Upgrading your old marine stereo system makes it easier for boaters to play and enjoy music from their smartphones, Bluetooth and other digital devices In the midst of yearly and seasonal boat repairs and upgrades, stereo systems usually get honorable mentions, but they rarely get some real work done on them – the funds are easily depleted,...
Equipping your sport boat with wakeboard tower speakers vs. standard marine boat speakers for better wakeboarding music enjoyment If you’re an avid wakeboarder, you’ve likely already chosen a great board and invested in a tower. What more do you need? Well, if you have been relying on your boat speakers, it’s time to consider wakeboard...
How to chose the best wakeboard storage rack equipment for your boat When you want wakeboard racks for boats, your choices are practically endless. The main purpose of a rack is storage or organization for your equipment, but there are different features of racks depending on your needs and your boat. If you are looking to...
Break away from the office and telecommute from your boat with these ideas to make “work from boat” easier It’s every 9-5 boater’s dream – taking advantages of your job’s telecommuting privileges and working from the boat. In some cases you may be working from the boat for more than just Fridays – it may...
With ease of storage and quality construction, folding bicycles on board boats give you the freedom to travel by land at boating destinations One of the best parts about taking a boat trip is exploring new ports and waterside towns. But after you dock your boat at a marina its not always easy to get...
Keep your iPhone, iPad or Android devices safe on your boat or around water with waterproof and floating device cases Most boaters don't go out on their boat without their iPhones, iPads or other smartphone devices on board. We use them to take pictures, we use them for navigation apps, we use them to text,...
Replacing cockpit or cabin lighting with new, low voltage, super bright LED light bulbs is an easy and cost-effective way to save battery power on a boat The latest trend of replacing ordinary halogen or incandescent tungsten light bulbs with energy saving LED lights is also a great solution for boats. When underway or anchored...
Review popular fish finder brands and models to see which size unit may be best for your boat and fishing needs [INFOGRAPHIC] If you are a boater that likes to fish, then having a fish finder on board is one essential marine electronic that you’ll want to install on your boat. Fish finders and multi-function displays such...
Proper use and maintenance of lifeboats to prevent accidents and ensure your life saving boat is ready when your crew needs it Although lifeboats are of course, by design, meant to be used to get you out of trouble and potentially save you from a spot of trouble, they can sometimes be involved in accidents themselves....
Step-by-step instructions and tips for inflating a boat quickly and easily Basking in the sun while riding on an inflatable boat can be an enjoyable experience for your family. Inflatable boats are practical boat equipment because they don’t need a huge backyard or a big space to store them during winter. Unlike aluminum, wood or...
Recommended products to protect your baby or kids from harmful UV rays of the hot summer sun while boating My kids love being on the boat and we spend a lot of time out in the sun. When we are not up at our marina’s pool swimming, you can usually find us anchored out on a nearby...
How to choose an anchor for your boat and your anchorage conditions for a secure and safe night out on the water Taking your boat out for a cruise can take boaters on wonderful adventures, with virtually thousands of magnificent destinations to choose from. Most areas also offer boaters a number of anchorages where you...
Boaters demonstrate how to use the Pocket Hose on a boat, showing how it offers quick and easy wash-downs in a lightweight, compact size ideal for transient boaters When we heard our boater friends rave about how much they love their “pocket hose”, we knew that it was something worth sharing. Recently our friends embarked on a two week Intracoastal Waterway Cruise and...
New downloadable iPhone boating apps enable portable GPS marine navigation that is convenient, cost-saving technology ideal for small boats Apple iPhones seem to be a popular smartphone choice because of their ease of use and wide availability of applications that enable special features. The boating industry has recognized this trend and is introducing new boating...