Keep Your Boating Skills Sharp while Safer at Home The “safer-at-home” order in Florida and many other states has left a lot of us doing things we wouldn’t normally do this time of year, or ever, for that matter. With kids not in school and parents’ work lives interrupted, the routines we’ve all become accustomed...
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What you need to know when fueling your boat The process of fueling your boat is not something any owner looks forward to. It’s expensive, time consuming, and just plain inconvenient, but it needs to be done. When fueling up, there are a few things you need to know ahead of time to make sure...
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What are the best pontoon boat brands? When buying a pontoon boat, you’re faced with a lot of choices. Do you buy new or used? Should you buy from a dealer or find an independent seller? How much are you willing to pay for your pontoon? While these are all important considerations, you can narrow...
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Understanding life jacket and personal flotation device types Life jackets and personal flotation devices (PFDs) are essential to safe boating. The state of Florida has its own unique laws and requirements when it comes to the possession and use of personal flotation devices. In those requirements, there are mentions of Type I, II, III, IV,...
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Do you have to wear a life jacket on a boat in Florida? It’s difficult to understate the importance of life jackets for boaters. According to a United States Coast Guard study in 2017, nearly 85 percent of drowning casualties were by individuals not wearing life jackets. While wearing life jackets is an essential practice...
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How to use boat lights as signals for safe navigation at night There is something special and exciting about boating at night. It’s quiet, calm, and there is typically less traffic. Of course, boating at night also poses a big challenge that you don’t face during daylight: visibility. Boating at night not only makes it...
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Pontoon boats have a reputation for delivering relaxing days on the water. Often associated with slow speeds and pleasure cruises, they are frequently underestimated in terms of their performance. The truth is, modern pontoon boats are quite fast and can provide a pretty thrilling experience under the right circumstances. A question we often receive from...
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Choosing the Best Boat for a Family For many, owning a boat is about more than getting to spend time on the water as a hobby or a thrill (although owning a boat can provide both). Often, boat ownership is a way to bring friends and family together and create lasting memories. In fact, many...
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Best Holiday Gift Ideas for the Boater in your Life Finding the perfect gift is never easy, especially if the recipient doesn’t give you much insight into what they might want. Holiday shopping can be time-consuming, but if you have a boater in your life, we have some neat gadgets, accessories, and add-ons that make...
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Buying a new boat is a thrilling experience. After all the research you’ve done and boats you’ve looked at, finally deciding which one you’ll take home and out on the water is truly memorable. As a new boat owner in Florida, there are a few things you’ll need to take care of before you take...
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