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How to Paint Your Boat: 9 Steps to Achieve a Slick Glossy Shine

If a man is to be obsessed by something, I suppose a boat is as good as anything, perhaps a bit better than most. — E.B. White If you agree with this sentiment and wanna give your boat a fresh paint job to make her shine again, this is the place …

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Feeling Tied Up? 6 Essential Nautical Knots You Must Know!

Feeling all tied up when it comes to knowing what knots are best for your lines? If you’re like me, who once felt this way, they all sounded the same. And tying them proved tricky for me, too. Throwing knots together is a skill all boaters need to know, so …

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How to Drive a Jet Ski: A Step-by-step Guide for First-timers

With the wind in your hair and an adrenaline rush as you punch a throttle—nothing says “summer’s here” like a jet ski ride! My first ride on a jet ski was amazing! It opened my eyes to a whole new world and I never looked back. It allows freedom to ride anywhere …

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The Best Recreational Boats to Suit Any Boater’s Lifestyle: The Complete Guide

Into fishing, skiing or sightseeing? Do you simply have the need for speed? There’s a boat make and model just for you. Luckily, many types of boats are equally appropriate for a variety of water-based activities. The trick lies in finding the boat that best suits you and your interests …

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The Complete Checklist for Choosing Which Boat Is Best for You

If you’re still wondering whether or not getting a boat is a good idea, here’s a subtle tip. It is. Owning a boat is one of the best ways to enjoy more fun and adventure in life. And it need not be nearly as much of an expense or hassle …

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Inboard and Outboard Motors: Which One Is Right for Your Boat?

When it comes to making a boat move over the the surface of the water, you have a few basic options. An engine, sail or oar. If you plan to do any serious distance travel and/or you have a boat much larger than a dinghy, oars are probably not the …

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Come Sail Away (or Not): The Advantages and Disadvantages of Boats

The boating lifestyle has been romanticized by song after song. Everybody from Jimmy Buffett and the Beach Boys to Styx, Little Big Town, Chris Janson and Alan Jackson has something to say about them. Whether we want to win the lottery and buy a boat, become charter members of the …

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Average Boat Speeds: Pontoon, Cruiser and Sail Speed Examples

How fast is a boat on average? Is a fast boat the exception or the rule? What horsepower can you realistically expect from the average boat purchase? Well, these questions can be answered in lots of different ways. The fastest boat speed record ever was 317.6 MPH, and was achieved …

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What to Expect from Average Boat Insurance Prices (with Examples)

If there’s one topic that always excites people when I bring it up at cookouts or dinner parties, it’s boat insurance. What could be more exciting than chatting about average boat insurance costs broken down by annual rates or monthly payments? And how much fun is it when you and your …

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How Much Is a Boat Actually Going to Cost You? That All Depends…

How much does a boat cost? Well, that depends on what kind of boat we’re talking about. You can buy an inflatable dinghy for about $35, with tax, paddles included, and then (sort of) call yourself a boat owner. Or you can get a tandem kayak for closer to $900 …

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