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9 Reasons We’re Heading to the Florida Keys this January

Boatsetter Team · Jan 5, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022

There is no better way to escape the winter blues than by heading to warmer weather. With an average January temperature of 72 degrees, it’s no wonder why Florida is [...]

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Top 9 Apps for hard core boaters

Boatsetter Team · Jan 5, 2018 · Updated Aug 17, 2023

The App Store has everything for the tech savvy boater, from navigation, charting, weather reports, down to the boating basics. Don’t forget to bring your smart phone or tablet on board! Here [...]

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Top 10 Lighted Boat Parades to Check Out This Holiday Season

Boatsetter Team · Jan 5, 2018 · Updated Nov 13, 2025

Why walk in a holiday parade when you can cruise in one? Across the country, lighted boat parades transform waterways into floating festivals of color, music, and cheer. Whether you’re [...]

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Ten Holiday Gifts Every Boater Will Love

Boatsetter Team · Jan 5, 2018 · Updated Apr 13, 2022

Gifts, Ahoy! Finding the perfect gift can be tough, but with Boatsetter as your First (shopping) Mate, it doesn’t have to be. We’ve scoured the internet and put together a [...]

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Summer Fashion Guide for the “Boys of Boatsetter!”

Boatsetter Team · Jan 4, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022

With summer around the corner, what is a better way to prepare for boating this season than picking out some style essentials for a perfect day on the water! Remember, [...]

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Top 10 Best Boat Up Bars

Boatsetter Team · Jan 4, 2018 · Updated Jun 9, 2022

The Boatyard Bar & Grill – Annapolis, MD Nestled in the historic maritime district of Eastport, the Boatyard Bar & Grill offers local mariners, families and friends an escape from [...]

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The Best Miami Boat Bar Crawl

Boatsetter Team · Jan 4, 2018 · Updated Jan 13, 2022

Best Miami Boat Bar Crawl Whether you are in town for a winter vacation  or a Miami local, the two things most associated with the city are boats and parties. [...]

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Trolling with Live or Dead Bait: 5 Tricks from Fishermen

Boatsetter Team · Jan 4, 2018 · Updated Sep 2, 2021

Long before the word “trolling” was associated with the Internet, it referred to what fisherman have been doing for countless generations, cruising the waters as the best method to catching [...]

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World’s Top 10 Saltwater Fishing Locations

Boatsetter Team · Jan 4, 2018 · Updated Jan 12, 2022

There are so many great places to fish that you could make incredible trip by hopping from one to another. From the cold waters of the northern Atlantic to the [...]

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Bachelorette Party Boat Rental

Can You Say Girls’ Weekend? Your Boat Rental Awaits!

Boatsetter Team · Jan 4, 2018 · Updated Apr 14, 2022

A Bachelorette Party With a Twist If you’re coming close to that special day when you will say yes to the love of your life, there is one more important [...]

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Brunch on a Boat: Here’s Our Advice

Boatsetter Team · Jan 4, 2018 · Updated Jan 14, 2022

Discover Which Types of Food are Best for Brunch when you Rent a Sailboat If you are like most people, you’ll want to make a really early start on the [...]

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Fishing Licenses: Explained and Simplified

Boatsetter Team · Jan 4, 2018 · Updated May 20, 2022

Make sure You Have a License for Your Fishing Boat Rental When trying to arrange a fishing boat rental, a lot of people think they can just book the boat, [...]

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