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Almost 12% of households across the country own a recreational boat. These vehicles provide all kinds of fun during the warmer months on the water, whether that be a lake or in the ocean. There’s really nothing better than a day spent with family and friends on a boat and so many people agree! In...

As an experienced boater, you probably already know a thing or two about boat insurance and the different policies that come along with it, but not all insurances companies are the same, and there can be a vast difference in what you pay for and what you get out of the policy.  Boat insurance is...

The price of a boat is a difficult thing to pin down. A luxury yacht can set you back millions of dollars. On the other hand, a small second-hand yacht could be as little as $100,000. A powerboat could set you back as much as $100,000 or as little as $15,000. Unless you have a...

The Ancient Greeks called it ‘the plague of the sea’ for a reason. No one wants to experience seasickness, but around 1 in 3 people are susceptible to it. So, how can you get rid of boat motion sickness? Boat motion sickness is certainly not a new phenomenon. There have been many famous sufferers over the years, such as...

Just as the Florida Gators vs.the Florida State Seminoles is one of the biggest rivalries in all of college sports, boaters and seagulls have been at odds for centuries. As a boat owner, you’re probably very familiar with this process. Seagull lands on your boat Seagull does what seagulls do You curse the seagulls You...

How to safely and effectively grill on a boat Is there anything that says summer more than the smell of the grill perfectly a burger on a hot day? While backyard BBQs are great, you can up the ante on that experience by bringing it to the open water and grilling on your boat. If...

Did you know an 18-year-old named Ralph Samuelson invented water skiing in 1922? He wanted to add more fun to his water recreation time, so he experimented with his skis. Unfortunately, he found his snow skis too heavy, but he made it work through creativity and invention. The fun Samuelson displayed is just one example of the benefits of...

What are seagrasses? If you’ve spent any time in Florida’s coastal waterways, you’ve surely encountered seagrasses. They are submerged grassy environments that typically thrive in rich sunlight and areas with clear water. They are filled with marine flowering plants and have a well-developed root system that anchors them to the sea floor. These areas provide...