Passengers can enjoy a relaxing soak in a hot tub as they cruise along London canals in new hot tub boats A well constructed hot tub can last a long time, up to 18 years or even more depending on the level of care. But what about hot tubs built into boats? Or hot tubs...
For many, boating is a hobby, but for ‘The Boat Fam,’ it’s truly a way of life Erica and Scott Magdalein and their two boys, Dyess and Lucas, have been living on a boat for over a year, according to Curbed. Now, they’re sharing their boating lifestyle experiences and tips with other boating enthusiasts. The...
As the summer boating season begins, some boaters are stepping up to protect the gentle manatees from harm The typical American moves about 12 times during their lifetime, and the state of Florida alone sees 1,000 new residents arrive every single day. But when the official state marine mammal starts to move around during this...
A doormat is your first impression when visitors arrive at your front door, so why not choose to have it reflect your nautical style? As boaters we are always on the look-out for unique, yet classy, nautical items to enhance your home. The balance of functional, decorative, nautical AND classy is not always an easy thing to...
BoatUS shares their annual list of the most popular boat names chosen by boaters – compare top boat names from 2016, 2015 and 2014 So you just bought a boat and now you have the big decision of what to name it (and you thought shopping for the ideal boat size and model was a...
Boat Gift Guide - Boating & Nautical Gifts for Boaters Each year we try to put together a collection of the best boating gift ideas to help with your holiday shopping. To help you select the perfect boating or nautical gift you can browse our hand-picked gift selections in the Boat Gift Guide using easy to shop gift-giving...
Some of the biggest and best boat shows happen over fall and winter. People flock to large shows in Fort Lauderdale and Annapolis, and take in the latest vessels in smaller shows in places like Seattle and Vancouver. How can you make the best of your boat show experience? Here are a few things that will help you...
Are you a boater that hopes for the best, or a knowledge boater prepared for the unexpected? If you don’t know the systems on your boat; if you aren’t sure of the condition of your systems; if you rely on the reliability built in by your boat manufacture then restrict your boating to nice weather...
Boaters tend to collect a lot of old gear over the years… lots and lots of gear! What may no longer be useful to you may be invaluable to another boater in need of specific gear or parts. Almost every boater you talk to has something lying around they don’t use anymore. When you look into how...
It’s great when you can bring the whole family boating – and for us, that includes our dog George. George is a Hungarian Vizsla, and like all Vizslas, he loves the water. However, bringing a dog on board means there’s a few things you need to remember. First, let’s get the bad stuff out of...
You cannot buy a reliable boat, but you can buy, configure and operate a reliable boat. It is up to the Boat owner/operator to make sure everything has been done to increase the chances to getting where you are going and back again, safely, without a tow. Whenever Navy Captains go to sea they know...
How to troubleshoot what is wrong with your boat and determine the proper boat repair or fix As a boat owner you understand your boat maintenance is a continuous work in progress. With regular boat repairs and occasional upgrades it can really become a timely process. The total work time you should spend on your...
BoatUS shares their annual list of the most popular boat names chosen by boaters So you just bought a boat and now you have the big decision of what to name it (and you thought shopping for the ideal boat size and model was a challenge!). For some, naming your boat can be one of the most...
Thailand sailing destinations in the beautiful Andaman Sea For the past few years, Thailand had seen incredible increase in number of tourists. Some are headed for major cities and urban environments, while others are the natural sight-seeing (and experiencing) type. One of the most beautiful ways for one to see the beauties of the Andaman...