With a good trailer, boat owners have more flexibility in transporting their boats to different locations. Visiting various bays and lakes makes it possible to enjoy your boat a lot more, which means you’ll be making more awesome memories. Of course, you need the right vehicle like a pickup truck or SUV to actually use a …

I have worked as a professional writer for the last ten years, but before then I served for six years as a naval officer. Life at sea is difficult, dangerous, and challenging. All mariners, no matter the type of vessel that operate or service they work in, live a life that is different from that …

I had never gone boating until a friend of mine asked me on to his yacht recently. I suspected I would enjoy the experience, and indeed I did. Being out in the open sea with nothing but sun, sky, and a warm breeze was very pleasant and re-invigorating. While I enjoyed the air, I found …

I am not rich, but I have a few rich friends. Some of them have boats. They like to take them out on sunny weekends, and they sometimes invite me. They own medium-sized luxury liners that are sleek and stylish, with decks and cabins that are well-furnished. I recently became curious about how they maintain …

I do okay financially, but I do not consider myself a rich man. However, over the years I have accumulated a number of wealthy friends. One of them invited me out their boat the other day. I have rarely been on such a vehicle, and I was struck by how well-kept it was. My friend …

I am not a wealthy man, but over the years I have gained a few wealthy friends. One of them invited me out their boat the other day. I have rarely been on such a vessel, and I was struck by how well-designed and well-maintained the seats were. At times, I could not tell if …

The transom and stern of a boat are the same, but they are not. The stern is a location at the back of the boat. The transom, however, is the part of a vessel furthest to the back of a boat. The transom is structurally tied together with the keel and sides of the boat. The …

Boat fenders are one of the easiest and most effective methods of protecting your boat. They give your boating neighbors peace of mind while saving you money from any impact on the hull. The purpose of boat fenders is to work as cushions that absorb the shock caused by bumps against other vessels, pilings, and …

The National Marine Manufacturers Association has found that approximately 100 million individuals go boating each year. That means there are millions of boats on the water across the globe. As a result, propellers have made a major splash within this industry, with the types of propellers continually expanding as boat technology improves. If you’re interested in purchasing …

Once, Sabrina, the MIT-trained boat engineer, had replaced the Family Jewels’ boat battery and steering system, and given the vessel a thorough and satisfactory service, I finally was able to take it into open waters and do a spot of fishing. It was while out on one such occasion, that, to my surprise, I found …