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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, …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …