Guides and resources for boaters in hurricane states to prepare and protect boats during hurricane season The official start of the Atlantic “Hurricane Season” in the U.S. is June 1, and although most hurricanes hit later in the season it is never too early for boaters and marinas to start thinking about plans to prevent the worst...
Enter for a chance to give your Dad a $500 waterlife makeover this Father’s Day West Marine, the world’s largest retailer of waterlife-related products, has announced a new contest aimed at gearing up Dad for a summer of fun on the water. If your Dad’s boating or fishing gear has seen better days, this may...
Ways boaters can spend less money and still enjoy recreational boating without breaking their budget It’s no secret that boating costs money. You need to have a certain amount of discretionary income to enjoy the lifestyle, but you certainly don’t need to be rich if you are smart about how you boat. I always consider boating...
Clean and green boating tips to remember this spring for Earth Day and all season As the weather warms up and boaters everywhere are preparing for a fun season ahead, now is a great time for a reminder of why you love boating. Getting back to nature and enjoying your time on the water. All...
BoatUS shares their annual list of the most popular boat names UPDATE: Check out Most Popular Boat Names for 2016 where we compare top 10 boat names for 2016, 2015 & 2014 Naming your boat is one of the most difficult decisions a boater must face (after choosing what brand, style and size of boat...
Boat fuel dock summer hires can get free spill training compliments of the BoatUS Foundation As boaters get ready for a busy boating season ahead, marinas, boat yards and clubs will be looking to hire additional dock hands for the summer. Some of these marina employees may be seasoned dock hands returning from previous years,...
Enter for a chance to win one of $5,000 West Marine Gift Cards in the $10,000 Dream Shopping Spree Sweepstakes Kicking off the 2014 spring boat season, Interlux and West Marine present the Dream Shopping Spree Sweepstakes with a chance for boaters to win one of two $5,000 gift cards for West Marine. CONTEST ENDED. The...
Submit your favorite boat-friendly recipe to win a private Nobilo wine pairing catered by Sea Ray Boats [Note – see below for the Sea Ray Galley Recipe contest winner!] Boaters often need to get creative when they are cooking on board. Let’s face it, to have a good meal on board you usually have to...
Resources for spring commissioning – from boat maintenance and preparation to safety checks – to make sure your boat is ready to launch As winter slowly comes to an end, the countdown to spring begins for many boaters that are eagerly anticipating the start of a new boating season. It will soon be time to...
Thoroughly preparing a used boat for sale will make it more attractive to buyers and help sell the boat faster Selling a boat can be almost as difficult as selling a house. With a limited number of buyers for each type of boat, a used boat can take months or even years to sell. Few...
The 2015 Progressive Insurance Baltimore Boat Show will be filled with hundreds of boats, interactive and educational activities and family fun January 29 – February 1, 2015 Boaters in the Baltimore MD area looking to experience warmer thoughts this winter can celebrate the 61th anniversary of the Baltimore Boat Show as it gets underway at the Baltimore...
When buying or selling a used boat, determine the best price based on marine appraisal guides and boat resale values in a local market for a boat’s age, type and condition In a competitive boat market, sellers need to price a boat to sell. While some sellers price a boat aggressively low to sell a...
A boat for sale by owner (FSBO) requires hard work and Internet marketing savvy to sell a used boat online without a marine sales broker or dealer. In today’s competitive market, selling a used boat takes some creative marketing and a lot of determination. Simply placing a sign on a “for sale by owner” (FSBO)...
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...