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Whether you're walking down a road, climbing a mountain or sailing on the sea (with a white dove, maybe), there's one constant: Wind.  Bob Dylan ma...

How fast do boats go on average? Is a fast boat the exception or the rule for average boat speeds?  What horsepower can you realistically expect fr...

We all know the unmistakable classic fisherman's anchor from nautical-themed T-shirts, sailor's tattoos, fancy lattes and giant lawn sculptures out...

If you've ever been out on local lakes or rivers, you've probably seen a boat flinging somebody around on a tube. Flailing legs and high-pitched sc...

Whether it's a kayak, liveaboard trawler or pontoon boat, there's one thing every boat needs: an anchor and boat anchor line (Well, also a motor, b...

Living on a boat beats living on land. But where you live on your boat matters, too!   If you've been using a mooring all these years, switching to...

Kids love boats. One of the most attractive features of boats is that they're truly family friendly. Hopping on the boat is a natural way to get so...

When it's time to upgrade your boat, you know what you have to do. Sell your existing used boat. Thousands of recreational boats and sailboats come...

What do you do when the sun goes down? If you're out on the water and heading home, well, you're missing out. Personally, thanks to installing some...

Whether you like your water semi-solid or splashy, the word slalom can mean a couple of things. Even though they share a name and have similar tech...

Imagine the wind in your hair as you ride the wake of a speedboat. Watersports don't come more thrilling. The traditional method would be to waters...

It's time for a stake out. I don't mean spying for a sting operation. I mean the handy stake out poles designed for fishing. I'll be honest, nothin...