Are you tired of high fuel prices, who isn’t?  Check out these easy to follow, gas saving tips  that will help you go faster and farther for less. Reduce gas consumption and save money, what could be better?

1.  Steer Smart

2.  Put Your Boat on a Diet

3.  Props Matter

4.  Change the Oil and Plugs

5.   Trim Properly

6.   Study Your Gauges Read More »

When you decide to buy a boat, make sure you have an idea of what you want before you spend your money. Due to the cost of a nice, late model watercraft, it is important that you don’t make a hasty decision that you will be unhappy about for years to come.

1.   Your first consideration is what your needs are in a boat. This should not be based solely on the desires of one person in the family. That would be like the husband who got the car that he wanted when he was young: a two-seater sports car. The only problem was that he and his wife have four kids, and only one mode of transportation. So determine what will be the primary usage of the boat. There can be other ways for the boat to be used, but the primary use of the boat should be the determining factor. Read More »

Naming a boat is an important moment in a boat owner’s life. It’s much like naming a child, but without the restrictions. When you name a child, unless you’re Gwyneth Paltrow, you’re kind of relegated to the established cannon of names like Michael or Emily. But when you’re naming a boat, it becomes something far more personal.

You’ve only got one shot at it. But what do you want to do with it? Should it be something witty and fun, or should it be homage to a lost love for family member? I am certain that there have been many an hour toiled over to the great torment and chagrin of a boat owner… “What do I name my boat?!??!” Read More »

That fabulous time of year when you get to get back out on the water is just around the corner.  As you getting ready to load your boat and get it ready for the upcoming season I have put together a list of 10 items that are very important to keep on your boat and crew in check.  If you are  a smart boater and I am sure you are then just think of this as a friendly reminder.

1.Push Button Signal Horn & Aerial Signal Kit- Have an air horn on board incase of emergency, fog or warning signal. Stores just about anywhere on your boat. It’s also a good idea to keep an aerial signal kit such as a flare gun kit incase your stranded on a large lake.  Read More »

The Coast Guard along with  two fishing boats helped save the crew of another fishing vessel taking on water near New London Ledge Light, Conneticut early this morning, the Coast Guard said in a press release. “The Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound, Conn., command center received a distress call at 5:15 a.m. from the crew aboard the 38-foot fishing vessel Decisive, stating they were taking on water.” An urgent marine broadcast was sent out requesting any vessels in the area to assist. Read More »