Do you have canvas, carpeting or extra life jackets lying around from your previous boat? That old marine equipment taking up space in your garage could help fund bright shiny new equipment or even a new boat! So why not put it up for sale? Selling your used items may Read More 
You are having a wonderful beach vacation and then, wham! You’ve got the boating bug and want to see this wonderful new place from a boat. What should you do? Boat rentals on vacation can be a little intimidating. It’s not the boat you’re used to, the water conditions are Read More
For people who love boating, it only makes sense that when kids enter the picture, you’d want to bring them along. But how do you make boating with toddlers and kids safe? What precautions do you take? Can you childproof a boat, and waterproof a kid? Mary and Ted Dougherty Read More
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
There has been a lot of buzz lately surrounding jet boats. Jet boats are relatively new to the boating world, so many people are reluctant to consider buying one. Let’s dive in to what makes jet boats unique and why they should be a consideration when boat shopping. The first 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
Spring has sprung! Time to get the boat ready! For those of us who’ve had their boat under wraps for the winter, the anticipation of boating season is killing us! Whether your boat has been sitting in your yard, shrink-wrapped at your yacht club, or in rack storage, the time 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
Always wanted to fish, but didn’t know where to start? We asked Debbie Hanson and Natalie Leeke of B’ASS Fisherwomen for expert advice on fishing. Here are their helpful tips! How do I pick out a fishing rod? If you are just starting out, plan on spending around $100. We Read More
The other day I was wrestling with an anchor line in a nice chop with boats running by, which made me regret taking the past two weeks off from working out. I could feel my core struggle to stay in position. It was hard to keep myself upright, my legs Read More
