DIY/How To
Marine recycling holds great importance for safeguarding the environment, saving energy, and conserving resources. Many items are eligible for marine recycling, such as antifreeze, fishing line, oil filters, and even boats. It’s important to know where and how you can recycle these items. Read more at http://marinefuel.com/marine-recycling/
posted @ Tuesday, March 13, 2012 1:38 PM
Who knows better than boaters what it takes to get a water skier up for the first time? We polled our Facebook fans and compiled the tips for a can't miss guide to getting a beginner up on skis for the first time!
Wear a life jacket - Ryan M.
Point your toes at the boat - Gary B.
Go slow - Robin J.
If you fall, let go of the rope - Larry G.
Lean back, not forward - Lynn...
posted @ Monday, March 05, 2012 10:54 AM
Make sure you know exactly the year and condition of the boat. Have it in writing and make sure it’s clear in your contract. Add a clause that allows you to decline the boat or switch to another comparable boat the meets your approval.
Be cautious of small chartering companies with low inventory. Bigger companies tend to have more inventory which means more choices for you, the consumer.
Get a list of equipment in writing and approve the list prior to chartering.
Make sure...
posted @ Wednesday, February 15, 2012 9:42 AM
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posted @ Monday, January 30, 2012 10:01 AM
If you’re new to boating, you should know that there are a few unwritten rules. Several of them pertain to the way you put your boat into the water from a trailer and the way you take it out. They are time-tested and absolutely guaranteed to make sure you’re one of the “good guys” out of the hordes of Saturday fun-seekers lined up on the boat ramp trying to get out on the water.
• Start at home. Before you ever leave your driveway, make sure you check a few things before you leave. Make sure your trailer tires are...
posted @ Monday, January 23, 2012 4:10 PM
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posted @ Wednesday, December 28, 2011 4:39 PM
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posted @ Thursday, December 01, 2011 10:09 AM
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posted @ Monday, November 21, 2011 12:01 PM
Sure, you know your home fishing hole like the back of your hand. You know what bait to use and when to use it. You know exactly where everyone dumps old Christmas trees in the lake to build up a perfect fish structure. You know where the hardcore, on-the-water-at-4 a.m. guys go before the rest of us even think about getting up and heading to the boat ramp. You know all that. What you may not know is where to find those honey-holes while you’re on vacation. Here are some secrets to help you tap into that “local knowledge” and...
posted @ Monday, November 14, 2011 11:56 AM
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posted @ Friday, November 04, 2011 4:16 PM
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