Have you ever been on a smaller boat and let go of the steering wheel, just to have the whole boat start turning to the right or the left? It can be terrifying and extremely dangerous, leaving you wondering. Why Does A Boat Pull To The Right Or The Left? A boat is driven by […]
Most boaters have spent enough time on the water to have experienced getting fishing line wrapped around the propeller. As well some having accidentally ran over a crab or lobster trap and getting rope caught around the propeller. Then others have even gotten to experience getting their anchor line wrapped up! So, What Do You […]
If you are new to boating. Probably one of the most asked questions in the beginning is: How Much Does It Cost To Own And Operate A Boat? Owning a boat will cost you in six major areas: Purchasing the boat, insuring, storing, maintaining, operating, and collecting the gear for the boat. Boat ownership costs […]
Anyone that is just getting into boating will notice that you hear a lot of people use the terms port and starboard. Instead of saying left and right. Which may come as confusing when you first hear them, and make you wonder: Why Do Boats Use Port And Starboard? Port & Starboard Designate Left & […]
A lot of boaters have sat at the fuel pump filling up their boat. Asking themselves, how much does it cost per gallon? Why is it so expensive? Why can’t I just use regular E10 Ethanol fuel in my boat? Is It Ok To Use Ethanol Gas In A Boat? Yes! You can run ethanol […]
Spending a lot of time on the water, you might notice that most boats have a name on them. Walking around on a dock where a lot of ships are tied up, all most all of them have a name on them, which might make you wonder. Why Do Boats Have Names? Boats are mainly […]
Hearing the question and wondering why boats and planes use knots. Became an endless search for a clear reason on why, and how in the world to understand it without all of the numbers! Why Do Boats & Planes Use Knots? Boats & Planes calculate speed in knots because it is equal to one nautical […]
When you are getting into the world of boating for the first time. There are many different terms that you will hear. Things like outboards, lower units, powerheads, and other sections that make up an outboard engine. What Are The Different Sections Of An Outboard & How Do They Work? Outboard engines consist of three […]
Just like all big purchases, we all want to educate ourselves a little bit before buying something substantial. For most of us, we consider buying a boat, a pretty big purchase. Making sure we buy the right one is a pretty big deal! What Is The Best Boat To Buy For A Beginner? Many different […]
I’m sure you have heard of the “break in period” for a new car, new motorcycle, or a new boat! I have been asked a lot of times, do I really need to do this. Is it really that important? What Is A Break In Period? Break in period is the time it takes for […]
