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    Danielle Strandson Beginner Info November 23, 2018
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  • The 5 Best Shoes for Boating in Comfort and Style (and Without Slipping!)

    Steven John Buyer's Guides July 23, 2018
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The Best GPS for Your Boat: From Basics to Bells and Whistles

Without GPS, traveling the oceans of the world would much more dangerous. But what are the best GPS units for your dollars? Before I look in detail at the best GPS units for your boat, I thought I’d take a moment to discuss the merits of a good GPS unit. So, …

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10 Absolute Necessities for Living on a Boat in a Marina

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 a marina slip can be an adjustment. It took me a whole season of living on a boat at a marina to know what …

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The Best Cheap Boats to Live on (And the Expectations You Should Have)

Want a budget boat that offers the best value for your hard earned dollars? Once you decide the liveaboard lifestyle is for you, prepare to be frequently asked, “Why do you want to live on a boat?” When I took the leap and bought a canal boat to live on, I was …

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There’s an App for That! 15 Best Boating Apps to Download Now

Need to know the name of a song on the radio? There’s an app for that. Need to find the best rates on car insurance? There’s an app for that. Want to find out where the fish are biting and the boats are launching? Yep, there’s even an app for that. …

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Stainless Steel or Aluminum Prop? How to Choose the Ideal Metal for Your Boat’s Propeller

To steel or not to steel, that is the question. A question that has plagued recreational boaters for decades. Which prop (aka propeller) is better: stainless steel or aluminum? Countless factors go into choosing boat props. They come in all shapes and sizes. Pitch, number of blades and branding are …

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The 5 Best Shoes for Boating in Comfort and Style (and Without Slipping!)

When you picture a pair of boat shoes, what comes to mind? Tan or brown loafers your grandfather wore when weighing anchor back in the day? (Especially if your grandfather was, in fact, John F. Kennedy.) While the classic boat shoe (often called a dock shoe) will always have a …

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The Complete Guide to Solar Panel Mounts for Boats (and Where to Position Them)

How many boaters invest hours researching solar panels? They go all wide-eyed at the shiny panels, marveling at their ingenuity, but how many consider the humble mounts those bright panels sit on? Let’s face facts: Solar panels get all the glory, but spare a thought for the mounts? A good mount …

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When You Need a Bigger Boat: The Best Ocean Fishing Boats

If you’re a fan of shows like National Geographic’s “Wicked Tuna” or The Discovery Channel’s “Deadliest Catch,” you may have acquired a taste for the high-seas adventure and ocean fishing. But before you click to purchase the first sportfishing boat you find on eBay, it’s a good idea to reel it …

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Don’t Be Marooned: 17 Boat Tools to Keep on Board

Wouldn’t it be handy to come across hardware stores on the water? When lady luck doesn’t turn in your favor, you best be prepared to make do with what’s on board. Let these tools give you the confidence to take on obstacles when they inevitably and inconveniently present themselves. Foremost, …

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5 Serious Reasons to Upgrade Your Boat Electronics This Season

When you think about lugging your old fishing boat out into the water for some quiet nature time, technology may be the farthest thing from your mind. But boat electronics for navigation and fishing are constantly evolving. The technological era we’re living in makes sure of that. The tech is …

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