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When it comes to PFDs—personal flotation devices—you might think that one size fits all. But that’s just not true. It’s personal. Your first clue: It says “personal” right in the name of the item. So, you’ll need to account for the different people who’ll be wearing them and the types of …

On a beautiful day, what’s better than spending time afloat on your boat with friends? A favorite pastime of mine is to take out the boat, submerge the anchor for the day, then swim, eat and drink with my favorite people. However, a boat itself doesn’t supply enough amenities to …

You’re pumped about spending hot summer days on your boat. And, of course, your best friend wants to go, too. I don’t know about you, but my best friend is my dog. Before you let your dog hop on board, you need to plan ahead. That means you need the right dog-friendly …

If not for the courage of the fearless crew, the Minnow would be lost. It’s just too bad the crew didn’t bring the three pieces of boat safety equipment or even an emergency boat kit along with them. If they had, they wouldn’t have found themselves shipwrecked. Or, in the worst …

Nobody likes a cluttered boat. Whether you’re in your cabin cruiser, pontoon or deck boat, you don’t want items rolling around, getting in the way and flying out of the boat. But those things you bring on board usually have a purpose. You want them to be handy when you need …

We all know the unmistakable, classic fisherman’s anchor from nautical-themed T-shirts, sailor’s tattoos, fancy lattes and giant lawn sculptures outside New England seafood shanties. The reason you see them more as symbols these days is that they aren’t used much for their intended purpose below water. They’re very heavy and, …

We all lose our way from time to time. A GPS can be the solution for boaters, but many of us even lose our way while trying to pick the right gadget. Choosing a marine GPS for your boat is a daunting, technical task which involves sorting through reviews, watching videos …

The deck makes the boat. The right boat flooring material will protect your vessel and add to its unique style. Choosing the wrong flooring material can lead to expensive cleaning sessions, replacements and repairs later on. But you might not even be aware that you have much to choose from. …

Every boat needs to be stocked with necessary items like life jackets, fire extinguishers, flares, VHF radios, registration papers, anchors and what have you. The best part is digging into the cooler boat gadgets—the fun and functional things you never knew you needed, but are extremely happy to have aboard. Now …