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7 Ways to Improve Your Boating Skills  

Boat handling is an important skill set every boater must possess. Learning how to operate your boat properly can be a long and tenuous process. Still, there are many ways…
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Top 16 Gift Ideas for Kids Who Love to Boat

Does your family love to boat, including the kids? A great way to make kids feel even more excited about being a valued part of the crew out on the…
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The 2022 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Boaters

With the holidays around the corner, so is the added stress of figuring out what to gift the boaters in your life. We’re here to take that worry off your…
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Top Boating Destinations in Florida – 12 Places You Must Visit

If you’re a boater, there’s no question that Florida is one of the best states in the country to explore by water. Florida offers something for everyone with its miles…
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3 Reasons You Know You’re Ready for a Cruiser Boat

Best suited for experienced boaters who are looking to get out and explore more, cruisers are boats that offer the engineering and amenities to carry passengers comfortably to their destination,…
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4 Main Reasons to Buy a Center Console Boat

When you’re searching to buy a boat for the first time, one of the first boat types that you’ll probably consider is a center console. A popular style, there are…
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Choosing the Best Life Jackets for Your Boat

A boating must, life vests are one of the first things you should assess as you plan your boating adventure. When you buy a boat, depending what it comes with,…
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The Basic Rules of Boating Etiquette

First off, let’s be sure to say that this post is by no means all you need to learn before you get behind the console of a boat. But it’s…
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How to Pack Light for Your Boating Adventures

There is never a reason to pack a big suitcase for a boat trip. Boats have such limited storage and even living space, the last thing you need aboard is…
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The First 5 Boating Knots You Need to Learn

Those knots look simple enough, right? When it’s truly time for you to tie up to a dock or attach your first anchor, you want to be sure you know…
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Ice Fishing – Why I Love It

By Tim M. Bergman, Moose Lake, Minnesota My buddies at PartsVu and I have whiled away many hours in the Southwest Florida sun (and occasionally in a Southwest Florida storm) fishing…
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10 Fun and Easy Gift Ideas for Boaters

Even though your favorite boater might be stuck on dry land for the winter, boating life is always at the top of their mind. So while they’re off browsing boats…
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