Toddlers and kids learn to swim faster with Coast Guard approved Puddle Jumper Life Jackets The puddle jumper design combines the security of “floaties” or “swimmie” arms with a floatation pad that goes across the chest and attaches to the floatation arms. They are fastened in the back with a secure clasp. Our almost three year...
Gulf Oil Spill Impact on Boating
The BP oil spill is an environmental catastrophe that will have an impact on boaters and the boating lifestyle – reaching beyond just the Gulf Coast waters Anyone who loves the water can sympathize with boaters in the Gulf Coast Region. The way of life for boaters has been threatened long-term by the BP Deepwater Horizon oil...
Simple Boating Safety Tips
The Darwin Awards for boating highlight simple boating rules that any fool can follow to stay safe on the water The folks at Safeboater.com have put together another list of unbelievable boating stories that highlight boating accidents that could have – or should have – been avoided. The “Darwin Award” is basically an award given to people...
Boat Safety Lessons Learned from Boating Accidents
Article on “Top 23 Worst Boating Accidents in 20 Years” teaches lessons of boat safety Boating is one of the best recreational activities, but the rules of the water must be taken seriously. As we cruise the bay each year, we witness our share of reckless behavior on the water. We see boaters not observing...
Buying a Repo Boat Deal
Repossessed boat deals can be very low priced boats; here are some tips when buying a repo boat If you are in the market for a used boat, there are more repossessed boats on the market now then ever before. Just as foreclosures have been at an all time high due to the downturn in the global economy,...
Top Facebook Boating Pages and Groups
Boaters can now connect through Facebook pages and groups designed to share a love of boating With social media outlets like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn there are even more ways to connect and communicate with other boaters. Boaters love to become friends (or at least associate) with other boaters. When you “become a fan” or...
Top Facebook Pages for Boat Brands and Manufacturers
Share your passion for your favorite boat brand by joining a Facebook fan page Most boaters are loyal and enthusiastic about the boat brand they choose to own. Facebook is a great place to share your enthusiasm and passion for your type of boat. Some of the bigger boat brands and manufacturers are leading the...
Buying Used Boats in the Spring
If you are in the market for a used boat, spring is one of the best times of the year to buy a boat As soon as the shrink wrap and blue boat tarps begin to get pulled off the boats in the yard, get ready to look for your next boat. If you are truly...
Renting a Boat Slip at a Good Marina
Is finding a boat slip to rent at a marina that is family-friendly, has good service and offers resort-style amenities too much to ask? People spend a lot of money on their boats and deserve a good place to dock it for the season. But it’s more than just the boat slip. A marina should be like a...
Boat Sheds Collapse in Maryland
Record snowfall in MD combined with severe winds caused multiple boat shed roofs to collapse, badly damaging and sinking boats at marinas This type of marina catastrophe is one phone call every boat owner dreads. No one could have imagined the record snowfall that Maryland would receive this winter… or the damage it has caused....
Boston Whaler Wins NMMA Award
370 Outrage goes beyond fishing with a family-friendly boat that provides entertaining and comfort for boaters Ten marine manufacturers were honored for innovation at the 2010 Miami International Boat Show by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI). full release The 370 Outrage by Boston Whaler stands out because it shows how fishing boat...
Boats for Sale by Owner Online
Tips for Selling a Boat on the Internet without the Use of a 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) boat or listing the boat in a local marine publication will no longer sell...
SureShade® Automated Sunshade on Boston Whaler at Miami Boat Show
The Boston Whaler 370 Outrage will showcase an automated sunshade – manufactured by SureShade – that seamlessly integrates within the hardtop of the center console. Boston Whaler 370 Outrage with retractable shade top SureShade. For the second year in a row, the SureShade automated tele-frame will be featured at the Miami Boat Show by Boston Whaler...
Infant Life Vests and Jackets for Boating
Selecting a Safety Life Jacket or PFD for Infants on a Boat Keeping a young baby or infant safe on a boat or around water should be a number one priority for boaters. Although life jackets are necessary for young kids too, they are especially important for an infant or baby that has no swimming skills at...