There are two categories of rowing boats, crew/sweeping and sculling, and three types of rowing boats to choose from based on the type of activity you’re looking to embark on. The three kinds of rowing boats also known as shells are open water shells, flat water shells, and traditional skiffs. What began as a mode …
Imagine you’re out on the water, enjoying a day of sailing with your friends. Suddenly, a gust of wind catches your boat and sends it spinning towards the shoreline. You scramble to grab the oars, but it’s too late – you’ve run aground. If only you’d had the right shoes on, you could have easily …
Sneakers and boats don’t seem like they should mix, but sneakers aren’t really designed for treading across wet surfaces. So can you wear sneakers on a boat? The answer is yes, but not if you want to stay dry or avoid slipping while onboard. There are plenty of better kinds of shoes to wear if …
Nine kayak styles fall into two main categories: whitewater and Flatwater. Whitewater has four types of kayaks while flatwater has five. There are also two modern portable kayaks called modular and folding kayaks. We will tell you about them in-depth. If you are planning on purchasing a kayak, bear in mind that the water type …
River, recreational, whitewater, racing, and fishing inflatable and folding canoes are the most prevalent canoe types. Carbon fiber, kevlar, fiberglass, aluminum, and PVC(for inflatable) canoes are just a few of the many varieties of canoes that may be found. A canoe may seat one person alone, or it may accommodate four or more individuals. I’ve …
Typically, boats can last for about 10 to 25 years. Moreover, your boat might even last longer through proper care and good maintenance. Other factors determining a boat’s lifespan include the construction process, materials, and boat usage. Let’s learn more about boats! How Long Should a Boat Sit-In Saltwater vs. Freshwater? Salty water damages your …
Just like a car or truck or animal, there are many parts of a boat, all of which are unique to a boat. When you start boating, it’s a good idea to become familiar with boat anatomy and terms. Not only does it save you from looking like an amateur but it can be a …
Before buying our aluminum boat (pictured above left), I read all about both aluminum and fiberglass boats. I’ve now owned both as well. When the smoke cleared and I rode in some boats, talked to dealerships and scoured boats online, the only thing that mattered to me was that aluminum hull boats are more durable, …
We just bought a fishing boat to ferry us to our boat access cabin and to use for fishing. It’s a Hewescraft 180 Pro V with a hardtop cabin to be specific. It’s a mid-sized fishing boat with a pilothouse. Before choosing and buying the Hewescraft, I spent a lot of time researching boat options …
I just purchased a boat after spending a couple of months scouring the web, boat dealer websites and making many calls. While we ended up buying a new Hewescraft boat, a used boat was definitely on our radar the entire time. The reason we didn’t get a used boat is that there weren’t any used …