 9, 2018 · Updated May 20, 2022 Don’t Buy a Used Boat Without Checking These Eight Things Are you thinking of buying a used boat? If the answer is yes, you should consider a variety of things [...]
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Is Buying a Boat the Right Investment?
· Apr 2, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022 Decide On What is Best For Your Wallet Are you a lover of water and sun and all the fun activities that go along with it? Have you wondered how [...]
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Can I Legally Drive a Boat in My State?
· Mar 31, 2018 · Updated May 20, 2022 A Guide to Getting the Captain’s License Have you ever wanted to be the boat captain? Now when you can rent a boat, this dream can quickly become a reality. [...]
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4 Facts You Didn’t Know About Tides and Your Boat
· Mar 24, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022 Even if you have a couple five-hundred horsepower diesel engines backed up by thousand gallon oil tanks, your ship is a small speck in the mighty oceans. Tides are powerful [...]
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Fishing Roundup: Meet the founder of Hashtag and Release
· Mar 22, 2018 · Updated Sep 3, 2021 Meet Jay Barker, fishing and adventure guide on Norfolk Island in the South Pacific Ocean, and read his advice in getting started fishing or for those already looking for the [...]
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The Future of Recreational Boating: 5 Ways You Can Be Ahead of the Industry
· Mar 15, 2018 · Updated Jun 27, 2024 Boats are both an investment and a luxury. If you do your research, maintain it well, and get a good deal then your boat can not only be an opportunity [...]
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