Many women want to learn more about boating. Reading can only take some of us so far. Some of you need an instructor at your side to feel comfortable. Because we have had frequent requests on where to go for on the water training, we came up with what we Read More 
27 million women currently boat and fish. Boating manufacturers are taking notice. The March 2011 Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) report states that 23% of all current boaters are women. This makes women the largest niche market. You go girl! Women make up the largest potential boating market according Read More
Owning a boat is not just for the “1%”. Boat ownership is cheaper than you think. Used boat prices have been dropping due to high inventories and are just recently starting to increase in price. Boat loans are longer term than car loans, which makes the payments more affordable. A Read More
If you are searching for a gift idea for the boater in your life, we may have found some answers! A cute beach bag is always a nice gift. These bags take a beating, so a fresh one is always a perfect accent to the great beach bod you’ve been Read More
“What’s a ditch bag?” It’s something you should consider having, if you don’t already. When all else has failed and you need to abandon ship, a ditch bag would be a quick thing to grab to help you survive and get help. Ideally the bag should float, include safety gear Read More
When you are on a boat suddenly everything is better if it’s waterproof. Zip lock bags get gross, fail and are forgotten. Even when sitting at the dock your devices can get wet from spilled drinks, dock neighbor’s hoses, etc.. We scoured the internet for these waterproof gear finds: Cell Read More
You can tour a ton of boats! If you have no idea what type of boat you want, going to boat shows may be a great way to start your search. Nothing compares to actually standing on the deck and seeing for yourself how high the console is, what the Read More
So, it’s time to sell…do a little research. How much is your vessel going for on the market? Look at websites selling used boats, such as: boats.com, iboats.com and boattrader.com to get an idea how your boat should be priced. Price your boat right, and it will sell it a Read More
Are your kids dying to drive the boat, but not yet old enough? SpongeBob’s Boating Bash video game can be a fun way for them to drive a boat derby style. For $16 they can race on Bikini Bottom with all the crazy characters of the Sponge Bob Squarepants crew. Read More
We asked Megan Straw-Meisler from Loadmaster Trailer Company and regular contributor to Great Lakes Scuttlebutt magazine a few key questions about trailers. Here’s her take: Does a trailer need to be “winterized”? There are always maintenance and safety checks that should be done on every boat trailer, but not Read More
