How we winterize our boat every year – a checklist for our end of boating season winterizing plans We boat on the upper Chesapeake Bay in Maryland, so our boating season ends around mid-October. While there are definitely some die hard boaters that keep their boat in year round, we winterize...
How to remove a stuck boat steering wheel 2 different ways on a Sea Ray to replace it with a new wheel Our 2002 Sea Ray 410 Sundancer has been starting to show her age in recent years so we’ve been updating or replacing parts as needed to keep her looking good....
Here’s all the special doggie boat gear we got to make sure our new little boat dog is safe and comfortable on board After years of begging from the kids, we FINALLY got a boat dog! In fact, this is our first dog ever. But of course as boaters, we knew that any dog...
This cleaner is the best boat vinyl mildew remover we have found in over 20 years of boating – before & after cleaning demo! Like most boaters, we have been struggling for years with mildew on our boat vinyl. With a boat, its inevitable you’ll get some mildew on your boat – especially after...
Our process for basic cleaning and waxing the boat, and some final spring prep reminders before we launch the boat for the season. Spring boat prep can be a lot of work, but after 20 years we definitely learning a few techniques that can help save some time and effort. Our spring...
Watch the electric hydrofoil surfboard demo from Bay Bridge Boat Show with the Lift eFoil board Foiling is definitely a hot new trend with watersports, and I was lucky enough to see a demo firsthand this month at the 2021 Bay Bridge Boat Show in Maryland. The guys with Shockwave Water Sports...
First impressions of new power & sail combination boat show in Stevensville, MD near Chesapeake Bay Bridge – with video recap from the docks! After a year of not going to boat shows due to the pandemic and boat show cancelations, it was great to get back out on the docks and see some...
With multi-season bottom paint you may not need to sand and paint your full boat’s bottom every year – here’s our plan for painting touch up Every spring the anticipation of the boating season ahead also comes with a lot of prep to get your boat ready. Bottom painting, cleaning, waxing, putting...
Join us on a Chesapeake Bay boat trip to explore the historic waterfront town of Havre de Grace on Susquehanna River A few seasons ago (fall 2018) we decided to spend the night in Havre de Grace, check out the town, climb the Concord Point lighthouse, learn a little about its history and relax...
For expanded boat decks and access to the water these popular boat models are designed with fold-down boat sides – port, starboard or BOTH! A cool boat design trend we’ve been seeing over the last few years are fold down sides… a great way for more deck space and easier water access. In nautical...
Boat brands are opting for the trend of more power by equipping luxury center consoles with 5 or 6 outboard engines Boats are getting bigger… and boats are also getting more powerful. The trend for more outboard engines has grown in recent years with more boat brands equipping boats with 5 or even 6...
How to select the right marine antifreeze and properly winterize all your boat’s fresh water systems to ensure no freezing during winter boat storage When the temperature starts to dip in the northeast where we boat we know its about time to start preparing our boat for winter storage. And the first step is...
Lightweight, polarized sunglasses that float if you drop them in the water – perfect for boat life or on-water activities We were recently sent a pair of floating sunglasses by Rheos Nautical Eyewear to check out on our boat. Typically when we are asked to check out something in exchange for a review we...
Fixing a boat AC unit that shows a “Hi PS” error and shutdown due to a faulty water pump trigger When you own a boat you never know what is going to go next. This time it was our marine air conditioner, but luckily it wasn’t a big...