When properly maintained, a boat battery (AKA marine battery) should last for roughly 10 years. Unfortunately, many boat owners unknowingly kill their batteries long before the 10-year mark. Much like a car battery needs regular maintenance, so does a boat battery. By investing some of your time and energy into cleaning and maintaining it, you’ll […]

An anchor is a critical components of any boat – whether it’s for recreational or commercial purposes. It’s designed to secure the boat in place, preventing it from drifting in the wind or water currents. There are several different types of anchors, including grapnels, herrsehoffs, northills, deltas, and plough anchors. Regardless of which one you […]

Boating is a fun and rewarding hobby that opens up a whole new world of recreational possibilities. From fishing to wakeboarding and water skiing, the possibilities are endless. However, you’ll want to avoid making the following mistakes when taking your boat out on the water for the first time. Forgetting To Install The Drain Plug […]

With a growing focus on ethanol-based fuel for automobiles, many boat owners are wondering if this additive is safe to use in their boat. The right fuel can make a world of difference in your boat’s performance. It will offer more speed, greater reliability, better handling, and it will protect your engine from corrosion damage […]

Many people are enjoying those last final days of boating for the year, because once winter is here, it’s generally too cold to enjoy recreational boating activities. The bone-chilling temperatures of December through March make it difficult (if not impossible) to fish, wakeboard, ski, or perform other boating-related activities; therefore, you may want to store […]

It’s hard to enjoy a day at the lake when you’re boat isn’t responding to the steering wheel. Making otherwise simple turns can prove to be a challenge. Before you head to the closest marina/repair shop, however, you should first attempt to diagnose and fix the problem yourself. Not Enough Grease If your boat’s steering […]

If you’re in the market for a new heavy-duty yet fully portable watercraft, you should look into the KaBoat. Manufactured by Saturn Inflatables, the KaBoat is a versatile watercraft that’s becoming more and more popular thanks to its unique features and durable characteristics. Whether it’s fishing, rafting, exploration or just for a nice and relaxing […]

Does your boat chug along at a snail’s pace, even when it’s operating at full throttle? There’s no faster way to ruin an otherwise perfect day on the lake than by experiencing this problem. Your boat may operate just fine, and then all of a sudden its speed drops to a crawl. The first step […]

A fishfinder is an invaluable tool that every serious angler should have at his or her disposal. As the name suggests, it allows anglers to locate fish (individual and schools) beneath the water. Modern-day fishfinders also have the ability to pinpoint underwater debris, calculate water depth, and utilize global positioning satellite (GPS) technology. While there […]

Does your boat ‘bounce’ when you reach a certain speed on the water? Known as porpoising, this phenomenon typically occurs when a boat is traveling at a high rate of space with the incorrect trim setting. Normally, porpoising is prevented by making the necessary trim adjustments. If the setting is wrong, however, or the trim […]